Location
This family-friendly city hotel is centrally located in Richmond, BC, 10 minutes from the city's shopping centres and tourist attractions. Bridgeport Station Northbound is a 4-minute drive from the business hotel, Downtown Vancouver is 15 minutes away by car and the Grouse Mountain ski area is around 30 minutes' drive from the hotel. Other nearby places of interest include VanDusen Botanical Garden (11 minutes' drive), Science World (18 minutes), The Eye of the Wind (33 minutes), Vancouver Convention Centre (20 minutes) and Aquarium of the Americas (22 minutes). The airport hotel is just 5 minutes from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Facilities
The hotel has 160 rooms, including 73 single rooms and 82 double rooms, which are located on 11 storeys and are reachable by lift. Guests are warmly welcomed by multilingual staff at the 24-hour reception desk in the lobby. Check-in/check-out service is available round the clock. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access (no extra charge) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional amenities include a TV room and a library. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a transfer service, room service, a laundry service, a coin-operated laundry and a hotel shuttle bus. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and have a double bed or a king-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A desk is provided. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge, a microwave and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
There are indoor and outdoor pools and a children's swimming area. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. There are many ways to relax or stay active at the hotel, including golf, a gym, aerobics, a spa and hydrotherapy treatments.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A fortifying breakfast is served daily.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.