O' Canada!

February 23, 2004

Presenters for the 2004 Academy Awards® will receive a Canadian Adventure from Opus Hotel!

VANCOUVER, Canada) It's good to be a presenter! Presenters of the Academy Awards® receive a token of appreciation from the Academy for their contribution to the evening, the coveted Presenter's gift basket. Always full of surprises, this year's basket will include a package from Opus Hotel Vancouver, featuring three nights accommodation in an Executive Suite with daily room service breakfast, dinner for two in the award-winning Elixir Bar & Restaurant and dinner for two at one of Vancouver's three award-winning restaurants, Cin Cin, West or Blue Water. This exclusive package also includes two spa treatments, daily access to private gym, air transfers and private tour of a world class Mission Hill Winery in wine country, helicopter transfers to Whistler skiing/snowboarding, overnight accommodation with Whistler Platinum Properties and a private air tour of Vancouver including a catered lunch alongside one of the many glacier lakes that dot the region. Hollywood's luminaries are also invited to use the hotel's personal shopper services while visiting, as well as the hotel's limousine service to ensure a carefree stay. “We are honored to contribute to such a prestigious event," says David Curell General Manager of Opus Hotel, “A tremendous amount of film production takes place in and around Vancouver and Opus has already become a favorite of industry insiders. I know our celebrity presenters will be comfortable here and we will do everything we can to make their stay here effortless and memorable".

Opened in September 2002 and recently voted one of the 'World's Best Places to Stay' by readers of Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Opus is Vancouver's most stylish and contemporary boutique hotel. Set in fashionable Yaletown, Opus is steps from the inner harbour, entertainment, shopping, spas and some of the city's best restaurants. The hotel's 96 stunning guestrooms & suites feature vibrant colours, oversized windows and five unique décor schemes. A member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Opus is home to popular French brasserie Elixir and the eclectic Opus Bar. For reservations or information call 866-642- 6787 or visit www.opushotel.com.