Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel

What Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel does

Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre is an independently owned, 118-room upper-midscale hotel located at 1100 Granville Street in downtown Vancouver's Entertainment District, operating since 1975 as a franchisee of Best Western International, Inc. under the Best Western Premier brand. The property generates revenue from three primary streams: guest accommodation across six room and suite configurations (300-500 sq ft, including one-bedroom suites sleeping up to five guests), on-site food and beverage through The Edge Social Grille & Lounge (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and room service), and meetings and events across 6,400 sq ft of function space in six venues supporting banquets up to 150 and receptions up to 200. Ancillary revenue is captured from underground gated parking (CAD 45/night) with four EV charging stations, pet-friendly suite fees (CAD 40/night), and guest laundry/dry cleaning services.

The property is differentiated by its Entertainment District location (a 0.7 km walk to BC Place, near Rogers Arena, Canada Place cruise terminal, and Yaletown-Roundhouse SkyTrain), some of the largest one-bedroom suites on Granville Street, and a robust sustainability and service credential stack: 4 Green Key Eco-Rating and 4 Green Key Meetings certification, AAA Three Diamond designation, Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2025, the M.K. Guertin Award (Best Western's highest honour), and Certified Guest Service Gold (first Canadian property to achieve this). Technology is standard hotel-grade: Best Western's central reservations system, in-room Philips MediaSuite with AirPlay, and complimentary Wi-Fi; no proprietary platform, API, or AI capability is offered.

Go-to-market combines direct consumer booking through the hotel website and toll-free reservations, Best Western brand-level distribution (central reservations, mobile app, GDS, Best Western Rewards loyalty across 4,700+ properties), the Stay Vancouver Hotels portal for packaged offers, and listings on major OTAs. A Director of Sales pursues corporate transient, group, and banquet business via outbound sales calls, site inspections, and Destination Vancouver partnerships, while a Catering Manager handles individual event bookings. Customer segments are horizontally diversified across business travelers and corporate groups, families, cruise passengers, sports and event attendees (including World Cup 2026), leisure couples, and pet owners. The property has 11-50 employees and is privately held with no disclosed funding, ownership details, or financial statements.

Name

Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel

Legal name

Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre

Website

https://chateaugranville.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel is an independently owned, 118-room upper-midscale hotel and conference centre in downtown Vancouver's Entertainment District, operating since 1975 under a Best Western franchise, serving business travelers, families, cruise passengers, and event groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

City/Urban Convention Hotels (THAGALAA)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Meeting event spaces
• Downtown lodging services
• Pet-friendly hotel rooms
• Eco-certified hospitality

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Room Revenue: Primary revenue from 118 guest rooms and suites across multiple room types. Occupancy-driven with varied pricing by room type and season. Additional charges for extra guests, rollaway beds, and pets.
2. Food & Beverage: The Edge Social Grille & Lounge generates revenue from breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Room service available during restaurant hours. Bar and lounge service with BC wines, cocktails, and local beer.
3. Meetings & Events: 6,400 sq ft of meeting space across six venues. Revenue from room rentals, catering, and AV services. Banquets up to 150, receptions up to 200. Customizable menus for corporate and social events.
4. Parking & Amenities: Underground gated parking at $45 tax inclusive per night. EV charging stations included with parking. Guest laundry and dry cleaning services available for fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel is a 118-room independent franchisee property in downtown Vancouver's Entertainment District offering six room and suite layouts (300–500 sq ft), on-site food and beverage through The Edge Social Grille & Lounge, and approximately 6,400 sq ft of meeting and event space across six function rooms. The hotel also delivers amenity services including underground gated parking with EV charging, fitness centre, business centre, concierge, and pet-friendly accommodations, supported by the Best Western central reservations system and Rewards loyalty program.

