The hotel location is 2nd to none with a very reasonable price for a major city.
My stay was price-met to travelocity's listed rate with no questions directly on thier own electronic booking system.
Downtown is a short 5 minute ride across the bay on the SeaBus(the hotel is beside the terminal) - scenic views of Vancouver Harbour and the city, and especially the North Shore mountains with its 2 ski hills (night views of the lights are great). The seabus connects with the lower mainland transit system and also directly to Vancouver Airport and is faster than by cab (not to mention way way cheaper).
However carpets are old, windows clunky and not closing properly, heating/air conditioner battered, tiny tiny restaurant is on limited hours of service(breakfast only and doenst get out of bed early).
No portico to do check-in or get bags out - you have to haul your own bags out of the basement parking into clunky old and very slow elevators. No parking valet service that I could find. The underground parking is difficult to get into(one way only on the street) and no hotel dedicated parking in the underground. Signage in the underground parking is not great, takes a bit of figguring out - had to phone the desk about the meter and was told to not use the meter, "come up and we will give you a ticket to take back down and put on your dash" - whee, last thing I want to do after driving all day! There was a "lot full" sign when I arrived and had to double-park in the street and phone the desk to get into the parking lot! (I was not apprecitated by the transit bus drivers).
Been coming here on and off for the last 15 years, and will continue to do so for the convenience of the location and having the market right there on the 2 floors below the hotel.
However do need a good restaurant close by to be able to walk to (there is limited choice right now - its a long and steep walk up Lonsdale Avenue) - downtown Vancouver is your best bet - Seabus ride is only $2.50 and you have limitless restaurants.
Room Tip: Ask for "harbour view" upgrade on checking in. and ask for the 4th floor rather than the 3...
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6 January 2012
Dear Guest
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are so happy that we have been welcoming you back for 15 years! That's wonderful. I see that you are enjoying the excellent rates and continue to return. I read your comment about the parking, and wanted to let you know that you are only needing to give us your stall number. The balance is done at the front desk. At your convenience, you can add the parking pass to your dashboard. Also, I'm glad that you enjoy the property ammenities and surrounding restaurants. Our restaurant has limited hours as we are surrounded by fantastic choices on the property and in "walking" distance. The title of your review was very welcomed, and you should know that we are constantly looking for ways to improve. The airconditioners are definietly on the improvement list. You'll note that we have recently added Free Wifi and all the rooms have new LCD Flat Screen Tv's. Until we meet again, please let me know directly if you have any further concerns. Thank you for your patronage! Sincerely, Farah Stéen, General Manager
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