Scotch, it is about 10 short blocks to shopping. Bring an umbrella and coat in case of rain. The taxi from the airport is about $25. Canadian(northern pesos). The area is fairly safe at night, but it may be easier to take a taxi to shopping. If the day is nice the hotel is 2 blocks from the seawall for walking. The hotel is near-new, well run and the only Hilton network hotel in downtown. Don't miss the top floor workout room balcony view! Save your hotel and purchase receipts and you can pick up an envelope at the airport that you can send in and get your 7% federal purchase tax back.