I think the appeal is the 70s vibe but the bathrooms downstairs are literally from the 70s. Went for a birthday party. DJ was great but "security" was ineffective. He was on his phone upstairs while someone was vaping downstairs. read more

It can get loud. Luckily, the first room they put me in was really warm and had no air conditioning. Because of this, they moved me to a room at the end of the hall. and I'm so glad they did! It had great air conditioning! The rooms have old carpet and the windows don't completely seal so there can be a draft. The place was clean though with no odd smells and the mini-fridge worked. The bed was comfortable. There's a restaurant and bar attached on the ground floor. I wanted a snack around 9:00 pm and went down to check out the menu. I'll write a separate review of that, but I saw a bunch of Goth people lining up to enter the hotel lobby while I was down there. Apparently there's a concert venue in the basement and when they started playing, it got kinda loud. I couldn't hear it from my new room, but in that first room they had given me, it would have kept me awake. Vancouver has no laws prohibiting drugs and there are a lot of homeless in the area so I saw a lot of people smoking from glass pipes. Not sure what they were smoking, but it definitely zoned them out. I wouldn't stay here on a weekend and I wouldn't go out at night. read more

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First there is no mention that you have to climb a ton of steep stairs to get to your room. We are older and did ask the clerk to help us with our luggage. It indicates no elevator and all on one floor. We only needed it for one night and were getting up extremely early to go to the train station. The neighborhood is sketch to say the least. The restaurant was closing next door as we were checking in at 7:00 pm. No where else safe to walk so ended up at the grocery store across the street to get cheese and crackers for our dinner. The room is very small and had to pull out the refrigerator to get to a plug in. The only thing really good was the young lady that checked us in and that they have a desk clerk on all the time. read more

Service was excellent. In addition, the gentleman at the front desk went out of his way to help everyone with their bags up stairs which was great to see. Manager went out of her way to assist me and had great conversation as well. Room was clean, but a little "cozy" for my liking, but good enough to sleep in Neighborhood is bad, but not on this end of the block. If you go a good 10 blocks down then you will see. Main 2 downers for me was the tiki bar was closed on a Saturday and the restaurant shows open but was closed. Other than that, not as bad as people make it to be. read more

If I could give 0 stars, I would. This hotel is above a Tiki bar. They play extremely loud music until 2:00 a.m. making it impossible to sleep. The frIt is old and run down. The street that it is located on is worse than the tenderloin in San Francisco. The Uber driver advised us not to go outside at night because it was not safe. I believe him. The rooms are old and tired. The wall mount for the TV is broken, so the TV tilts down toward the dresser. This room was not cheap. Do yourself a favor and find better accommodations. read more

This is the second time I have stayed at this hotel. When I come to Vancouver, I choose "out of the way." There are so many cool places within walking distance from this hotel. East Van ROCKS. Great breweries, stores and I felt very safe in this hotel. The staff is awesome. The room was clean and the air was cool. The bathroom was very cute and clean. Parking is included which in a city is key. I would recommend this place to anyone who doesn't want to spend a ton of money to sleep, likes a neighborhood that is fun and has a bike along on the trip. There are bike streets really close by and lots of people out and about. read more

One man's trash is another man's treasure!! If you are a tourist and have high hotel standards this place is not for you! It's a good trek from most desirable tourist attractions and located in a less desirable neighborhood. I read all of the previous posts AFTER I booked and it was too late to cancel/change my reservations without monetary penalties...so we stuck it out and stayed. All of the unsavory details were true: sketchy neighborhood, old, out dated furnishings, unpleasant odors and loud club music late into the night. You get what you paid for! We should have sprung for a better hotel. Every local we talked to sarcastically asked, "why the heck did you chose to stay here?" Hahaha!! IF YOU ARE A YOUNG PARTY-GOER ON A BUDGET....THIS HOTEL IS A JEWEL!!!!! -reasonably priced -liquor store adjacent to lobby entrance -restaurant on site -Tiki Bar and club are located just downstairs -being loud is not a problem Drink, party and stumble back to your room without worrying about transportation or breaking the bank. The Tiki Bar has very cool themed parties that attracts hundreds of patrons on weekend nights. Check the schedule before you come so you can be appropriately dressed for the party theme. I'll never stay here again but I give lots of credit to the staff for being super kind and helpful. Props to Nona's Kitchen for decent food and excellent service! read more

