The Burrard Hotel —

This made-over mid-century motel, located between Vancouver’s vibrant West End and the downtown core, is a sleek hybrid of chic 1950s retro design and such contemporary conveniences as the on-site Elysian Coffee, which pulls a mean espresso. Explore the neighbourhood like a cool kid would, thanks to the fleet of bright-orange Brodie city-cruiser bikes available free of charge to guests.