Hotel for Vancouver Hotel and what to do

I need some advice on where to stay after our alaska cruise and what to do? I was going to fly back that day but now decided to stay and explore Vancouver, can anyone help :)

We stayed at the Carmana Plaza after our cruise and loved it. We had a

1 bedroom apt and it was centrally located to everything. We even walked

from the ship, although I don't recommend it. The prices were reasonable compared to everything else. We walked to Gas Town and Stanley Park from there and also used the local buses.

A few of you may know that my sister will probably be using a walker or a wheelchair, so that's why I'm a little concern on what to do, but don't want to be bored that day, anymore suggestions

You might get more response if you post your question on the Canada/Alaska/Pacific Coastal forum.

We really loved Capilano Suspension Bridge. It was so beautiful. Even if you don't want to go across the bridges or high up in the trees, there's a place to eat and a neat souvenir shop. The flowers were just beautiful and there were some really pleasant, cool places to sit and relax. www.capbridge.com

We also really enjoyed the market:http://www.vancouverfarmersmarket.com/markets.php. So much to do and see. Plenty of boat tours there too.

Go to the Sun Yet San gardens for a nice visit along with Stanley Park. Also there is Granville Island.

Granville Island is a great place for lunch and sitting near the water

Vancouver has a hop on hop off bus. Look up Vancouver Trolley Company. The last time I checked, adults were $42.00 and seniors were $39.00. There appears to be 33 stops. ;)

We really loved Capilano Suspension Bridge. It was so beautiful. Even if you don't want to go across the bridges or high up in the trees, there's a place to eat and a neat souvenir shop. The flowers were just beautiful and there were some really pleasant, cool places to sit and relax. www.capbridge.com

Thanks for the link.

Granville Island is a great place for lunch and sitting near the water

I'm hitting the like button on this one!!

Tony

A few of you may know that my sister will probably be using a walker or a wheelchair, so that's why I'm a little concern on what to do, but don't want to be bored that day, anymore suggestions

My Mom uses a transport chair and doesn't do stairs too well. We got off a cruise in Vancouver and my wife had us booked in a nice boutique hotel. Uh-Oh, stairs only. They were very nice and cancelled our reservation and got us rooms at the downtown Ramada.

I was able to push Mom around and took the water taxi to Granville, and then took the bus back downtown. My friend is leaving in 2 weeks and is just now booking a Airbnb in the gastown area. Just be sure no stairs and your sister should be Ok.

I need some advice on where to stay after our alaska cruise and what to do? I was going to fly back that day but now decided to stay and explore Vancouver, can anyone help :)

We stayed at the Westin Bayshore this past May and LOVED it. Beautiful hotel, beautiful views. Very close to Stanley Park and to a variety of restaurants. Don't miss Cardero's - my favorite Vancouver restaurant.

We stayed at the Pan American which is connected to the cruise ship terminals. Great hotel. Within walking distance to many things. Tour buses picked us up for Grouse Mt tour and the Capilano park tour too. No transfer fees when time to go to the ship. Super easy departure.

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We stayed at the Pan American which is connected to the cruise ship terminals. Great hotel. Within walking distance to many things. Tour buses picked us up for Grouse Mt tour and the Capilano park tour too. No transfer fees when time to go to the ship. Super easy departure.

 

 

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Pan Pacific?

We stayed at the Westin Bayshore this past May and LOVED it. Beautiful hotel, beautiful views. Very close to Stanley Park and to a variety of restaurants. Don't miss Cardero's - my favorite Vancouver restaurant.

That is a great place to stay. Area is really walking friendly and there are many great places to go to..

My Mom uses a transport chair and doesn't do stairs too well. We got off a cruise in Vancouver and my wife had us booked in a nice boutique hotel. Uh-Oh, stairs only. They were very nice and cancelled our reservation and got us rooms at the downtown Ramada.

I was able to push Mom around and took the water taxi to Granville, and then took the bus back downtown. My friend is leaving in 2 weeks and is just now booking a Airbnb in the gastown area. Just be sure no stairs and your sister should be Ok.

Was it hard to get into the water taxi? Sorry, what is Airbnb?

Was it hard to get into the water taxi? Sorry, what is Airbnb?

It is like renting a house or apartment from the owner.

There are so many nice hotels in Vancouver. I have stayed at Residence Inn, Hyatt, Pan Pacific and Fairmont Pacific Rim.

It is more of a question of how much you want to spend and what you want to be close to.

You can also take a day trip up to Whistler.....pretty country up there. Check out viator.com as they have tours that you can buy all over the place. We stayed at a Hilton closer to the Airport when we were there, but next time we will stay closer to downtown.

It is like renting a house or apartment from the owner.

 

There are so many nice hotels in Vancouver. I have stayed at Residence Inn, Hyatt, Pan Pacific and Fairmont Pacific Rim.

 

It is more of a question of how much you want to spend and what you want to be close to.

Sorry - not Residence Inn, RENAISSANCE.

Whistler is beautiful but too much to do in one day.

Lots of great info on the ports of call forum, http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=39

My wife and I enjoyed Vancouver so much in 2015, that we are going back in 2017.

Was it hard to get into the water taxi? Sorry, what is Airbnb?

I already posted on your other thread re: hotel/what to do needing clarification of your budget & interests.

The 'water taxis' are actually ferries - two rival companies, Aquabus and False Creek Ferries both cross to Granville Island and various other docks around False Creek. Aquabus are better for mobility-challenged folks as they have larger RORO boats - called Cyquabuses - which are designed for wheelchairs and bikes, with their decks level with the dock and flat.

All the FCF boats and the smaller Aquabuses are the exact same model, which involves stepping up over a sill and down a couple of small steps into the boat while the staff hold them against the dockside with mooring ropes - it's awkward unless you have decent balance.

AirBnB remains unlawful in Vancouver, with no guarantee that a home rented will even meet fire codes let alone be wheelchair friendly. While AirBnB itself offers some warranty of rental quality, that doesn't help you if the rental disappears at short notice due to being closed down by the enforcement officers or condo committee (many buildings have already passed or are passing anti-short-term-rental bylaws so they don't have to rely on the extremely overworked city enforcement).

The vast majority of private rentals in Gastown are also apartments in old buildings with no elevators so even if you are blasé about the legal issues, I'd strongly advise against a private rental like this for anyone with mobility issues.

Fairmont Waterfront and Pan Pacific are wonderful and right at the port. You can walk or take the HOHO bus most places from there. Steamworks Brewing Company in Gastown has awesome food.

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