VANCOUVER'S OPUS HOTEL NAMED "BEST OF THE BEST" BY READERS OF CONDƒ NAST TRAVELER

(Vancouver, BC) - Opus Hotel, Vancouver's most chic and luxurious boutique hotel, has been voted "The Best of the Best" - one of the Top 100 hotels in the world - in CondŽ Nast Traveler's 2005 Readers Choice Awards. Opus also took second place in the "Best Hotel in Canada" category. Meanwhile, Vancouver was rated as the "Best City in the Americas" for the second year in a row.

"It's incredibly gratifying to have readers of CondŽ Nast Traveler recognize Opus Hotel's degree of excellence," says John deC Evans, President of Trilogy Properties Corporation, owner and operator of Opus Hotel. "To achieve this recognition only three years after the property's opening, and to be rated amongst the great hotels of the world, is truly an honour."

"The Readers Choice Awards encompass the opinions of approximately 28,000 CondŽ Nast Traveler readers and will be featured in the November issue of the magazine. The hotel awards are drawn from evaluations of the property's service, design, rooms, location and food and beverage. Considered one of the highest levels of recognition in the travel industry, the awards have been featured annually in the publication since 1988. CondŽ Nast Traveler is one of the top US consumer travel publications and is read by approximately 3.2 million people every month.

Opened in September 2002, 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. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Opus is home to French brasserie Elixir and Opus Bar. For reservations and information call 1 866-642-6787 or visit www.opushotel.com.