SKWACHAYS LODGE, Vancouver – Your ideal downtown stay

Skwachàys Lodge - Indigenous art hotel in Downtown Vancouver near Gastown

Skwachàys Lodge is located in Downtown Vancouver, featuring an on-site Urban Aboriginal Fair Trade Gallery with Indigenous artwork from local artists. The hotel operates as a social enterprise providing affordable development space for Indigenous artists. Amenities include a rooftop terrace with a traditional Sweat Lodge, a coffee shop/cafe, and free to-go breakfast. The property is a short walk from Gastown, Chinatown, and the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden.

Additional perks of the hotel

Private Sweat Lodge Purification Ceremonies led by a Sweat Lodge Keeper

Interactive art sessions and round-table discussions with Indigenous artists

Rooftop garden with traditional domed Sweat Lodge structure

On-site gallery selling original paintings, jewelry, pottery, and carvings

Free long-distance calling anywhere in North America

Art-Themed Accommodations

Skwachàys Lodge features 18 uniquely designed rooms created in partnership with Indigenous artists and hotel designers. Each room contains original art installations representing different cultural themes and elements. Room types include the Water Room with orca and salmon motifs, the Feather Room with eagle and raven artwork, and the Paddle Room featuring canoe and salmon designs. All rooms include opulent Hypnos beds, free Wi-Fi, 43-inch HD TVs, and ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Other conveniences

In-room safe and mini refrigerator

Tea kettle with Paisley tea selection

Cordless telephone with voicemail

Mother Earth Essentials natural bath amenities

Fluffy bathrobes and hypo-allergenic duvets

Iron with full-size ironing board

Microwave in select rooms

Free high-speed WiFi