Staying LEVEL Blog

The LEVEL staff is starting to get on the wagon, the healthy wagon that is! Most folks like to start this regime early spring to be beach ready for July and August, but we were a bit late (just like summer). Since LEVEL houses such fantastic gym and personal training facility, it’s pretty difficult not to take advantage of it! It is Level 10 Fitness’ mission to provide a unique service which enhances each client’s quality of life through consistent, positive, energetic and safe practical guidance. At LEVEL we feel pretty blessed to get to interact and have the option of joining either Terry or Dana’s boot camps. Both trainers offer 1 hour drop in classes at $20 per session! Great value and believe me you leave sweating! Every class is different and it doesn’t matter the level of fitness, they always make sure it is tailored to each individual in the class!

The current drop in schedule is:

Monday                12:00pm
Tuesday               1:00pm
Thursday             1:00pm
Friday                   6:00am

In addition to trying to hit the gym on a regular basis, we are also continuously trying to find healthy eating options walking distance from LEVEL. Our newest crave, is ‘The Chopped Leaf’ on Robson and Richards. Their logo says it all “Making the world greener one salad at a time…”  Either, go and sit or order and bring back to work at your desk . As the food is great, do expect to wait at least 5 to 10 minutes or call ahead to order before walking down to pick it up! My personal favorite is the Sunshine Salad, spring mix, avocados, apples and a whole bunch of goodness! If you’re not feeling any of the menu choices, you also have the option of building your own salad which always allows you to crunch any craving you may be having that day.

Feel free to send us any of your favorite healthy eating choices around Yaletown as we’re always up for a new place to try and then pass on to our guests and followers .

Well if you’re like me and unfortunately do not have exciting mini vacation plans for this upcoming long weekend, you’re probably wondering what there is to do in the city this weekend! There are numerous fun things going on and the weather is looking fabulous (well for Saturday at least ).

Saturday night kicks off the Celebration of Light in English Bay. China will open up at 10pm for “China Storm”. After that there will be three more nights (August 3rd, and 6th). This year a new addition of bleacher seating has been added and tickets are still available. The tickets are $35 a seat, and this allows you front row seating without having to camp out all day! There has been controversy over the bleachers potentially blocking viewing for others, but hopefully not.

And close the weekend off right by heading downtown for the Pride Parade! The parade will begin at 12pm and starts at Robson and Bute. Last year some 640,000 people lined the streets, so expect the 33rd parade to be even bigger and better! The parade goes through the downtown core, then down Denman St finishing at the Sunset Beach Pride Festival. The festivities continue with over 140 booths, DJ’s and of course a beer garden!

So that sets up your August long for you! I know I didn’t include a plan for Monday, but everyone needs some R & R, so take advantage of the day off  .

Visitors to Vancouver always rave about the summer in Vancouver. It’s taken a bit longer than average to get here this year, but once the sun is shining, we quickly forgive Mother Nature for the freezing rain for 8 months. Guests are always asking what are the best things to do in Vancouver in their free-time? So here is LEVEL’s Top 6 Summer Must Do’s!

1. Grab a blanket and a book and head to Jericho Beach on your bike to sun bathe and people watch.
2. Hit Granville Island for fresh fish and local produce. Grab a coffee and stroll through the market.
3. Get on your bike (or hit up a rental shop) and tour around the whole Seawall. Stop at 3rd beach for a swim and lunch. If you have kids, make a 2nd stop at 2nd Beach and go crazy on the playground.
4. On a clear day, bus over to North Vancouver and go up Grouse Mountain (if you’re a fitness Guru ditch the tram and hike the famous Grouse Grind). Enjoy the city views and have lunch or dinner at The Observatory.
5. Every Tuesday until August 30th, there will be a movie played at dusk at Ceperley Park (Second Beach)  on a giant inflatable screen.   Pack a picnic then spread out your blankets on the grass. More information here.
6. And last but not least, stroll through our neighbourhood, Yaletown and stop at one of the many patios for an afternoon cocktail and lunch!

The list (obviously) could go on and on, with all the cool beaches, nature walks, shopping and dining areas throughout the City, but these six can keep any visitors busy.  Of course depending on when you are here there are also many weekend festivals to check out.  If you don’t already have plans for this weekend, start with our #1 suggestion, as the 34th Annual Vancouver Folk Musical Festival is held at Jericho Beach July 15, 16 & 17!

Photo Credit: Granville Island

The wait is over – Paul Stirfry officially opened their doors on December 13 in the LEVEL furnished apartments in Vancouver! Located at 550 Nelson Street, Paul Stirfry is a Chopstick House that specializes in South Asian street food. The menu consists of a variety of options from appetizers, to fresh salads, to Paul’s signature dishes, and make your own dishes for the picky eater. The menu also caters to the health-conscious and socially-aware eater, featuring many vegan dishes and some gluten-free dishes, as well as Oceanwise seafood.

Located at street level in the LEVEL furnished apartments in Vancouver, Paul’s décor is understated and modern creating an extremely inviting interior. With a variety of high-top tables and booths, you are bound to find somewhere comfortable to enjoy your meal. And, if take-out is more your thing – Paul Stirfry offers all of their dishes to go!

This new addition to the Yaletown neighbourhood is not one to be missed! Paul Stirfry is located at 550 Nelson Street in the LEVEL Vancouver furnished apartments, at the corner of Seymour and Nelson. For menu and more information, please visit www.PaulStirfry.com.

