Wish
Hip Hotel Update
October 2006

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Lopez and Cher have all enjoyed the creature conforts of this boutique hotel in Yaletown, as do other well-heeled, seasoned travelers bored with the Fairmont. Little touches such as a hand-written weather report at turndown make all the difference. Ninety-six rooms are outfitted according to a selection of different psychographics: the professional couple from San Fran, the gay doctor from New York, and so on. Adjoining French bistro, Elixir, does a brisk business during meals with late night snacks served in the adjacent Opus Bar - a weekend hot spot. From $300.