Sponsored byInstitute for the HumanitiesSimon Fraser University

Conference-sponsored Hotels and Room Rates

Conference hotel block bookings have been made at several local hotels. Please refer to the Institute for the Humanities Conference when making reservations.


Simon Fraser University | Conference and Guest Accommodations
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, B.C.

Tel: 778-782-4503
Web: www.sfu.ca/conference-accommodation/

Located at the Burnaby Campus of Simon Fraser University, this location is a forty-five minute transit ride from the conference site.

Private residence rooms are available for booking. Rooms are single occupancy. Bed linens and towels are provided. Bathrooms are shared. Room rates are $41.40 per night.


The Sylvia Hotel
1154 Guilford Street
Vancouver, B.C.

Tel: 604-681-9321
Web: www.sylviahotel.com

The Sylvia Hotel is a designated heritage building, located on English Bay, beside Stanley Park and 5 minutes from downtown Vancouver. The hotel is easily accessible to the conference site by either transit or on foot.

Room rates are $145.00 per night for a queen bedded room and $170.00 per night for a king bedded room. Room rates are subject to a 15% tax.


Ramada Downtown Vancouver
435 West Pender Street,
Vancouver, BC

Tel: 604-488-1088 Toll Free: 1-888-389-5888 Fax: 604-488-1090
Web: www.ramadadowntownvancouver.com
Email: resmgr@ramadadowntownvancouver.com

The Ramada Downtown Vancouver is a budget hotel featuring 80 European boutique styled rooms. It is located 2 blocks from the conference site.

Conference room rates are $149.00 per night based on single or double occupancy ($15 for each additional adult, maximum four persons to a room), plus 15% tax (room types will be based on availability at time of reservation). Rates include complimentary buffet breakfast and high speed wireless access. To obtain the conference rate, you must book on or before May 2, 2008.


Delta Vancouver Suites
550 West Hastings Street,
Vancouver, BC

Tel: 604.689.8188 Fax: 604.605.8881
Web: www.deltasuites.ivancouver.com
Email: deltasuites@ivancouver.com

The Delta Vancouver Suites is located across the street from the conference site. Situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, it is close to the Harbour, historic Gastown, and the shopping district.

Room rates are:
Single Double Extra Person
Delta Suite $255.00 $255.00 +$25.00
Premier Suite $270.00 $270.00 +$25.00
Deluxe Suite $285.00 $285.00 +$25.00
Signature Club Suite $320.00 $320.00 +$25.00
Room rates are subject to a 15% tax.

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