First, the positives: great location, lovely day time staff. You will be walking distance to just…read moreabout all the sites you want in Vancouver if you stay at O Canada. The day time staff were really lovely and kind. They stored our bags for a late departure, left very good instructions for a late arrival, no complaints there. The decor is tired and old. We booked two rooms (we were in the Master Suite on the ground floor and the Penthouse, despite booking 8 months in advance and asking to be on the upper floor to be closer to our kids on the top floor), one with A/C, the other without. The one without (Master Suite) was fine the first night, sweltering the remaining two. A standing fan in the room was insufficient and cut out if you went above 2nd speed. Bathroom is one step above a hostel bathroom with a 1970s spigot, no working fan either and the beds were saggy. For what we paid, this hotel really could use some sprucing up. Perhaps the other rooms are better. The master suite was not great. The Penthouse was better. The evening staff person had a 1 1/2 hour personal phone call on speakerphone reverberating throughout the house. We couldn't enjoy the common area at all because of her loud, lengthy conversation. Not the sort of B&B experience we've come to expect. A quibble about the breakfast. You have to pre-order which is totally fine, but the one day when we really needed to leave early, the breakfast didn't come to us for 45 minutes after sitting. It threw off our visit to the suspension bridge, putting us on a bus an hour later than desired and we were stuck with huge crowds. We ended up not even having the breakfast at the hotel the next day as we didn't want to have a repeat...we far preferred our wonderful coffee and breakfast at 49 parallel roasters, which I recommend too. All in all, would we do it again? If you get a spruced up room, perhaps. If you are visiting outside of the hotter times of year, sure. But avoid the master suite and if you have plans that are on the early side, make sure to let them know that you are hoping for an on time breakfast.

This place was beautiful and perfectly located right next to all the great restaurants and shopping…read morestores in Vancouver (all within walking distance). Our hosts were amazing and friendly and offered great advice on where to go and what to do, and the breakfast and snacks (fresh home-baked treats too!!) were delicious. The room was perfect with plenty of space and so nicely decorated to fit this historical house. Parking is complimentary which is also super great. I can't say enough about how amazing of a stay this was and would highly recommend it.

Got a minute? Let me tell you about this charming Bed and Breakfast on N shore. It's just across…read morefrom the Capilano Suspension Tourist Trap but don't let that cloud your judgement. Before I start grab a complimentary port or scotch or sherry. Then let's take a tour. Ok. It will be short tour. They just have a few rooms. But first well stop at the little side kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soda and water. For a charge they also have wine and beer available. This is also where you hang your key when you leave the house so they know who is here. We got the Under the Apple Tree Room which was spacious and nicely decorated. It even had its own private yard. Also has gas fireplace, jacuzzi style tub and stand up shower. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch. If you get tired of your room you can also enjoy sitting outside on a deck or the living room. We really enjoyed relaxing on the couch back in our room in front of the fire place. Morning came a bit too soon. Was hard to get up out of the super comfortable down blankets on the King bed. The breakfast was ready though and included three delicious courses. Polenta with almonds, banana kirsch, and smoked salmon with poached egg on toasted croissant. Yum. Virginia's breakfast was all the better by Brian's entertaining stories of 5 years in the service business now.

Spent an amazing weekend in North Vancouver at the Thistledown House bed and breakfast. Near the…read moresuspension bridge. The house is very comfortable and accommodating. Our room was big and comfy with a remote control fireplace that adds real heat into the room and a large old school bathtub. Big enough for two.... Breakfast was delicious! Three courses, one of the fanciest I've had and the daytime butler service around breakfast time was a real treat. Fantastic time! I highly recommend the Thistledown house.

Pros: A cozy & comfortable B&B in a convenient location. You can walk to the Broadway-City Hall…read moretrain station in about 6-7 minutes, and you can catch a bus at a station on Cambie Street. It was also fun exploring stores located along Main Street and all the outdoor equipment shops along Broadway. Con: Some amenities were subpar. I stayed in Room E and had quite a spotty Wi-fi reception. I also hope they upgrade their hair dryer. I asked for one and the staff gave me one, but the dryer was very weak and it took a long time to dry my hair.

A great budget guest house! I stayed at their neighboring, but very similar, Cambie Guest House in…read moreearly June for 5 nights. The bed wasn't the most comfortable I've ever slept in, but it was clean, cozy, quite, free wifi, and had good breakfasts with fresh fruit, toast, good tea, and made-to-order eggs/french toast. The staff was friendly, sincere, and helpful as well.

