For brochures, listings, and reservations, stop at a Visitor InfoCentre , located along all the main routes into Vancouver, or at the main InfoCentre in town at 200 Burrard St. Pick up the free Accommodations guide published by the Ministry of Tourism. If you arrive in late spring or summer without reservations, you may find the best places, and definitely all the most reasonable, booked for the season. Make reservations as far ahead as possible. Within the Canadian economy, Vancouver's hotels are expensive, but with American dollars they're reasonable. Be prepared to pay for a moderate hotel, double that for a luxurious place, and more for five-star elegance.
Visitors can frequently receive reduced rates through package deals.
Upscale hotels often offer deals that combine a reduced rate accommodation with tickets or preferred seating to a show or sports event. In seasons other than summer, room prices depend on hotel occupancy. If you're lucky, it'll be a buyer's market. Be sure to ask if there's a discount. Adjusting your vacation by just a day or two could result in substantial savings.