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Guest Review of the Comfort Inn Vancouver
Apr 14, 2011
We took an overnight bus from Banff to Vancouver and arrived at the
Downtown Comfort Inn pretty early (10am). We asked front desk if by any chance
our room was free. It wasn't but they must have noticed our tiredness
and upgraded us the a king bed room and let us in straight away! Even a
late check out was no problem (we were one of those annoying guests!).
The neighborhood is a bit noisy, but hey it is in the middle of downtown
in a big city. The breakfast seemed a bit unorganized and not prepared
for that many guests. But overall good!
Guest Review of the Comfort Inn Vancouver
Apr 4, 2011
The
Comfort Inn Vancouver Downtown is located at the very heart of Vancouver, and
this is probably its major quality. The area is the centre of the
entertainment district but since I had read about this and the pub
downstairs, I asked for a room at the back and it was quiet.
The room itself was quite big for myself alone (king-sized bed
included!), although the bathroom was really tiny and had no storage
space for my toiletries - I can't imagine two people's stuff in there!
Besides, the heating system was rather mysterious and the room was
rather cold.
The staff were very helpful and if you don't have your own computer (the
free wi-fi works properly), there's a computer with its own printer for
guests in the lobby. My package included a free newspaper everyday but I
didn't receive a single paper in three days.
Breakfast was basic but the only thing that doesn't really work about it
is the location. It is served in the extremely dimly-lit pub downstairs,
and such a dark environment is not my idea of a a breakfast room.
Guest Review of the Comfort Inn Vancouver
Mar 22, 2011
Didn't have high expectations after our first hotel in
Downtown Vancouver, but this was a very pleasant surprise. Firstly, we were
upgraded and our room for 4 was enormous. Two queen-sized beds plus a
leather couch that could have opened up as another bed.
Seems that the bathroom was a bit of an afterthought as they'd not
provided shelves of any kind. Coffee maker provided in rooms and
excellent breakfast was included (in pub downstairs). Staff was
exceptionally helpful and friendly. Definitely would recommend this
place. Very centrally located.
Guest Review of the Comfort Inn Vancouver
Mar 20, 2011
After eight previous trips to the Vancouver area, I decided that my
ninth would be closer to the city centre. So I booked 11 nights at the
Comfort Inn. I booked directly through the hotel's site, and got a great
rate with an AAA discount (63/night at the time of booking...of course
subject to change).
The room (4th floor corner unit, facing Nelson and Seymour
Streets...furthest from Granville) was a little on the small size (it's
a tight squeeze around the corner of the king-size bed), but reasonable
for one or two people. The electric fireplace and jetted tub were nice,
and unexpected amenities. The biggest thing missing, is a dresser. I
would gladly have given up some closet space, for some dresser drawers.
I was living out of my suitcases for the duration of the stay.
The staff were professional and knowledgeable about the area. Check-in
and check-out were prompt and hassle-free. Even my housekeeper was very
friendly, making me feel welcome from the first moment I reached my
floor.
Wireless and wired Internet were available in the room, at no additional
cost. Basic cable (about 50 channels) were included. I didn't order any
of the in-room movies, but there seemed to be a large selection, if
you're willing to pay for them. Local phone calls are free, and a
newspaper was left at my door each morning.
Free breakfast is provided in the Irish pub on the ground floor
(continental, plus Belgian waffles). By night, the pub packs a crowd,
with good food (typical pub fare with a few surprises), plenty of beers
to choose from, and a variety of sports on TV. There are dozens of other
dining options within a few blocks of the hotel, offering practically
anything you can imagine. There's no gym on the property, but I seem to
remember receiving a pass for a nearby gym, along with my room key. I
didn't use it...the skiing, snowboarding, and hiking were enough for me.
A certain amount of noise is to be expected. The hotel is right along
Granville Street, which is full of bars, restaurants, and theatres. The
hotel has its own Irish pub, with a nightclub located on the basement
level. Except for a louder than usual Olympic anniversary celebration
along Granville, I didn't find the crowd noise to be an issue at all. I
was close to the elevator, ice and vending machines, and I wasn't able
to hear them from inside the room.
Parking in Vancouver can be costly, and the hotel is no exception ($14
per day). If you can avoid renting a car, I would recommend it. The
hotel is less than a five-minute walk from Canada Line (Vancouver City
Centre station) and SkyTrain (Granville station), and a number of city
buses have frequent service along Granville and parallel streets. A
$9.00 daypass will give you access to the complete system. An airport
van service makes a stop at this hotel, and a bus service stops here,
with trips to Whistler 2-3 times a day.
Having travelled with a disabled person on past trips (but not this
year), I've learned to take note of handicap accessibility. As great as
this hotel is, it's not at all suitable for someone who relies on a
wheelchair to get around. From the moment you open the front door to the
lobby, there are several steps that one must negotiate. There seems to
be no alternate way to enter the hotel. So sadly, you'll be stuck at the
front door, unless or until the front entrance is retrofitted with a
ramp or a lift.
I would definitely stay here again, without question, and will be
reserving the dates for my next trip soon.
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