Phenomenal service. 5 stars. Excellent all around. Complimentary airport pickup by a Mercedes…read more Wow! Amazing. Brewed ice cold welcome tea beverage. My room was fantastic. On the 11th floor. Huge bathroom with rain shower and tub. Plush bath robes and slippers. Espresso machine. Filtered water all complimentary. High end furniture including Dyson hair dryer. Delicious dinner and breakfast at Bruno Restaurant. Memorable experience. I will definitely return. Thank you to all the amazing team and staff at Versante. Cheers!

Spent 5 days in this hotel in Richmond.. most of the reviews here are correct. Lovely, modern,…read moreclean, quiet, etc. If you have a car, its perfect for a holiday in Vancouver. If you will be using public transport however, be warned, the nearest train station is FAR, is about 8 min to 10 walk, and the terrain is not even. There are a few crosswalks and there are significant construction in the area. We were almost scratched by loose nails and sharp bushes. Not sure if safe if you have a stroller or mobility issues, as the cars can be aggressive. The nearest supermarket is Foodieland -- quite far, terrain is not even and again, cars were aggressive. We love Foodieland for the hot meals. Too bad it was quite a walk from the hotel if you just want a snack or milk. Front desk and staff were very nice. The shuttle driver did not say anything. Restaurant was lovely.

This is short summary of our two night stay…read more Rooms 1, 2, 3 are on 1st floor. 4&5 on 2nd floor and room 6 is in the basement. We stayed in room #3 that has AC, This one is an en-suite bedroom. Room 3 seems to be the smallest one compare to all others. We did peek into room #1 and it was larger. Pros: #1: close proximity to English Bay and #1 rated Stanley Park. Within walking distance to many restaurants. Stanley Park has Brewery that is within 5 minute walking distance from the Inn. #2: free parking spaces (3) in the back if space is available. must request ahead of time. #3: very romantic, cozy setting with lots of furnishings to go with name like English Bay Inn. Had port wine with several glasses to use. #4: Yes, the breakfast and the friendly staff serving you in the morning. The staff is very personable and paid attention to details. Cons: #3 being the smallest, we did not have enough room to open the suitcase fully but somehow managed it. If you are big, you will definitely hate this room. Overall, we will definitely stay again and recommend to others

This is the cutest Bed & Breakfast inns ever. It's nestled between a lot of tall apartment…read morebuildings, hiding a bit as a little treasure should. We just checked out, and during this time of the year (May) there are beautiful flower blooms and weather to go with the charming house. My parents booked unit 6, the attic. My husband, son, my brother and I had unit 5, the basement. For Unit 6, you enter into a seating area, then go up another flight of stairs to another small seating area, the bed area and a pretty good sized bathroom. Our basement until (in photos) has a small kitchen, small dining room, and two sleeping areas. My brother was with us just one night so he took the back bedroom, and when he left our son took the bedroom. With either situation the basement was enough room for us. If you are visiting with a child, I'd recommend booking the basement to keep the rest of the house quiet for the other guests. The only downside for the basement unit is that you don't get the wonderful breakfast with it. My parents and my husband and I switched off going to breakfast on different mornings since the attic unit does include breakfast. They thoroughly enjoyed their omelet breakfast and declared that we'll enjoy our turn the next day - and we did enjoy it this morning! We had muffins, fruit salad, and delicious Eggs Benedict with corned beef, small salad, sprouts and grilled tomatoes. A gentleman sitting in front of me had the omelets the day before and asked for fruit and cereal instead today, and they happily supplied him with what he asked for. The house is obviously an older house. It's nothing like staying at a brand new five star hotel, but you can say that's all part of the charm of it. When I visit Vancouver again, I plan to book with them again as long as they have availability. The Inn is also very nicely located. You can walk a short block down to the bay and take a nice walk one way to Stanley Park (the entrance is one block north), or walk south to a popular beach and restaurant area. If you are driving, make sure to request a reserved parking space (there are only 3). I'm a fan, and if you enjoy character and supporting small quality businesses with caretakers who want to make your trip enjoyable, book with them!

