Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

645 Howe Street

Vancouver, BC CA

Rating: 4 , 4 STAR HOTEL.

An intimate luxury hotel located in the vibrant heart of Vancouver, the Metropolitan is at the center of the city's shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Each of the 197 spacious, quiet hotel guestrooms offers soundproof walls and triple glazed windows for peaceful privacy. Additional features include windows that open or small balconies, dream beds with down duvets and feather soft pillows, individual climate controls and an oversized marble bathroom with separate tub and stand-up glass shower. Guests enjoy the most sought-after amenities including complimentary fitness facilities, outdoor putting green, heated indoor pool, high speed internet access, and two line telephones. Dining is a memorable pleasure at the renowned Diva at the Met, a local culinary favorite at any time of day, or for an evening cocktail in the lively lounge. The single, secured entrance and Feng Shui design of the building lends to the warm environment of the Metropolitan, named one of the top hotels in the world for the third consecutive year on the 2003 Conde Nast Traveler Gold List.

Room Information

Overview

Total number of rooms 197. All guestrooms are deluxe and elegantly appointed with wool carpets, solid oak cabinetry and suite sized marble bathrooms with separate walk-in shower and tub.

Guest Room Features

European down duvets and triple-sheeted Italian bed linens, individual climate controls, bedside-controlled guestroom lighting, opening windows, desks with ergonomic chairs and high speed internet access, data ports, two-line speaker phones, oversized Italian marble bathrooms with separate soaker bathtubs and walk-in glass showers, television speakers in bathroom, lighted make-up mirrors, complimentary morning newspaper, approximately 350 sq. ft. 81 King Bed Rooms 39 Queen Bed Rooms 33 Twin Bedded Rooms 168 Non Smoking Rooms 2 Handicapped Rooms 18 Suites

Junior Suites

Large suite, twice the size of a regular guestroom Room is divided by a French Glass mirrored door King-Size Bed Spacious living room area with a pullout queen-size sofa bed Two step-out balconies Spacious marble washroom with separate glass shower/soaker tub CD Player Two Telephones Two Televisions Honour mini-bar Bedside lighting and television controls Desk with work area

Executive Suites

Large one bedroom suite connecting to a large living room Separate bedroom with king-size bed Very spacious dining room area Spacious living room area with a pullout queen-size sofa bed Three step-out balconies Spacious marble washroom with separate glass shower /soaker tub Another half washroom (sink/toilet only) in sitting area CD Player Three Telephones Two Televisions Honour mini-bar Bedside lighting and television controls Desk/work area

Luxury Suites (1804-1805)

Large one bedroom suite connecting to oversized living room with pull-out queen sofa bed. Spacious dining room that seats eight. Approximately 600 sq. ft. Separate bedroom with a king size bed Very spacious living area, with a half bathroom Very large wrap around balcony, with patio furniture Spacious marble washroom with double sinks and 24carat gold fixtures, separate glass shower and jacuzzi tub Full stereo system in living area and CD Player in bedroom Three Telephones Two Televisions Honour mini-bar Bedside lighting and television controls Desk/work area

Directions

The Airport

Leaving the airport you will head east on Grant McConachie Way which will take you across the Arthur Laing Bridge. Take the Vancouver via Granville Street exit which will take you briefly onto SW Marine Drive, stay in one of the right lanes. You will very shortly fade to the right and be heading north on Granville Street, follow Granville Street to the Granville Street Bridge. Take the Seymour Street exit off the Granville Street Bridge. Follow Seymour Street to Dunsmuir Street and make a left on Dunsmuir Street. Drive 2 blocks to Howe Street and make a left turn on Howe Street. We are located immediately on the right at 645 Howe Street. Valet parking is available. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

The Canadian/US Border

Interstate #5 becomes Highway #99 after the border, follow Highway #99 through the George Massey Tunnel and over the Oak Street Bridge. Follow Oak Street to 41st Avenue and turn left on 41st Avenue. Follow 41st Aveneue to Granville Street and make a right turn on Granville and follow this to the Granville Street Bridge. Take the Seymour Street exit off the Granville Street Bridge. Follow Seymour Street to Dunsmuir Street and make a left on Dunsmuir Street. Drive 2 blocks to Howe Street and make a left turn on Howe Street. We are located immediately on the right at 645 Howe Street. Valet parking is available. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

Area Attractions

Robson Street

An eclectic and wide range of boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs. 2 blocks south of the Metropolitan Hotel.

Vancouver Art Gallery

Located in a splendid heritage building the gallery offers exhibitions on painting, sculpture, graphic arts, photography and video, addressing both historical and contemporary issues. 750 Hornby, 604-682-4668

Pacific Centre

Downtown mall of 200 stores and services set among cascading fountains, a three story waterfall and glass skylights. Featuring, Sears, Holt Renfrew and The Bay. Georgia & Howe Streets, 604-688-7236

Granville Island

Restaurants and popular market with fresh local produce, seafoods and arts and crafts, can be reached by the colourful little Aquabus ferries. Ferries located at the south foot of Hornby Street