OverviewThis hotel is located in the dining and entertainment district of downtown Vancouver, across the street from the Orpheum Theatre (performing arts venue). This property is ideal for tourists and business travellers who prefer to explore downtown on foot.
This hotel offers 67 rooms and each includes a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, free local and long-distance calls (within North America), a laptop-sized safe, climate control, a work desk and chair, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, individual climate control, and a mini-bar. This property is 100% smoke-free. Dogs under 75 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $15 per night, which includes dog treats. On-site parking is available for an additional fee of $14 per night.
There are multiple on-site dining options at this property, including UVA Wine Bar which serves breakfast, lighter fare throughout the day, and alcoholic beverages in the evening. Other restaurants include Cibo Trattoria (Italian cuisine) and Red Card Sports Bar + Eatery. Viti Wine and Lager (liquor and beer store) is also on site.
Other on-site amenities include a business centre with faxing and photocopying equipment (extra fees may apply), courier services (extra fees may apply), meeting rooms and event space, and dry cleaning (extra fee applies).
The Vancouver Art Gallery is an 8-minute walk from this hotel, while the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (performing arts venue) is a 9-minute walk away. The boutique shopping area in Yaletown is an 8-minute walk 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 and a concert venue) are both about an 11-minute walk away. The Vancouver Lookout (observation tower with a viewing deck 550 feet above ground) is about 10 minutes away on foot, while the Vancouver Harbourfront, which includes the Vancouver Convention Centre, cruise ship terminal, and access to the Seawall trail system, is a 16-minute walk away.
The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 25-30 minutes away by car. (Walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, most guests found the location convenient for exploring downtown Vancouver on foot. One guest said that "everything is within walking distance" and a few reviewers found many restaurants and shopping destinations nearby.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean and well-appointed with modern furnishings and one guest described the decor as "beautiful". A couple of reviewers described their beds as comfortable.
The staff were frequently described as helpful, professional, informative, welcoming, and accommodating.
Several guests praised the food at the on-site restaurants.
A couple of guests found the Wi-Fi to be fast and reliable, while a couple of other reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable.
The Bad
Many reviewers, among the reviews sourced for this analysis, described their rooms as small with little space to store their personable belongings. One guest described his unit as the size of a "dorm room".
Several guests complained about noise disturbances and reviewers described hearing traffic noise, loud ventilation equipment, and sounds from neighbouring rooms.
A few reviewers described unpleasant odours in the halls, with one guest describing the odour as an "old musty smell". A few guests complained about weak water pressure in the bathrooms and a couple of reviewers found the showers to be too small. A few reviewers also noted that the elevator was small and slow.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.5 out of 5.0, with 78% of 219 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #48 out of 101 properties in Vancouver, from 300 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 3.9 out of 5, from 340 guest reviews.
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