Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
The Century Plaza Hotel & Spa was built in 1978 and was renovated in 2006. The hotel is located in downtown Vancouver and features modern art decor, along with the on-site Beyond Restaurant and Lounge, that features a number of local dishes and a large menu of seafood. Other amenities at the hotel include a full spa with hot tubs, saunas, different therapies and products and a massage service. There is also a comedy club on-site. The hotel is located only 14 miles from the Langara Golf Course, which has a 1926 bluegrass and bent grass design, a teaching pro and a 6,400 yard layout.
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
1015 Burrard St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 1Y5 Canada
(604) 687-0575
century-plaza.com
Opus Hotel
The Opus Hotel is located on Pacific Street, just off of the river in the heart of the downtown. It features full concierge and room service, a meeting and conference room, and full wireless Internet access. Other amenities include spa bathrooms and 37-inch flat-screen televisions. The hotel is located just blocks from the city's entertainment and shopping districts, including the fashionable Yaletown, and is only miles from the University Golf Club, located next to the Pacific Sprint Park; the Marine Drive Golf Club, located just off of the Northern arm of the Fraser River; and the Point Grey Golf Club, located in the city's shopping district.
Opus Hotel
322 Davie St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 5Z6 Canada
(604) 642-6787
(866) 642-6787
opushotel.com
Plaza 500 Hotel & Convention Centre
The Plaza 500 Hotel & Convention Centre in Vancouver is among the largest structures in the city and is located on the upscale portion of the town known as West Side Vancouver. The hotel offers balcony views of the water, mountains and downtown skyline, and is located only blocks from Granville Island. Amenities at the hotel include an on-site restaurant and bar, and special accommodations for business travelers. The hotel is located seven miles from the UBC Golf Club, which features a low-mowed rough with very few water hazards, but tight fairways and quick greens to appeal to all levels of players.
Plaza 500 Hotel & Convention Centre
500 W. 12th Ave.
Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1M2 Canada
(604) 873-1811
plaza500.com
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