| TRAVELER REVIEWS: Oct 13, 2007
I was very pleased with my recent stay at Park Plaza Hotel in Vancouver, B.C. I
was on the fifth floor and had a fantastic view of False Creek, Granville
Island, downtown Vancouver and the mountains beyond. I enjoyed watching the
boats and seeing the city lights come up in the evening. I had everything I
needed in my room (including a microwave and frig), and everything functioned
perfectly, including the heat when it turned chilly. All of the hotel staff were
friendly,
professional and helpful. I even received a call a half-hour after check-in, to
see if I needed anything. That was a first for me. There
was a drugstore (which also sold food) across the street, and bus stops were
right near the hotel. It was a quick two block walk to the sea wall foot and
bike path as well as a park. I was close enough
to walk to Granville Island where I could pick up a water taxi. All in all, a
wonderful stay for a good price.
Sep 17, 2007
My traveling friend booked the room through an agency and we were both quite
pleased with the hotel. The location was good and convenient since we had a car
but it is not downtown and would require taking a taxi or using public
transportation to get around otherwise. The room was a nice size, well appointed
and clean. The bathroom was upscale with a marble vanity and tile. The room came
with both a microwave and a small fridge which came in handy. The hotel parking
garage was convenient but pretty cramped and the cost ($8 CAD per day) was
average. I did not eat in the hotel restaurant but my friend did and said it was
good and average cost. There are several restaurants, coffee shops, fast food
and a drugstore within a block or two walk. We were on the first floor facing
the street so there was some street noise but as long as the balcony door was
closed it was fine. The HVAC unit worked fine as well. It would be much nicer
higher up with a view of downtown and the mountains but the hotel was booked up
and we arrived too late to score one of the higher floors. They have a small
workout room but I didn't check it out. The hotel personnel were friendly but
didn't go out of their way to be helpful. They were able to provide some cash
exchange for us so we could pay for parking elsewhere, etc. Overall it was a
great stay and I would recommend it and stay there again if I had a car with me.
Sep 6, 2007
I've stayed at this hotel a number of times over the years and will continue to
stay in the future. I've had to stay in Vancouver for Medical reasons and this
hotel could be more convenient to VGH. The rooms have been updated recently and
the view is UNBELIEVABLE, but you need to make sure you book a room facing North
towards the mountains and the water. It's only slightly more expensive and worth
every penny.
I've read some of the other reviews indicating the staff are rude and restaurant
isn't great but that isn't my experience at all. The hotel has a lot of staff
that have worked there for years and know me everytime I come. Some of the new
people are really great too. They have helped me making dinner reservations,
find a movie to go to, driving directions, lost luggage from the airlines and
everything else too.
This is not a 5 star hotel, but then I haven't paid 5 star prices. I definitely
recommend this hotel.
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