1. Wickaninnish Inn
Overlooking an untamed strip of Pacific coast on Vancouver Island (about 195 miles northwest of Victoria), the Wickaninnish Inn is a Relais & Châteaux luxury amid the pines. Guests adore this hotel’s rugged setting and isolated locale. All guest rooms boast ocean views, and include balconies, fireplaces, soaker tubs and heated flooring in the bathrooms. Guests can dine on fine, locally-sourced fare at The Pointe Restaurant for brunch and dinner while the Driftwood Café features drinks such as coffee and smoothies, snacks and lunch options. For a bit of relaxation, hotel guests suggest heading to Ancient Cedars Spa, which offers treatments like West Coast Sacred Sea body wraps, or grabbing a drink at sundown at the On The Rocks Bar.
2. Hotel Nelligan
You can’t beat the Hôtel Nelligan’s location – it’s adjacent to Notre-Dame Basilica in the heart of Vieux-Montreal. But according to recent guests, there’s much more to this property than its neighborhood. Hôtel Nelligan’s rooms are relaxed and inviting, with exposed brick walls and brown and gray-blue decor. Each accommodation comes equipped with a minibar, complimentary high-speed internet access and goose down bedding. For more space, consider splurging on a suite for access to a fireplace and a double Jacuzzi. But don’t count on spending much time in your room: Guests praise Hôtel Nelligan’s concierge team for their knowledge of nearby things to do and restaurants. Should you prefer to dine in, the property features two restaurants, Verses Bistro and Méchant Boeuf Bar-Brasserie, both of which serve French fare. To make the most out of Hôtel Nelligan’s locale, start off your evening with a cocktail on the Terrasse Nelligan rooftop bar, which boasts unbeatable views of the Old City.