ELEMENT VANCOUVER METROTOWN

This sleek hotel in Metrotown’s commercial district is a 10-minute walk from both the sprawling Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre and the Patterson SkyTrain station, offering direct service to downtown Vancouver. The contemporary rooms feature free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, as well as kitchenettes and custom-designed beds. Some have pull out-out sofas. Suites add full kitchens and living areas; some offer balconies. Breakfast is available for a fee. There’s a 24/7 pantry offering to-go meals, along with a business center, a fitness room and 4 meeting rooms.