Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Vancouver

While the Fairmont Pacific Rim features a long list of luxurious amenities, its downtown Vancouver location is what helps it stand apart from competitors. Set on the Coal Harbour waterfront, the hotel sits across the street from the Canada Place cruise ship terminal. Thanks to the hotel's location, recent guests say the views from the rooms and rooftop are spectacular. When you're not gazing out across the harbor, relax poolside in one of the private cabanas or by one of the cozy outdoor fire pits. For even more serenity, visitors recommend booking a treatment at the Willow Stream Spa. Continue the pampering at Botanist, which serves regionally sourced dishes. Craving a pick-me-up? Venture to giovane cafe + wine bar, which offers house-made pastries for breakfast and Italian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Once you've refueled, retreat to your digs where you'll find a Stearns & Foster bed, an iPod docking station and an iPad2, which you can use to order room service and operate various controls in the guest room. Although this Fairmont's high-tech amenities are an added perk, according to recent visitors, it's the hotel's exceptional service that makes a stay here memorable.

Guests say the location of the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver can't be beat. Situated right smack dab in the middle of downtown Vancouver, this Four Seasons outpost puts you within easy reach of the city's top attractions. Granville Island sits less than 2 miles southwest, while Robson Street's high-end shops can be found just a half-mile northwest. You'll find plenty of luxurious amenities awaiting your return to the Four Seasons. Take a dip in the indoor-outdoor heated pool, book a massage at the on-site spa or retreat to your comfortable accommodations. All guest rooms and suites boast mountain or city views, iPod docking stations, flat-screen HDTVs and private bars. Previous visitors give this Four Seasons high marks all around, complimenting the hospitable staff, gorgeous views and spacious digs. Travelers are also pleased with the on-site restaurant, YEW Seafood + Bar, which features a seasonally changing seafood menu; recent guests described the dishes here as both memorable and delicious.

Recent visitors refer to the OPUS Vancouver as their home away from home, thanks to the friendly staff, comfortable rooms and modern amenities. Brightly furnished accommodations are appointed with Nespresso coffee machines, Malin Goetz toiletries and tech-savvy touches like iPads, 40-inch LCD flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi access.  The restaurant, La Pentola also wins favor from guests for its Italian fare and attentive service. When you're not relaxing at the hotel, travelers encourage you to explore OPUS's stellar Yaletown location. Often compared to NYC's SoHo, Yaletown boasts repurposed warehouses featuring stylish boutiques, galleries and restaurants.

Sitting pretty in the Vancouver's Coal Harbour neighborhood (less than a mile southeast of Stanley Park), The Westin Bayshore prides itself on its sophisticated ambiance. Accommodations are outfitted with the brand's signature Heavenly beds and sliding glass doors that showcase views of the harbor, Stanley Park or the city skyline. When you're not relaxing in your room, check out the property's two pools (one indoors and one located outside). Tucked into the lush, well-maintained grounds, the outdoor pool boasts panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains. For more pampering, book a treatment at the Vida Spa Vancouver or grab cocktails at the Seawall Bar & Grill. But plan to skip the breakfast buffet (which some past visitors say is overpriced) in lieu of the neighborhood's more reasonably priced fare. If you're a coffee drinker, be sure to swing by the Starbucks located in the hotel lobby. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

Many travelers refer to the Westin Grand Vancouver as their go-to Vancouver hotel. Situated on Robson Street, about three blocks south of the Vancouver Art Gallery, this Westin outpost puts visitors within a stone's throw of some of the city's best shopping. Along with the stellar location, guests praise the spacious, well-equipped accommodations. Outfitted with kitchenettes, Westin Heavenly beds and Westin Heavenly bathrooms complete with deep-soaking tubs and separate showers, the rooms are especially comfortable, according to recent visitors. If you're looking to turn the relaxation up a notch, head to the outdoor saltwater pool. Just make sure you stick around the rooftop pool terrace for drinks and snacks at the #PopUpPatio during the warmer months. When small plates won't satisfy your hunger, travelers recommend the seafood at Hidden Tasting Bar. While rates at the hotel are high thanks to its stellar location, you can save some some money if you're a Marriott Bonvoy member.

Situated less than a mile northwest of trendy Yaletown and down the block from Robson Street, this Sheraton outpost puts you within steps of some of the city's best shopping. Not much of a shopaholic? The property is also less than a mile west of the Vancouver Art Gallery. After exploring the city, slip away to your well-appointed guest room, which boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed and free Wi-Fi access. Though some previous guests do claim that the rooms lack the home-away-from-home feel of other Starwood properties, others compliment the clean, quiet atmosphere. For a little extra relaxation, take a soak in one of two Jacuzzis or lounge by the 50-foot-long indoor lap pool. When you're ready for a bite to eat, travelers suggest skipping the limited menu and expensive plates at on-site restaurant, Café One, in lieu of the neighborhood's more diverse offerings. Grabbing a cocktail at the hotel's Bar One makes a perfect bookend to your stay. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.

As its name suggests, The Westin Wall Centre can be found a little less than 3 miles east of Vancouver International Airport. While this Westin's location proves handy for air travelers, it's not particularly well-situated for sightseers: The hotel isn't located near any of Vancouver's top attractions. Recent guests are content to grab dinner at the hotel's on-site restaurant, The Apron, where visitors say the regional cuisine and service is above average. Lodgers also praise the comfy accommodations, which boast wide windows, Westin Heavenly Beds, flat-screen TVs and internet access (which will cost you extra). Despite the hotel's proximity to the airport, travelers say the room is blissfully quiet. When it's time to take off, you can hop on the hotel's free airport shuttle. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.