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The Loden: No Longer a Kor Hotel But Still Loved By the NYT

Where: 1177 Melville St., Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 0A3

Though they might still be part of the British Commonwealth, Canadians definitely have an independent streak, especially when it comes to their American neighbors to the south. And hockey.

Don’t mess with them on hockey. Perhaps that’s why Vancouver’s Loden Hotel left the Kor Hotel Group, er, we mean Viceroy. Of course, this unexpected turn of events should not be surprising for a hotel that has shown its rebellious streak since a bumpy start (opening a full year late!) since it launched last October as the first new hotel in Vancouver in six years.

Even so, The New York Times found plenty to love, eh?

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Loden Vancouver Not Ready Yet

Where: 1177 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 0A3

Vancouver-based Vacant Ready has the scoop on the latest hotel from Kor Hotels saying that the Loden Vancouver is nearing completion but obviously didn't make their expected Fall 2007 opening date.

Vacant Ready says  the hotel is expected for March 2008 and has already hired some key personnel--GMs, sales directors, etc. The hotel is also ramping up its Voya restaurant helmed by executive chef  Marc-Andre.

While the place isn't open, the website has listed some packages and special rates that will be available such as the 21-day advance rate (book three weeks out and get a special rate) and a special web-only rate. We checked out some rates in April and found a Loden King Deluxe room for $399 CAD a night.

The room is on the smallish side at 350 square feet plus but with floor to ceiling operable windows, a 42-inch LCD TV and heated floors in the bathroom. We just hope Kor Hotels can heed our Hotel WiFi advice in this new hotel.

[Photo: VacantReady]