Reviews Days Inn Downtown Vancouver

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Nov 4, 2009
I had never been to Vancouver and didn't know what to expect. I looked at so many reviews for hotels and area's to stay. Finally thanks to my Windom rewards I chose this hotel to use my free night stay because it was within walking distance of Canada Place.
We arrived the day before sailing out on Holland America.
This hotel was only a few blocks from Canada Place and also offered a shuttle to the dock., expect about a 20 min wait for the shuttle to get there. It also offered shuttle service to Stanley Park (which arrived quickly) and Gas Town (it also included other places but those were the ones we were interested in).
We took a limo from the airport which had a set rate of $40 for 4 people to the hotel where a taxi would have been much more because the meter is always running. The Limo driver also pointed out places of interest along the way.
Once we checked in we took the elevator to our room, the elevator is a bit small but the bellman was right behind us with our luggage. The room was set up as two rooms with double beds in each section. This was nice traveling with a teenager who needs his space.
The front desk was also helpful in suggesting places to eat and see.
We accidently missed a trail in Stanley park to go see lions gate bridge and walked all the way around the park it felt like 7 miles. The hotel was within walking distance of the park and then we walked to Gastown from the hotel for dinner.
In the morning they held out luggage until we were ready to head to the dock to go on the ship.
The staff was very friendly and helpful even knowing that we were staying there for free. I did not see on site parking, but didn't have to worry about that. It offers free internet. It does not offer continental breakfast but there is a restaurant on site. It sits between lots of bigger buildings but I would stay here again and also recommend it even at a paying price.
I had read other reviews of this being near a bad area of town and I did not experience anything of that nature especially walking back from Gastown at night.


Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Oct 25, 2009
Second time here. Good location. Valet parking.
Nice rooms .Lift is small and slow is the only complaint.
Pub downstairs that's nice.
20 minute walk to everywhere.
15 to Gastown.
Would recommend and stay again.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Oct 16, 2009
We had a good stay at the Days Inn Vancouver with my husband and his younger brother. Upon check-in we were pleasantly surprised by the spacious, well-kept (if dark) rooms. Everything was entirely adequate, aside from a surprise valet parking charge on arrival. However, upon check-out we asked if we could leave our rental vehicle in the spot the valet attendant parked it in (outside the front door) while we had a quick breakfast before leaving Vancouver. The receptionist agreed and we left for 45 minutes. Upon returning, the car had been towed! Fortunately the impound lot was not too far away and the hotel agreed to pay some of the cost (but not all, because we had technically assumed responsibility for the car when we were given back our keys). Bottom line: I recommend the hotel, but be careful where you/the valet parks your car!!

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Oct 12, 2009
Great Hotel! On arrival was upgraded to a Suite. No view (buildings in way). Very quiet (was located opposite end to elevator). Very clean. Nice to have extra room to work on computer at night. Broadband excellent. Convenient and friendly restaurant located below reception. Was attending a course nearby at the Fairmont Waterfront. 3 minute walk. Very centrally located. Close to shopping malls. I was very happy with this hotel.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Sept 16, 2009
Rooms were very clean but smallish though comfortable, only slept in it so was not an issue. Front desk extremely friendly. Irish pub right next door is a must!!! Great atmosphere, service and food. Breakfast downstairs was good. Very clean area within short walking distance to waterfront area and a few blocks from cruise ship (Canada Place.) Wish I had booked Vancouver for a few days of touring before the cruise...very nice area to explore. Would stay at this location again and have no trouble suggesting this hotel to my friends.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Sept 9, 2009
I thought that it might be a dive, since it wasn't expensive in the heart of a city, but it was clean and comfortable. The room was small, but I didn't need anything large. The only minus, I suppose, was that it didn't have a refrig. even though it was supposed to have one, although the only thing I use refrigs. for are leftovers that I want to eat the next day. The pluses are that the staff was nice and helpful and gave detailed directions for me since I used public transit. Try to get a room as high up as possible so as not to hear the people outside the pub at night. I was on the 7th floor (out of 8) and that was to my advantage. The restaurant downstairs cooked a good breakfast for me. The room was clean and updated. The bed was comfortable. The maids were nice. I'd stay there again.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Sept 5, 2009
We will definitely stay at this Hotel again. The Front desk team was professional, helpful, friendly, and very knowledgeable of all the area has to offer. Our room was clean and well maintained. The Housekeeping team were very polite, friendly, and helpful. Our room had separate bedrooms, a t.v. in each bedroom, and a fridge. These are big bonuses when travelling with kids.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Aug 7, 2009
this is pretty plain Jane, but good value for the money and a good location. I would stay here again, unlike the Sheraton Wall centre which should be avoided.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Jul 15, 2009
We stayed at the Days Inn, Pender Street, for one night before taking the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff. Though the room was small it was comfortable and very well kept. The location is very convenient for visiting the waterfront area of Vancouver and is easy walking distance to Gastown as well. Extremely convenient for a pre-cruise stay. Hotel also provides a shuttle and staff is friendly and helpful.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
July 27, 2009
We stayed at the Days Inn, Pender Street, for one night before taking the Rocky Mountaineer to Banff. Though the room was small it was comfortable and very well kept. The location is very convenient for visiting the waterfront area of Vancouver and is easy walking distance to Gastown as well. Extremely convenient for a pre-cruise stay. Hotel also provides a shuttle and staff is friendly and helpful.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
July 16, 2009
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. I had a dirty towel, but that was quickly replaced. The hotel is close to a night club, however, and it can get fairly noisy when the club is open (heavy bass). Fairly convenient location. The restaurant downstairs (Chelsea) serves good breakfasts, although the prices on the menu in the restaurant are actually higher than those indicated on the menu in your room.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
May 25, 2009
We stayed at this hotel for one night because of the convenient location to the inner Pier where you embark on the cruises leaving from Vancouver. Its a walk away so no need to get a taxi to the pier. The staff was very friendly and helpful, but the hotel shows its age. They upgraded our room to a larger room, but even with that the room was so very small we could hardly set up our suitcase without tripping over it. The bathrooms are tiny, only room for one, and the shower quite cramped. For the location, it was ideal, but not somewhere I would suggest staying for more than one or 2 nights.


Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
May 9, 2009
I initially booked my trip at Moda's boutique hotel but I could get a good rate so I canceled my reservation with Moda and stayed at Days Inn...
I visited Vancouver during the Passover holiday so I didn't have any problems with the noise as some other reviews mentioned. The financial district is dead on holidays but it's safe to walk around. I am a girl who likes to discover the city by myself so safety is not an issue in this location.
You don't get the best view, but you can't really ask for a view when you're right in the heart of the Financial District. And you gotta think about the rate they offer and what you're expecting for.
For those who are taking the cruise, Days Inn have an awesome location. It's only a block away from the pier. Also, if you're just walking around downtown, everything is walking distance. I was very familiarized with the area on my second day. Gastown, Robson Street and Stanley Park are all walking distance plus, the hotel offers a free transportation service from the hotel to any location in downtown.
I get pissed off when I stay in a hotel and the room is not clean. After a long day, you just wanna sleep in clean sheets. Days Inn is an old building but I couldn't complain about the cleanliness. I was very satisfied.
The people who work there were very friendly so I have no complaints. However, I'm not the type of ordering room service since I'm only back to the hotel to sleep...so in regards to that, I can't say much.
For those travelers who want a clean and comfortable room, with good access to main sightseeing spots at a good rate, this is a good hotel to stay in.
Another thing is that they have free internet. Not all hotels at this price range have it so...
If you're a traveler like me, who is not worried about the amenities the hotel offers (i.e. pool, fitness club), just want a clean, safe, comfortable and affordable place to crash...i would recommend this hotel. But if you're planning a girls getaway or a romantic weekend with your lover, this is not the place to stay.

Guest review of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown
Mar 31, 2009
I stayed for 3 nights at the Days Inn downtown Vancouver. As I was travelling with a colleague, I booked a standard room with 2 double beds. The location is absolutely fantastic. Not only was I walking distance to the Float Plane terminal but I was also centrally located to the conference that I was attending at the Hyatt Regency. The cost of the room at the Days Inn was a fraction of the conference rate at the Hyatt. The rooms featured basic amenities but I was pleasantly surprised to find a flat screen TV and refrigerator with complimentary bottled water. The internet service is good and if you don't have your own computer, they have a complimentary business centre in the lobby. Service could use some improvement. Many of their staff left an indifferent taste in my mouth. However, the Asian female front desk clerk that checked me out was exceptional. The standard rooms with 2 double beds are somewhat small but I do know from other colleagues who booked the same room type that the hotel does have larger versions than the one I was booked into so don't hesitate to ask the Front Desk to move you to a larger room. Overall, it was a great stay and I would not hesitate to come back on future trips to Vancouver. For the price and location, it is tremendous value that cannot be beat!

Days Inn Downtown
921 West Pender Street
Vancouver BC