Product overview

Best Western Premier Chateau Granville Hotel is a 118-room hotel property operating as part of the Best Western brand. The core product portfolio consists of hotel accommodation (six room/suite types ranging 300-500 sq ft), on-site dining via The Edge Social Grille & Lounge restaurant, and approximately 6,400 sq ft of meeting/event space across six function rooms. Additional offerings include amenity add-ons such as underground parking with EV charging, fitness centre, business centre, concierge service, and pet-friendly accommodations. The hotel also offers packaged promotions including the Downtown Summer Escape, Best Western Rewards Summer promotions, and Stay Vancouver Hotels booking incentives. No technology platform, API, or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms and Suites 118-room hotel offering six room and suite layouts ranging from 300 sq ft view rooms to 500 sq ft one-bedroom suites for individual leisure and business travelers, families, and groups visiting downtown Vancouver. Includes Executive King, King Superior View, Queen Superior View, Deluxe Room with Two Beds, One Bedroom Suite with King Bed, and One Bedroom Suite with Two Double Beds, with all rooms featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, pillow-top mattresses, and most including private walk-out balconies.
• The Edge Social Grille and Lounge On-site restaurant at Chateau Granville serving breakfast (7-11 AM), lunch (11 AM-1 PM), and dinner (5-9 PM) daily for hotel guests and local patrons. Features locally sourced Canadian cuisine with gluten-free and vegetarian options, a full bar with BC wines, craft cocktails, and local beer, and room service during operating hours with a $2.50 delivery fee plus 18% gratuity.
• Meeting and Event Spaces Approximately 6,400 sq ft of meeting and event space across six function rooms (Granville Room 2,503 sq ft, Capilano Room 1,415 sq ft, Burrard Room 911 sq ft, Broadway Room 774 sq ft, Georgia Room 433 sq ft, Oak Room 409 sq ft) for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and social gatherings. All venues include AV equipment, complimentary Wi-Fi, and customizable catering menus, and the property is certified as a 4 Green Key Meetings facility. Capacity includes board meetings of 20, classroom training up to 80, banquets up to 150, and receptions up to 200 guests.
• Underground Gated Parking with EV Charging Secure underground parking at $45 tax inclusive per night with in-and-out privileges, approximately 6.8 ft (207 cm) overhead clearance, and four electric vehicle charging stations, available on a first-come, first-served basis for hotel guests and visitors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Guest satisfaction - 4.2/5 aggregate rating across major booking platforms (Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Best Western PremiercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise relationship with Best Western Premier brand. Hotel operates under Best Western Premier brand standards, accesses Best Western central reservations system (4,700+ properties), Best Western Rewards loyalty program, and brand marketing support. Hotel appears on Best Western website and booking platforms with direct booking links.
• Destination VancouversupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal destination marketing organization. Referenced in World Cup 2026 materials for tournament guide and local event promotion. Sales Director represents hotel at Destination Vancouver industry events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre Hotel: Larger Marriott-brand full-service hotel in downtown Vancouver (Burrard Street) with significantly more meeting space and a higher ADR tier; competes for the same group and corporate event RFPs but with broader portfolio reach and brand scale.
• Pan Pacific Vancouver: Luxury waterfront hotel at Canada Place directly servicing the cruise segment the Chateau Granville targets; competing property for cruise pre/post stays, premium leisure travelers, and corporate demand, though at a meaningfully higher ADR band.
• Hyatt Regency Vancouver: Upscale full-service downtown Vancouver property with substantial meeting space, multiple F&B outlets, and World of Hyatt loyalty demand; sits one tier above Best Western Premier but competes for the same convention and corporate group business at higher rate points.
• Westin Bayshore Vancouver: Large waterfront Marriott luxury-collection property competing for cruise, leisure, and event demand; positioned above Best Western Premier on rate but overlapping on cruise pre/post stays and corporate event RFPs.
• Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: Iconic luxury downtown Vancouver landmark with extensive meeting facilities, multiple restaurants, and Accor/Fairmont loyalty demand; defines the upper boundary of the downtown competitive set and competes for high-end events and group business the Chateau Granville also solicits.

Direct peers

• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown: Hilton-branded downtown Vancouver hotel targeting a similar blended business/leisure customer with comparable room count, complimentary breakfast positioning, and Hilton Honors-driven loyalty demand that competes directly with Best Western Rewards bookers.
• Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown: Upscale full-service Marriott-branded property in downtown Vancouver with comparable room count, on-site F&B, meeting space, and brand-loyalty-driven corporate demand — directly comparable on positioning, scale, and target segments.
• Georgian Court Hotel Vancouver: Independent boutique-style full-service hotel in downtown Vancouver (Richards Street) with similar mid-tier positioning, meeting/event space, and proximity to BC Place and Rogers Arena. Closest direct competitor for the corporate transient and group segment the Chateau Granville targets.
• Sandman Suites Vancouver - Davie Street: All-suite downtown Vancouver property in the same mid-upper tier as Best Western Premier, competing directly on suite-style accommodations and Entertainment District / Yaletown proximity with similar amenity mix including on-site dining.
• Holiday Inn & Suites Vancouver Downtown: Mid-scale full-service IHG-branded property in downtown Vancouver with similar meeting/event facilities and proximity to the Entertainment District, competing on similar corporate and leisure demand at comparable ADR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/chateaugranvill
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChateauGranvilleHotel

Compliance8 records

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 →

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