Conference Hotels

1. Pan Pacific Hotel (Conference Headquarters Hotel)

Site of the Clinton/Yeltsin summit meeting, this spectacular deluxe hotel rises 23 stories above the harbour and has earned the highest rating possible by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Situated atop the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and the Alaska Cruise Ship Terminal, each luxurious room has a breathtaking view of the ocean, mountains, or city. Four award winning restaurants and lounges, state-of-the-art health club, squash and racquet ball courts and outdoor heated swimming pool. AAA 5 stars. CDN $140 single/ $164 double

2. Waterfront Centre Hotel

Situated at a transportation hub, the Waterfront Centre Hotel is a wonderfully comfortable base for exploring Vancouver. Twenty-three stories flanked by terraced gardens, deluxe health facilities, world-famous views and gracious guest rooms are conveniently linked by an enclosed walkway to the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. AAA 4 stars. CDN $140 single/ $160 double

3. Hyatt Regency Hotel

In the central downtown location, the Hyatt offers beautifully appointed guest rooms with a stunning backdrop of harbour and mountains and close proximity to museums, shopping, Vancouver's finest restaurants, Stanley Park and Robson Street. The SkyTrain provides a direct subway connection between the hotel and the Vancouver Convention and Trade Centre. Athletic facilities are available within the hotel. AAA 4 stars. CDN $133 single / $145 double

4. Renaissance Vancouver Hotel

The Renaissance Hotel is centrally located downtown, just a short walk from the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and the cruise ship terminal. The hotel has a spectacular view of the busy harbour with its passing parade of ships and the magnificent north shore mountains. There is a revolving restaurant on the top level and a casual restaurant on the main lobby level. Athletic facilities. AAA 3 stars. CDN $124 city view - single, double CDN $141 harbour view - single, double

5. Days Inn

This moderately-priced hotel is conveniently located with 85 refurbished guest rooms. Complimentary parking and in-room coffee service. Restaurant, sports lounge with satellite TV and guest laundry facilities. Recent enhancements include voice-mail telephone service. In-room security safe and free movies. AAA 2.5 stars. CDN $69.00 single / $85.00 double