The Burrard

What The Burrard does

The Burrard is a single-property, locally-owned boutique hotel located at 1100 Burrard Street in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally opened in 1956 as a motor inn, the property has been repositioned as an independent boutique hotel while retaining its mid-century character, complemented by a curated local art collection featuring works by Dina Goldstein, Scott Sueme, Omer Arbel (Bocci), and Fred Herzog. The hotel offers three room types — King, Queen, and Double — alongside modern amenities including free WiFi, Nespresso units, cruiser bike rentals, EV charging, guest laundry, and an in-lobby Elysian Coffee café.

The business operates on a transactional revenue model with per-stay room bookings as the sole disclosed revenue stream, supported by direct booking incentives (a 20% off Fall & Winter Sale), a direct booking rewards program powered by Laasie, and bundled promotional packages through StayVancouverHotels (Amazon gift card with 3-night stays; Flyover ticket bundles). Distribution is led by the hotel's own website, phone reservations, and corporate/group bookings, with Triptease providing the booking engine, live chat, analytics, and PCI-Booking payment processing. Customer segments are broad and consumer-focused: leisure travelers, medical travelers tied to the adjacent St. Paul's Hospital, sports and event tourists (BC Place, FIFA World Cup, Grey Cup), and festival attendees.

The hotel has 61 employees, serves Vancouver only, and is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, subsidiaries, or parent company. The company has cultivated sustained editorial presence in National Geographic, AFAR, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, CBC Life, Sunset Magazine, and CNN, and operates an active content marketing function across its blog, Instagram, Facebook, and X. Technology is limited to standard hotel booking and payment integrations; there is no disclosed AI/ML capability, proprietary platform, or data flywheel.

Name

The Burrard

Legal name

The Burrard Hotel

Website

https://theburrard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Burrard is a privately held, single-property boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver, originally a 1956 motor inn now repositioned with mid-century character. It serves leisure, medical, sports, and festival travelers through three room types, direct-booking incentives, and bundled promotional packages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Resorts (Small-Scale Resorts) (THAGADAJ)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Downtown vancouver lodging
• Hotel room bookings
• Mid-century hospitality
• Independent hotel stays

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Primary revenue stream from overnight accommodations. The Burrard generates revenue through room bookings across three room types: King, Queen, and Double rooms. Revenue is transactional per stay with no minimum commitment required from guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Burrard is a locally-owned, independent boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver that sells overnight guest room accommodations across three room types (King, Queen, and Double). Originally established in 1956 as a motor inn, the property retains its mid-century design heritage while offering modern amenities and curated local Vancouver artwork. Revenue is generated through per-stay room bookings, with promotional packages and direct-booking incentives provided through the hotel's own website, phone reservations, and third-party partners.

Product overview

The Burrard is a locally-owned, independent boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver that offers accommodation with a mid-century motor inn charm combined with modern amenities. The core product portfolio consists of three room types (King, Queen, Double rooms) available for direct booking. The hotel provides additional value through a direct booking rewards program offering various partner discounts and perks, along with specialized hospital rates for medical travelers. The property also offers complimentary amenities including WiFi, cruiser bike rentals, EV charging stations, and Nespresso units in rooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• King Room Premium guest room featuring a king-sized bed, designed as a spacious sanctuary for city explorers. Offers modern amenities and mid-century design charm for guests seeking the largest accommodation option.
• Queen Room Mid-tier guest room featuring a queen-sized bed, positioned as a budget-friendly option that still delivers the hotel's signature style and modern amenities. Balances comfort with value.
• Double Room Budget-friendly guest room designed to accommodate multiple guests, ideal for groups or families visiting Vancouver who need the most economical accommodation option at the hotel.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. Paul's HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2020During COVID-19 pandemic, The Burrard provided complimentary and discounted accommodations for St. Paul's Hospital frontline workers. The hotel's proximity to the hospital made it an ideal rest location for healthcare workers.
• LaasieminorOthersRewards fulfillment partner for The Burrard's direct booking rewards program. Provides loyalty benefits including complimentary Beauty Gift Box, Food Network Magazine, discounted Disney+ subscription, Knockaround Sunglasses discounts, Boingo Wifi, Harry's Shave Set, and DoorDash discounts for guests who book direct.
• StayVancouverHotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive booking partner for The Burrard's promotional packages including $100 Amazon Card offer (3-night minimum) and Flyover ticket package (2 adult tickets up to $68 value). Packages valid for stays through May 27, 2027.
• TripteasecoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking technology provider supplying The Burrard's direct booking engine, analytics services for website visitor insights, live chat for communications, and payment processing through Front Desk widget integrated with PCI-Booking for secure transactions.
• Fever Pitch Marketing Communications Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPR and communications agency representing The Burrard for media inquiries. Contact: Wendy Underwood.
• Elysian CoffeeminorOthersCoffee shop located off the hotel lobby, providing in-hotel coffee service for guests. Elysian is recognized as one of Vancouver's best local coffee roasters.
• Fitness WorldminorOthersFitness facility providing complimentary gym passes to The Burrard guests. The Fitness World location is a few blocks from the hotel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Belmont Vancouver: Independent boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver targeting style-conscious leisure travelers. Comparable in independent ownership, scale, and downtown Vancouver location.
• Georgian Court Hotel Vancouver: Independent boutique-style hotel in downtown Vancouver with comparable scale and target market. Similar position to The Burrard in the mid-boutique downtown segment.
• Opus Hotel Vancouver: Independent-style boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver's Yaletown neighborhood. Comparable in scale, target customer (urban leisure and business travelers), and design-forward positioning to The Burrard.
• L'Hermitage Hotel Vancouver: Boutique all-suite hotel in downtown Vancouver targeting leisure and extended-stay guests. Directly comparable in boutique positioning, downtown location, and independent operational model.
• Moda Hotel Vancouver: Small independent boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver with a focus on design and nightlife-driven leisure demand. Closely aligned with The Burrard's urban boutique positioning and scale.
• EXchange Hotel Vancouver: Recently opened boutique hotel in Vancouver's downtown heritage district. Competes for similar urban leisure and event-driven demand with comparable independent, design-led positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown: Full-service chain hotel in downtown Vancouver competing for the same business and leisure demand. Comparable in downtown location and mid-upscale positioning, with substantially greater distribution scale.
• Fairmont Hotel Vancouver: Iconic luxury chain hotel in downtown Vancouver. Competes for the same downtown leisure and event demand as The Burrard but at a higher price point with significantly larger inventory and global distribution.
• The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver: Larger upscale hotel in downtown Vancouver operated as part of a broader hospitality portfolio. Overlaps with The Burrard on leisure and business travelers but operates at materially greater scale.

Emerging players

• The Drake Hotel (Toronto): Canadian independent boutique hotel and hospitality brand with strong direct-booking, content, and cultural programming model. Comparable in independent boutique positioning, content-driven marketing, and lifestyle guest experience, though in a different urban market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theburrard
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheBurrard
• Instagraminstagram.com/theburrard
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-burrard

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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