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Grouse Inn

Grouse Inn is a 3 star hotel in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 1633 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Estimated Price
$77
CAD
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1-minute drive to the Lions Gate Bridge, free parking and an outdoor pool
Pros 
  • Free parking, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast
  • Many guests found the location convenient for exploring the area by car
  • Many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable
  • Several guests complimented the front desk agents for their friendly service
  • Several reviewers found their beds to be comfortable
Cons 
  • Many reviewers complained about poor food quality at the free breakfast
  • A few guests complained about noise disturbances from neighbouring rooms
  • A couple of reviewers found the Wi-Fi service unreliable
  • A couple of guests described dated in-room decor and appliances

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Pinnacle Hotel At The Pier (3.5 km)
The Westin Bayshore Vancouver (3.7 km)
Rosellen Suites At Stanley Park (3.9 km)
Coast Coal Harbour Hotel (4.0 km)
Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (4.1 km)
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel (4.1 km)
Fairmont Pacific Rim (4.1 km)

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Editor's Analysis
Updated on Mar 8, 2013
Overview
This hotel is situated among local businesses and is within a 1-minute drive of the Lions Gate Bridge (to Stanley Park). Offering kitchen suites that accommodate up to six people and an on-site pool and playground area, this property is well suited for guests travelling with children.

Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV with free movie channels and pay-per-view movies, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one king bed or two queen beds.

Suites provide more spacious accommodations and are configured with separate bedroom and living room spaces. Select one and two-bedroom suites also include a kitchen (oven, stove, fridge and microwave) and a dining room. Suites are furnished with two queen beds and a sofabed. Jacuzzi and Honeymoon suites are both furnished with one king bed and a jetted tub.

Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night (maximum of two pets per room).

A free breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 10 am.

Other on-site amenities include meeting space, guest copy, fax, print and mail services, luggage storage, an outdoor pool and a playground. 

The Park Royal Mall (shopping centre) is 16 minutes away on foot, while the Capilano Suspension Bridge and Park is 3 minutes away by car. Stanley Park is a 4-minute drive away, via the Lions Gate Bridge, while downtown Vancouver is 10 minutes away by car. The downtown area features shopping, nightlife venues, restaurants, the Harbour Centre tower and sporting arenas. The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a 35-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on March 7, 2013: The free breakfast is served daily from 7 am to 10 am. Pets are permitted for an additional fee of $20 per pet, per night (maximum of two pets per room).
The Good
There were a mix of positive and negative reviews for this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, many guests seemed happy with the location and the prices they paid.

Many guests found the location convenient for accessing Park Royal mall, the Vancouver ferry and other attractions in North and West Vancouver.

Many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and one guest described this property as "budget friendly accommodations". A few guests added that they appreciated the free on-site parking.

The staff were described as friendly and responsive to guest requests by several reviewers.

Several guests found their beds to be comfortable and a few reviewers appreciated that their rooms were equipped with a mini-fridge and a microwave. While several reviewers described their rooms as clean, several other guests noticed cleanliness inconsistencies (see below for more details).

The Bad
Among the reviews sourced for this editorial, guests offered differing opinions of this hotel and some reviewers said that they would not stay at this property again.

Many guests complained about the food quality and the lack of selection at the free breakfast. One reviewer described the breakfast as a joke.

A few reviewers were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms, while a couple of other guests complained about unreliable Wi-Fi service. A couple of guests described the appliances and room decor as dated.

As mentioned above, some guests said that their rooms did not meet their cleanliness expectations. These reviewers described carpeting that appeared unclean, cobwebs on the light fixtures, stained bedding, a clogged bathtub drain and  garbage left behind by previous guests. A few guests also noticed an unpleasant odour in their rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.5 out of 5, with 85% of 275 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #8 out of 11 properties in North Vancouver, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 58 reviews.

The author called the hotel on March 7, 2013 to verify some information.
Editor's Analysis by Tammy B.
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Guest Reviews

6.7
Fair

#7 out of 8
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 6.7 / 10 Details

No. of guest reviews: 441
Guest Recommended: Yes
Guest Ranking Explained

Grouse Inn is #7 out of 8 hotels in North Vancouver ranked by the ratings provided by guests.
Guest Recommendations and Comments
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Savona, BC CA rated Grouse Inn 7 out of 10 on August 20, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

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Hotel Address: 1633 Capilano Road, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Overview & Amenities


Grouse Inn

Amenities
  • High-speed Internet
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Pet Friendly
  • Tour Desk
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Babysitting / Child Services
  • Air Conditioned
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Conference Room(s)
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • In Room Movies
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee / Tea Maker
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Excursions
  • Garden
  • Playground
  • Photocopier
  • Desk
  • Courier
  • Facsimile
  • Internet Connection (wireless)
  • Shower
  • Bathtub/Shower Combination
  • Pool Outdoor
  • Luggage Storage
  • Self Laundry
  • Free Parking

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Nearby Cities
Vancouver (5.8 km)
West Vancouver (10.8 km)
Burnaby (11.4 km)
Richmond (16.2 km)
New Westminster (17.8 km)

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