As one of the major thoroughfares in Vancouver, Canada, Kingsway features a variety of hotels, restaurants and other businesses. Formerly known as Westminster Road, it was initially constructed in 1858 to help keep order during the chaotic gold rush era. The Kingsway area is also home to several Vancouver attractions, entertainment venues and public parks.
Originally built in 1946, the 2400 Motel is one of the oldest operating hotels in all of Vancouver. Situated on three acres, it features 65 individual units housed within 18 bungalow-style buildings. The 2400 Motel is pet-friendly and parking is conveniently located right in front of guests' studios or suites.
Studios and suites are one to four bedrooms, and most are equipped with kitchenettes for guests who wish to stay long term. Daily and weekly rates are available, as is free wireless Internet, cable TV and smoking or nonsmoking units.
Approximately four blocks away is the Vancouver Skytrain station that provides transportation to downtown Vancouver, the nearby Metroplex mall and the Vancouver International Airport. The 2400 Motel has also been featured on various TV shows such as Smallville, Supernatural and The X-Files.
A newer hotel built in 2000, the Best Western Vancouver Uptown Hotel is conveniently located just a few minutes from the downtown area, as well as several attractions. This hotel features 69 nonsmoking guest rooms, a fitness solarium and a lovely outdoor courtyard. There is also an on-site restaurant called the Salt & Pepper Grill & Lounge, which is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hotel amenities include free local telephone calls, free wireless Internet, complimentary continental breakfast and daily newspaper. Nearby attractions include the Capilano Suspension Bridge, wilderness tours of sea kayaking and whale watching, and Science World, a hands-on museum and exhibition area that showcases all aspects of science.
Located in the heart of Vancouver, the Ramada Vancouver Metrotown features over 70 guest rooms and approximately 50 executive suites. Executive suites are equipped with kitchenettes and ideal for guests who require an extended stay. All rooms and suites come with complimentary wireless Internet and daily newspaper.
Other hotel amenities include a fitness center, swimming pool, meeting facilities, free parking and laundry facilities. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Jaguar's Pub & Steakhouse, serves lunch and dinner daily. It also features a children's menu, televised sporting events in the bar and outdoor patio dining.
Nearby attractions include the Vancouver Metrotown Retail and Entertainment Complex. Encompassing a three block radius, it's British Columbia's largest shopping complex featuring over 500 stores and more than 20 movie theaters. Other popular sights to see are historic Gastown, Chinatown, Grouse Mountain and Queen Elizabeth Park.
