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Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

3.8 (103 reviews)
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Heated pool
Ceci L.

Amazing location in downtown Vancouver. It's across the street from Pacific Centre Mall, walking distance to a wide selection of restaurants and a 3 min walk to Granville Station and Vancouver City Centre Station. This hotel is a bit outdated, but the rooms have been renovated. We reserved a room with a king-sized bed, which was very spacious. The washroom has a bathtub and shower, although the shower is a bit tight. Wifi cut out in the evening. The amenities area is outdated, but the gym & sauna are available 24 hours. We took a dip in the heated pool and liked that there was a lounge area. It would be nice if they added a hot tub. We grabbed drinks and dessert at the hotel restaurant (Diva at the Met). It has a full-bar, dining room, tvs in the lounge, daily specials and a pretty good happy hour. I was not impressed with the front desk lady. She was a middle aged Filipina, who gave me attitude and did not acknowledge my Gold Elite Status, like she's supposed to. I checked in at 3pm and there was a lineup and she looked stressed out...perhaps she should be working in back of house if she can't handle the pressure with a good attitude.

L W.

Stayed here for a couple nights! Great location , friendly staff, and yummy breakfast, good house keeping service! Forewarn, I checked in via app. Requesters for extra towels and pillows. Also, informed them I am briefing my little pup. When got to the hotel reception. I had to remind them. Therefore, room was not ready when I checked in passed 4pm(normal check in time) We got complimentary breakfast(continental). We got to pay $7 extra is wanted to order outside of continental breakfast. The yogurt smoothie bowl was a huge portion. Took it to go to eat as late night snack. Next morning ordered the avocado toast off the menu. Best avocado toast ever. Hubby order the eggs Benedict each time. The potatoes were extra crispy The hotel is dog friendly. However, no potty areas and only allowed in designated areas. We had to walk a block to find a grassy area to do his business. The parking lot is very narrow. We opt to self park. Be good at backing in!! And driving thru narrow areas. Lots of local Asian restaurants close by if it your thing. Coffee and bakeries and shopping too. I would definitely stay again.

Harris P.

Great location, around 6/7 minutes walking from subway station, 10-15 minutes walk to waterfront, very close to a lot stores and restaurants. Feel safe when we walk back to hotel around midnight. The hotel is an old building but renovated! The bathroom is very spacious. There's a small balcony. The front desk staffs were very friendly.

Lobby
Paul H.

Let me begin by saying this hotel may be in the best location. Right across the street from the best shopping and tons of dining. The hotel itself is excellent as well. Newly renovated and extremely clean, my stay was wonderful. Highly recommend. The restaurant in the lobby was great for breakfast. Only small thing is the gym is very outdated. If that is not something you need than this place is near perfect.

Gina L.

Great location and friendly staff. My only complaint is that the shower was a bit small, but other than that, I was very pleased with my stay here.

George M.

The only thing good about this hotel is it's excellent location. Otherwise, it hasn't been updated since 1979. Lumpy bed, furniture is beat up, and the bathroom smells, mildewed shower curtain, poorly working 70s era shower head, light fixture falling off the ceiling. And this is supposed to be an "upgraded" room

Corner room
Dave B.

Great pre-cruise location! We were looking for a pre-cruise stay and happened upon this hotel. Very easy to get to from YVR via the subway/train. If you do happen to be cruising, it was right down the street about four easy walking blocks from the ships. Well appointed and friendly staff. If we are back in Vancouver we will certainly stay here again.

What year is it??
Zac W.

There is a plaque on the wall that says this was rated one of the best hotels in the world 9 years ago. I guess you get to see what 9 years of abandonment and decay looks like. Now that Marriott runs it maybe they will do a few upgrades. There is nothing redeeming about the actual hotel. It was terrible, uncomfortable and completely a waste of money. The front desk staff and security was nice so if this review was for them, I'd give them 5 stars. DO NOT VALET YOUR CAR! The valet may or may not be there. You'll have to ride a shaky old elevator into the abyss to search for your car. When you come to the hotel after 9p the key won't open the gate so you have to get the security guard to come out and fiddle with it for ten minutes. The main elevators are so bad they shake and shutter violently as if they have nearly given up. Everything is dated and old. The entire hotel smells of musty carpets that should've been change long ago. The rooms look a bit like a horror movie set, with chipped veneer and smudge covered windows. The mini bar and snacks may or may not have been left over from the hotels glory years. The clear bag of cashews looked shriveled and dusty, even the glassware was chipped. I cannot stress enough, stay at a motel before you stay here. I am frustrated beyond words that this abomination of a hotel was listed on Marriott and I will make sure in future I don't blindly trust Marriott as a brand.

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Review Highlights - Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

“This is a lovely Marriott property located in walking distance to many places in downtown Vancouver.”

