I spend a great deal of time travelling for business and staying in some pretty gorgeous hotels in North America . I must say that the new Shangri La hotel in Vancouver is all you could desire in a hotel - The room was exquisitely appointed, the bed and sheets glorious, the bathroom and fixtures perfect, the room products all... more

My husband and I visited Vancouver for a "mini-moon" after our wedding. The location is perfect for shopping and sightseeing. The porters were excellent, reception immediately realised we were recently married and referred to me as "Mrs" which was a smooth touch. The hotel provided complimentary honeymoon goodies which were decadent The room was excellent in quality and the amenities... more

Dear Eleanor and Andrew, Thank you for a wonderful informative few days. I decided that I am a Shangri La "groupie." The central location of the hotel makes it easy to visit most of the sites of Vancouver. From the moment one enters the Shangri La Hotel, the atmosphere is one of serenity, incorporating a relaxing ambiance due in no... more

My daughters and I spent Thanksgiving at the Shangri-La. The customer service from all the staff we were in contact with was amazing. The experience started with the in-room check-in which was a unique and personable touch. We received a tray full of boxes of sweets, and the turn down complete with slippers was a treat. The bathroom is very... more

They did it. Smaller scale, but they achieved that five star Asian style of luxury. The settin is elegant and modern, not trendy. The arrival experience is very surprising. Being driven to the hotel down a ramp to the lower lobby, I was greeted by three people: one to get my luggage, one to direct the driver where to exit... more

There is only one complaint that I have, and it's petty I admit. The car entrance is underground; we circled probably 2-3x trying to find the entrance, but once we stepped foot into the hotel that made up for it. Very professional the way we were escorted to our room with guided tour. Explanation of what we ordered and preliminary... more

After reading many mixed hotel reviews and upcoming weather reports for the region and I was frustrated. Then I remembered my stay at Shangri-la Hong Kong—where the accommodations, service and general atmosphere made the hectic center of hongkong City feel like a leisurely escape. I had been to their properties in Cairns, andBeijing as well. There is a consistent feeling... more

I stayed at the hotel in April 2009 so it had only just opened. The underground arrival is slightly weird but very efficient and I was escorted up to my 'upgraded' suite. I had book a deluxe corner king with balcony and was given a suite that, whilst beautifully appointed, had the most odd proportions and NO balcony. Many of... more

To be fair, we only stayed one night, but there was a reason for that. Having experienced Shangri-la in Hong Kong a few years back, we were curious about its Vancouver counterpart, which was opened only last year, and had not had many reviews. We really could not have chosen better! The location is probably a given here - if... more