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The Westin Bayshore Hotel reviews are the subjective opinion of a Guest and not of Allure Hotels any
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phone. Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Dec 19, 2009
It was my first time in Vancouver and this hotel was in a perfect
location....great view of the water...close to great restaurants and shopping
was a short cab ride away. The lobby is very pretty and there's a Starbucks...woohoo..lol
The rooms are gorgeous...very nice decor. The only bad thing I can think of is
the lack of door on the shower....gets cold.
We took a drive to Squamish and the views are AMAZING...So overall it was a nice
trip and I would totally stay at this hotel again because of the location and
nice decor in the room.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Dec 14, 2009
Here's the bottom line: location-wise you can't beat Westin Bayshore, it's right
on the bay, across Stanley park (as you can guess from the name). Pay extra for
a room with Bayview, you can see the bay, the mountains in the background, and
planes landing on the water - you won't regret. The property was not as new -
actually it looked pretty old and worn out. The service was nice, no issues. The
only complaint I have is the construction noise - they placed me right in the
epicenter of the renovation. But other than that it was worth staying at.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Dec 3, 2009
The Westin Hotel Bayshore Vancouver is along the Bayshore drive and Cardero
street. It is great to stay in here at The Westin Hotel Vancouver because of the
oceanic view from outside. It is also away from the crowded places which most
people go in to. The Stanley park is very accessible that you can walk to the
ballroom within less than 5 minutes, adding up to this benefit it is also an
exercise to walk. You can also walk from the hotel to Yaletown thou it's quite
far.
The hotel lobby has a very calming view with the mountain view and the trees.
you can swim thru the outdoor pool with complete amenities and facilities and
they also have the indoor pool as well. you can also workout on the gym if you
feel the need of being healthy and physically fit. The hotel setting has
full-lighting exterior at night.
Guest rooms have the same scenery like to the view at the hotel lobby. They have
the complete table setting for the currents restaurant and they also have the
Seawall Bar & Grill, Patio for an outside view. Every meal plan is set according
to the guests. They have the grand ballroom and The Stanley Park Ballroom used
as function rooms whether you'll have your business meetings or any other kind
of celebration.
The hotel staff and crew are very accommodating. They assists me in all the
things I want to do and they give a very good service. I met the needs and wants
of my trip that time. I've done all the things I should do on my itinerary. I
recommend this hotel so anyone who wants to have a relaxing and spacious time. I
can really call this place a third place after my home (first place) and my
workplace (second place).
They have up to 44 Hotel Services which are very helpful for all the guests who
stay-in the hotel so that they never have to go anywhere outside just to look
for what they need and feel safe inside the hotel. the have this 24-hour
customer service which is applicable to all guests that are inside the hotel.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Nov 10, 2009
Hotel is large and caters to both leisure and business patrons. Meeting rooms
are large and business events a constant. Lobby can be a bit chaotic but the
staff manages it nicely. Concierge desk was extremely helpful but was
understaffed. I usually had to wait in a slow moving line and / or leave a
message for a return call. All service staff are wonderful and do anything they
can to help. Food is wonderful but breakfasts are expensive. The fabulous
morning buffet is $26.00 / person. A large pot of coffee delivered to my room
was over $20.00. There are several small restaurants within a few blocks which
are reasonable as an alternative and there's a Starbucks in the lobby. WIFI is
not complimentary and the business center is small and unstaffed. Rooms are
plush with fabulous beds and linens. We had an ocean / marina view which was
lovely. Hotel is great if you're not worried about expenses or are traveling on
an expense account.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Nov 2, 2009
We stayed here before our Alaska Cruise. We were given the top floor corner
suite. The suite is very big, including a bedroom, 1.5 bath, and one living
room. There is a balcony in each room and the views are incredible. The king bed
is very comfortable. The shower is a little small but it is clean and modern
(two robes are provided). The hotel service is excellent. The hotel is located
in Coal Harbour where there are lots of shops and restaurants nearby. We enjoyed
our stay very much. This is a great hotel and we will not hesitate to go back.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Oct 26, 2009
We stayed for 3 nights in a Tower room with a beautiful view of the Marina and
the mountains. The hotel is very well located, with easy access to Stanley park
and Gastown. The rooms are a decent size with very comfortable beds and good
light. The front desk staff is friendly and very helpful.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Oct 14, 2009
This was by far one of the best hotels that I have stayed in a long time. I
found all the amenities that I required, being disabled, they provided me with a
beautiful suite with an amazing shower where I could sit while bathing and not
worry about falling. The room was extremely clean and the service was excellent.
