The BEST WESTERN PLUS Sands is located near Downtown Vancouver, which offers everything from museums and galleries to boutiques and cafes. Vancouver International Airport is just nine miles away from the hotel. Those looking for discovery and wonder during their stay can visit the nearby Vancouver Aquarium, Science World, Pacific Mineral Museum, Macmillan Planetarium, and Maritime Museum. Guests will also delight in the charming natural surroundings, such as Stanley Park, English Bay and English Bay Beach, Lacarno Beach, and Grouse Mountain. Looking for some retail therapy? Granville Island, Robson Street, and Pacific Center are all a short distance from this Vancouver hotel. Those on business are ensured that they can make the most of their trip, as the financial district, St. Paul's Hospital, and the Vancouver Convention Center are all close by.Relax in the dry sauna, cocktail lounge, or coffee shop. They are also welcome to enjoy many other amenities such as an exercise facility, a business center, and an ever-changing lineup of entertainment. They will never have to travel far for a delicious meal as the hotel offers an onsite restaurant.Guests can also do business at the hotel in one of the meeting rooms. Guests feel right at home in the spacious, clean rooms that offer cable satellite TV with pay-per-view, free wireless internet access, a coffeemaker, room service, a desk, and much more. With many of the rooms just steps to English Bay, guests can feel relaxed and serene even among busy Downtown Vancouver.