Stay With Purpose
Your stay helps strengthen local communities.
Hotel Willo is more than a place to sleep in downtown Vancouver. We’re a community-driven social enterprise, which means every stay helps fund essential programs that support women, children, and families across Metro Vancouver.
As part of YWCA BC, Hotel Willo generates revenue that goes directly back into the community—supporting safe housing, child care, youth education, and programs for single mothers and families. When you choose to stay with us, you’re helping create stability, opportunity, and lasting change for the people who need it most.
Each year, YWCA BC supports more than 40,000 people through programs and services that build safer, stronger communities.
- Housing
- Short-term and transitional housing
- Support for single moms
- Services for job seekers and employers
- Support for women who have experienced abuse
- Legal supports for women
- Mentorship
- Youth education
- Child care and early learning
- Crabtree Corner (wrap-around services in the Downtown Eastside)
Responsible by design
We believe hospitality should be thoughtful, inclusive, and responsible. At Hotel Willo, that shows up in the details, from eco-friendly key cards and refillable in-room dispensers to organic waste management and sustainably sourced materials throughout the building.
We also focus on what matters most to guests. Comfortable rooms, flexible layouts for families, and pricing that keeps downtown Vancouver accessible are central to our approach. Our commitment to socially responsible procurement ensures every stay reflects our values of care for people, respect for place, and a responsibility to the communities we serve.
