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| The Granville Island Hotel is your island retreat in the
heart of Vancouver. On the waterfront, offering spectacular views of the city,
mountains and ocean. The hotel is just minutes from downtown Vancouver and just
steps from the famous Public Market, unique shops, artists studios, live
theatres and exceptional restaurants. Our boutique hotel offers personalized
service in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. |
| Reviews of Granville Island Hotel |
Though this may not be the most elegant hotel, the overall
quality, service, location and quirky charm makes it the only place I can
imagine staying in Vancouver. I think the hotel has a new and an old wing. Ask
to be placed in the North wing, and definitely ask for a water view (I had a
view of only a grassy knoll). I was initially disappointed on entering our room
(in the other wing)... small and kind of upscale-motel feeling. But, nice and
fully equipped and quite comfortable. Enough for any traveler. What sets this
hotel apart is the location on the artsy, edgy "island" of Granville Island
(really not fully surrounded by water). The Granville Street bridge over False
Creek (a wide and bustling waterway) looms large over the island... and I mean
way-high up in the sky! It really dominates the feel of the entire island, which
is actually quite large itself. And the former industrial and marine buildings
converted to galleries, theaters, shops and restaurants make this a destination
within a destination. You never need to leave the island! And I haven't even
mentioned the Public Market! The best in produce, flowers and ethnic foods...
awesome! If I lived here, this would be the only place I shopped for fresh food,
sausages, seafood, cheese and sides. Finally, the Dockside Restaurant in the
hotel, though not inexpensive, served up three fantastic meals and the
waterfront patio served up beautiful panoramas of the city. There's a separate
pub and a beer brewery built right into the middle of the hotel as well. This is
a stop for many tours and tourists, and I was thrilled to call it my temporary
home.
Won't stay anywhere else but Granville Hotel when going to Vancouver, BC.
Area is not far from Downtown area at all and Granville Island itself is a
beautiful area. Close to the shops, arts, water... all of it. Service is great,
clean, restaraunt is great, value overall is a deal. Rooms are comfortable and
big.
I wanted to be sure I had a view of False Bay and not a concrete wall when I
reserved a room. Elaine p.s After the room change my daughter and I had a most
enjoyable visit.
The hotel is wonderful and the location is the best. Grandville Island is an
enchanting place and this hotel is right on the island. You can stay here and
not ever need to leave the island or use your car. The hotel is quite charming
and the food is good.
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| Directions to Granville Island Hotel |
From the north:
Enter downtown via Georgia Street.
Turn right on Burrard Street and head south over the Burrard Street Bridge.
Turn left on 2nd Avenue, drive three blocks and turn left on Anderson Street (at
the traffic light underneath the Granville Street Bridge).
Turn left on Anderson street to enter Granville Island.
Once you enter the Island the road will automatically make you turn right onto
Cartwright Street at the Kids Market.
Follow Cartwright Street to the very end as the hotel is located on the
northeast tip of Granville Island where Cartwright meets Johnston Street.
The building is white with red trim
and a fluorescent red sign that reads "The Granville Island Hotel."
From the Airport:
Follow the signs into Vancouver. Take the Granville Street exit from the Arthur
Lang Bridge and follow Granville Street to 16th Avenue.
Turn left on 16th Avenue and take the first right on Fir Street. Follow Fir
Street to 2nd Avenue.
Turn right on 2nd Avenue. Turn left on Anderson street to enter Granville
Island.
Once you enter the Island the road will automatically make you turn right onto
Cartwright Street at the Kids Market. Follow Cartwright Street to the very end
as the hotel is located on the northeast tip of Granville Island where
Cartwright meets Johnston Street.
The building is white with red trim and a fluorescent red sign that reads "The
Granville Island Hotel." Taxi Fare is approximately $25 CDN form the airport to
the hotel.
From the south:
Take highway 99 - which turns into Oak Street - into Vancouver.
Turn left on 12th Avenue, turn right on Hemlock Street and follow it under (not
over) the Granville Street Bridge.
At the bottom of the hill there is a stop light, turn left at the light. Get
into the right hand lane and take the first right hand turn on Anderson to enter
Granville Island.
Go straight through the four way stop at 2nd Avenue and Anderson. Stay in the
right hand lane. At which point you will be entering Granville Island.
Once you enter the Island the road will automatically make you turn right onto
Cartwright Street at the Kids Market.
Follow Cartwright Street to the very end as the hotel is located on the
northeast tip of Granville Island where Cartwright meets Johnston Street. The
building is white with red trim and a fluorescent red sign that reads "The
Granville Island Hotel."
From the east:
Enter Vancouver via Highway 1, and take the Grandview Highway exit. Grandview
turns into 12th Avenue.
Follow 12th to Fir Street, turn right, then turn right again at 2nd Avenue.
The next street is Anderson Street (underneath the Granville Street Bridge).
Turn left on Anderson to enter Granville Island.
Once you enter the Island the road will automatically make you turn right onto
Cartwright Street at the Kids Market.
Follow Cartwright Street to the very end as the hotel is located on the
northeast tip of Granville Island where Cartwright meets Johnston Street.
The building is white with red trim and a fluorescent red sign that reads "The
Granville Island Hotel."
www.granvilleislandhotel.com/
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