Opened in 1939 by visiting UK royals, this gargoyle-topped grand dame is a Vancouver historic landmark. Despite its vintage provenance, the hotel carefully balances comfort with elegance; the lobby is bedecked with crystal chandeliers but the rooms have an understated business-hotel feel. If you have the budget, check into the Gold Floor for a raft of pampering extras.
If you're interested in the hotel's storied heritage, nip downstairs to find some untouched art-deco flourishes. And if you're missing your pooch back home, there are two friendly dogs available for guest walkies; you'll find them reclining on their own daybeds near the concierge desk. Overnight parking costs $62.