Skwachays Lodge - Vancouver

3-star socially conscious hotel in downtown Vancouver with Indigenous art and a Sweat Lodge

Social Enterprise & Indigenous Art

Skwachays Lodge operates as a self-sustaining social enterprise that directly benefits Indigenous communities. The hotel houses an Urban Aboriginal Fair Trade Gallery on-site, featuring original works by local Indigenous artists. Guests can also access subsidized workshops, markets, and performances for Indigenous groups during their stay.

Rooms & Art Installations

Skwachays Lodge offers 18 rooms, each co-designed with a local Indigenous artist and featuring original art installations. Themed rooms like the King Salmon room and the Feather room integrate Indigenous design into the furnishings and decor. All rooms at Skwachays Lodge include a fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, and HD TVs.

On-Site Amenities & Cultural Offerings

The hotel operates an Urban Aboriginal Fair Trade Gallery and a gift shop that sell original Indigenous artwork. A rooftop garden and a sauna are available for guest use. Skwachays Lodge also offers private Sweat Lodge Purification Ceremonies led by Indigenous Keepers.

Location & Neighborhood

Skwachays Lodge is located in downtown Vancouver, within a 5-minute walk of the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain station and Chinatown. Rogers Arena and BC Place are both within 10 minutes' walking distance. The hotel is also close to Gastown, Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, and Stanley Park.

Guest Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides a complimentary to-go breakfast and a rooftop terrace for guest use. Skwachays Lodge offers facilities for disabled guests, including toilets with grab rails and wheelchair-accessible rooms. A concierge service, luggage storage, and a shared lounge/TV area are available on-site.

• Social Enterprise: Self-sustaining model directly benefiting Indigenous communities
• Art & Culture: 18 artist-designed rooms and an on-site Aboriginal Art Gallery
• Ceremonies: Private Sweat Lodge Purification Ceremonies led by Indigenous Keepers
• Location: Downtown Vancouver, 5 min walk to Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain
• Breakfast: Complimentary to-go breakfast and rooftop terrace