Best Business Hotels 2009: America

Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, Canada (scroll down for more)
Located in Vancouver’s tallest building, this first North American offering from Asian hoteliers Shangri-La was bound to be something special. We love the amazing views across Coast Mountain Range. There is also an outdoor art exhibition space, curated by the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Address: 1128 West Georgia Street
Tel: 1.604 689 1120
Website: www.shangri-la.com/vancouver
Rates: From CA$400 ($327)
Business amenities: Internet access (CA$10 per 30 minutes) in business centre; four private computer workstations; full access to secretarial services; scanner, copying and fax services; laptops available to hire; and airport transfers (CA$95 oneway, CA$140 return).
Rooms: 119 rooms and suites. In-room complimentary wireless internet access; television and DVD player; and L’Occitane cosmetics.
Leisure: Chi Spa offers great views over Vancouver and Chinese-inspired treatments, such as the Mountain Tsampa Rub. Guests have access to a 5,000 sq ft fitness centre with Pilates and yoga room, outdoor pool and whirlpool.
Restaurants: Michelin-star chef Jean- Georges Vongerichten offers a haute cuisine menu with a focus on fresh seafood dishes at the Market Restaurant. Guests can also head to Ginger, a cafe with outdoor terrace serving coffee and light snacks, or to the Lobby Lounge for afternoon tea, drinks and live music.