The Sylvia Hotel is a grand old dame of an hotel in Vancouver. Located in English Bay and a stone's…read morethrow from Stanley Park, it's a great location if you don't want to be in downtown Vancouver (though there are trolley bus routes nearby which are pretty frequent). Originally an apartment block, when erected in 1913 it was tallest building in Vancouver and attracted affluent tenants. Converted to an hotel during the Great Depression, many of the apartments were reconfigured into rooms to provide accommodation for merchant seamen from ships anchored in English Bay. We had two visits there, each of two days, on a trip around Canada. On the plus side, the location is great, staff lovely (helpful, efficient and friendly), and everything was clean. Our room had lovely towels, and good power in the shower, and had a very comfortable bed. The restaurant (where we purchased breakfast) is surprisingly affordable for a hotel and good for evening meals as well as breakfast. The only downsides are that some of the rooms (ours included) are a little on the small side (especially compared with the North American average), and it was wwarmer than expected on our visit, and the lack of air conditioning meant the room was warm and little stuffy; we could not leave the window open as street noise from the bars and restaurants behind was a little too much. Overall, we liked the hotel but the lack of air-conditioning means that for another summer visit we would probably go elsewhere. But it would nice and cosy in winter.

A venerable old hotel with much history dating back to 1912. Situated across the street from beach…read moreat Stanley Park, a lovely setting. The lobby is old school. It would benefit by lighter upholstery and carpets. Quite dark. Fortunately the rooms are brighter. We had a large room with king bed, sofa, fridge. Big windows allowed breeze and light in. There is no air conditioning. They warn you about this on all their communications. There is a ceiling fan and a movable fan if needed. There is a restaurant and bar. Did not eat there. But it looked busy. There was live music. You can also sit outside and the patio is dog friendly. Dogs are allowed in guest rooms too. Staff very friendly, particularly the cleaning folks. Our room was serviced daily even tho I didn't request it. Plenty of coffee shops, restaurants, bike rental nearby. Parking is $25 per night.

Amazing stay here to celebrate my hubby's 37th birthday. The hotel is beautiful and…read morewell-maintained, with plenty of options for meals, drinks, and shopping both on-site and in the surrounding neighborhood. They left a handwritten welcome note for us, and the cleaners gently organized my makeup and hair tools. Absolutely amazing turn-down service. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast, and the location was perfect for exploring all that the city has to offer. The quality of service throughout the hotel is top-notch, exactly what you expect for the premium price. Everyone went above and beyond to meet our every need; we felt very pampered. This was our first experience at a Fairmont Hotel, and we are now big fans. The quality is absolutely here. Tip: We saved on parking by parking at the nearby mall instead of at the hotel, but that's just because the hotel had exorbitant parking rates.

I stayed here with a Costco package. It was great walking distance to the convention center and…read moreeasy access to transit. My room was nice, and the staff were super friendly. The view at sunset was lovely. My room always had my water carafe refilled, which I appreciated; however, there's no fridge (aside from the mini fridge with items for purchase) or microwave, so keeping leftovers was a challenge. The elevators were a bit outdated and can back up when there's a lot of people. There seemed to be only one set of elevators and my room was quite a walk from it. There is a rooftop, but it is not open to the public. The gym was fine; the pool was quite humid and all indoors- definitely more enjoyable during the winter season. The queue at the front desk can also be a long wait as there were only 2 people working at a time. The concierge via text though, was very useful. My Costco package did come with a food and beverage credit, but the hotel only had 1 restaurant and room service, so not too many options available.

As others have pointed out, this is definitely a motel. And for the price, I didn't expect that…read more We were having a hell of a time finding a pet friendly room available in the area, so we took what we could get. The lady at the front desk was very friendly. Our room was easy to find, but the parking lot is TIGHT. Be cautious if you have a larger vehicle. One thing that really irritated me - they advertise as pet friendly, and when I called to book, I specified that we needed a pet friendly room and was happy to pay the pet fee. When we arrived, we found that all the grass on the property had been ripped out - maybe they're updating it or something, I don't know. but they really should mention that. It was a real pain finding somewhere for my dog to do it's business - our options were a) in the parking lot or b) in the dirt. I just wish they had mentioned that there was no green space available. Oddly enough, the BEST part of our stay doesn't even exist according to their website. In the FAQs for the hotel it says that there is NOT a pool onsite, but there is. It is an outdoor heated pool and it was INCREDIBLE. The water was so warm, it was really lovely to float around in for a bit before bed.

Very friendly and helpful staff all around. They went out of their way to make sure our 2 day stay…read morewas pleasant. Room was comfortable and clean. Definitely not a hotel in the true sense, but far less costly than interior Vancouver stays. Great breakfast as well. Would recommend staying here, especially if you prefer to avoid the crowded, more expensive hotels.