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10 Questions: Wesley A. Joe, Loden Hotel

In our General Manager series, we catch up with heads of hotels for personal stories and insider perspective. This week, we get to know Wesley A. Joe of the Loden Hotel in Vancouver, Canada.

Q Best hotel room at the property:
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Aura Suite, a quaint one bedroom located on one of our suite levels. The popular favorite will always be the Halo Penthouse, a suite like no other.
Q The hotel’s most interesting detail, service or historical tidbit:
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Although I personally drive a battery electric vehicle, our London-style Loden cabs are a treat to be whisked away in throughout downtown Vancouver. It brings back cheerful memories of the time I spent living and working on the Strand in London.
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Our London-style Loden cabs are a treat to be whisked away in throughout downtown Vancouver.
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Q Favorite drink at the nearest bar:
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There are so many interesting handcrafted cocktails out there, it’s an enjoyable discovery whenever one is dining out, however one of my mainstays is the single malt Lagavulin.
Guest room with terrace
Q Favorite dish at the nearest restaurant:
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As simple as Mushrooms on Toast—brioche—at Tableau Bar Bistro. It’s rich, velvety and pleasing to the senses. Vancouver has so many choices from so many cultural styles to enjoy.
Q The neighborhood shop or boutique you love:
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Who turns away chocolate? Thomas Haas artisan chocolates, pastries and desserts. That’s why in Vancouver you keep active, so that you can enjoy all the culinary delights and dolce. The new Musette Caffe and the hospitality of Thomas Eleizegui, the perfect start or end of a Peloton cycle tour.
Q Best touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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So many to choose from, however, rollerblading or biking the seawall along the Stanley Park perimeter is a great way to enjoy the fresh air, watch people or admire nature while being spied on by curious sea otters.
Q Best non-touristy activity or outing to do in your city:
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Cycling with gear and clips throughout greater Vancouver at a steady pace.
Q Outside the hotel lobby, what’s your hobby?
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I enjoy lacing up my skates and gearing up to play competitive ice hockey as a center or winger, though the defensive position can be fun too.
Guest room with terrace
Q Your last holiday destination:
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Driving between superchargers along the beautiful Oregon coastline to San Francisco. The playroom at the Hotel Zetta is a great way to wind down from an active day.
Q Your next holiday destination, planned or wished:
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The beautiful cosmopolitan city of Montreal, with a return to the old town section and visiting one of the boutique properties.