Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

Built under the guidance of a Feng Shui master—Foo dogs guard the entrance—the 18-story Metropolitan is an intimate boutique hotel with a keen interest in privacy and security, much appreciated by business and film-industry guests. Families like the kid-friendly attitude that includes delivery of milk and cookies to guestrooms.

This downtown Vancouver hotel is ideally situated in the center of Vancouver's business district, across from Pacific Centre Mall, 2 blocks from Robson Street's chic shops, 3 blocks from the theater district, and 7 blocks from Gastown. A Canada Line station a half-block away offers easy access to Vancouver International Airport.

The hotel is approximately an hour via public transit from Grouse Mountain, offering skiing in the winter and ziplining in the summer. Other nearby activities include jogging, ice skating, and boat cruises.

The hotel features a business center, secretarial services, and extensive meeting facilities. Wired and wireless Internet access are complimentary.

This is a smoke-free property.

• Free wired high-speed Internet 
• Conference space size (feet) - 83959 
• 24-hour front desk 
• Indoor pool 
• Fitness facilities 
• Free newspapers in lobby 
• Concierge services 
• Express check-out 
• Bar/lounge 
• Restaurant 
• Business center 
• Ski storage 

• Safe-deposit box at front desk 
• Porter/bellhop 
• Multilingual staff 
• Number of floors - 18 
• Dry cleaning/laundry service 
• Spa treatment room(s) 
• Valet parking (surcharge) 
• Total number of rooms - 197 
• Breakfast available (surcharge) 
• Computer station 
• Free WiFi 
• One meeting room 
• Elevator/lift 
• Express check-in 
• Luggage storage 
• Self parking (surcharge) 
• Smoke-free property 
• Number of buildings/towers - 1 
• Sauna 
• Spa tub 

• Indoor pool  
• Free Wi-Fi  
• Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)  

• Room service (24 hours) 
• Premium TV channels 
• Bathrobes 
• Pay movies 
• Video-game console 
• Desk 
• Hair dryer 
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available 
• Air conditioning 
• In-room climate control (air conditioning) 
• Free weekday newspaper 
• Phone 

• Free local calls 
• Minibar 
• Coffee/tea maker 
• Daily housekeeping 
• Private bathroom 
• Designer toiletries 
• Free toiletries 
• In-room massage available 
• Separate bathtub and shower 
• Iron/ironing board 
• In-room safe 
• Cable TV service 
• Flat-panel TV 
• Free WiFi 
• Free wired high-speed Internet 
• iPod docking station 
• Free cribs/infant beds 
• Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) 

Diva at the Met - The hotel's award-winning restaurant has a 600-entry wine list. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it specializes in contemporary Canadian cuisine using fresh, seasonal regional ingredients. Longtime menu favorites include wild sockeye salmon, smoked Alaskan sablefish, and cinnamon-smoked duck. Decor is elegant—marble and original art abound—but guests are welcome to come as they are.

In addition to its own health and recreation facilities, which include a fitness center, squash court, and 40-foot indoor pool and spa, hotel staff can arrange excursions to some of the region's finest golf courses, including Westwood Plateau and Furry Creek on the Sea to Sky Highway. Running trails are nearby and the concierge can arrange for bike rentals. The start of the Vancouver seawall, a 19-km (12-mile) paved pedestrian pathway, is 4 blocks from the hotel. The hotel is approximately an hour on public transit from Grouse Mountain, where guests can enjoy winter sports and ziplining during warmer months.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Downhill skiing nearby 
• Snowboarding nearby 
• Snowshoeing nearby 
• Hiking/biking trails nearby 
• Bicycle rentals nearby 
• Golfing nearby 
• Scooter/moped rentals nearby 
• Racquetball/squash on site 
• Boat tours nearby 

• Massages 

To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

• Accessible bathroom 
• In-room accessibility 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. A resort fee is included in the total price displayed. Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.