Over the years, my wife and I have enjoyed staying in this beautiful Intrawest Club on the mid-upper 3 floors of the Shearaton Hotel. We love this place for (1) the spectacular views of the city and harbor right out of the floor-to-ceiling windows of our unit; (2) its convenient locale to various businesses and attractions. FREE wifi in room and the Club Lounge. Yes, they have fitness and swimming facilties.
Club Intrawest is mainly for members, but non-members can also stay when there is vacancy. The place is well appointed, although a bit dated. It can be noisy if the upstairs unit is occupied.
DETAILS (YOU CAN SKIP)
1. CONVENIENT LOCALE TO FUN PLACES
This place is conveniently located in the Wall Center business district, walking distances to various attractions such as Yaletown, Gastown, Stanley Park, Waterfront to Granville!
The famed Capilano Suspension Bridge Park is located in North Vancouver. One can take the SEABUS (a ferry boat) accross the water to N. Vancouver.
- Indeed, my wife and I visited all those places and had a wonderful time!
2. ALL ROOMS HAVE SPECTACULAR VIEWS
The types of units vary from studio to 1-bedroom suite with 1 or 2 baths, but ALL come with spectacular views of the city, harbor and mountain ranges - the "wall" facing the city and harbor is ALL floor-to-celing glass!
Our "1-bedroom, 2bath and notch" unit has a relatively spacious, nicely furnished living room, which has a great view, of course; a kitchenette with a large island-counter, small fridge, microwave, dish washer, wet bar, cabinets for cups an dishes; but no stove. The front entrance closet has a safe bolted on the floor. A hot water pot is provided for coffee and tea. Free wifi in the room. The bedroom suite is small with a queen size bed; has a corner sitting area, a cloth closet, a cozy bathroom, AND another small, charming area with bathtub and a bench seat; AND YES, a VIEW from the bathtub through the glass wall, too! For the view, each unit comes with a telescope for good measure! The small guest bathroom is has a shower stall.
Its small Club Lounge on the 29th floor has a very comfortable sitting area, and of course, spectacular views! During business hours, it offers free coffee and concierge service. The concierge in this lounge and at the lobby are very friendly and helpful with good info on various attractions, hiking, dining, happy hours, entertainments.
Unlike typical Intrawest Club Properties located in a golf, ski, or water resort, this particular Club is within the Shearaton Hotel in downtown Vancouver. We have stayed in different Intrawest Club Properties in several states in the US, as well as in Canada and Mexico, and we like them all; this one in Vancouver is one of the few we frequently come back to.
3. A FEW MINOR POINTS:
- The unit can be quite noisy, if the one above yours is occupied.
- Although the property is quite well furnished and maintained, it is a bit dated.
- The bedroom is quite small and only has a queen size bed.
- The SAFE is placed too low to the floor, a bit difficult to access.
- Unlike most other Club Intrawest properties, this one does not have free self service laundry facility.
Mar 2014 read more