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1361 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1C6, Canada
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Tropicana Motor Inn
Ranked #79 of 101 hotels in Vancouver
3.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
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Eureka, California
Top Contributor
65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Elegant Old Lady”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

I would call The Tropicana "shabby chic". Slightly worn around the edges but, clean and full of character. The suite was comfy, very clean and I couldn't hear the neighbors at all. The kitchen was impeccably clean and supplied with dishes and cookware, all in clean working order. I could walk in my socks on the rug and they stayed clean (a clean room test for me). The price is right for downtown Vancouver. Great restaurants and shopping within walking distance, free off street parking and attentive staff. The lower floors seem to be permanent residents, we met a few and they were very cordial and helpful. Never saw any sign on "children tearing through the lobby" or "surly" staff of any kind. We will definitly be back the next time we travel to Vancouver.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Eureka ca
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Working hard to keep your business”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

This all suite hotel is a mix of residents and guests. We were delighted to find a clean apartment with a wonderful staff who were very helpful. If you are looking for a multi-cultural experience in a multi-cultural city, this is your place. If you are a Holiday Inn type with prefab breakfast of junk food, you may want to look elsewhere. Rooms were recently renovated with a complete apartment (including pots and pans) There are many great dining and shopping opportunities nearby or hop on one of the many tour busses available.Robson St is the fashion area of Vancouver so it's all available for you! Enjoy!

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Edmonton, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Don't. Just don't.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

After a recommendation from a our group made a reservation at this hotel when we were traveling to Vancouver on business and added a personal day on to our trip. We knew that we were staying at a budget hotel but this was so "low-rent" that you couldn't pay me to stay there. The first impression was so deplorable we didn't even check into our room. Upon entering the lobby you are greeted by an odour that can only be described as the great unwashed doused in cheap perfume. Children (elementary school age) tearing through the lobby. We were "greeted" by a surly front desk agent in a faded ratty tshirt. Our reservation was incorrect. We had booked for 4 girls to stay in one room and had been told we would have 2 Queens & a pullout when making the reservation. We were told what was a available was a room with one double and a pull out,that Queens didnt even exist and they were sold out. We then pointed out their website details including the information of bed type - Queens exist). We stepped aside to talk about what we were going to do. It was at this point we opted to check Expedia for alternate accomadation. When he realized what we were doing he YELLED at us to "just leave then". Done!
I cannot comment on rooms, ammenities or anything else other then to say that perhaps they rent their rooms by the hour.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“There is a difference between humble and filthy. This hotel is filthy.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2010
2
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This hotel does not appear to have had any updating since the 1970's. It might have been a three star when first opened, but is a zero star now. Filthy carpets, holes in the walls, holes in the sheets, no doors on the closets, rock hard mattresses, threadbare towels. Intense and nauseating smell of smoke. We had to sleep with the windows open in mid winter because of the stench. Internet and fan in bathroom didn't work, nor did many of the electrical sockets. Large chunk of the toilet was missing. Fire alarms and smoke detectors are wired on the outside of the walls. This was the worst hotel I've ever seen, including some Third World places. Do yourself a favor--no discount rate is worth your self respect.

  • Stayed February 2010, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Thompson, MB
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Perfect for anyone looking for a reasonable hotel in a pricy city!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I am not sure why this hotel is only #72 of 108. I loved staying there. The lobby is very nice - clean and airy. The rooms are like little apartments, with a kitchenette and living room. There is a fridge and microwave, so you can bring home left overs from some of the great restaurants in the area, or buy fresh bread and fruit from the market just down the street.

It is walking distance to Stanley Park, and what's even better, you can rent bikes at a shop near the park and take in the whole park on bicycles. There is a lot of sidewalk shopping just down the street, and a shopping mall about 6 or 7 blocks down.

My husband and I have stayed there twice, once just the two of us, and another time with my baby and my mom. Both experiences were great.

  • Stayed May 2008, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1361 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1C6, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR6,075 - 8,861

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