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| | Last Updated: July 17,2008 11:37:57 am |
  t the beginning of the 20th century, the Moda Hotel was known as the Dufferin Hotel. After an expensive Cher-style makeover (the Clueless character, not the singer) the Moda is now modern, trendy and urban. That means that when you're in any of the 57 rooms you'll be impressed by the sleek red walls and original hardwood floors, but when you gaze out the window you'll be met with a view of pure Fritz Lang-style metropolis (minus the creepy robots).
The hotel was originally built in 1908, but you’d never know it from all of the modern amenities. Each of the 57 rooms includes a flat screen TV, high speed internet, and a data port for your laptop. I’m sure that’s exactly what the designers had in mind in 1908.
But the real draw for the Moda is its location. Since it’s located right in the heart of Downtown Vancouver's Arts and Entertainment district, staying at the Moda ensures that after a long night on the town, your room is only a short stumble away. But that’s also its major drawback if you’re not the type who enjoys nightlife. The windows are far from soundproof, so an undisturbed night’s sleep is not likely in the books.
There's one surefire way to deal with that problem: drinking. There are a ton of bustling bars and nightclubs in the area, or if you're the type that doesn’t want to have to leave your hotel just to get drunk, then you can head to the main floor and purchase a variety of upscale (read: expensive) import beers, fine wines, whiskeys or gins at the Viti Wine and Lager Store. Or you can try the Uva Wine Bar, yet another fancy escape for you to indulge your booze tooth.
And for its location, the price is right, making the Moda a good bet for anyone who wants to enjoy the sites from a modern chic hotel but who doesn’t want to spend all their money doing so.
-R.T.
Location
900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC |
Phone604-683-4251 |
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