Vancouver’s historic Chinatown will soon welcome a new neighbour — one that feels equal parts stylish loft, boutique hotel, and cultural hub. In October 2025, Keefer House, the latest project from Kalido Hospitality Group (the team behind Yaletown’s Smithe House), is set to redefine what it means to check in, drop your bags, and truly live like a local. Bookings are now open.
SipUnlike traditional hotels, Keefer House leans into the comforts of an extended-stay residence without skimping on polish. Each thoughtfully designed apartment comes with a full kitchen, in-suite laundry, and a curated interior aesthetic — natural woods, cool greys, soft neutrals, and cheeky pops of mustard yellow. The finishing touch? A gallery-worthy collection from Canadian art brand Opposite Wall.
Select apartments include private balconies, but the crown jewels are the Terrace and Rooftop Apartments, where oversized outdoor spaces meet elevated extras: vintage record players for spinning vinyl at sunset, and (coming soon) a welcome package from Vancouver’s cult-favourite Keefer Bar next door.
A Rooftop Sunset, A City at Your Feet
Keefer House is as much about what lies outside its doors as within. Perched at the nexus of Chinatown, Gastown, and the Arena District, the aparthotel drops you into Vancouver’s most electric grid. Sip cocktails at award-winning bars, wander through the tranquil Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, catch a stadium show, or grab late-night dumplings just down the block.
True to its ethos of embedding travellers in the community, Keefer House collaborates with beloved Vancouver makers and brands: Pallet Coffee for your morning fix, Tealeaves for a calming brew, Fable for elevated dining essentials, and TALLU for natural skincare amenities. Even the rooftop communal space and on-site gym are designed as gathering spots, encouraging connections among extended-stay guests.
The Future of Travel, Rooted in Place
Keefer House is Kalido’s second Vancouver aparthotel, following the success of Smithe House in Yaletown, and part of a broader vision for tech-forward, design-driven accommodations across British Columbia. For travellers — whether creatives settling in for a month-long residency, or business nomads balancing meetings with neighbourhood explorations — it offers a compelling mix: flexibility, character, and a front-row seat to the city’s cultural pulse.
Opening October 2025, Keefer House is set to be less about checking into a room and more about plugging into Vancouver itself.
