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Is it Time to Start Booking Rooms for the Vancouver Olympics?

Where: Vancouver, Canada
February 25, 2009 at 12:50 PM | by JetSetCD | 3 Comments

Ohmigosh people: there's only another 352 days to book your hotel stay for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics! We're totally kidding; don't freak out yet along with the local Vancouver press. Although technically you should get your Olympic itinerary sorted out as early as possible, we think the National Post is just trying to fake us out by quoting some area hotels' rocketing room rates a year in advance: "Potential Olympic visitors searching for the best online hotel deals might be shocked at the prices quoted at the Executive Inn Express in suburban Richmond. Rooms currently available for $61 to $160 a night will cost $550 to $795 a night during the Games."

Have we not learned anything after the Beijing hotel debacle? With this recession, more Olympics travelers are going to opt for hosting chips-and-dip parties in front of their TV screens, rather than cheering rink-side while Apolo Anton Ono brings home the gold. After all, you could be really industrious and frugal by visiting Vancouver now and taking advantage of those $61 nightly rates for a long weekend, with the ultimate goal of meeting and making some friends in the city with whom you could crash during the Olympics. If you an introvert who prefers to dole out $900 for a night at a Comfort Inn, then go right ahead, but just don't say we didn't warn you.

[Logo and countdown clock via Vancouver2010.com]

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  1. pacmedia

    HotelChatter Member

    Believe the hype!

    The Vancouver Olympic Committee (VANOC) has reserved over 80% of all hotel rooms in the Vancouver lower mainland and 66% of the Whistler, sea to sky corridor for National Olympic Committees and official sponsors.  Check out theis link for options - 2010DestinationPlanner.com.

    A good option for affordable accommodations vs. those that are currently being advertised, especially if you want to see a bit more of BC while they are in Vanncouver/Whistler - The Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfasts.

    Check out the unique accommodations that make up the Sunshine Coast Bed and Breakfast and Cottage Owners Asso. at http://www.bbsunshinecoast.com/. For in Vancouver, non-hotel options visit here  Rent2010.net.

    chris

    February 26, 2009 at 1:48 PM
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  1. vansun

    HotelChatter Member

    Lot's to choose from

    Various types of properties: condos, townhomes, homes...
    By owner as well as verified by professionals - All for 2010 Olympics. Rates starting from $300 per night. Check it out - www.goldencityrentals.com
    March 12, 2009 at 12:35 AM
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  1. Derek Jones

    HotelChatter Member

    Go For The Gold!

    If you need suggestions on booking a room in Vancouver I can help! If you book your room at any hotel in the Hilton family at http://www.hiltonhhonors.com/officialguest you get a special "Go For The Gold" rate. Once you book your hotel you will be entered for the chance to be the "Official Guest of Team USA" which includes a trip to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver! I'm working with Hilton to spread the word about this special deal which only lasts until December 31st 2009.
    November 23, 2009 at 5:23 PM
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