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VANCOUVER CANUCKS MARCH SCHEDULE

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Calling all Canucks fans!

With only 7 games left in March, it’s time to really support our team! See the full list of games and dates here:

CANUCKS VS. DEVILS
March 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CANUCKS VS. SENATORS
March 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CANUCKS VS. FLAMES
March 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CANUCKS VS. BLUE JACKETS
March 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CANUCKS VS. DUCKS
March 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CANUCKS VS. KINGS
March 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

CANUCKS VS. STARS
March 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Need a place to stay?
Check our availability here: www.chateaugranville.com

GO CANUCKS GO!!!

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HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS

HOTEL IMPROVEMENTS

Dear Guests,

It is our commitment to continuously upgrade our Hotel in order to enhance your experience and better meet all your needs.

We are thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated interior refurbishment and renovation have begun, with the expected completion being towards the end of Spring 2019.

While our hotel remains the preferred choice of many families and business travellers alike, these refurbishments and renovations will help us to provide you with the very best hotel experience.

Hotel Renovation Schedule:
Daily – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Any minimal noise only occurring daily – 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

During this time, we appreciate your patience, understanding and support as we continue our “pursuit for perfection” to help serve you better. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any concerns, please email us at ­­­­management@chateaugranville.com or call us at (604) 669-7070.

Sincerely,
Management

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Meet the General Manager

Get to know Andrew Brownrigg

We invite you to meet our new General Manager, Andrew Brownrigg, who recently joined the Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre.

Being a General Manager in a busy downtown Vancouver hotel, means adapting to an environment which requires quick and continual response to change. Andrew is the perfect example of a “hands-on” professional who demonstrates the ability to lead with new levels of success.

Andrew has worked as a management professional in the hospitality industry. He has 20 years of progressive experience for international hotel chains such as Intercontinental Hotels Group, Swissôtel with (FRHI Hotels & resorts) and Accorhotels. Andrew has been engaged in several leadership roles in fast paced cities like London, Guandong (China) and Bangkok. He has extensive experience in Front office management, rooms divisions, operations and Food & Beverage. He has a proven record of strategic planning, improving operational efficiency, team building and project management.

As he pursues his current role as the General Manager for our award winning hotel, we asked him for few minutes of his busy day to get to know Andrew Brownrigg a little better.

What do you think led you to reach the position you are in today?

One of the nice things about being in the hospitality industry for twenty-year’s, is that it gives one the ability to reflect back on the many great people who have shaped and influenced the path I have taken. After several years in hotel operations, I was exposed to a variety of management styles, experience and talent. I believe that everyone has something to offer if you are looking to learn from them. Therefore in conclusion to your question, I think my journey along this road was determined by hard work, belief, courage, learning from others and above all persistence!

What do you find most rewarding about the role?

Guest expectations do not change on a daily basis. I feel they always expect to receive great service. It is my responsibility to ensure the hotel runs at its optimum every single day to make sure each guest has a unique and memorable experience. Every day in a hotelier’s life can and will vary because of the complexity of dealing with so many factors. The world of hospitality is vibrant, lively, and there is never a dull day and this challenge is what I find rewarding.

How do you relax in your spare time?

I simply adore spending time with my family and planning our family trips. I enjoy exercising and cooking.

What’s your favourite thing to do in Vancouver?

When the sun is out, Vancouver is one of the best places in the world. I love spending time outdoors with the family, exploring new attractions and discovering new restaurants around the city.

Lastly, Can you name the top 6 habits you practice as a General Manager?

  1. Listen to your team
  2. Share your knowledge
  3. Motivate the people around you
  4. Welcome Criticism
  5. Give credit when credit is due
  6. Never be afraid of Change.

We warmly welcome Andrew to the Best Western Plus Chateau Granville team and we look forward to thriving under your leadership!

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Top Tips to Keep your Hotel Room Green

The Ideal Green Hotel Room

Vancouver is one of the most sustainable cities in North America, it has a goal for 2020 to become the greenest city in the world. With this deadline approaching, Best Western Plus Chateau Granville Hotel & Suites & Conference Centre has been successfully implementing many environmentally friendly features in our guest rooms to support this initiative over the years. We loved to see an increasing number in both leisure and business travelers becoming seriously concerned about their impact on the environment. Being a sustainable hotel, we live and breathe our green policy on a daily basis. Read on to see why our main focus in our guest rooms remains green and eco-friendly.

Here are some of our Top Tips to keep your Hotel Room Green:

Keep your Hotel Room Green Towel Re-use Program – For longer stay over guests, we have appropriate signage to keep guests informed that their linen is changed every third day, unless requested otherwise. We also encourage our guests to re-use their towels throughout their stay. Fresh towels are provided upon request. This process has helped us to drastically reduce water consumption.

Energy usage – We have motion sensored thermostats to help manage the energy usage in our guest rooms.

