Staying in a hotel may mean getting away from telephones, neighbours, even the children. Hotels may call to mind wonderful memories of holidays, of weddings, or romantic excursions. The trick to booking the right accommodation is gearing your selection towards your purpose for travel.

For example, not everyone has a holiday in mind. Your trip to Vancouver, Toronto or Winnipeg may focus on business. If you are arranging a seminar or meeting, your best bet may house a meeting room. Hotels featuring these spaces often provide business services, such as fax and photocopying. Ask around for a place which will provide audio-visual support, reducing the amount of technological baggage you will need to carry with you.

Other business arrangements may go better in a sophisticated setting. Look for a golf course nearby permitting guests to play on their manicured green. Other considerations are bars, restaurants or lounge areas on the premises or nearby. Somewhere quiet that serves a good selection of meals to impress your business client along with liqueurs to toast success might factor into your research.

Weddings might become more like business, but really should be pleasurable when all the plans fall into place. Arrange a hotel which places you near a beautiful garden setting for photographs, such as Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. If your hotel grounds include such features, this helps you to contain your guests and events. The meeting rooms which accommodate business gatherings can sometimes convert to reception rooms large enough for the post-wedding dinner and dance. Look for on-site catering.

Romantic get-aways may stem from the wedding, including the honeymooning couple or guests combining a wedding visit with their own short break. Some venues provide packages and discounts for wedding guests, bride and groom. This helps facilities to compete with surrounding hotels when convenience comes into consideration.

A romance package in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, can overlook a vineyard or a vast expanse of lake and sand. Ask around and you may find the hotel which provides special touches to your room. These include chocolate dipped strawberries, flowers or a bottle of wine. Room service makes a wonderful addition to hotel amenities when a couple wants to venture out as little as possible. When you look around for the right room, find out what your view will be from the window or balcony.

Sight-seeing tours of historic Quebec City or whale watching from Victoria Harbor can begin with a short walk and no parking. Consider location when booking your time away. A hotel situated close to the attractions you came to admire takes the stress out of your plans, especially if you are unfamiliar with the roads. Spend more time visiting the BC Natural History Museum or viewing the Tall Ships off the Maritime coast and less time driving. In your list of questions, remember to ask if your accommodation features a tourist service providing information about and even booking arrangements for your days out.

Family friendly facilities do their best to make traveling with little ones easy. Among their amenities are restaurants with menus for younger guests, a kiddie pool or pool with slide, and even activity coordinators. Plan well and you could find yourself with a babysitter on staff and available for you to get out without the kids for a night.