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The staff was great! The location was not where I thought. It was in a bad area, we were told not to walk at night time. Lots of homeless people nearby. The room was kind of small, but the worst part it was dirty! Hair on the blanket, sink dirty, some brown stuff on top of the blanket. Floor was sticky. We were shocked, we didn't think the room got cleaned at all. We were glad we were so close to Canada Place, 2.1 miles. It was $12 by Uber or Lyft or Taxi. They were kind enough to hold our luggage while we checked out and went to the Suspension Bridge. We came back to pick the luggage up and left to catch the cruise ship. The people/workers were very kind, and went way out of their way. One gentleman pushed our luggage to the cab a kind of far distance. I would pay more money next time and stay somewhere else. read more

Worst hotel ever! Do not stay here! There is a club downstairs that is so loud the floor is shaking. I booked this room through Expedia as a non-refundable room. As soon as I booked, I received an email letting me know there MAY be loud music from the club downstairs. There was nothing I could do at that point since I booked through Expedia as non-refundable, so I hoped for the best. The email closer to the date said to request a room away from the noise. When I checked in there was only one room with 2 beds available, which was room #115. At 10pm the loud music started which sounded like a rave with angry thumping music. I've never heard anything so loud. The bass was so loud the whole room was vibrating and shaking and earplugs did NOT help at all. FINALLY the music stopped at 2am. The front staff was polite but they said there was nothing they could do - they were also suffering from the noise and vibration of the loud raging music. The owner of the hotel refused to do anything or offer a refund - even after Expedia contacted the owner. I urge you to pay attention to this review and stay away from this place! read more

The rooms were great. staff was great. Bartender was the best. her drinks were great. you order food at the bar and the food was very good read more

This place is awful. I was here on a family vacation, 2 rooms booked for 2 nights. We couldn't even stay another night and we ended up booking rooms at the Metropolitan. Right when we walked into our room the smell hits your face like a ton of bricks. It smells like a struggling alcoholic lived here for years, years of built up spilled liquor soaked into the carpet. That and BO. Then that person recovered, moved out and the hotel just tidied up. Not even some Febreez. I can't get over the smell. The lobby looks nice when you walk in but when you walk upstairs to you're room, well that's a different story. Everything is so outdated. But other than the smell and looks of the place, good luck trying to sleep. The attached Tiki Room is more than just loud-- the rooms SHAKE with the bass. The DJ wasn't bad at all, it's just that when you come to a hotel you expect that you'll be able to sleep. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Even though the bar is located on East Hastings and close to Commercial Drive, this is the kind of place you picture yourself going to in the suburbs. It's a large amazing space, with a huge stage, pool table and even a cigarette machine at the back. The walls are covered with posters of rock/movie stars, and the dim lighting is aided by a few neon lit beer advertisements. Somehow host to an eclectic mix of cover bands, hip hop artists, reggae DUB DJs and punk rockers, the Waldorf still doesn't get a lot of respect, and is not the preferred drinking establishment of record producers. It's classic though, and great for bands and their friends to take over and let loose. The huge picture of the palm tree attached to the front of the building is a reference to the tiki room, a smaller space located to the left after entering the front doors. It's more for birthday parties, but there is a bar and a relaxed Caribbean theme. Perfect for bands with smaller entourages. read more