Looking for the perfect venue to host your party this holiday season? Look no further, because the short term rentals in Vancouver, LEVEL Furnished Living, have the perfect BYOB & Food package for you!

With a lounge and dining room, the space is perfect for a Holiday event of any size. Plus – it comes with a full catering kitchen!

In addition to state-of-the-art furnishings, an inviting lounge with cozy fireplace and a convenient downtown location, the fully furnished apartments in Vancouver allows you to save on the mandatory food and beverage prices that other venues force you to pay. At LEVEL Furnished Living, bring in your own caterers, buy your own beverages and decorate the amenity space at the fully furnished apartments in Vancouver as you see fit! LEVEL Furnished Living’s BYOB Holiday Package includes use of amenity space, access to full catering kitchen, outdoor patio space and 10 complimentary underground parking spots.

As always, our helpful staff at the short term rentals in Vancouver will be more than happy to refer you to some of our favorite providers to meet your Holiday needs. Please contact Javier Cepeda at jcepeda@stayinglevel.com for further information or to tour the event space.

Happy Holidays from the LEVEL Team!

Something new is popping up at LEVEL Furnished Living, the short terms rentals in Vancouver located at 1022 Seymour Street in Downtown Vancouver. This July, a new café-concept, Commune Café, will be opening its doors at the fully furnished apartments in Vancouver.

Commune Café is owned by Ali and Amir Samei and the menu was developed by Chef Fineza while the wine and beer list was developed by Rawilson. The day menu will include 24 items including braises and paninis and a short list of beers and wines.

Commune Café is slated to open at LEVEL Furnished Living in the first week of July located at 1022 Seymour Street (Seymour at Nelson).

Source: Scout Magazine. http://scoutmagazine.ca/2010/05/31/the-commune-cafe-to-open-at-seymour-and-nelson-this-july/

There’s a new type of accommodation that’s attracting a lot of attention so we have asked Level’s General Manager, Camilla Jadhav to introduce it to you. LEVEL Furnished Living – the fully furnished apartments in Vancouver offer a new way to stay, and she wants to share the secret with you.

Q: Camilla, can you introduce the concept of LEVEL Furnished Living?

Camilla: LEVEL can be summed up as your own apartment with the convenience of hotel services. It is like your own home-away-from-home, but without having to do all the housework. We feature fully furnished apartments in Vancouver with everything you could ever need; from contemporary furnishings to iPod docks to fully-equipped kitchens, and provide services such as weekly housekeeping and 24 hour concierge. Read the rest of this entry »

(Vancouver, BC) April 26, 2010 – LEVEL Furnished Living, furnished apartments specializing in short term rentals in Vancouver, is the perfect destination this summer. Stay all summer long with rates starting from $115/night! (Based on stays of one month or more).

Whether you’re in Vancouver this summer for a job placement, relocation, newly single or in between homes, LEVEL Furnished Living provides a seamless transition by combining the comforts of home with the convenience of hotel services. With comfortable furnishings, weekly housekeeping, state-of the-art amenities, fully equipped kitchen and in-suite laundry, the furnished apartments in Vancouver is your perfect destination this summer.

Features to enjoy this summer include:

• Air conditioning
• Rooftop deck with saltwater pool
• Professionally equipped gym with personal training
• Indoor and outdoor event space
• 24 hour concierge
• Parking

At the furnished apartments in Vancouver all of the following services are included in your monthly rent and will be ready for you when you move in: weekly housekeeping, hi-speed wireless and wired internet, all utilities, private phone line with local calls and voicemail, daily local newspaper and membership to our state-of-the-art gym.  Relax and get ready to love living bill free!

Make this summer one to remember.

(Vancouver, BC) February 24, 2010 – After Team Canada experienced an upsetting loss in men’s hockey to team USA and is now set to face Russia tonight, the furnished apartments in Vancouver have to deal with much more than notorious rival hockey moms – they are hosting the hockey families of Canada’s two biggest rivals during the Olympic period; Team Russia and Team USA.

Although delighted to host such prestigious guests in the furnished apartments in Vancouver, staff can’t help but feel some rivalry at LEVEL Furnished Living. The short term rentals in Vancouver admit it’s a challenge to remain neutral in the headquarters of National hockey rivalry, but their guests come first and ultimately their comfort is the only thing that matters.

So, who will it be – Canada, Russia or Team USA? One can only wait and see, but without a doubt, the furnished apartments in Vancouver will be an epicenter for some of the best rivalry sport can offer.  Although LEVEL furnished Living is ultimately hoping for Team Canada’s success, regardless of the outcome, they are looking forward to being at the centre of it all.

(Vancouver, BC) February 10, 2010 – LEVEL Furnished Living, specializing in short term rentals in Vancouver, is honored to host both the official US Olympic House and accommodate official Olympic sponsors over the Olympic period.

We are absolutely honored that such prestigious organizations have chosen LEVEL Furnished Living as their headquarters for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. This is an exciting time for our city and we look forward to showcasing our establishment to our guests – both through our level of service and through the beauty that Vancouver has to offer.” Daniel Mitchell, General Manager, LEVEL Furnished Living.

The finishing touches are being applied to official US Olympic Committee House at the furnished apartments in Vancouver. The house will be on three floors of LEVEL Furnished Living’s retail building, with the first floor acting as a registration area, a Team USA store and a media work area, and the second and third floors featuring event spaces where guests are invited to watch events and is also where USOC staff offices will be located. It is anticipated that the house will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. and one can only imagine what the USOC has in store for the venue. No doubt, it will be the place to be.

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