2006 Conference

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel

Hotel Profile

Location: 11 miles from Vancouver International Airport, in the heart of Vancouver, Canada
Accommodations: 733 rooms and suites
Meeting Space: 48,652 square feet
Recreation: Fitness and training center, pool, and spa
Regular (not discounted) Range of Rates: US$259-2,500
Reservations: (604) 331-1000; in the U.S. and Canada (800) 663-9255; fax (604) 331-1001
Mailing Address: 1088 Burrard St., Vancouver, BC, Canada V6Z 2R9
WebSite: www.sheratonvancouver.com
General Manager: Jim Kaufman

LOCATED IN THE HEART of dynamic Vancouver, Canada, the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel at first belies its urban setting. Guests entering the hotel's grand courtyard find a soothing sanctuary of spectacular gardens, cascading water, and Roman-style hand-laid paving stones. The hotel's magnificent towers rise from this bucolic setting to create a stunning imprint of architecture and innovative glass design against the Vancouver skyline. Guests find themselves in a prime Vancouver location, surrounded by the boutiques of trendy Robson Street and Yaletown, outdoor markets, clubs, art galleries, and theaters, along with a wide variety of local and international restaurants.

After a day or evening on the town, they retire to rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows focused on panoramic vistas. The artistically distinctive furnishings, duvets, and sumptuousbedding invite total relaxation, as do such conveniences as thoughtfully selected personal care items and refreshment centers. Numerous high-tech items including electronic inroom safes, high-speed Ethernet, fax-data ports, and multline phones—allow business-minded guests to work with ease.

Executive Club Level residents share exclusive access to the private Club boardroom and the Club Lounge, which provides a sophisticated setting for the service of deluxe Continental breakfast and evening canapés. The hotel's grand Ballroom represents a multi-million-dollar investment in permanent multimedia technology. Complete state-of-the-art hookup—including comprehensive audio, video, Internet, and lighting-patch systems—allows meeting planners to arrange videoconferencing and spectacular presentations. Two additional ballrooms and over 30meeting, dining, and breakout rooms accommodate the full spectrum of meeting agendas.

The hotel's 12,000-square-foot health club and spa provides advanced exercise equipment, a European-style lap pool, personal trainers, Jacuzzis, saunas, and hair salon. The Vida Wellness Spa applies ayurvedic principles in seeking a balance between outer vitality and inner calm, sensory pleasure, and health. Vancouver 's vibrant social comes to call at Bar One, a chic retreat that invites the office-weary to unwind in style. The casual indigo Bar offers a tempting array of favorite malts and local brews, while Indigo Bistro serves a fresh seasonal menu in a playful, upbeat setting.

Sleek Café One features the designs of Canadian glass artist Martha Sturdy. Her elliptical chandeliers hand overhead, lighting the stage for a memorable meal. The subdued ambience at Cracked Ice lounge adds an ideal setting for nightcaps.With a dedication to art typified by luxurious surroundings, dazzling views, and attention to service, The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel strives to make as indelible an impression on its guests as it has on the Vancouver skyline.