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I was recently lucky enough to attend an event held in the fabulous Tiki Room in the Waldorf Hotel. This has got to be the best room in the city to throw a swank party. They've got a restored ceiling painted blue and studded with twinkly lights, vintage Hawaiian paintings, giant fake palm trees, and the piece de resistance, the coolest semicircular tiki bar. Behind the stage (or DJ booth if that's how it's set up) there's a fake waterfall mirage. The bathroom doors are hidden in the walls, and are not so swank, but they do the job. The only thing that could make this place better was if they carried the retro/Hawaii theme right into the drinks with some paper umbrellas or some fruit on those little plastic swords of yore. I'm picturing maraschino cherries, cubes of pineapple... Better yet, a pretty coconut for a glass. And crazy straws! C'mon, presentation! They did make a decent mai tai, and then an eyecatching Blue Hawaiian. Unfortunately, they seemed to forget the alcohol. If I, a pretty cheap date, can still feel sober after four drinks, then the barkeep needs to tip the bottle a couple seconds longer. read more

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Whoa, beneath a starry painted sky the blue tiki room enchants, with an impressive all-vinyl DJ and salubrious Nuba eats. Najib's Special (Nuba's signature cauliflower dish) is a favourite (surprise, surprise) but if you like Lebanese food, their other items will treat you well. I warn you though, their cocktails are MIGHTY strong. If you're a fan of girly drinks, these may be too intense for you, but you can appreciate that the staff are generous with their liquor at least! If you're lucky, you'll see an all ages crowd at around 9pm. It's a real highlight to see older couples taking the dance floor to bust a move to old classics. Totally rad. I love seeing older folks having a good time read more

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Mixing the old and new, this place has a certain unique atmosphere that I really like. We came here for their Halloween Party, the line ups were long, but we braved the rain, and finally got in. Enter the place. To the left, a funky Tiki room, with a royal blue light tint, with faux palm trees throughout. It's one cool space. We also got to tour some of the hotel's 30 newly renovated rooms, each with a different scene, and a 'live' show was going on in each one. They all had a 'tiki' theme in the rooms. I was impressed by some of them, with flat screen tvs, clean white duvets, and the washrooms- a bit of the classic, vintage decor. There's also a larger cafe/ lounge on the main floor (run by Nuba's Ernesto Gomez and chef Ned Bell of Le Crocodile & Lumiere), and a small hair salon (run by Barbarella Hair). Downstairs is where all the action happens. 2 rooms, one with a large circular dance floor and tables and seats around, and the other-a long room, with a rectangular dance floor. In between the 2 spaces-one large bar, all decorated with the Tiki theme. There are only 2 bathrooms on this floor, teeny tiny sized though. Very cool makeover indeed. Great to see old spaces mixing with new design to create a one of a kind space. Can't wait to try out the restaurant here!! read more

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This review is for the hotel, because guess what, this is a hotel! But I guess everyone wants to go to the party and not actually spend the night. Anyhow, I chose to book a night here after reading about it in a Bon Appetit article (http://www.bonappetit.com/magazine/2011/09/art-the-coast-with-the-most). I'm not sure if any of the hipsters who frequent the Waldorf for their nightlife ever read Bon Appetit, but there might be a foodie or two in the mix, as the hotel restaurant was quite busy. So, this place is like one-stop shopping for the party enthusiast. (Maybe it's a Walmart spinoff. Get it? Wal-dorf. Wal-mart. Eh? Eh? Never mind.) There are 2 restaurants and a Tiki-themed bar, as well as a music space downstairs. The hotel rooms are clean and simple, with a fun retro vibe. Bathrooms are tiled pink and go with that retro vibe. Bed was comfy, I was in a standard queen at the end of the hall. You can hear the crowds outside and a bit of the music, but it was not overly loud. Unfortunately, I was awakened at 5 in the morning to the incredibly loud garbage truck. That was far worse than the music and crowds. Plus my room was missing the bottled water and the mixed tape, plus the old stereo was not working, and I was told it was not just for show. The girl up front was sweet but not very helpful at all. If you're coming in sort of late, this hotel is a good spot, since you can check in, grab a drink and not worry about getting around anywhere. The area itself seems a bit sketchy at night, but the parking lot is well lit. The price is affordable, would not recommend at all for families, but instead for a group of friends or the solo traveler. read more

