Guests into the alternative lifestyle will seek the advice of Mike, a New York doctor who works hard and plays harder. He prefers the hotel's ‘modern and minimalist’ red rooms and his recommendations include the Odyssey nightclub for ‘Shower Power Night’, Bruce for designer men's wear, and Skoah for spa services (promising ‘no bubbling cherubs or whale music’).

Style-conscious travelers will opt for Susan as their Lifestyle Concierge^TM. A self-professed fashionista and pop culture junkie from Toronto, Susan's into the ‘see and be seen’ scene and she always stays in the hotel's ‘stylish and sophisticated’ blue guestrooms. Her Vancouver hotspots include trendy Glowbal restaurant, the champagne bar at Crush lounge, and Granville South for shopping, where she cautions about doing ‘serious damage’ to your credit card.

For reservations and additional recommendations guests can email their Lifestyle Concierge^TM directly and are guaranteed a personal response within 24 hours. A list of more basic, non-lifestyle-specific recommendations such as medical clinics, banks, transportation and movie theaters is also provided. Most recommendations are within walking distance to Opus or a short ride away via the hotel's complimentary Mercedes car service.

“Many hotels recommend the same restaurants and activities to all guests regardless of their tastes and preferences,” said David Curell, general manager. “Opus Hotel's Lifestyle Concierge^TM recognizes that travelers have diverse interests and lifestyles, and provides them with a variety of options. Whether you're in the mood for a quiet dinner or a wild night out, our Lifestyle Concierge^TM will know the perfect place. Lifestyle Concierge^TM provides our guests with a useful and fun online reference tool for planning a trip to Vancouver. We believe it's the first of its kind in the hotel industry.”

Opened in September 2002 and recently voted one of the ‘World's Best Places to Stay’ by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Opus is Vancouver's most stylish and contemporary boutique hotel. Set in fashionable Yaletown, Opus is steps from the inner harbour, entertainment, shopping, spas and some of the city's best restaurants. The hotel's 96 stunning guestrooms & suites feature vibrant colours, oversized windows and five unique décor schemes. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Opus is home to popular French brasserie Elixir and the eclectic Opus Bar. For reservations or information call 1-866-642-6787 or visit www.opushotel.com