Century Plaza Hotel

What Century Plaza Hotel does

Century Plaza Hotel is a privately held, full-service hotel operating under Century-Plaza Inc. at 1015 Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Founded in 1972, the property spans 30 floors and offers suite-style accommodations across four tiers — Studio Suites (400 sq ft), One Bedroom Suites (650 sq ft), Premium Executive Suites (750 sq ft), and an Executive Penthouse on the 30th floor. Each suite includes full or partial kitchen facilities (stove, oven, microwave, Nespresso machine), and the property supports an extended-stay and medical-stay model that differentiates it from typical downtown Vancouver hotels with smaller rooms.

The hotel generates revenue primarily from nightly, weekly, and monthly room bookings, supplemented by on-site amenities including the C|Prime Italian Steakhouse, Beyond Coffee café, A Salon hair salon, indoor pool and steam room, a 24-hour fitness centre, and self-parking at CAD $30/night. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the hotel's own booking engine, a 1-800 reservations line, and walk-in traffic; the operator actively promotes direct booking over OTAs. Customer segments are diversified across medical patients/families staying near the adjacent St. Paul's Hospital, business travellers, leisure tourists, extended-stay guests, pet owners (an 8th-floor dog-friendly floor), and upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 attendees given the hotel's walking distance to BC Place.

The property is independently owned with no disclosed parent company, institutional investors, or private equity backing. Leadership comprises CEO Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia and General Manager Sergio Cocchia. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, AI/ML capabilities, or proprietary technology platforms — the operation runs on standard hotel property management and booking systems.

Name

Century Plaza Hotel

Legal name

Century-Plaza Inc.

Website

https://century-plaza.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Century Plaza Hotel is a privately held, full-service downtown Vancouver hotel (founded 1972) offering suite-style accommodations with kitchens, on-site dining and amenities, specializing in medical, extended-stay, leisure, and business guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Furnished Corporate Apartments (Urban, Mid-Rise) (THAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Extended stay suites
• Medical stay lodging
• Downtown hotel rooms
• On-site dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue from suite-style hotel room bookings including studios, one-bedroom suites, premium executive suites, and executive penthouse. Revenue generated from nightly, weekly, and monthly stays with various rate tiers including medical rates, extended stay rates, and standard rates.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site dining through C|Prime Modern Italian Steak and Wine restaurant, Beyond Coffee café serving specialty coffee, soups, salads, wraps, gelato, and room service.
3. Parking Services: Self-parking at $30 CAD plus taxes per night with in-and-out privileges. Parking lot accommodates cars, vans, and trucks up to Ford F-150 height.
4. On-site Salon Services: A Salon providing full-service hair salon with award-winning stylists located on hotel premises.
5. Additional Guest Services: Revenue from additional guest fees ($30 plus taxes per guest per night), rollaway beds, pet fees ($40 plus taxes per dog per night), and baggage storage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Century Plaza Hotel is a 30-floor full-service downtown Vancouver hotel that sells suite-style overnight and extended-stay accommodations across four room tiers (Studio Suites, One Bedroom Suites, Premium Executive Suites, and Executive Penthouse). The property also operates on-site food and beverage outlets (C|Prime Italian Steakhouse and Beyond Coffee café), a full-service hair salon (A Salon), and amenities such as an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, business center, and secure parking, with specialized rate packages for medical stays near St. Paul's Hospital and long-term visitors.

Product overview

Century Plaza Hotel operates as a downtown Vancouver hotel offering suite-style accommodations across four room categories: Studio Suites (400 sq ft), One Bedroom Suites (650 sq ft), Premium Executive Suites (750 sq ft), and the Executive Penthouse Suite on the 30th floor. The hotel's portfolio includes on-site dining through C|Prime Italian Steakhouse and Beyond Coffee café, plus A Salon full-service hair salon. Amenities encompass an indoor pool, steam room, 24-hour fitness centre, and business centre services. The hotel also offers specialized rate packages for medical stays near St. Paul's Hospital and extended stay options for longer visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• C|Prime: Vancouver's premier Italian Steakhouse located on the lobby level of Century Plaza Hotel.
• Beyond Coffee
• A Salon

Products and services

• Studio Suites 400-square-foot studio rooms with kitchen or kitchenette options on request, marketed to leisure and business travelers seeking downtown Vancouver accommodations at an entry tier.
• One Bedroom Suites 650-square-foot single-bedroom suites available in King or two-Twin configurations, with kitchens or kitchenettes, marketed to families, small groups, and business travelers needing more space.
• Premium Executive Suites 750-square-foot suites with a separate bedroom and living area, positioned as the upscale business and family option within the room mix.
• Executive Penthouse Suite Top-floor luxury suite on the 30th floor with panoramic views of English Bay, North Shore mountains, and the city skyline, marketed as the premium accommodation offering.
• Medical Rates Package Discounted rate plan for patients and families requiring accommodation near St. Paul's Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital, with monthly-stay options coordinated through the reservations line.
• Extended Stays Package Monthly-stay rate package for guests requiring longer-term accommodations with full kitchen and hotel amenities, serving as an alternative to short-term apartment rentals.
• C|Prime Modern Italian Steak and Wine Restaurant On-site Italian steakhouse and wine bar on the lobby level, serving hotel guests and outside diners with an extensive wine list and upscale menu, plus room service.
• Beyond Coffee Café Lobby-level café serving specialty coffee, soups, salads, wraps, gelato, and other light fare for hotel guests and walk-in customers.
• A Salon Full-service hair salon with award-winning stylists, located on hotel premises and serving guests and outside clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15-minute walk to Vancouver Convention Centre
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sandman Suites Vancouver: Suite-style downtown Vancouver hotel with full kitchens, extended-stay and leisure focus; competes most directly with Century Plaza on suite-with-kitchen product and value-tier leisure/extended-stay demand.
• Pan Pacific Vancouver: Full-service downtown Vancouver hotel near the convention centre and cruise port; competes head-to-head with Century Plaza for leisure, business, and convention group demand with comparable suite-style product and upscale positioning.
• Hyatt Regency Vancouver: Full-service downtown Vancouver hotel offering suites, F&B outlets, and group/convention facilities; directly comparable in product tier and downtown catchment, but with global Hyatt distribution and loyalty reach.
• The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver: Luxury downtown Vancouver full-service hotel with suites and on-site dining; overlaps with Century Plaza on suite-style accommodations, central location, and the leisure/business traveler mix.
• Executive Hotel Le Soleil Vancouver: Independent boutique full-service downtown Vancouver hotel with suite-style product and on-site dining; most comparable independent peer in scale, product, and mid-upscale positioning.
• Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown: Marriott-affiliated full-service downtown Vancouver hotel offering suites and extended-stay-style accommodations; directly comparable on suite product, downtown location, and business-traveler targeting.
• Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel: Large full-service downtown Vancouver hotel with suite configurations, on-site dining, and amenities; competes in the same downtown catchment for both leisure and business travelers with the backing of Marriott's Bonvoy loyalty program.

Emerging players

• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown: Limited-service downtown Vancouver hotel with suites and complimentary breakfast; competes for price-sensitive leisure and extended-stay demand overlapping with Century Plaza's lower-priced tiers.
• Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown: Extended-stay-focused downtown Vancouver hotel with full kitchens; overlaps with Century Plaza's extended-stay and suite-with-kitchen positioning but is more limited-service and brand-affiliated.

Broad incumbents

• Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: Iconic luxury downtown Vancouver full-service hotel directly comparable to Century Plaza in geography, product category, and target guests; competes for the same leisure, business, and group demand with a major international flag and loyalty program.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/centuryplazahotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Century Plaza Hotel