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I always like to start with the Tiki Bar. It's almost too hip and trendy for its own good. It's such a cool place to sit back and enjoy a cocktail. I had to grab another fresh coconut and rum drink. It's a struggle to describe how tasty the coconut milk is with your choice of rum or tequila. I had a blast hopping from room to room, mingling about and soaking in the retro classic yet timeless vibe of the hotel. The sangrias were dynamite. I absolutely adore the Waldorf Hotel and its new incarnation. It's definitely worth the trek out deep into East Van on Hastings Street. Because of the cool vibe, offbeat locale, and blast from the past feel, the Waldorf attracts a special kind of hipster. These ones are particularly trendy and beyond irony. The Leeteg Room is a great spacious lounge-type dining room providing an excellent atmosphere. The food was so delicious. The Spanish eats were delightful and tasty with a special portion of sauces and cheeses. The Waldorf is a great, cultural and entertainment hub in strong contrast to the hub downtown. The great food only add to its appeal and unique cultural atmosphere. read more

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Front desk people are really nice. But the building needs some maintenance. Is a good hotel if you don't find other place to stay. Also thay have a night club and you cant sleep till they finish. So around 2am you can sleep. read more

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I have no idea how this place has the rating it does. Not only was the room filthy when we arrived, but the "tiki bar" downstairs turned out to be a dance club playing the loudest bass I've ever heard in my life. Our room was actually shaking! It would be impossible to sleep here. They need massive disclaimers before accepting bookings through any and all platforms as well as signs in the lobby to warn you of what's to come so you don't wind up coming back to a nasty surprise after your evening plans, leaving you to make a late night change. The Atrium down the street was luckily able to accommodate us and was lovely. read more

[Insert swirling time travel music] and then a piece from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.... The new space is astounding, Like when you jump to the left (and there's a tiki bar in full swing) Or then take a step to the right (and a cafe with kick ass food is being served) You march your knees downstairs (and there's a cabaret) But it's the DJ lounge, with another bar that really drives you insane, Yeah, Let's do the Time Warp again! "It's so dreamy, oh fantasy free me So you can't see me, no not at all (Halloween Party after all) In another dimension, with voyeuristic intention Well-secluded, I see all With a bit of a mind flip You're there in the time slip And nothing can ever be the same You're spaced out on sensation, like you're under sedation Let's do the Time Warp again!" Welcome back Waldorf!! You're my new favourite multi-space: a hair salon (Barbarella), 3 bars, 2 restaurants - serving Spanish inspired eats, a cabaret space with live music, and of course the tiki bar. The time and care that the new staff at Waldorf took to restoring the space has left me awestruck. The speakers cranking tunes are revamped originals; the bamboo and artwork are throwbacks from generations past, even the images projected in the DJ lounge (is there a real name for space?) reflect the Waldorf's affection and attention for the history of it all. Sitting in the cafe, listening to tunes from the 60s, at last night's Halloween grand opening I wondered if my grandparents sipped on Pina Coladas or just a scotch on the rocks from the tiki bar back in the day. read more

I cant say that this is on the top of my current list of places to go regularly in vancouver but it definitely is on my list of places you must experience before you die. I was introduced to the Waldorf years ago. Driving by you may think.. meh.. another sorta out dated run down hotel, with an unassuming sign and a say nothing bar in the lobby. However the real gem is located in the basement. A PERFECTLY IN TACK TEAKY LOUNGE!! (see picture above)..I know! Complete with black velvet paintings, a bamboo bar, and mood lighting as far as the eye can see! They throw an awesome new years eve party and I highly suggest you try it at least once. good music, good fun, and good decor! read more

