Reviews Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown
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Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown |
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Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown June 4, 2011 Spent a week in Vancouver for a conference at the convention center. The Holiday Inn is about 8-10 blocks (~15 minutes walk) from the harbour and convention, so not right nearby but not too far. I had a room on the third floor. The bed was very comfortable and room was really spacious - perfect for business where you just want to unpack everything. Free wireless is definitely a plus and the room servicing was good. The bathroom was a little cramped by had a fabulous, instantly hot shower. Some people might find the rooms a little dated, but I thought it was ok. I was a little surprised to be able to pretty clearly hear people in the next room - particularly in the bathroom or when lying in bed. Fortunately my neighbours weren't TOO noisy so it didn't pose a problem. I was also a bit surprised to find a note above the room fan system (no a/c) saying something to the effect of 'open the window if it's too warm'. Still, a very reliable stay, friendly staff and comfortable night of sleeping. No complaints. Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown May 31, 2011 Caught the Canada Line from the airport to City Centre Station northbound on the Canada line - very easy, and then a 10 min walk to the hotel. Slightly disappointed that our room wasn't ready at 3pm, but went for a nice coffee at a nearby Waves coffee bar. As a Priority Club Member, we were given an upgrade to a suite. The room was huge, but the sitting room part of it didn't have windows so we mainly used it as a storage area. All other amenities were exactly as one would expect, including a proper kettle, iron and ironing board. Wireless internet access was free. Had a look at the pool, but didn't find it attractive; it seemed to have been tucked away in a distant corner and was very small. We were very close to the seafront, having easy access to False Creek and the Stanley Park Seawall walkway which goes all the way around Stanley Park. We walked to Granville Island but caught the little boat back to False Creek. Tickets for various attractions, including the Capilano Suspension Bridge, -to which there's a free shuttle bus- are cheaper at the Visitor Information Office at Canada Place. Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown May 29, 2011 Very convenient location. Took the light rail from the airport with short walk to the hotel. Reasonable walk to downtown. Staff were excellent, positive and welcoming. The Canadian ladies in particular in the restaurant were very cheerful despite having a very busy time at dinner. The food was standard Holiday Inn fare but cooked with attention to detail. The room on the top floor was standard Holiday Inn fit out. It was however good to be able to open windows and let air into the room. One irritating feature was noise from the lift motors transmitted through ceiling and wall structure. The noise was quite noticeable despite being away from the lifts. As a first for me, I got a room upgrade for being a member of the Holiday Inn Priority Club. The only Holiday Inn I have stayed at where the benefits of membership were recognized. It also has free access to the Internet which is remarkable for a Holiday Inn. Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown May 25, 2011 Having stayed at many Holiday Inns (and even Intercontinental) I was expecting a little more from this hotel, especially since it has the new "HI" branding. I realize there is only so much a hotel can afford to renovate at one time, but I do know that certain items (like an old TV) should not have passed through the brand inspection. That being said, it is still a very fine hotel, clean and a wonderfully central location in Downtown Vancouver. Only blocks away from Robson and many shopping opportunities, as well as the wealth of downtown eateries. If you're not driving, the buses and SkyTrain are not far away at all. Staff were friendly, attentive and I always got a smile. Thanks to Candy in the restaurant as her breakfast service was great. We did have a rental car, and yes parking is extra, but it's certainly cheaper than any other locations close by and is quite secure. We had a king-bed room and were quite comfortable. The wifi can be a little sketchy in places, but I could always find a spot in the room to use my laptop. The bathroom was clean, but the tile and bathtub need updating. Overall there are a lot of areas that are perfectly serviceable/clean/comfortable - but need updating to the new "HI" standards. One would think they'd have done this in preparation for the 2010 Olympics. All in all, great value for your money - wonderful location - needs some updating. Room Tip: Try to get on floor 5, Howe Street side. |
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