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Howard Johnson North Burnabys Boutique Hotel

Howard Johnson North Burnabys Boutique Hotel is a 3 star hotel in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 4125 Hasting St. East, Burnaby, BC, Canada
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Great location and good rates, some concerns with noise and parking lot location
Pros 
  • Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, free parking
  • Many reviewers enjoyed their accommodations
  • The hotel's location was considered convenient in relation to downtown Vancouver and the PNE
  • Many guests found the hotel to be a great value with reasonable rates
Cons 
  • Some guests were disappointed by the level of noise transfer experienced during their stay
  • The parking lot was found to be in an inconvenient location by a few reviewers
  • A couple of guests complained there was no elevator

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Ramada Vancouver Exhibition Park (1.1 km)
Executive Hotel Burnaby (1.6 km)
Accent Inn Burnaby (2.1 km)
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver (2.2 km)
401 Motor Inn (2.7 km)
Lake City Motor Inn Hotel (2.8 km)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites North Vancouver (3.7 km)
European B&B Pension (4.7 km)
Cassandra Hotel (5.4 km)
Days Inn Vancouver Metro (5.5 km)
Ramada Hotel & Suites Metrotown (5.6 km)
Pinnacle Hotel At The Pier (5.8 km)

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Editor's Analysis
Updated on Nov 20, 2012
Overview
Located just east of the Trans-Canada Highway and a 15-minute drive from Vancouver's city centre, the Howard Johnson North Burnaby's Boutique Hotel is popular with business and leisure travellers who prefer a smaller hotel close to the waterfront (roughly 1 km) and downtown Vancouver.

This smoke-free hotel has 42 air-conditioned guest rooms, each offering one or two queen beds, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, and a desk. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Parking is free, pets are not permitted, and the hotel does not offer accessible rooms.

On-site dining is available at the Admiral Pub and Grill, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. A free breakfast is offered to all guests daily.

The Howard Johnson North Burnaby's Boutique Hotel is roughly a 4-minute drive west of the PNE and 15 minutes west of Simon Fraser University by car. The SkyTrain's Gilmore Station (connecting to Vancouver's downtown and surrounding areas) is a 20-minute walk south, while shopping is available at Brentwood Town Centre (roughly a 4-minute drive). 

Downtown Vancouver is roughly a 15-minute drive west of the hotel, while Vancouver International Airport is about a 35-minute drive. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent on November 19, 2012: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free breakfast, and pets are not permitted.
The Good
The majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive with much praise going to the hotel's rooms, location, and value.

Many guests were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated, with firm but comfortable beds and fluffy bedding. It was also mentioned by several patrons that the complimentary fruit basket was well-appreciated.

The hotel's location was praised by several reviewers. These guests were pleased with the hotel's close proximity to downtown Vancouver, the PNE, and Simon Fraser University. Another lodger remarked they felt comfortable and safe while walking in the surrounding area at night.

Several guests felt the hotel had excellent value. They reported the hotel had reasonable rates and found the free breakfast, parking and Wi-Fi contributed to the hotel's worth. One guests remarked, "when checking the area for hotels this one was also one of the least expensive". The included mini-fridge and microwave were also appreciated.

The Bad
While most of the reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints among them, which included noise transfer, the parking location, and the lack of elevator.

Some guests had complaints about noise transfer during their stay. They experienced difficulties with street noise (when their rooms faced Hastings Street), as well as with guests playing music and talking in adjacent rooms. It was also mentioned by those who had rooms above the hotel's pub that they could hear music late at night.

The hotel's parking lot was a source of complaints by some reviewers. They described it as being outside at the back of the property, in a public lot that had reserved parking for the hotel. Some of these guests found the lot's location to be inconvenient.

A couple of guests were disappointed this 2-storey hotel did not have an elevator. They found it inconvenient to carry their luggage up the stairs, and would not recommend this hotel to those with mobility issues.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.3 out of 5 from 360 reviews.

Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.3 out of 5 with a 92% recommendation rate from 128 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #2 out of 12 Burnaby hotels from 108 reviews.

Verified with a front desk agent on November 19, 2012: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, free breakfast, and pets are not permitted.
Editor's Analysis by Erin H.
Analyzed by Erin H.
Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.


Guest Reviews

8.6
Very Good

#3 out of 10
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 8.6 / 10
No. of guest reviews: 742
Guest Ranking Explained

Howard Johnson North Burnabys Boutique Hotel is #3 out of 10 hotels in Burnaby ranked by the ratings provided by guests.

Hotel Address: 4125 Hasting St. East, Burnaby, BC, Canada

Overview & Amenities


Howard Johnson North Burnabys Boutique Hotel

Amenities
  • Business Center
  • Room Service
  • High-speed Internet
  • Fitness Room/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Concierge
  • Tour Desk
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Air Conditioned
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Tennis Courts
  • Golf Course
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Safe-Deposit Box
  • Security Guard
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • Bath / Hot Tub
  • Porters
  • Wake-up Service
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee / Tea Maker
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Excursions
  • Golf Course (nearby)
  • Skating Rink
  • Bowling Alley
  • Hiking
  • Computer
  • Photocopier
  • Desk
  • Ticket Service
  • Facsimile
  • Internet Connection (wireless)
  • Shower
  • Bathtub/Shower Combination
  • Cots
  • Allergy-Free Room Available
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Self Laundry
  • Free Parking
  • Fireplace
  • Pillow Top Mattress
  • Bedding/Pillow Choices

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Nearby Cities
New Westminster (6.5 km)
Vancouver (10.1 km)
Coquitlam (10.3 km)
North Vancouver (11.4 km)
Richmond (11.8 km)

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