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For a place where my mom used to hang out when she was young, the Waldorf is pretty darn rad. I hadn't been to the Waldorf in a few years, so when I visited on Saturday I was thrilled about just how, well, "cool" it had become. On Fridays and Saturdays the cover is $10, but it gains you entrance into not one but THREE (or more) events going on in the hotel. There's something totally different going on in every room, so if you're coming with friends there's bound to be something they'll all enjoy. I would go so far as to say the Waldorf is THE best venue in the city. Some reasons this is true: -the bouncers aren't douchebags, and they don't make you wait when there's room available inside -there's always something interesting going on. My friend summed it up best when she said "Where do they get all their ideas from?" Sad clowns handing out sour kids = awesome (true story) -the drinks in the tiki bar, though pricey, are STRONG. Prepare to be knocked on your ass after a couple. -FREE 80's night on Thursdays -hilarious staff. Where else can you go where staff members will give patrons a hug? -it's walking distance from my house. For those who need to commute, there are bus stops right outside the door -it has an awesome retro-Vegas vibe -the patrons are generally pretty rad. Is it weird to want to be friends with the strangers dancing beside you? -the name "Waldorf" makes me think of Wharf from Star Trek - The Next Generation (I just outed myself as a nerd, didn't I?) If you want to go somewhere totally unique, with random and hilarious events going on, hit up the Waldorf. Oh yeah, you can even have your hangover brunch here the next day too. read more

We visited the Waldorf the night before their official Halloween Grand Opening to check out the Black Wizard show (note: best band in Vancouver right now!) and I had a rip-roaring good time. Things I loved: * Huge space with lots of different areas to hang in like the band room and the other down stairs room opposite the coat-check with the dance floor, the upstairs bar/tiki lounge....lots of places to go on little missions to! * Outside smoking area! I don't smoke but I do like to hang around outside bars and shoot the shit without leaving the premises. * Happy, friendly staff! * Free Food! They brought out a crazy amount of free Mexican-inspired nibbles so that we could try the menu. Free snacks! I heart you Waldorf!! I also visited The Waldorf this weekend for brunch with a girlfriend and to check out their vintage clothing sale, The Chosen Ones. Great selection of clothing from about 10 vendors, good prices and well displayed. They are having this monthly so check it out! Brunch was nice. Mimosas and espresso were both a thumbs up. I had "The Waldorf", which was poached eggs, fresh avocado/tomato, and a potato galette with crispy proscuitto/ham. All was delicious, except the galette was kind of grey and a weird texture and flavor (it was kind of like sticky rice or something and tasted strange) but we got some fries with homemade aioli instead and our belly's were happy. It was only their second brunch since opening, so I can't be too hard on these guys! Overall - YES. Go there. Check it out. Give them some love. read more

This review is for the hotel only: First, I want to commend the staff for being so accommodating, kind and quick to apologize for our horrible experience. Second, I want to take responsibility for my part in having such a horrible stay: I am not from Vancouver, and I did not know that the hotel and night club were literally on top of one another. That said, I would have liked to know that I'd be trying to sleep in a room that shook with bass until the early morning, and that I'd be sharing a floor with rowdy, screaming neighbors who were probably just taking advantage of discounted rates after 12am. I mean, if I were partying in East Van and needed a super inexpensive place after the bars closed to sleep off the impending hangover, I would totally choose the Waldorf. I really wanted to love this place. I imagined it would be similar to the cheap & chic boutique hotels of Portland and Seattle, and at first it certainly appeared to be turning out that way. Pros: simple but tasteful decor, great (Co. Bigelow!) toiletries, nice view of the mountains, welcoming lobby, a vintage clothing sale in the hallway, fantastically-reviewed food waiting the next morning at Mexican brunch. Cons: There's a night club underneath you. It was like trying to fall asleep in a speaker cabinet. The walls rattled. The bass was inescapable, and when the club finally closed after 2am, the neighbors took over. By 5am we were sore from tossing and turning and ready to check out. When we let the front desk know (did I mention how nice they were?) that we would be checking out instead of staying another night as planned, they offered us a "quieter" room, but when pressed admitted that it wouldn't be "completely quiet." This may be my mistake, thinking I could stay at a hotel with a nightlife and not be disturbed (although I have to admit that Portland's Ace served as my example here - Clyde Commons stays awake pretty late and I've never noticed. And I've logged about a month solid in that hotel on business trips). The staff graciously discounted our room, apologized profusely, and steered us in the direction of good coffee. Moral of the story: don't stay at the Waldorf if you need to get some sleep, unless you plan on staying up until 2 drinking with the rest of the patrons. read more

