"The Westin Bayshore has been a local landmark since it opened in 1961. A true child of the 1960s—in a mid-century architectural way—the Bayshore sits proudly on a plot of waterside real estate, surrounded by Stanley Park on one side and rusty, seafaring businesses on the other. A conference center addition in 2000 did little to enhance its exterior, although the lobby, common areas, and grounds remain spectacular; the circular pool, a fixture since it was built, overlooks Burrard Inlet." - Guy Saddy