Blue Horizon Hotel

High above Robson Street, walls of windows open onto the ocean, the city and the North Shore mountains. It is the kind of view that makes a gathering feel like an occasion.

The Blue Horizon Hotel is a locally owned, independent boutique hotel in Vancouver's West End, close to Stanley Park, English Bay and Davie Village.

Its event spaces are on Level 31, where the Summit Meeting and Banquet Rooms offer panoramic views and plenty of natural light.

The Garibaldi is the largest room, at 1,150 square feet with space for up to 100 guests. With north, south and west facing windows over English Bay, Stanley Park and the North Shore Mountains, it is described by the hotel as ideal for a sunset event.

The Seymour room welcomes up to 80 guests, with views toward the mountains, English Bay and downtown. Smaller rooms, including Baker and Arrowsmith, which combine for up to 60 guests, can suit more intimate gatherings.

Food and beverage can be arranged through the hotel for events, and guest rooms are available on site, so family travelling in can stay right where the celebration happens.

A couple might imagine a small dinner reception as the light fades over the water, with everyone sharing a view that needs no decoration.

For couples who want an intimate celebration with sweeping views over the West End, the Blue Horizon Hotel offers a relaxed and personal setting in the heart of Vancouver.