Overview
Compass Point Inn is located at the Fraser Highway and King George Highway intersection, next to the King George Skytrain Station. This hotel may be attractive to travellers that want quick access to the SkyTrain, which can bring them into downtown Vancouver in less than an hour.

This 100% non-smoking hotel has 81 rooms and five floors. Standard room features include an LCD TV, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a fridge, a microwave and one queen bed, two queen beds or one king bed. One-bedroom suites feature a queen bed and separate living room area. Free Wi-Fi and local calls are available in all rooms. Pets are allowed for an additional $20 per night.

Amenities at this hotel include a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a hot tub, an on-site spa, an on-site liquor store and a business centre. On-site dining options include The Garden Bistro open for breakfast and lunch, Amber Jack's Tap House open for lunch and dinner, and Jake's Steakhouse and Burger Bar open for dinner. Free parking and daily newspapers are available to all guests.

Several restaurants and shops are within a 5-minute drive of the hotel and both Central City Shopping Centre and Surrey Memorial Hospital are two blocks away. Guildford Town Centre is a 10-minute drive and both Cloverdale Fairgrounds and Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino are a 20-minute drive away. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) can be reached in about 40 minutes by car and BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal is about 45 to 50-minute drive away depending on traffic. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by hotel staff on December 9, 2012: Pets allowed for $20.

The Good
The majority of reviews used for this analysis were positive and focused on the rooms, the staff, the proximity to a SkyTrain station, the on-site restaurants and the price.

Many guests thought the rooms were nicely decorated and furnished and that the beds were very comfortable.

The staff were complimented by many reviewers for providing friendly, professional service. Some noted that the staff really made for a memorable experience.

Many guests appreciated the hotel's proximity to a SkyTrain station because it offered easy access to downtown Vancouver without having to drive.

The on-site restaurants were said by many guests to have great food and service .

Overall, many felt the hotel was reasonably priced. The on-site amenities like restaurants, pool and spa along with the inclusion of a fridge and microwave in every room were all said to be value-added features.

The Bad
Although the majority of reviews used for this analysis were positive, some negative points focused the location.

The hotel is located next to a busy intersection and a SkyTrain station. Some guests felt the area was very busy with a lot of traffic and "suspicious characters". A few were disturbed by the sound of traffic during the night as well as noise from the SkyTrain. Some felt uneasy about leaving parked cars, stating that there seemed to be a lot of loiters in the area.