OverviewThis hotel is located in the Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood of Vancouver, about a 20-minute drive from the downtown area. The Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre (largest shopping mall in British Columbia) is a 6-minute drive east of this property. This hotel is ideal for travellers who prefer to explore this area of Vancouver and commute to downtown by car or via public transit.
This property offers 60 rooms and all units include individual climate control, an iron and an ironing board, and a coffeemaker. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and a microwave. In-room Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee of $8 per 24 hours or $4 per hour. Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available and pets are permitted for an additional fee of $25 per night and a $25 per stay cleaning fee. Free underground parking is available on site.
On-site amenities include an indoor heated pool, a sauna, coin-operated laundry machines, a fax machine, a photocopier, and conference facilities.
Burnaby Central Park (hiking trails, tennis courts, sports stadium, and a pitch-and-putt) is a 5-minute drive from this hotel. Joyce SkyTrain Station (public transit providing access to downtown Vancouver) is a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk from this hotel.
Downtown attractions, such as the Vancouver Lookout (observation tower with a viewing deck 550 feet above ground), Queen Elizabeth Theatre (performing arts venue), and Vancouver Art Gallery, are about a 20-minute drive from this hotel. B.C. Place Stadium (home of the CFL's B.C. Lions) and Rogers Arena (home of the NHL's Vancouver Canucks) are both about 17 minutes away by car.
The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 25 minutes away by car. (Driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a Front Desk Agent on August 13, 2012: Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee of $8 per 24 hours (or $4 per hour).
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, negative reviews slightly outnumbered positive reviews, however there were some common compliments.
Several guests found the location of this hotel convenient for accessing downtown Vancouver attractions, the Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) by car. A few guests also noted that access to public transit stations were also within a short drive of this hotel.
Several guests described their beds as comfortable.
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and one guest described the rates as "cheap". A couple of guests cited the in-room mini-fridge, in-room microwave, hot tub, and free parking as value-added features.
The Bad
As mentioned above, negative reviews for this hotel slightly outnumbered positive reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis.
Several reviewers discovered cleanliness inconsistencies. Guests described dirty carpeting, dusty fixtures and furnishings, and holes in the walls. Several reviewers also described unpleasant odours in the halls and guest rooms. A couple of guests described the smell as "mildewy".
Several guests described the staff as unhelpful, unfriendly, and rude.
A few guests complained about the additional fees for Wi-Fi ($8 per 24 hours). One reviewer also thought that the in-room Wi-Fi was difficult to set up and access.
Other isolated complaints included: slow elevator, no on-site restaurant, and noise disturbances from neighbouring guest rooms.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.1 out of 5.0, with 61% of 82 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #78 out of 101 properties in Vancouver, from 70 guest reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 3.0 out of 5.0, based on 58 reviews.
Verified by a Front Desk Agent on August 13, 2012: Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee of $8 per 24 hours (or $4 per hour).
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