The Westin Bayshore is on the downtown peninsula’s waterfront side, so the trip from the city centre is short and can be done on foot. Confirm the hotel’s street address on its own page, then use a map app for the walking or driving line from where you are.
Walking toward Coal Harbour
Coal Harbour is the neighbourhood between the downtown core and Stanley Park, and it has marinas, boating clubs and waterfront paths. Heading from the centre of downtown toward the harbour and then along the water is a natural way to approach this area on foot. A map app will give the walking time from your exact starting point, which varies a lot with the start, say Granville, Burrard or Waterfront.
Wear shoes you can walk in and check the weather. Wet days are common in Vancouver, and the waterfront has little cover.
Transit and the SeaBus question
Bus numbers and stops change, and the SeaBus is not needed for a hotel on the downtown side of the water. For transit, use the TransLink trip planner with your start point and the hotel address. It lists the current buses and SkyTrain connections, and the walking leg at each end.
Fares and payment options are on the TransLink website. A Compass card or contactless payment details are set out there, so check before you travel.
Driving or taking a taxi
From most downtown addresses the drive is brief, though it can slow down in the evening and on event days. For parking, ask the hotel directly about its options and rates, since fees and rules change and street parking limits vary from block to block. Read the signs on the street carefully before leaving a vehicle.
With luggage, a cab to the front door is the least effort. The Vancouver taxi page covers local service, and the taxi fare estimator gives a rough figure before you book.
Arriving from the airport or a cruise terminal
If you are coming from further away, the hotel is a short hop once you reach downtown. Pick the leg that suits your luggage, and decide in advance if the last stretch along the harbour is worth walking.