Blue Horizon Hotel

Blue Horizon Hotel is a smoke-free tower of 214 rooms at 1225 Robson Street, in Vancouver's West End, British Columbia. It stands on the central stretch of Robson Street, the city's main shopping and dining thoroughfare, a few blocks from Robson Square, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Vancouver Public Library. Stanley Park and English Bay can be reached in roughly fifteen to twenty minutes on foot, and buses along Robson and Burrard connect to the downtown core and to SkyTrain at Burrard station. The hotel is a mid-century high-rise that has been refurbished, and its main architectural feature is the balcony attached to many rooms, which is unusual for downtown Vancouver and gives wide views over the city, the mountains or the harbour on higher floors. Room types include balcony rooms, king rooms and suites. Amenities listed include wifi, an on-site restaurant, an indoor pool, a fitness centre and parking. The pool and fitness facilities make the hotel attractive to families and active travellers, and the suites suit longer stays. The service style is that of a straightforward mid-range city hotel, with a front desk that can arrange tours and transport. Typical nightly rates run from about CAD $190 to $300, rising in summer and during large events. Because the building is on a busy commercial street, street noise may be heard on lower floors, so travellers wanting quiet may prefer a higher floor. The location suits visitors who want to walk to restaurants, shops, galleries and the waterfront without relying on transit, while keeping easy access to the rest of British Columbia's largest city.