Canadian Hotel Guide - Guide to Hotels in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Home Hotels by Province Hotels by Major City Reservation Review / Edit Help About Us Book Online or Call 1-800-359-6279
Navigate: Home > British Columbia Hotels > Vancouver Hotels > BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver

BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver

BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver is a 3 star hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada 718 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Estimated Price
$144
CAD
Photo 1 - BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver, 718 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada Show All Photos
Central location and free drop-off shuttle service to downtown attractions
Pros 
  • Free wireless Internet, free drop-off shuttle service to downtown attractions, and free in-room coffee
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean
  • Many reviewers complimented the staff for their friendly and helpful service
  • Many guests found the location convenient for accessing downtown attractions on foot
  • Many reviewers indicated that they were likely to stay at this hotel again in the future
  • Several guests found the free downtown shuttle service to be an added value feature
Cons 
  • Several guests were disturbed in their room by noise from within the hotel
  • A few reviewers described their rooms as small

Other Hotels in the Area
Executive Hotel Vintage Park (0.1 km)
Quality Hotel - Inn at False Creek (0.1 km)
Ramada Inn and Suites - Downtown Vancouver (0.2 km)
Cascadia Hotel & Suites (0.2 km)
Howard Johnson Hotel Vancouver (0.2 km)
Landis Hotel & Suites (0.3 km)
Best Western Plus Chateau Granville (0.3 km)
910 Beach Avenue Apartment Hotel (0.3 km)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Vancouver Downtown (0.3 km)
Bosman's Hotel Vancouver (0.4 km)
The Burrard (0.4 km)
Opus Hotel (0.5 km)

This Hotel is in...
Downtown Vancouver
Granville Entertainment District

This Hotel is Near...
Gastown Vancouver (1.5 km)
Vancouver Casino (1.4 km)

Related Sites:

 You should let others know this page is helpful by clicking the +1 button

Book Online! Check Rooms & Rates

Check-in:
Check-out:
Rooms:1 Adults:2 Kids:0
Number of Rooms:
Number of Adults: (per room)
Number of Children: (per room)

Cancel

Tip: Book online! It's faster than by phone, and 100% secure.


Editor's Analysis
Updated on Aug 13, 2012
Overview
The Best Western Plus Downtown Vancouver is situated on the north end of the Granville Bridge, and is ideal for those looking to access Vancouver attractions on foot, or within a short drive. This hotel offers a free shuttle drop-off service, on-demand, to any downtown Vancouver attraction. Shuttle travel may be arranged with the hotel directly. Free bicycle rentals are also available for guest travel.

This hotel is 100% smoke-free and pets (under 80lbs) are allowed for an additional fee of $20 per night (weekly maximum of $100). All 143 units include free wireless Internet, flat screen televisions with pay-per-view movies, iPod docks, coffeemakers with free coffee, irons and ironing boards and air conditioning. Microwaves and mini-fridges are available upon request. On-site parking is available for $20 per night.

The on-site restaurant, White Spot Restaurant and Lounge, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from 7:00am - 10:00pm daily.

Amenities at this hotel include a fitness centre, Jacuzzi tub, sauna, ping pong table, foreign currency exchange, dry cleaning service (extra charges apply), ice machines, vending machines, and meeting space.

The Granville Street entertainment district is about a 10 minute walk or 4 minute drive from this property, while the area of Yaletown (boutique shopping district) is about an 8 minute walk or 3 minute drive away. The Vancouver Lookout (observation deck 550 feet above ground) is about a 9 minute drive from this hotel, while the Rogers Arena and B.C. Place Staduim are both about 5 minutes away by car. Stanley Park (large public park with biking and walking trails) is about 10 minutes away by car.

The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about a 25-30 minute drive from this hotel (walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps).

Verified by a Front Desk Agent on August 7, 2012: The White Spot Restaurant is open daily from 7:00am - 10:00pm. On-site parking is available for $20 per night.
The Good
Positive reviews for this hotel greatly outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis, and many guests indicated that they were likely to stay at this hotel again in the future or that they would recommend this property to others. 

Most guests found the location convenient for accessing downtown attractions on foot. Several guests also mentioned finding convenience stores and restaurants nearby, while a couple of other reviewers thought that the hotel was conveniently located close to bus and train stations.

The guest rooms were frequently described as clean and well-maintained. One reviewer described her room as "spotless". Several guests specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable. A few reviewers thought that their rooms were well-appointed with modern furnishings.

The staff were frequently described as friendly, accommodating and quick to provide recommendations and directions. One reviewer simply described the customer service as "superb".

Several reviewers took advantage of the free shuttle service and thought that it was an value-added feature. The shuttle driver was also described as friendly.

Several guests praised the food quality, service, and reasonable menu prices at the on-site restaurant (White Spot Restaurant).

The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews greatly outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, there were a couple of common concerns.

Several guests were disturbed in their rooms by noise. A couple of reviewers, who were assigned rooms near the ice and vending machines, found the machines to be loud and disruptive. A few guests thought that the in-room air conditioners were noisy and found them to disturb their sleep.

A few guests described their rooms as too small and a couple of guests thought that the parking fee ($20 per night) was expensive.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.4 out of 5.0, with 96% of 226 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #35 out of 101 properties in Vancouver, from 310 reviews.

Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.2 out of 5.0, based on 132 guest reviews.

