HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS METROTOWN

Across the street from the SkyTrain rapid transit system (which offers direct access to downtown Vancouver), this contemporary lodging is also 5.4 km from Burnaby Village Museum, an open-air museum with a carousel. Straightforward rooms come with flat-screen TVs and desks, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult and there’s free WiFi in every room, as well as a choice of hard and soft pillows. Suites add separate living spaces and dining tables. The facility also offers a free breakfast bar, an outdoor heated pool and a 24-hour exercise room, as well as free parking.