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Riviera Hotel on Robson Downtown Vancouver

7.4 | Good | #67 out of 89 hotels in Vancouver
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Good value downtown Vancouver hotel offers suites with kitchen and balcony and free Wi-Fi

Pros
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Many guests described their rooms as clean and spacious
  • Many reviewers found the location ideal for exploring the downtown area on foot
  • The staff were frequently complimented for their helpful service
  • Several guests found the in-room kitchens well equipped
  • Several reviewers thought that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent
Cons
  • Several guests described the interior decor and furnishings as dated
  • Several reviewers complained that the elevator was small and slow
  • Parking costs $31.50 per night
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Free Parking
Editor's Review
Updated Feb 13, 2015
Overview
This property is situated among restaurants, boutique shops and nightlife on lively Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. With Pacific Centre Mall 15 minutes away on foot, this hotel is well located for guests who are looking to explore the downtown area on foot.

Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All one-bedroom suites include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a private balcony, a full kitchen, a sofabed, a sitting room and individual climate control. All bedrooms are furnished with one queen bed.

Family suites are also available and include the same amenities as mentioned above, but the bedroom is furnished with two queen beds.

Parking is available on site for $31.50 per night. Pets are permitted in select rooms for $25 plus tax per night along with a $250 refundable deposit on the guest's credit card. Other on-site amenities include guest business services, a 24-hour front desk, safe deposit boxes, luggage storage and guest laundry facilities.

The Coal Harbour Marina and Community Centre are both about 5 minutes away on foot, while the Vancouver Convention Centre is a 12-minute walk away. Stanley Park may be accessed within a 13-minute walk, while the Harbour Centre Tower and the Steamworks Brewery are both 20 minutes away on foot (or a 6-minute drive away). BC Place Stadium and GM Place (arena and concert venue) are both 8 minutes away by car. The Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a half an hour drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on Feb 13, 2015: Pet and parking charges.
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The Good
Many guests described overall positive experiences at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis, and several reviewers thought that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent.

Many guests described their rooms as clean and spacious. One reviewer found her room to be spotless, while another guest thought that his suite was huge. Several guests found their kitchens well stocked and one reviewer thought that these suites would be appropriate for extended stays. Some other guests mentioned that their rooms were quiet, their beds were comfortable and that the private balconies provided stunning views of the city.

Many reviewers complimented the staff for their welcoming, helpful and informative service. One guest said that the staff "couldn't do enough" to help his family.

Many guests found the location ideal for exploring the downtown area on foot and reviewers described walking to shopping and restaurants. A couple of guests appreciated the free parking and free Wi-Fi.
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The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this property, among the guest reviews sourced for this editorial.

Several guests complained that the on-site elevator was old, small and slow. Several reviewers described their rooms and the hotel in general as appearing dated and "tired".

A couple of guests thought that the underground parking facility appeared sketchy.
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Sources
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #74 out of 98 properties in Vancouver, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 56 reviews.

Booking.com gave this property an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on 375 guest reviews.


Editor's Analysis by Tammy B.
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Guest Reviews
Rated by Guests
7.4 / out of 10
"Good"
Ranked by Guests
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67 / out of 89
hotels in Vancouver

The average guest rating for Riviera Hotel on Robson Downtown Vancouver is 7.4 out of 10 based on 3255 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Riviera Hotel on Robson Downtown Vancouver at #67 out of 89 hotels in Vancouver.

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1431 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC