Time For Romance At The Pacific Palisades

Suite at Pacific Palisades Hotel
Photo by Charles Pannell

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to make plans for your romantic getaway. And if Vancouver, British Columbia is on your itinerary, then consider this great romance package from the Pacific Palisades Hotel.

Billed as the hippest hotel in Vancouver, the Pacific Palisades Hotel is the perfect hideaway for romantics with a wild side. The "Get a Room" Package includes a one night's stay, plus a bottle of Mission Hill Wine, fresh strawberries and Godiva chocolates, in room movie, continental breakfast in bed, glow-in-the-dark body paint and a black light bulb. Everything you could possible want for an evening of romance.

The "Get a Room" Package is priced at $250 Cad ($169 US) per night, based on double occupancy, excluding taxes. And if you miss Valentine's Day, don't worry. The package is good until April 30, 2003.

Formerly an apartment complex, the 233 room Pacific Palisades Hotel features six accessible rooms, each with a whopping 350 square feet of floor space. The contemporary guest rooms are decorated in shades of bright yellow and apple green and include kitchenettes with microwaves, stoves, sinks and full size refrigerators. Access features include wide doorways and good pathway access. The accessible bathrooms have tub/shower combinations with hand-held showers, grab bars and shower benches.

Don't forget to check out the Zin Restaurant, which is located on the lobby level. This unique eatery features a tapas menu, and it's just a fun place to dine. The presentation is creative and the food is delicious. It's a place where sharing is encouraged and the martini selection is very extensive.

The Pacific Palisades hotel is located at 1277 Robson Street, in the heart of trendy downtown Vancouver. For more information call (800)663-1815 or visit www.pacificpalisadeshotel.com.

Planning a visit to Vancouver? For more information about Vancouver's accessible tourist sights and transportation, along with details about accessible options on Canada's Rocky Mountaineer Railtours, refer to the Winter 2003 issue of Emerging Horizons.