LED Bulbs – All the lighting in the hotel was upgraded to LED energy saving bulbs.
Low Flow Toilets – The hotel has plans to complete the installation of low flow toilets in all bathrooms to further save in water consumption.

Make up towels – We also offer make up towels on request to reduce the usage of bleach in our washing process.

Herbal Amenities – We are proud to offer herbal bath amenities along with bio-degradable toilet paper and recyclable paper cups in all guest bathrooms.

Bidet Toilets – Our executive king rooms have bidet toilets installed which is also less stressful on the environment.

 Keep your Hotel Room Green
Keep your Hotel Room Green Eco-Friendly Products – We use eco-friendly laundry products, washer & dryers to optimize our laundry process by combining the elements of low temperature and a smart wash process with reduced wash steps.

Housekeeping operations – The housekeeping department plays a very active role in contributing to our green efforts.  We use a smart washing process, whereby, the washing machines weigh the linens, before dispensing just the right amount of water and detergent. This way, nothing is wasted.

Noise pollution – All guest room are now double paned windows which helps keep out any noise pollution and reduces the time to heat and cool the guest rooms.

Non-Smoking Hotel – Travelers who want to avoid exposure to tobacco pollutants often search for hotels that are completely smoke-free. We are committed to providing our guests with a smoke-free environment in our guest rooms and across the hotel.

Our guests understand the importance of their input, their participation and their voice to help protect and preserve the environment. The hotel has invested in many green initiatives which allows our guests to be a part of our green story.

How can you help? Be sure to ask our Front desk team about our eco-fee upon check in (that is optional) and will contribute to our hotel’s green efforts and to the Ecostay Forestry Initiatives.

The Ideal Green Hotel Room

The future of the hospitality industry must be green, would you agree? We would love to hear your suggestions about how you, as our guests can help us achieve our green goals!

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Free Things to do in Vancouver

They say the best things in life are Free!

Exploring Vancouver’s biggest attractions can mean spending a hefty chunk of your budget on entrance tickets. What if we told you there’s a lifetime of fun to be had without ever handing over a cent! You will then enjoy this list of Free Things to do in Vancouver.

Gastown 

Free Things to do in Vancouver
Vancouver Gastown

It is completely free to explore this vibrant neighbourhood of Gastown! You will notice that it is one of the more unique neighbourhoods in Vancouver with it’s European style and cobblestone roads. You could spend the day here, window shopping at the fashion boutiques, browsing the art and antique displays or souvenir shops. Of course, no trip to Gastown is complete without a visit to the famous Gastown steam clock. Gastown is also famous for its excellent restaurants and if you are willing to stay a little later into the night, you can catch some of the most dynamic nightclubs, pubs and live music.

Waterfront

Free Things to do in Vancouver
Vancouver’s Waterfront

You will love Vancouver’s breathtaking waterfront as you watch the seaplanes take off! Canada place acts as a national landmark with it’s unique five white sails that adds to the Vancouver skyline. Hosting over 3 million guests annually, Canada Place is home to Vancouver’s cruise ship terminal, Port Metro Vancouver.

Stanley Park

Free Things to do in Vancouver
Stanley Park

It is so beautiful sometimes we wonder how can this park be free? It is a great location to bask in the sun, stroll on a bike or take a nice long walk along the scenic seawall and the Stanley Park Gardens.

Queen Elizabeth Park

Free Things to do in Vancouver
Queen Elizabeth Park

A million-dollar view perched atop Vancouver’s highest point is all yours and it’s free!  Queen Elizabeth park is home to some of the most beautiful and well maintained gardens in the world, you are also in for a real treat with an amazing view of the beautiful Vancouver skyline.

Walking down streets with culture

Commercial Drive, also known as “the Drive” boast of its rich culture. Representing more than 60 years of Italian heritage, Commercial Drive is one of the most vibrant shopping and dinning experience you will find in the city.The drive offers 22 blocks to explore filled with authentic boutiques, restaurants, coffee houses and live entertainment and bars.

Main Street has an amazing diversity to offer from Chinatown to trendy “South Main” and Little India (Punjabi Market)

Taking a stroll on the Beach

Free Things to do in Vancouver
English Bay

Vancouver has amazing beaches to cool off and most are within a 30 minutes drive. Here are the beaches that we consider to be the best and of course it will not cost you!

English Bay is close to downtown and is a quick and easy option if you do not want to spend the entire day at the beach. Do not forget to get your perfect picture with the laughing men statues.

Jericho Beach is a great location to have a picnic and for a quick swim. There is a large grassy field if you are in the mood to play some sports.

Kitsilano Beach is a great beach to enjoy the scenery and it is very easy to access by transit, Kitsilano is one of Vancouver’s best known beaches. The salt water pool is also a great option to enjoy when the ocean is little too cold to handle.

Take advantage of these completely Free things to do in Vancouver on your next trip!  Do you have more ideas to add to our list of free things to do in Vancouver?  We would love to hear from you!

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