20 Great Escapes

By Kasey Wilson, Vancouver Magazine - May, 2003

#14. Opus Hotel, Vancouver
The city's new brick, granite and glass Opus in Yaletown is already the stuff of sex and society column legends. The bold designs in this boutique hotel are loosely themed around five fictitious personalities, from “Bob & Carol,” inspired by the ’60s couple-swapping filmic farce, to “Dede,” an actress who loves animal prints and fake fur. All rooms and suites feature spa bathrooms, luxurious European bathroom toiletries and ultraplush Frette robes. Courtyard rooms overlook a rooftop garden, while penthouse suites boast double-sided fireplaces and plasma-screen TVs. Pseudo-voyeurists/exhibitionists should request a room that overlooks the street: bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows and blinds that allow you to see out while masking the view in. 322 Davie St., Vancouver. 866-642-6787. Opushotel.com. Where to Eat: Elixir Bar & Restaurant. What's the Deal: From $379 to $1,500.

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