The other night my friends held a catered event at the Waldorf. From the moment they were booking the event, to the time we all arrived, ate, danced, drank and celebrated the staff, food, venue were amazing. First the venue is fantastic, wonderfully preserved 60's Vegas kitsch. They provided amazing support for the musicians who were coming to play, and the A/V support went above and beyond the call of duty. One staff member even drove home to get the part we needed to get it all going. The Food was fabulous, if you do not know Nuba does the catering at the Waldorf and the food they provided was as spectacular as their resto in gastown. You know the food was great because almost 150 people from all ages dove on it and talked about it all night. You can say that many places offer good food and a room for the event, but the Staff at the Waldorf is it's real standout. They worked hard to make sure the event was a success, they were friendly, and helpful all night. If you are looking to host any event or party, give this gem a serious look. They will treat you great and will I am sure make it an event that people will talk about for a long time. read more

Kuddo's to the Waldorf for revamping itself from a ghetto crack-house into a pretty swanky hipster haven. The restaurant (Nuba) feels like a natural fit for the place, and turns out some pretty good food. That being said, the people running Friday nights here need a lesson in hospitality. Was here for a large party (30+ people) that included dinner at Nuba, and after party in the downstairs bar. That was the plan anyways.... I have NEVER been to an establishment that expects you to re-exit the establishment after dinner to pay for cover to get into the bar. That's right, after spending in the region of $2000-2500 on dinner/drinks all of us were told to go back outside, line up in the guest list line, and pay a $15 cover to get into the bar downstairs. Nevermind the fact that when the reservations were originally made, we were told that if you had dinner at Nuba the bar cover would be comped. Now that makes perfectly good sense, and has been my experience at every other hotel restaurant/bar I've ever been to IN THE WORLD. Seriously, Waldorf...don't you think you're taking this whole "non-conformist" thing a bit to far? read more

On my first visit here, I was definitely impressed. Had a great time dancing, affordable drinks and rooms for everyone's liking. The only advice I have - keep an eye on your stuff. And I know it applies to any place, but I was quite shocked when a security guard passed by our table (we were dancing 2 feet away and it was my mistake - I forgot my cell on the table), took my phone, TURNED IT OFF (he wouldn't want anyone to be able to retrieve it obviously) and slipped in his pocket. Thankfully, my friend noticed and we quickly approached this security guard and asked for the phone back. He actually hesitated! I 100% understand that I shouldn't have left the phone - but things happen, you forget. I just did not expect such a blatant act of theft. read more

Definitely doesn't deserve the 3 stars it has. I stood here for a few days and let me tell you it was the biggest mistake i made. The moment you walk in the room you could smell the mold and the restroom was even worse. The room service maids re-used dirty sheet and would just flip them around. After walking around and showering barefoot i developed a rash on my feet. The place overall was very unsanitary. I do not recommend anyone ever staying here! Ever! read more

Man, this place definitely deserves more than five stars. Just to be up front, I popped two hits of mdma right before I left the house. It was a Monday night and I wanted to get my party on so a friend referred me to the Waldorf for something called Icecream Social. The vibe there was super different. I've been to many dj nights in my time - trust me - from Andy Tokyo to Erlend Oye. What's new about this place is these guys spin vinyl but play the music that my parents listened to. I can just imagine people thrifting for the newest retro find to play at this night. They dug up some amazing oldies but goodies, that one Rolling Stone song is awesome. The dancefloor was jam packed with pretty girls, a couple not as pretty ones, but their dancing really sparked up their appeal too. Everyone was dancing and looked just as happy as I felt, was everyone else here high too? I'm not sure if there's a dress code but some of the bartenders were wearing those old-fashioned caps which I felt added to the whole retro ambience. As far as the drinks go, I got two delicious whiskey colas but I set both them down at different times and couldn't find them when I went back for them later. Fair enough. My one complaint was that the bar had a really long line so it took a while of waiting to get my glass of water refilled. That and some dude was kind of a dick when he walked into me getting loose and spilled some of his coconut thing. Everything else was definitely amazing though. I felt like I had been time-warped back to the 60s. Especially because my wind phone didn't have service in there. I guess the tiki's threw off the signal, haha! I will definitely be coming back here on mdma not that I'm easing into this whole swing thing! read more

