La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport

8640 Alexandra Road

Richmond, BC CA

Rating: 3

The new La Quinta Inn Vancouver Airport is located in the heart of Richmond's City Center, opposite a 150-store shopping center and only 7 minutes from Vancouver International Airport. There are dozens of fine dining establishments all within walking distance of the Hotel, including many Chinese, Japanese, and other uniquely-themed restaurants.

Room Information

Standard

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathtub/shower * Cable/Satellite TV * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Hair Dryer * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 1 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling

Deluxe

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathroom Amenities * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable/Satellite TV * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Direct Dial Phone * Electrical Outlet at Desk Level * Full Size Mirror * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 2 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Movies * Radio AM/FM * Remote Television * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Speaker Phone * Two Line Phone * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Executive

* Air Conditioning * Alarm Clock * Bathroom Amenities * Bathtub/shower * CNN or Other News * Cable Television * Closets In Room - Number - 1 * Coffee / Tea Maker * Color Television * Cordless Phone * Direct Dial Phone * Electrical Outlet at Desk Level * Full Size Mirror * Hair Dryer * High Speed Internet Access * How many telephones are in a majority of the rooms - 2 * Iron / Ironing Board * Modem / Data port * Movies * Radio AM/FM * Refrigerator - Full Size * Remote Television * Self-Controlled Heating/Cooling * Spare Electrical Outlet at Desk * Speaker Phone * Two Line Phone * Voice Mail * Work Desk with Lamp

Directions

YVR - Vancouver International Airport: SE

Exit on Grany McConachie Way and follow the signs to Richmond City Centre. Cross Sea Island Bridge, turn right on Garden City Road(southbound), turn right on Alderbridge Way(westbound), Hotel is now visible, turn right on Kwantlen Street(northbound),turn right on Alexandra Road(eastbound), enter the La Quinta parking area.

City Center: S

Vancouver: S

Train Station: S

Driving Directions from the North: S

If entering Richmond from Downtown Vancouver via Oak Street Bridge. Take the Richmond City Centre Exit (exit 39A), and take the first left onto Garden City Road (southbound), turn right on Alderbridge Way (westbound), turn right on Kwantlen Street (northbound), turn right on Alexandra Road (eastbound) Enter Hotel Parking Lot.

Driving Directions from the South: N

Interstate 5, from Washington State at the Canadian Border turns into HWY 99, which in approximately 20mins, will reach the City of Richmond. Take Exit 36 of HWY 99. Travel Westbound on Westminster Highway until Garden City Road, turn right (northbound). Turn left on Alderbridge Way (westbound) turn right on Kwantlen Street (northbound), turn right on Alexandra Road (eastbound) Enter Hotel Parking Lot.

Driving Directions from the East: W

The EastWest Connector, HWY 91 from Surrey/Delta connects directly onto Alderbridge Way (westbound). Will see Hotel as you pass Garden City Road. Turn right on Kwantlen Street (northbound), turn right on Alexandra Road (eastbound) Enter Hotel Parking Lot.

Driving Directions from the West: E

From Vancouver International Airport: From the Terminal building take the Richmond City Centre exit (Sea Island Bridge), after the bridge turn right on Garden City Road (southbound), turn right on Alderbridge Way (westbound), turn right on Kwantlen Street (northbound), turn right on Alexandra Road (eastbound) Enter Hotel Parking Lot.

