1180 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, Canada | (618) 248-8274
Beautiful, convenient location in downtown Vancouver
Modern guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and eco-friendly features
Outdoor courtyard with pool and hot tub
Spacious fitness center with modern equipment
On-site restaurant, Prestons, with outdoor seating and Canadian comfort food
Hair and nail salon on-site
Pet friendly
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Fee for parking
Some rooms get street noise
No breakfast buffet
Located in an upscale area of Vancouver, only two blocks from the Seawall, Coast Coal Harbour Hotel is an upper-middle-range chain hotel in a convenient spot for both tourists and business travelers. The hotel has 220 modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and eco-friendly features such as recycling and compost bins and refillable soap and shampoo dispensers. Amenities include a restaurant serving Canadian comfort food, a modern fitness center, and an outdoor pool and hot tub. The hotel does have a bit of a business vibe; guests who want something more elegant and are willing to spend a little more may want to check out the Wedgewood Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel with beautiful rooms but no pool.
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Scene
Office building ambiance inside and outside
With floor upon floor of enormous windows, the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel could easily be mistaken for an office building. A circle drive with a colorful glass ceiling and valet parking makes for a cheery, convenient arrival for the mix of business travelers and tourists who stay here. The wide and open lobby has white couches on a teal rug and has a businesslike feel. The on-site restaurant, Prestons, has an entrance from the sidewalk and outdoor seating. Small pets are allowed for a fee.
Location
Two blocks from the waterfront, near restaurants and the Vancouver Convention Centre
The hotel is on a busy street within two blocks of the Seawall, a jogging and cycling path that lines Vancouver’s waterfront. Stanley Park is less than a five-minute drive away. There’s shopping and restaurants on Robson Street, which is within a few minutes' walk. Both the Vancouver Convention Centre and the Vancouver Art Gallery can be reached in a 10-minute walk. The Vancouver International Airport is less than 35 minutes away by car or public transportation.
Rooms
Modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and eco-conscious features
The floor-to-ceiling windows may be the best feature of the rooms at the Coast Coal Harbour, and some of the rooms on higher floors have stunning harbor views. Rooms are basic, with grey, white, and brown color schemes, carpeted floors, subtly patterned wallpaper, and limited decor. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and coffee and tea machines. Some also have balconies. The Hospitality Suite has a kitchenette and separate living and ding areas. The hotel’s attention to sustainability includes separate bins for recycling and compost. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and eco-friendly refillable soap, shampoo, and lotion dispensers as well as travel-sized toiletries for guests to take home.
Features
Modern fitness center with new equipment, outdoor pool and hot tub, and on-site restuarant
The fitness center is large and houses an impressive selection of modern equipment, including benches, free weights, treadmills, and resistance machines. There's an outdoor courtyard with a heated pool and a whirlpool hot tub. The hotel has a hair and nail salon and a small business center with two computers and a printer; meeting rooms are also available.The on-site bar and restaurant, Prestons, serves beautifully presented takes on Canadian comfort food. Prestons has retro-inspired red chairs and a huge, modern cityscape in red and black. There's also a long natural wood table situated paralel to the windows from which diners can watch the activity on the street.