The TIKI Bar.. An oasis in an urban Eastside concrete Jungle Lets start with the adjacent free parking lot - not that we take our cars any more ..a quck jump onto the #20 bus from Broadway skytrain landed me at the front door . An imposing interior / exterior looks like something from a Vegas Rat Pack movie A far cry from its old beer parlour sports lounge image steel.. vinyl... and palm trees ! Started with a dark in house ale brew - deliciuos A couple of starters from the dinner appy menu... Warm Spicy Peanuts and Spanish Olives I should have had a martini with that ! Spicy and Crispy Pork RibsYucatán style with pickled red onions Very juicy and tender.. washed down with a winter ale .. A fun place to do some lounge lizarding people watching read more

What's not to love about The Waldorf? My girlfriend is so into this place - she will take any excuse she can find to go for a drink after work (it's the closest restaurant/bar). Service is impeccable. I haven't been there when it's been busy but I've always found the servers to be friendly, attentive, and interested in what I have to say. Maybe because I am fascinating, but maybe because they are good at their jobs. The drink list is so appealing that I have a hard time figuring out what to get. They offer delicious wines for a reasonable by-the-glass price (try the Santa Ana white) and their cocktails are fresh and tropical, going along with the tiki theme. I haven't really eaten there yet - I had a salad (marinated oyster mushrooms) that was actually incredible, but that's it. Really, though, I never order salads (I'm vegan - but that doesn't mean I subsist on greens and vinegar) but that salad was something. It was a lot of food for the price ($8) and the oyster mushrooms were tender and perfectly marinated. There's now a Cafe Nuba in the tiki lounge next to the restaurant, on the main floor. It's hard to go wrong with Nuba; anyone who hasn't eaten there is seriously missing out. The decor in the restaurant is great. Pastel chairs, bamboo walls, low but not inadequate lighting. It's a fantastic place for a date or a business meeting - and I've never felt rushed or disapproved of for getting a little wine drunk rowdy with my friends. Long live the new Waldorf! read more

There is nothing like the Waldorf in BC! If there is, can someone please tell me about it. I've had awesome food every time I've been, and there is always something totally random happening there. Weird bed sheet art exhibit in a hotel room. Crazy live show in the basement. Epic Halloween party... A truly unique Vancouver joint. Keep it up Waldorf. read more

I find the Waldorf hot and cold. It's best avoided during their big multi-room parties, like Hallowe'en and New Years, which tend to have overpriced cover, and get so crowded that it takes 10 minutes to move to the next room. The food is only so-so, and the staff are inconsistent - some are cool, some are clueless, and some (especially during those multi-room parties) are horribly rude. I bought a four-day pass to their Hallowe'en "weekend" last year, and the first night I went, the staff at the door snapped "NO IN-OUTS ALLOWED" when I dared to open the front door for a second. Um, yeah, it's a four-day pass, so unless you're giving me a free hotel room for the weekend, I'm gonna come and go as I please. On the other hand, the Waldorf is wonderfully supportive of the arts in Vancouver, which is something of a rarity in this culture-phobic city. They host some pretty good dance parties in their downstairs rooms, they screen art house movies occasionally, and one of their hotel rooms has been converted into a cool art gallery space. When the Waldorf is great, it's really great. I just wish it were more consistent. read more

I hadn't been to the Waldorf for quite a while (years) and my lady wanted to go check out a 90s trivia night they were hosting in their bar. I could go on at length about this evening, but instead I'll keep it short. WORST experience I have had in a long time. Our food never actually arrived, in despite us being some of the earliest patrons and ordering first (we were starving) only to eventually watch practically the entire rest of the place get their food served to them. When we questioned the waitress on staff she actually had the audacity to say to us "Well, who orders food at a bar anyway?".. Yes, this was her stance. I won't ever come back here. Gave it a shot, this was our experience. We walked out of there hungry and upset and needing to go eat somewhere else. Oh, and the trivia night was absolutely pathetic. No organization, and was really lame. Avoid. read more

