Hotel
Fairmont Pacific Rim
A Forbes Five-Star hotel on the Coal Harbour waterfront with 367 rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, a fifth-floor spa and the Botanist restaurant and bar.
The Burrard
A 1956 motor hotel turned retro boutique hotel on Burrard Street, with 72 rooms around a courtyard, free cruiser bikes and Nespresso machines in the rooms.
At a glance
- Type
- Boutique hotel in a converted motor inn
- Area
- Downtown, Vancouver, Canada
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- theburrard.com
Good to know
- Free cruiser bikes
- Courtyard with ping pong
- Free WiFi
- Nespresso machines
- Paid parking
- Pet-friendly rooms
Why we recommend it
The Burrard is a converted motor hotel that first opened in 1956 and was renovated in 2011, and it keeps the mid-century charm of its motor inn days. The design mixes mid-century modern pieces with contemporary style, and the rooms are arranged around an inner courtyard that works as a small outdoor lounge, with a ping pong table. It sits at 1100 Burrard Street, on the edge of Yaletown and the West End, about 1.5 km, or nine blocks, from the Vancouver Convention Centre.
There are 72 rooms, with king, queen and double room types. Rooms include air conditioning, a 42-inch HDTV with free premium channels, an iron and hair dryer, free WiFi, a mini fridge with free bottled water, a Nespresso coffee machine, pillow-top mattresses and an in-room safe. Free calls within North America are included, according to Destination Vancouver's listing.
The extras stand out. Guests can borrow the hotel's cruiser bikes for free, which are ideal for a ride along the Stanley Park seawall, and complimentary umbrellas are handed out on rainy days. Complimentary passes to Steve Nash Fitness World gyms are included. Secure parking is available for an extra charge, there is an electric vehicle charging station and a guest laundry, and pet-friendly rooms can be booked for a fee. The hotel holds a Green Key rating of three for its environmental practices.
The Burrard suits couples, younger travellers and anyone who wants character and a central address without paying luxury prices. It is a good base for active visitors who plan to cycle, as the hotel itself suggests using its bikes for a ride along the Stanley Park seawall.
Book directly by phone, either locally on 604 681 2331 or toll free on 1 800 663 0366. Groups can reserve up to 36 rooms, which makes it a practical choice for a wedding party or a small tour group.
Being on the edge of Yaletown puts the district's restaurants, including Blue Water Cafe at 1095 Hamilton Street, within reach on foot. The West End, with English Bay Beach and the Sylvia Hotel on Gilford Street, borders the hotel's neighbourhood on the other side.
The Burrard FAQs
Where is The Burrard?
At 1100 Burrard Street, on the edge of Yaletown and the West End.
What was the building before?
A motor hotel from 1956, converted and renovated in 2011.
How many rooms are there?
72 rooms, in king, queen and double types.
Are bikes available?
Yes. Guests can borrow cruiser bikes free of charge.
Is there parking?
Yes, secure parking is available at an extra charge, and there is an EV charging station.
Are pets allowed?
Pet-friendly rooms are available for an extra charge.
What is in the rooms?
Air conditioning, free WiFi, a mini fridge, a Nespresso machine and an in-room safe.
Is there outdoor space?
Yes, an inner courtyard with seating and ping pong.