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Fairmont Pacific Rim

(292 reviews)

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Downtown, Coal Harbour

Can't recommend this hotel enough! We've done our fair share of luxury travel and cannot remember…read morebeing so well taken care of. The staff genuinely goes above and beyond to care of your every need -- even putting out blackout paper on one of our doors because we were getting too much natural light (wild!) Special shoutout to Roland, our bartender at the Botanist, for his incredible hospitality. He had us laughing all night and felt so welcome as Vancouver first timers. The food and drink at Botanist are amazing. Even the breakfast included with FHR is quite good. Room service chicken wings were delivered quickly and piping hot both times we ordered it. We had the Ofuro tub room on the 18th floor and it was dreamy to wind down our days watching the sea planes take off and land. The view is stunning. If you're a foodie, into cocktails, and appreciate food service this is definitely the right hotel for you. If you're sensitive to sound, try to get a room on a higher floor.

met up with some out of- own friends for drinks on a saturday evening at the fairmont pacific rim,…read moreone of vancouver's most luxurious five star hotels. located near the waterfront, coal harbour, and canada place, the hotel is known for its contemporary design, sophisticated interiors, and upscale atmosphere. it's certainly an impressive place to meet friends for a drink before heading out to dinner. there were six of us, and we settled into the comfy leather seating in front of a fireplace. it was a lovely, inviting setting, with the warmth of the fire and the plush seating creating the perfect spot to relax. we arrived around 6:00 pm hoping to enjoy a drink and catch up on everyone's news before dinner. the lobby lounge has a reputation for its cocktails, live entertainment, and lively social atmosphere. unfortunately, the live music was so loud that evening that we could barely hear one another speak. we found ourselves leaning in, repeating things, and trying our best to follow the conversation. while live music certainly adds to the ambience, it was a little too loud for a group of six friends who wanted to have a proper catch up. it felt more suited to enjoying the music and drinks than having a relaxed conversation. on the bright side, we were served complimentary mixed nuts to nibble on while enjoying our drinks. it was a thoughtful little touch and much appreciated as we relaxed before heading off to dinner. one detail i particularly enjoyed was the collection of fred herzog photographs displayed up a flight of stairs. herzog was a renowned photographer who documented everyday life in vancouver, capturing the city's streets, neighbourhoods, shops, and people during earlier decades. his work offers a fascinating glimpse into what vancouver looked like in the past. i loved that these historical photographs were displayed within such a sleek, contemporary hotel. they add a sense of local history and character to the space, and are well worth a look if you happen to be visiting. fairmont pacific rim is known for its luxurious accommodations, impressive art collection, stylish dining spaces, and prime downtown waterfront location. there's an unmistakable sense of occasion here, whether you're staying at the hotel or simply dropping in for cocktails. the combination of elegant surroundings, comfortable seating, and live entertainment makes it an attractive spot for an evening out. overall, we enjoyed the comfortable setting, the fireplace, the complimentary nibbles, and the chance to spend time with our out of town friends. the only real drawback was the volume of the live music, which made conversation surprisingly difficult. for a livelier evening with cocktails and entertainment, it's a great setting, but if catching up with friends is the main purpose of your visit, you might want to ask about quieter seating or choose a time when the music is less prominent. a beautiful hotel with plenty of atmosphere and some interesting vancouver history on display, just be prepared to speak up if you're visiting during live music.

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L'Hermitage Hotel

(164 reviews)

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Downtown

I've stayed at the Pan Pacific Hotel in Canada Place on prior trips to Vancouver. I've always…read morewanted to stay at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia (on W Georgia St) or the L'Hermitage Hotel (on Richards St) as they're located closer to the places I frequented when in town so this time, I checked on availability and pricing. A one-bedroom signature suite at L'Hermitage was significantly less than a regular room at the Pan Pacific and the Rosewood so I booked 3 nights ($625CAD/night). I got off the Silver Moon at 9:45am, handed my luggage off to a representative from Luggage Forward, and walked from the cruise terminal up to the hotel. My room wasn't ready, so I dropped off my carry-on and backpack and went shopping and to have lunch. I was still on my way to CF Pacific Centre when the front desk called, informing me my room was ready. I told them I'd return after lunch. Wow, I loved my room (707)! As you entered through a short hallway, you found yourself looking at a full kitchen to your right, bathroom to your left and then the bedroom, past a closet housing a stack washer/dryer. The living room was bright and airy because there were walls of glass. Past the kitchen was a den with a desk and sofa. Off the living room was a small lanai overlooking the pool. The kitchen featured a gas range, full-sized refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. It was like a timeshare unit, not a hotel room, as there was tableware, glassware, etc. The only nitpick was the bathroom; it didn't quite measure up to the rest of the unit. It was small, with a full-sized glass-enclosed tub, a Toto (but without the washlet) toilet, and a small vanity and shelf unit opposite the vanity. It was totally functional, but I wished the tub had a shower wand, not just the rain head. If I could, I'd want this room moved to Hawaii to become my residence. The front desk staff were personable and friendly. The exercise facilities were fine. The L'Orangerie restaurant is located on the 5th floor ... more on that in a separate review. All told, I found the L'Hermitage to be perfect for me and will now be my hotel of choice when in Vancouver.

