Reviews Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Nov 8, 2009
Just a short review of our stay at the Sandman City Center in downtown Vancouver. The staff was nice, the hotel was clean, but the beds were terrible. The sheets were so scratchy that I awoke in the morning with what appeared to be rug burn on my elbows? They were bright red, and so sensitive that my shirt rubbing on them hurt. The bed was very hard too. The room size was super small with a bed, desk, table/chairs, TV crammed into it, but I think this is quite common in downtown hotels in big cities. This is my second stay here, and I will return, the reason being that the location is unbeatable, and overall is a nice place to stay for a night (wouldn't stay any longer because of the bed issue). We went to a hockey game right across the street at GM place. The bar downstairs is perfect for a few snacks and pre-game drinks, for a fair price.

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Oct 26, 2009
Reading through the reviews it almost seems that people are talking about a different hotel. Me and my husband stayed there at the start of October and found the hotel to be very pleasant. The room was spacious and clean, the bed was extremely comfortable and the staff were pleasant. The views weren't great, but hey your in Vancouver, just take a walk around town if you want to see something nice!

The only slightly annoying thing was the lifts and the stupid security cards you had to use, which frequently did not work....oh and the noisy ice vending machine outside our room

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Oct 12, 2009
The main restaurant was not open for guests. The choices for downtown restaurants was overpriced with poor service. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful when asked questions that they could answer or they would direct you to someone who could answer your question. The rooms are efficient, clean and comfortable, quiet and we received a good nights rest. They have a separate desk for excursions and rental vehicles that was manned by very helpful people. If we return to Vancouver we will request rooms at this hotel again.

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Oct 5, 2009
Every time we stayed at The Sandman we have had nothing but good service....The front desk was nice and greeted us with smiles....i would go back there to stay if i had to.... Good price, good location and good service. A decent hotel and would stay here again. Nothing special really - but that's not a bad thing!

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Sept 25, 2009
I was initially worried about staying at the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver, because of prior, generally negative reviews. But I was pleasantly surprised when we arrived at the hotel. The decor is appropriate for the hotel style, the room we stayed in is very clean and all appliances are new and they work! The room is really small, though, i.e., you had to turn sideways to go from the bedroom area to the hallway leading to the bathroom, because the desk table was partly blocking that space. My husband had to muffle the air conditioner because it was making loud vibration noises. Hotel staff are wonderful, nice people and always accommodating. The Big Bus, which is one of the tour buses, stops at the Sandman, and the hotel location is the best! For the amount of money you pay, staying at the Sandman is one of the best values in town! Just make sure you don't spend most of your time in the hotel room. Oh - and the elevators! I also read somewhere that the elevators were slow - like a 20 minute wait. Not during our stay! In fact, the elevators worked quickly -as long as you got the handle on using your room key to operate those elevators. I thought the restaurant - Moxie's Grill - is good, but it's over rated. The food is "just ok." Others like it, but with what my husband and I ordered, it wasn't as good as we hoped it would be. My husband and I think we'd stay at the Sandman again, since Vancouver is just one of the best places to vacation anyway!

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Aug 9, 2009
When we arrived at the Sandman, there was a fire fighter/police officer convention going on, the restaurant and surrounding streets were noisy and crowded. The hotel is attached to restaurants, bars and a public fitness center, it just felt noisy and very public throughout the open lobby. Now that I think back on it, the hotel just felt chaotic. Upstairs in the rooms, it was more quiet. We stayed with family and had 3 rooms amongst us. The room my boyfriend and I had was cramped-feeling, smelled like smoke, and was dark. Our view was of the radio station across the street. My mother's room had a great expansive view, so if you do stay at the Sandman, I would recommend asking for a corner room facing the stadium! We were within walking distance of Yaletown, which is a fun area, but we were also close to some seedy sections so just make sure you know where you're going or drive.

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 29, 2009
I managed to book this hotel at a reasonable rate but was a bit apprehensive after reading all the reviews. First thing when I checked in after an over 14 hours flight, lovely Eric at the reception took pity on us and checked us in straightaway at 10am!
I find him to be more than helpful and ready to help with any questions and will even tell you which bus to catch as buses in Vancouver is so easy to get around and cheap.
The location is also so convenient as you can walk to most places of interest

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 26, 2009
Ideal location at the lower end of Georgia Street, 10 minute walk to China Town and only 3 or 4 mins more to Gas Town. A 15 minute walk will see you in the heart of downtown Vancouver. A 10 minute $10 cab ride will see you at the Canada Place cruise terminal.
Rooms are spacious and comfortable and a decent choice of bars and eateries within the hotel.
Prices are very reasonable and car parking is underground .

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
May 28, 2009
Pros:
- Excellent location for events at GM place / going downtown
- Secure parking ($11 a night)

Cons:
- Window was covered in bird poop
- Carpet between bathroom and bed was soaking wet
- Pigeons created a next in the wall between rooms. Could hear them all night
- Elevators take FOR EVER to get to your floor and when they do you have to pack in like sardines
- Not worth the price (We paid $200 for 2 people, 1 night) I guess you are paying for location

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
May 2009
The hotel was fine, but we had the tiniest room in the building. (We saw the floor layout posted in the room) Other than that it was fine. The price was right and we could walk all over the city. The hotel staff were very accommodating. Very friendly atmosphere, helpful and professional. Moxie Restaurant had a good choices of food. Waiters were fast and reliable. I would definitely come back.

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
May 2009
Sandman certainly isn’t top end, and is looking a little shabby, but the staff were nice, the room was clean, and it was 30 seconds away from the start line of the Vancouver Marathon (which is why we were there). There are lots of cheap places to eat on Robson, just a block away. You’re pretty far from English Bay and the Aquarium, so plan to drive.

Guest Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
May 2009
Best place to stay for anything going on at GM Place or BC Place. Good night club, sports bar and restaurant right in the hotel, and a block from events. Rooms are okay, clean.