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Coast Hillcrest Hotel, © 2010 Paul Warchol Photography, Inc. FALL 2018 BCA A .COM 27 TIP! For more on CAA Diamond-rated hotels and restaurants, and general trip planning, visit: bcaa.com/ trip-planning STAYS THAT SPARKLE Look up the same hotel on different booking sites, and you'll see multiple – and probably conflicting – star ratings, scores and reviews, making it tough to know what you're getting. The Diamond Rating System assigns One to Five Diamonds based on consistent standards for quality, amenities, comfort and service: ONE DIAMOND Budget-oriented, clean and serviceable stays that offer comfort and hospitality without many frills. Alpine Motel, Hope. A snug-and-tidy roadside property with 14 units (some with kitchens) that are modestly yet cheerily decorated – and just down the road from the hiker-favourite Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park. TWO DIAMONDS Affordable accommodations with modestly enhanced facilities, decor and amenities. THREE DIAMONDS Plush accommodations, with plenty of extras geared toward guest comfort, along with spacious rooms and distinctive decor. Coast Hillcrest, Revelstoke. Sitting in a tranquil, forested spot north of town, this property recently got a multimillion-dollar facelift, building on its rustic log-frame appeal with modern comforts and slick design touches. Its 75 roomy suites now come with touches like granite and marble counters, wood tones, organic patterns and bright pops of colour. Many rooms have balconies with leaf-framed mountain views. FOUR DIAMONDS Refined and stylish stays with upscale finishes, and every amenity imaginable, along with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail. FIVE DIAMONDS The pinnacle of hospitality, sophistication and comfort, with meticulous personalized service, extensive amenities and impeccable design. Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver. Canada's newest Five Diamond hotel, this swanky downtown Vancouver property levelled up from Four to Five Diamonds this spring, taking its service from excellent to flawless. The exterior, public areas and finishes are all designed to meet exacting standards, and the guest rooms offer every imaginable indulgence: luxury linens, deeply plush beds, spa-like marble bathrooms with television-mirrors, 24-hour in-room dining, spectacular harbour and mountain views and more. Eden at the Rimrock Hotel in Banff is the only Five Diamond restaurant in Western Canada; (inset) Eden's menu changes regularly, but expect artful fine dining, like this sturgeon ceviche with avocado purée and garlic chips. The Coast Hillcrest Hotel in Revelstoke scores a comfy Three Diamonds. A guest bathroom at the Five Diamond-rated Fairmont Pacific Rim overlooks Vancouver Harbour.

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