This small, boutique hotel falls in the mid-range category and offers families access to downtown attractions. Room configurations best for families include a Smart Double Guestroom, with two double beds, Junior King and Queen suites with a separate living room and double sofa bed, or the Executive Suite with a king bed and double sofa bed separated by sliding doors. This suite includes a mini-fridge. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, movies and a coffeemaker. Other complimentary amenities include a cooked, a la carte breakfast for two people and daily gym passes to the Steve Nash Sports Club (no pool) right next door. From the hotel, head out to sample Vancouver’s many restaurants in the downtown core, or walk to Gastown, Canada Place or Robson St. for shopping. To visit Granville Island Public Market and the children’s shops there, hop an aqua bus at the nearby harbor.