Overview
Sandman Suites Surrey-Guildford is located in north-east Surrey, one block north of the Guildford Town Centre, British Columbia's second largest shopping mall. The hotel offers one-bedroom suites with full kitchens, making it suited to travellers wanting condo-like accommodations for multi-night stays.

This 100% non-smoking hotel features 88 suites over 12 floors. Standard suites include a separate bedroom with one king bed, a living room area with a sofabed, a kitchen, a washer and dryer, a balcony, a fireplace, two TVs, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board and air conditioning. Free Wi-Fi and local calls are available in all rooms. Pets are allowed for an additional $20 per night.

This hotel has a business centre on the premises. Moxie's Bar and Grill is on-site, open for lunch and dinner. Free parking is available to all guests.

Many shops and restaurants can be accessed in and around Guildford Town Centre, about a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The nearest Trans-Canada Highway onramp, Central City Shopping Centre and Surrey Memorial Hospital are all within a 10-minute drive away. Cloverdale Fairgrounds and Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino can each be reached in about 20 minutes by car. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about a 45-minute drive away, while BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal can be reached in about 55 minutes. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by hotel staff on December 9, 2012: pets allowed for $20, sofabed in every room, free Wi-Fi and local calls.

The Good
Many reviews used for this analysis were positive and focused on the suites, the staff and the location.

Many guests felt the suites were clean, spacious and well-appointed. Guests appreciated the full kitchen, balcony, washer and dryer and separate bedroom found in all suites. Overall, guests found the suites to be somewhat of a home away from, with enough amenities to make for a comfortable long-term stay.

The staff were complimented by many guests for being very friendly.

Many guests thought the hotel was conveniently located within walking distance of Guildford Town Centre (major shopping mall) and public transit. Some also noted that the King George SkyTrain Station and Trans-Canada were both a short drive away (10 minutes or less), allowing for direct access to Burnaby and Vancouver.

The Bad
Although many reviews used for this analysis were positive, some negative comments focused on the need for upgrading certain aspects of the rooms.

Many guests felt the mattresses and linens needed upgrading. Complaints were made about the hotel using bedspreads rather than duvets and that the pillows and mattresses (particularly on the sofabeds) were old and uncomfortable. A few noted that some TVs were older style and that furnishings needed to be updated.