L'Hermitage was wonderful; this hotel's old school charm won me over immediately and kept on…read moredelivering throughout my stay. My favorite amenities--clothing steamer and hot water kettle--were promptly delivered. What's better than tea and wrinkle-free clothes? The room was quiet and afforded me uninterrupted sleep. The lighting at the desk caused my colleagues to compliment my visage on video conference calls. The location was an easy walk to everywhere I needed to go in Vancouver. L'Orangerie, the dining room and lounge on the fifth floor, was a lovely place to take tea and lunch. My dining companion and I had the place nearly to ourselves. On my next visit to Vancouver, I hope I'll be lucky enough to stay at L'Hermitage again.

Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites

Delta Hotels Vancouver Downtown Suites

(128 reviews)

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Downtown

This hotel was amazing. The staff is extremely friendly and goes out of their way to make your…read morevisit that much better. The location is in one of the best spots with every attraction just minutes from you. They have a parking garage which was easy to use and parking was plentiful. Overall they made our trip that much better and I would recommend to anyone and everyone planning to visit Vancouver.

Date of visit: July 15-16, 2025…read more Consider this hotel if you're leaving out of Vancouver for a cruise; it was wonderful and a short walk to the terminal with our bags. You could also take a car but unless the weather is bad or you have mobility issues, it is just as easy to walk over to the terminal. We were in before to check in and because of the cruise, rooms were not ready early. But they took our bags and gave us warm, delicious cookies! When we returned later to check in, we received more cookies. (Insert Cookie Monster meme here.) All of the staff we encountered was very friendly, even the security guard on Hastings Street, though he didn't tell us that if we would just walk around the corner to Seymour there is an entrance without stairs that is better for luggage... We didn't bother with the restaurant after seeing the prices, but we can say that the rooms are lovely. Our suite was perfect for three people, with a nice living room area and a separate bedroom though the closet was very small for a room that could potentially accommodate four people. With the exception of a very worn out, past its prime chair, everything in the room from the furniture to the bathroom was in great condition, too.

Grand Union Hotel - Grand Union Hotel, Vancouver, BC

Grand Union Hotel

(13 reviews)

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Downtown, Downtown Eastside

Karaoke is good beer cheap easy to meet people too my customer from Planet Bingo runs Karaokeread more

Have you ever wanted to know what an actual dive is? Where the natives all dress like cowboys and…read morethe cowboys like natives? Where the bar band goes up on a tiny stage and plays spirit of the sky with a midi-synth drummer on a cheap panasonic keyboard? Where youre GUARUNTEED to get a shoulder massage by someone much older and drunker than you are, to be sold a pair of bowling shoes, and to see a fight between two people who already look screwed up enough? Walk in to the union. There's two doors and an arcade punching game in the front. The bar doesnt even smell like bleach because they dont clean up, and the smoking room still has it's windows up for the drug dealers to sell in privacy (DONT DRINK THERE BECAUSE SOMEONE WILL GET PISSED IF YOURE NOT IN THE TRADE). On a side note, the smoking room still feels quite smokey, even a year after the all inclusive smoking ban cleaned it up. Beer is incredibly cheap here, and the crowd a dirty mix of street people and ex-construction workers. Pints are around $3 and pitchers float between $9 and $11 depending on "how much money you have." Jagerbombs (LOL) are $3.50! More on that later. For all the horrid impoverished people drinking in the worst bar in Vancouver, there is an equal amount of objective humor. One time walking in we recieved a standing ovation! One time we ran in to a group of people our age (early 20s) who ACTUALLY claimed to have taught the bar how to make jagerbombs and that they're "paving the way" for hipsters to come right in. HA. THE WORST BAR YOU CAN EVER TAKE YOUR FRIENDS TO. OTHER THAN THE WEST

Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown - Love this lil surprise corner in our queen suite!

Residence Inn by Marriott Vancouver Downtown

(130 reviews)

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Downtown

This is one of the best Residence Inn I have stayed at. I feel like usually Residence Inn are not…read morereally upgraded and modern but this one felt like it had just gone under a renovation and each of the rooms were extremely large. I also love the fact that they have a small kitchen which makes staying the hotel stay even better as you can store leftovers and what nots. The location is also fantastic as it is right next to Davie Street where there are a lot of restaurants and markets. The breakfast was very okay, standard continental breakfast. I will say that the oranges are quite sweet and the waffles had a bit of a mochi texture to it which is kind of interesting. I wasn't a big fan of the eggs as they were extremely runny but its kind of interesting they put steak sauce over it, maybe its a Canada thing? Oh and the breakfast is complimentary might I add. Overall, honestly what a great stay in Vancouver especially given the room size, amenities, and cleanliness. I will definitely come back to stay here if I'm ever back in the city.

Clean rooms, close to Brekka bakery ,my favorite. Good…read moreservice at front desk-greeted me well. Parking garage spacious-signs every where and front desk highly encourage to not leave items in car. Close walking to shopping and coffee shops. Free hot breakfast, but signs to not bring to your room. First hotel with recycling bins(compost) and paper. Would stay again. On a one way street with some parking for quick drop off. Helpful computer screen faith site seeing tips.

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver - hotels - Updated November 2026

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