The University of British Columbia Conference Centre

The University of British Columbia Conference Centre is in a pretty, forested setting on the tip of Point Grey, convenient to Kitsilano and the University itself. If you don't have a car, it's a half-hour bus ride from downtown. Although the on-campus accommodations are actually student dorms most of the year, rooms are usually available. The rooms are nice, but don't expect luxury. The 17-story Walter Gage Residence offers comfortable accommodations, many on the upper floors with sweeping views of the city and ocean. One-bedroom suites come equipped with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, TVs, and phones. Each studio has a twin bed; each one-bedroom features a queen-size bed; the six-bedroom Tower -- a particularly good deal for families -- features one double bed and five twin beds. The West Coast Suites, renovated in 2007, are the most appealing, and have a very reasonable price.

Facilities:
On campus: Restaurant; cafeteria; pub; access to campus Olympic-size swimming pool; tennis courts; weight room; sauna for C$5 (£2.50) per person; laundry. Gardens, beaches, hiking trails, public golf course nearby

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.