Loden Hotel

The Loden Hotel is a 77-room boutique property at 1177 Melville Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on the edge of the Coal Harbour neighbourhood. The location puts the Coal Harbour waterfront and seawall within a short walk, with Stanley Park to the northwest and the downtown business district to the east. Burrard Station and Waterfront Station provide SkyTrain access within walking distance, and many of the city's main shopping and dining streets are close by. The hotel is classed as boutique and carries a $$$$ price band, with typical rates of CAD $400 to $600 per night depending on season. Its modern design favours clean lines, large windows and a quiet, residential feel rather than the scale of the big convention hotels nearby. Rooms are offered as king rooms and suites, and the small room count means the atmosphere is calmer and the service more personal than at larger downtown towers. Amenities listed include free wifi, a restaurant, a rooftop bar, a fitness centre, a concierge and valet parking. The rooftop bar adds skyline and mountain views in the evening, a popular feature for guests who want a drink without leaving the property. Service is geared to couples, design-minded leisure travellers and business visitors who prefer a boutique stay in the Coal Harbour and Melville Street corridor. Dining on site is complemented by many restaurants within a few blocks on West Georgia, Alberni and Thurlow Streets. Visitors travelling by car should note that parking in this part of downtown is typically valet or paid, so the transit connections are a practical alternative. Because the property is small, rooms in peak summer months and during major downtown events can sell out well ahead, and booking early is advisable. Shoulder seasons in spring and autumn usually bring more availability and lower nightly rates.