Verified by a Front Desk Agent on August 7, 2012: The White Spot Restaurant is open daily from 7:00am - 10:00pm. On-site parking is available for $20 per night.
Editor's Analysis by Tammy B.
Analyzed by Tammy B.
Writing chose Tammy from the moment she could hold a pencil. The stories may have changed through the years, from creative fiction to television news reporting, but Tammy's passion for words (and fondness for pencils) continues on.


Guest Reviews

8.4
Very Good

#36 out of 77
Guest Rating Explained
Rating: 8.4 / 10 Details

No. of guest reviews: 1142
Guest Recommended: Yes
Guest Ranking Explained

BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver is #36 out of 77 hotels in Vancouver ranked by the ratings provided by guests.
Guest Recommendations and Comments
Hotel review by guest is Unknown
Theresa from Salmon Arm, BC CA rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 5 out of 10 on August 10, 2012 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Complimentary earplugs"
"Was not made aware that the construction next door was going to jar us awake at 7:30am. I feel as though I was tricked into staying at your hotel because I would have chosen another one had I known. Theres no room service, yet theres a restaurant off the lobby.....another huge disappointment."


Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Shawna from Cochrane, AB CA rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 8 out of 10 on April 29, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"This is a nice Hotel..."
"Really comfortable beds! It was quiet and cozy,but we were on the 9th floor, loved The White Spot breakfasts that were included in our package. Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. I would stay there again."


Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Steven from Westbank, BC CA rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 9 out of 10 on February 06, 2011 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"I would stay at this hotel again and recommend to others."
"This hotel was centrally located and very clean. The staff was pleasant and the room was awesome."


Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
John from Miami, FL US rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 9 out of 10 on August 12, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

"Go for it"
"front desk staff particularly helpful. Has onsite laundry room. Has restaurant on site. Only downside is that it borders on a seedy area but I would choose this hotel again."


Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
John from Miami, FL US rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 9 out of 10 on August 10, 2010 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Verified Guest from Nanaimo, BC CA rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 8 out of 10 on December 13, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Pieter from Dordrecht, NL rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 8 out of 10 on October 06, 2009 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Show older reviews
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Paul from Carp, ON CA rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 7 out of 10 on July 08, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Richard from Gatineau, QC CA rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 8 out of 10 on May 14, 2006 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Kate from Medina, WA US rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 9 out of 10 on July 09, 2005 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.
Hotel review by guest is Positive
Evelyn from Bedford, GB rated BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver 9 out of 10 on May 02, 2004 Verified Guest Hotel Review

Was this review helpful? Click 
 to recommend this page to others.

Hotel Address: 718 Drake Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Overview & Amenities


BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver

Amenities
  • Business Center
  • Room Service
  • High-speed Internet
  • Fitness Room/Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Pet Friendly
  • Airport shuttle
  • Concierge
  • Valet Parking
  • Tour Desk
  • Massage / Beauty Centre
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Elevator / Lift
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Babysitting / Child Services
  • Air Conditioned
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • Golf Course
  • Banquet Facilities
  • Conference Room(s)
  • Currency Exchange
  • Multilingual Staff
  • Safe-Deposit Box
  • Sauna
  • Security Guard
  • Mini Bar
  • Refrigerator
  • Cable / Satellite TV
  • In Room Movies
  • Bath / Hot Tub
  • Porters
  • Wake-up Service
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Coffee / Tea Maker
  • Microwave
  • Hair Dryer
  • Complimentary Toiletries
  • TV
  • Laundry service
  • Spa bath / Jacuzzi
  • Bicycle Rental
  • Golf Course (nearby)
  • Water Activities
  • Billiards
  • Kayaking
  • Lake
  • Computer
  • Photocopier
  • Desk
  • Ticket Service
  • Courier
  • Facsimile
  • Jacuzzi
  • Internet Connection (wireless)
  • Shower
  • Bathtub/Shower Combination
  • Grab bars in bathroom
  • Cots
  • Picnic Area/Tables
  • Luggage Storage
  • Ice Machine
  • Vending Machines
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Self Laundry
  • Bedding/Pillow Choices

 You should let others know this page is helpful by clicking the +1 button




Other Hotels
in British Columbia by Best Western

Best Western Plus Chateau Granville (0.5 km)
BEST WESTERN Plus Sands Hotel (2.4 km)
BEST WESTERN PLUS Uptown Hotel (4.3 km)
BEST WESTERN Capilano Inn & Suites (8.6 km)
BEST WESTERN Abercorn Inn (15.0 km)
Best Western Kings Inn Burnaby (18.9 km)
BEST WESTERN PLUS Coquitlam Inn Convention Centre (28.0 km)
BEST WESTERN PLUS Chelsea Inn (30.6 km)
Best Western King George Inn & Suites Surrey (39.8 km)
BEST WESTERN Peace Arch Inn (57.0 km)
BEST WESTERN Langley Inn (63.2 km)
BEST WESTERN PLUS Country Meadows Inn (83.4 km)

Nearby Cities
North Vancouver (5.8 km)
Burnaby (10.1 km)
Richmond (10.7 km)
West Vancouver (11.6 km)
New Westminster (16.5 km)

Our best rates are always online! Plus, booking online is quick and easy, 100% safe and secure, and faster than booking by telephone.

Customer Service: 1-800-359-6279 from the USA and Canada (International Callers: Dial Toll Free 00-800-8607138 or +1 210-507-5997 and mention "Promo Code 5072"). Hotel Reservations Center and Customer Service Hours: Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.

Copyright © 2002-2013 The Canadian Hotel Guide. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Photo Credits | Email Us | Last Published 04.30.2013
Just in case you were wondering...
The hotel you clicked through to is now known as: BEST WESTERN PLUS Downtown Vancouver