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Guest Reviews of the Rosedale on Robson in Vancouver
Mar 21, 2011
We spent 4 nights at the Rosedale on Robson, on the 13th floor, in a 2
bedroom suite, which included a galley kitchen and sitting area. We
found the location was excellent for sightseeing and we enjoyed the view
of the city from the floor to ceiling windows. Unfortunately we found
the "living" area very dark (40 watt bulbs) and extremely claustrophobic
and in dire need of refurbishment. If we had been there for just a nite
or two, we probably didn't have noticed it so much but for a longer stay
it was definitely noticeable.
Guest Reviews of the Rosedale on Robson in Vancouver
Mar 16, 2011
Hi we just got back from taking parents to a Canuck game and stayed at
Rosedale package hockey tickets and rooms, it was great the rooms where
so big and nice they could up grade there TVs, but overall very clean
and nice. The only complaint that I have is that the restaurant we
stopped to have a drink and our limes we so old and dried out and went
to bartender and asked for 2 more and he told me he wasn't on for
another 15 mins and walked away with a attitude like that he wont be
working for long, so I told our waitress and she was so sorry and she
said the drinks where on them that was very nice. other then that I
would recommend the hotel to anyone.
Guest Reviews of the Rosedale on Robson in Vancouver
Feb 27, 2011
The
Rosedale was recommended to us by our booking agent in New
Zealand. Although our stay was short (this time) we were more that happy
with the location, easy to get to and from places, the room was
excellent and very comfortable (we only wish we could have stayed
longer). It was clean and welcoming, as were the friendly staff in the
hotel and also at Roses Bar which is a convenient eatery day and night,
attached to the Hotel.
We hope to return to Vancouver and would certainly stay here again.
Guest Reviews of the Rosedale on Robson in Vancouver
Feb 20, 2011
My first impression up seeing our room.. I was looking for a somewhat
larger space (with a separate sleeping area from the main room) and
Rosedale on Robson seemed to fit the bill at a reasonable price.
However, upon seeing my dark, dingy room filled with old furniture and a
sagging mattress, I wish I'd booked a condo rental instead. It's
particularly disappointing because given the location of the hotel and
its generally "good bones", it seems even a small investment to spiff up
the hotel could make a huge difference.
Pros:
+ Location: a few blocks from the
Canada Line, about a 5-10 minute walk to
Yaletown water front and in the midst of downtown. Very convenient.
+ Reasonable rates (about $130 a night, not including taxes)
+ Large rooms with kitchenettes and ample fridges
Cons:
- Dated, dingy rooms: Looks like the hotel hasn't been remodeled for
15-20 years. Furniture is dated and chipped and randomly placed
(mismatched furniture suggests it wasn't designed for this space). A
traveling companion described the "atmosphere" as "depressing single
occupancy hotel". It was hard to relax in the room and we found
ourselves wandering around and hanging out at coffee shops instead.
- No wifi (let's just say the hotel guide still has instructions on how
to use dial up internet service...enough said).
- Lack of light: Perhaps a room on a higher floor have better light, but
our suite only had 1 window (in the bedroom) which didn't let in much
light. The living room area was perpetually gloomy and dark, even with
all the lights on.
- Dingy: There were weird stains on the door between the living and
bedroom area and our bedspread was pretty dusty, otherwise clean given
the age of the hotel.
- Uncomfortable mattress: Mattress was pretty uncomfortable (saggy and
could feel the springs); sofa bed was even worse.
- Lack of blankets: Even though it was the middle of winter (Feb) the
only blanket in our room was 1 thin cotton coverlet, which left us
freezing. We asked for another blanket the next night and received a
second thin coverlet (not ideal, but at least bearable).
- Lack of security: The garage is open for general public parking and
the garage elevators go straight up to hotel room levels, without
keycard security anywhere.
Having rented holiday apartments in nearby Yaletown in the past and
having seen what you can get for about $125-150 per night (a
well-furnished, full-size apartment), I would recommend going that route
versus the Rosedale...I certainly wish I had.
Guest Reviews of the Rosedale on Robson in Vancouver
Feb 1, 2011
This was a transit stop on our way into Europe. Arrived early so room
was not ready. Left our luggage and walked into town but nothing was
open yet. When we got to our room it seemed a little dated and very dark
even with all lights on. Aircon (heater) was very noisy during the night
so we slept with it off. The room seemed to maintain a comfortable
temperature anyway. Restaurant was not too bad although we did not eat
there every day. The biggest advantage of this hotel is its proximity to
everything - shopping, restaurants and public transport ( Vancouver has
a very good public transport system - $9CAD day pass for unlimited
travel on public buses (including the sea bus) and rail network).
Overall this hotel is comfortable and good value for money.
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