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Vancouver , British Columbia
Canada V6E 0A8
Tel: 888 818 1120 (toll-free)
Tel: 604 689 1120
slv@shangri-la.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
For its entry into North America, the Hong Kong–based Shangri-La chain fired a dramatic opening salvo. The 119-room Shangri-La Vancouver takes up the first 15 floors of a 62-story glass tower, Vancouver's tallest, located between downtown and the residential West End. The Asian-style hospitality is evident in the doting, singular focus on guests: After entering, you are greeted by a hostess in Mandarin-style attire, then led to a discreet check-in area on the lower level and served a pot of steaming tea. (A bit of hand-holding is necessary, in fact: The hotel's three separate entrances can be confusing.) The interiors are sumptuous, particularly the three-story lobby with its limestone walls and floors, crystal chandeliers, rosewood paneling, and plush leather chairs. Rooms—there are seven different configurations—start at a spacious 450 square feet and have contemporary furniture with Asian touches and a Chinese color scheme of gold and bronze. Marble bathrooms are the biggest in town, with enormous walk-in showers and mirrors that double as ten-inch televisions. Food is covered by Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Market, and the Chi spa pampers patrons with a range of Chinese and Himalayan treatments in six individual suites with fireplaces.—Kasey Wilson
From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:
This 119-room high-rise seamlessly fuses Eastern and Western sensibilities. The main lobby, with its starlike crystal chandeliers, is sobered by clusters of low-back leather sofas and carved screens. Check-in is done in-room, and exceptional service, too, reflects the company's Asian roots. Rooms are comfortable cocoons: Earthy hues are accented by dark-wood paneling and tapestry wall hangings, while floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the downtown's glass towers. A buzzy lobby lounge serves tasty small-plate dishes along with Okanagan Valley wines, while the marquee restaurant, Market—an outpost of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Paris original—is a glamorous addition to the city's sophisticated dining scene. —2009 Hot ListWhen to go: Spring or summer to enjoy the freshly primped city before the 2010 Olympics.
Which room to book: A one-bedroom suite with a private balcony overlooking Georgia Street's promenade and, in the distance, Stanley Park.
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