Directions & Maps
| Travel time |
30 minutes |
| Distance | 13 kilometres 8 miles |
Instructions
- Leave the airport and follow Grant McConachie Way (this leads onto the Arthur Laing Bridge and eventually into Granville Street)
- Continue north along Granville Street and cross the Granville Street Bridge
- Stay in the right lane and take the Seymour Street exit
- After eight blocks turn left onto Dunsmuir Street
- After two blocks turn left onto Howe Street
- The Hotel is immediately on the left just after the mall parking entrance
Limousine service
Limousine service available with applicable fee. For more information, please contact the Concierge. Taxi and rental car service also available with applicable fee.
| Travel time |
45 to 60 minutes |
Instructions
- From Highway 17 North continue onto Highway 99 North
- Cross Oak Street Bridge and continue onto Oak Street
- Turn left on 41st Avenue
- Turn right on Granville Street and cross the Granville Street Bridge
- Take Seymour Street exit off the bridge
- After 8 blocks turn left onto Dunsmuir Street
- After 2 blocks turn left onto Howe Street
- The Hotel is immediately on the left just after the mall parking entrance
| Travel time |
30 minutes |
Instructions
- Follow Highway 1 East
- Take the Taylor Way exit and turn right on Taylor Way
- Turn left onto Marine Drive
- Get in the right lane to get onto the Lions Gate Bridge
- Go through Stanley Park and continue on Georgia Street
- At the second set of lights turn left onto Pender Street
- After 7 blocks turn right onto Howe Street and continue for 2 blocks
- The Hotel is immediately on the left just after the mall parking entrance
| Travel time |
Travelling Highway 1 (from the east) |
Instructions
- Going west on Highway 1, take the Hasting Street exit
- Turn left onto Hastings Street
- Turn left onto Howe Street
- The Hotel is immediately on the left, just after the mall parking entrance
Instructions
- Take Interstate 5 to the border (becomes Highway 99 in Canada)
- Follow Highway 99 North for approximately 45 minutes (may vary with traffic)
- Cross the Oak Street Bridge and continue on Oak Street
- Turn left on 41st Avenue
- Turn right on Granville Street and cross the Granville Street Bridge
- Take the Seymour Street exit off the bridge
- After 8 blocks turn left onto Dunsmuir Street
- After 2 blocks turn left onto Howe Street
- The Hotel is immediately on the left just after the mall parking entrance
| Travel time |
2 to 2.5 hours |
Instructions
- Follow Highway 99 South to Horseshoe Bay
- From Horseshoe Bay follow Highway 1 East
- Take Taylor Way exit and follow the directions to Vancouver
- Get in the right lane to get onto the Lions Gate Bridge
- Go through Stanley Park and continue on Georgia Street
- At the second set of lights turn left onto Pender Street
- After 7 blocks turn right onto Howe Street and continue for 2 blocks
- The Hotel is immediately on the left just after the mall parking entrance
If you prefer to travel in comfort and style, we suggest reserving a luxurious private car and driver to meet you upon your arrival in Vancouver. Sedans, stretch limousines, minivans and sport-utility vehicles can be arranged. Your driver will identify himself to you by carrying a sign with your name on it and will assist you with your luggage as you exit the building. A credit card guarantee is required for all bookings, and a confirmation will be faxed to you. For assistance, please contact our desk at (604) 844-6718.
Aerocar has a stand at both the domestic and international terminals. Service is offered upon arrival on a first-come, first-served basis. Options include a sedan or stretch limousine for six or eight passengers.
Taxis are readily available outside both terminals, 24 hours a day. Taxis charge a metered rate based on time and distance travelled. Should you require a wheelchair-accessible taxi, simply inform one of the BC Corps Commissioners stationed at the taxi queue area on the curb and roadway.
All major domestic and international airlines serve Vancouver International Airport, located approximately 30 minutes south of downtown Vancouver. Limousines, taxis, buses, car rentals and the Canada Line are all available, and our Concierge would be delighted to assist you with your travel plans. Please note that all rates are quoted in Canadian dollars and may be subject to change.
Note: The main entrance of
Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver is located on Howe Street, which is a one-way street. Guests using an electronic navigation system to locate the Hotel should input "650 Howe Street" to arrive at the Hotel's front entrance.
Quick Reference
Time and distance to city centre
The Hotel is located in the city centre.
Time and distance to shopping
- Pacific Shopping Centre: 140 stores located just beneath the Hotel (entrance on ground level)
- Robson Street: 5-minute walk/0.3 kilometres/0.2 miles
- Gastown/Sinclair Centre: 10-minute walk/0.5 kilometres/0.3 miles
- Chinatown: 10-minute drive/2 kilometres/1.2 miles
- Granville Island: 10-minute drive/3 kilometres/2 miles
- South Granville: 10-minute drive/3 kilometres/2 miles
- Yaletown: 5-minute drive/1.5 kilometres/1 mile
- Metrotown Centre Mall: 30-minute drive/19 kilometres/12 miles
Time and distance to financial district
The Hotel is located in the heart of the financial and business district.
Car rental facilities are conveniently located just steps from the terminal on the ground floor of the parkade. Most companies provide vehicle pick-up and return services directly from these facilities. They include Budget Rent-a-Car, Avis Rent-a-Car, Alamo Rent-a-Car, National Car Rentals, Dollar Rent-a-Car, Hertz Canada and Thrifty Car Rental. Our Concierge will be happy to send you driving directions to our Hotel by fax or e-mail or to assist you with booking a rental car.
SkyTrain
The Canada Line provides rapid transit from the airport to downtown Vancouver in approximately 25 minutes. The Canada Line departs from the Link Building, which is located between the domestic and international terminals. You may purchase your ticket from a machine on the Canada Line platform before boarding the train. Fares are charged by zone; a two-zone fare is required to get to the Hotel. Canadian currency, credit cards and Canadian debit cards are accepted. Please note that there is a limited amount of room for luggage on the train.
The nearest stop to the Hotel is Vancouver Centre Station. From the station, there are two walking routes:
- Follow the escalators towards W. Georgia Street. Leave the station, turn left and proceed to the intersection. The Hotel is located directly across the street.
- During mall operating ours you may remain underground and proceed to the Pacific Centre Mall. The entrance to Pacific Centre will be on your immediate left after heading up the escalators from the platform level. Follow the mall corridor until you reach the second set of escalators. Go up to the next level. The entrance to the Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel lobby will be on your left.