"I was impressed by the bold, entertainment-resort scale of this Parq Vancouver property — the gleaming copper exterior stands out and the mirrored elevator up to the sixth-floor check-in is memorable. The reception features a striking, horizontally set hollowed Douglas fir log with light emanating from inside, and rooms range from unique to over-the-top: for example, Level 17’s The Den is a 2,200-square-foot bi-level aerie with an oversized round sofa, a pool table, and a floating concrete staircase leading to two bedrooms and a spa-like bath." - Bianca Bujan