We stayed here for a couple of days before getting on a cruise to Alaska. This place was nothing special really. If you are looking to travel on a budget (as we were) this place is affordable. The pictures of rooms on here do not reflect the room we stayed in. Our room was tiny, but clean, and served its purpose. My only complaint was that on the last day we took the sheets off the bed before leaving and the mattress was pretty stained. Gross. Also, they don't have electric locks on the doors yet, so make sure you lock your room going in and out. The hallway lighting and carpeting could really use redoing too.. The front desk staff and nice and helpful. The location is within walking distance to multiple breweries, which is why I think my husband decided to book our room here. Don't waste your time at the restaurant. Though the service was good, the pizza we ordered was nothing more than bread and sauce with a few pieces of mozzarella that was barely cooked. It wasn't worth what we paid for it. We basically paid for convenience that night. read more

Amazing Mexican desayuno (brunch) on the weekends!! They're quite authentic Mexican flavours. I even peeked into the kitchen and verified that mostly Mexicans were working back there. I had the barbacoa, which is 12-hour braised lamb with tortillas and pico de gallo. I also added eggs and an avocado. Delicious!! I was stuffed by the end of it. We also got a tour of the rest of the venue, which was quite impressive. I shall be back for a soiree in the Tiki Lounge or Cabaret room! read more

So I am coming in on what could be the tail end of this place. Buuuuut I sincerely hope not. What a fun time! Tiki bar was closed and I was told that was a travesty. But the downstairs was wiiiiide open. Both rooms had different bands playing which made wandering around extra fun. The bartenders were pretty awesome if I let the terrible tequila they served slide. Super fun decor and crowd! Please don't close. read more

You get what you pay for,sure it's old,kinda shoddy, near the worst part of town but the front desk is very helpful, there is a market and Starbucks across the street. For only $48 USD it's as cheap as a hostel and lots of character. Not the place to bring a lover but fine for a one night stand date. Close to public transportation, train station,ferry,cruise ports,and hip areas.Can be noisy as there is a band most weekends,but the hotel offers ear plugs lol. And be sure to try Yolks restaurant close by for the best bfast ever!! read more

Definitely what we paid for- $80 for one night. Biggest problem was how unsafe the surrounding area was. Definitely can't walk a block past the hotel without entering sketchy area. The hotel parking lot is a frequent hang out for men who work next door and it was nerve racking for two young women to walk out to our car even in the day light. The room was about as nice as you would expect for the price. Dust around all corners of the room, no shower curtain, mold in the shower, something nasty on the bathroom wall, dirty fridge, etc. Wouldn't go back- not worth being frugal. read more

Nighttime review: SENSORY OVERLOADDD!!! Disco balls. Loud music. Unexplainable decorations. Carpeted floors. Sinky chairs. Well sir, you had me at DISCO BALLS. ROOMS The Waldorf has rooms. No, I'm not talking about the hotel rooms, but rooms with different themed music; intimate rooms. Since it's set in a hotel, I felt like I was at a conference (or someone's house) so it's eclectically homey. Definitely unlike other clubs/venues in Vancouver. SOUND I came on a Saturday night for some live band action. As a live band venue, it's great for indie. Space is small. Sound a tad too loud but less muffled than other places I've been to - I can actually hear the lyrics! CROWD It's not super crowded. It's one of those places people go to if there's a special event or it's 12:05am and you happen to find yourself strolling the streets of Hastings and think to yourself "wow, i need to dance asap". As the night wears on, the place quickly gets emptier and emptier...to a point where you could hug every person in the room in 3 minutes or less. Or lightly high five them. This could also be because the Waldorf is not easily transitable and the carriage turns into a pumpkin after midnight. DRINK It appears most people mingle around the carpeted bar area. Thus, it gets kinda crowded and difficult to quench one's thirst. So drink early or wait often. OR drink early AND wait often. Waldorf is off the transit path but it's worth a looksee for those who like catching local bands or always dreamed of entering a room and be royally confused....in a good way. read more