Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver is a Marriott-managed hotel of 197 rooms at 645 Howe Street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The location is in the central business district, a short walk from Robson Street shopping, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the Canada Place waterfront. Burrard and Granville SkyTrain stations are close, and Waterfront Station provides a quick link to the airport via the Canada Line. The hotel is classed as upscale with a $$$ price band and typical rates of CAD $260 to $420 per night, varying by season. Rooms are offered as deluxe rooms, king rooms and suites, with a quiet, polished style that appeals to business travellers and couples. Its best-known amenity is an indoor lap pool alongside a sauna and steam room, features that make it popular with guests who prioritise wellness and exercise during a downtown stay. Other listed amenities include wifi, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, a concierge and valet parking. The hotel's smaller scale compared with the largest downtown towers gives it a calmer atmosphere, and service tends toward the attentive, with concierge support for restaurant bookings and local tours. Dining options are plentiful on and around Howe, Georgia and Robson Streets, from casual cafes to formal restaurants. Nearby attractions within walking distance include Robson Square, Christ Church Cathedral, the Vancouver Convention Centre and the Seawall along Coal Harbour. Visitors arriving by car should expect valet and paid parking charges typical of downtown. The summer months from June to September are the busiest and most expensive, while rates generally soften in late autumn and winter, and the indoor pool and spa are a useful draw during Vancouver's rainy season.