Vancouver Airport Hotels and Top Places to Stay Near YVR

Just a few blocks from Richmond-Brighouse Station or a free shuttle ride away, the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel will have you cozy in your room soon after your plane lands. The hotel is close to No. 3 Road, one of the main streets of Richmond where you can shop and eat to your heart’s content. Once there, hang out on your balcony and soak in views of the North Shore mountains, or relax in the outdoor pool and whirlpool.

A big draw of the Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina are peaceful views of the Fraser River and the marina. You can stay at the hotel and enjoy amenities like their fitness centre or in-house dining, or head out to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Vancouver Airport to shop for brand name clothing and accessories. And when you want to go downtown, just take the hotel’s complimentary shuttle to YVR Airport and ride the SkyTrain to Vancouver.

Hop on the shuttle that leaves every half hour from YVR to the Hilton Vancouver Airport hotel. After settling in, you may want to do a workout at the fitness centre, but more than likely you’ll want to lounge by the outdoor pool. Once rested, check out CF Richmond Centre, a major shopping mall, or take the SkyTrain and be downtown in about half an hour.

Opened just five years ago, Versante Hotel could be a fit if you’re looking for a boutique experience near YVR. Besides a 24-hour fitness room and rooftop pool, the hotel features stylish rooms, with lux touches like a Dyson hair dryer and Smart tinted windows. Versante is a short stroll to the Richmond Night Market, where it’s all about munching on Asian street food and browsing for cute trinkets on the weekends.

If you’re looking for a hotel near YVR that’s basically a one-stop shop, River Rock Casino Resort is a good option. The hotel has a fitness centre, a pool with a waterslide and an Absolute Spa. You can wander along the Sky Bridge to the casino, where you can try your luck at slot machines, catch a concert at the Show Theatre or dine at their many restaurants.

Staff at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel will help with the vacation planning, whether it’s booking their complimentary YVR shuttle or suggesting nearby restaurants. You can follow the dumpling trail, a self-guided feasting on Richmond’s best dumplings, or hop on the SkyTrain to try out a downtown MICHELIN restaurant. When you’re back, make the most of the amenities by working out at the 24-hour fitness centre or taking a dip in the outdoor pool.

The Fairmont Vancouver Airport is right above US departures so it’s definitely high on convenience. The location means guests can see the planes taking off and landing, while sound proofing keeps things quiet. The Fairmont has amenities to keep you pampered, including a pool, saunas and fitness centre. If you have a kid, they might like the junior afternoon tea or the indoor wading pool. Staff can also book a sitter for a kid-free date night downtown.

Once you arrive at YVR, ride Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport’s shuttle, and you’ll be unpacking your bags in less than 10 minutes. The hotel has key amenities like a fitness centre, indoor heated pool and hot tub. It’s also near Aberdeen Centre, one of the top Asian shopping malls (the food court alone makes a trip worthwhile), as well as Alexandra Road, known for its tasty eateries. A closeby SkyTrain station keeps downtown Vancouver accessible.

Since living out of a suitcase and eating all your meals out can be hard, you might like the wellness perks at the Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport. Besides an indoor pool and fitness centre, they offer an Eat Well Menu with nutritional meals, as well as workout routes throughout the surrounding area. A complimentary airport shuttle and nearby SkyTrain station make getting around easy.

Like its name suggests, Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport might be suitable for doing some work in between catching FIFA games (we won’t tell if you call in “sick” though). Besides meeting and conference rooms, there’s a business centre and desks in each room for setting up your laptop. Work out at their fitness centre or rooftop jogging trail, or do a drop-in session at the nearby Olympic Oval, a former 2010 Olympic venue that’s turned into a popular sports facility.