Oakridge Centre: S

Vancouver Whale Watch: N

Cypress Mountain Ski Area: S

Whistler Ski Resort: S

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre: S

Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club: W

Aberdeen Centre: SE

Metropolis at Metrotown Centre: SW

Grouse Mountain: S

GM Place Stadium: S

Vancouver Trade & Convention Centre: S

BC Place Stadium: S

Simon Fraser University: W

Harbour Cruises Ltd.: SE

VanDusen Botanical Garden: S

Great Canadian Casino: S

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre: S

Science World: S

University of British Columbia: SE

Kwantlen University: N

Capilano Suspension Bridge: S

Richmond Centre: NE

Lansdowne Centre: NE

Vancouver Art Gallery: S

Storyeum: S

Richmond Go-Kart Track: NW

Riverport Sports & Entertainment Complex: W

MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates: W

Diebold: W

Seimens: W

Heidelberg: E

Hughes Aircraft: W

Nortel: W

Ritchie Brothers Auction: W

Raytheon: W

Motorola: W

Sierra Wireless Inc.: W

Seanix Technology Inc.: E

MDSI Mobile Data Solutions Inc.: W

ACCPAC International Inc.: W

Fincentric: W

Restaurants

Cactus Club Cafe

Milestones

Thai House

Earl's

Boston Pizza

Sammy J. Pepper's

McDonald's

Area Attractions

Oakridge Centre

150 store shopping Centre featuring The Bay and Zellers.

Vancouver Whale Watch

Killer Whales, Porpoises, Sea Lions, Seals, and other wildlife.

Cypress Mountain Ski Area

Ski Resort, lounge, restaurant, rentals, lessons, snowshoeing, tobogganing, cross-country skiing and snow tube.

Whistler Ski Resort

World Class Ski Resort that will be hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Riverport Sports & Entertainment Complex

Activities include Watermania Wave Pool, and Waterslides; 5 & 10 pin bowling; skating; basketball; children's play centre; indoor skateboarding, and 19 movie theatres.

Richmond Go-Kart Track

An outdoor 1km Indy style track, with adrenaline pumping hairpin turns, S-bends and straight-aways. Ideal for families with young children as they offer 2 seater-karts to accommodate families with young children.

Storyeum

Brand New underground themed historic streets, opens Spring 2004 and located under Vancouver's historic Gas Town.

Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre

Canada's largest aquarium in the heart of Stanley Park. Sea Otters, Dolphins, Whales, Reef Sharks, Tropical Fish, and more. Voted BC's Best International Attraction.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Largest Art Gallery in Western Canada. National and International art by groundbreaking contemporary artists and major historical figures.

Mayfair Lakes Golf & Country Club

One of Vancouver's premier golf facilities located minutes from the Hotel. This 18-hole, 6,641 yard public course was designed by Les Furber.

Lansdowne Centre

150 Store Shopping Mall, with Toys R' US, Future Shop, Zellers, Safeway, Home Outfitters, Winners, and Kinkos. Across the Street from the Hotel.

Aberdeen Centre

Brand New 250 store shopping centre, featuring the mega department store chain from Japan-Daiso. Opened December 2003.

Richmond Centre

250 Store Mall featuring The Bay, Sears, Tommy Hilfiger, Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Mexx, and many more.

Metropolis at Metrotown Centre

500 places to shop and play; shop at over 90 women's clothing boutiques, 55 mens clothing stores, 29 Jewellery and accessory stores, 23 Shoe stores, 14 Sport stores, 18 Gizmo & Gadget stores, 17 Movie Theatres, and 92 eateries.

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Suspension Bridge sways 135m/450ft across & 69m/230ft above breath taking Capilano Canyon. Guided tours, nature walks, and first nations' carving center. Summer 8:30am - 8:00pm, Winter 9:00am - 5:00pm.

Grouse Mountain

Cable-Car SkyRide unique mountain-top experience including superb city, ocean, mountain view dining, entertainment and family activities. 15 minutes from downtown Vancouver. Up the street from Capilano Suspension Bridge. Mountain biking; Skiing

Science World

Spectacular OMNIMAX films. Evening double features. HDTV Shows and hundreds of interactive science exhibits.

H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Have a blast in the GroundStation Canada & Planetarium Theatres, Cosmic Courtyard Gallery, & Virtual Voyage Sim Ride.

Great Canadian Casino

Brand New Casino Complex. 70,000sq. ft. Gaming Floor, up to 1000 slot machines, and up to 80 gaming tables. Will also feature 1,000 seat show theatre and convention and meeting space.