Plus it was at a prime location, where you could just walk to beautiful
restaurants or museums, or wherever I felt like doing.Thank you so much.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Oct 5, 2009
I was there with my family to run in the 2009 Vancouver Marathon. This hotel was
especially accommodating to me, providing routes for warm-up (and weekend) runs
in Stanley Park and on the waterfront. The concierge was also very helpful in
choosing a restaurant of my preference for dinner. Although we were there for
one night, we really did feel at home with the quiet location and the friendly
staff. With all that went perfectly well, the only complaints I had are that the
guaranteed view of the marina from my room was blocked by the tower. Also, the
price I paid for the room was only the base price, not including parking.
However, this is what I expected since I have stayed in comparable hotels in
large cities: very $$.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Sept 25, 2009
The Westin Bayshore was very enjoyable and its proximity to Stanley Park made
for one of the best runs after work that I have ever had. Another important
feature is its closeness to a couple of very nice restaurants that are only a
very short walk down the boardwalk. The rooms are renovated and the bed is
incredibly soft and lights out occurs very fast.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Sep 9, 2009
We picked this hotel because of its proximity to Stanley Park. We wanted to
avoid the hassle of driving into the downtown area to rent bikes and cruise the
park. We also had a nice walk to the BC place area and Gastown to look for
Vancouver Olympic 2010 souvenirs.
We ate breakfast in the hotel twice and thought it was a very nice buffet. Not
cheap, but the food was excellent.
The parking under the building across the street was terrible. It was the
typical underground parking lot with lots of pillars and tight turns. Since our
location was ideal for what we wanted to do, we didn’t drive much, just one
night to Granville Island.
It was expensive and the rooms were small, but we had a great view of the harbor
from the 6th floor. If you want a downtown location near Stanley Park, this is a
great choice.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Aug 17, 2009
My husband and I had a Trip to Canada flying into Calgary where we did a Rockies
tour culminating in the Rocky Mountaineer (we spoiled ourselves and booked the
Gold Leaf option which was great) which terminated in Vancouver where we were
booked into the Westin Bayshore.
Cannot speak highly enough of the hotel and its staff. Upon arrival check in was
effortless and made all the more enjoyable when we were told we had been
upgraded to a harbour view room. Did I say 'room' well, to be more accurate, it
was more like a small apartment. So spacious and we even had a small balcony. We
were on a fairly high floor (cannot remember which) and had a corner room, so
the views couldn't have been better. We so enjoyed all that was going on in the
harbour, particularly in the early evening watching the small planes coming in
(probably from Vancouver Island) and we could also see Stanley Park.
The indoor swimming pool was perfect and we used it several times during our
three night stay. There was also a jacuzzi, steam room and gym.
We only ate at the hotel once, preferring to go out and about for our meals, but
although on that occasion we opted for more of a snack the food we had was
lovely and well presented.
The staff too were pleasant and helpful which is always one of the main pointers
to a good hotel.
All in all a very happy stay at the Westin Bayshore and would highly recommend
it. Do get a harbour view room, though, if you can.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Aug 9, 2009
We had 7 Harbor view rooms on the top floors and every one raved about the
sparkling view of the Harbor and the lovely very clean rooms and great TVs. Most
of all they loved the beds and the location of the hotel next to Stanley Park
and out of the congested Downtown. We have stayed in Vancouver on several
occasions and this hotel is the best value and most comfortable.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Aug 7, 2009
Overall our stay at the Westin Bayshore was nice. The inside of the hotel was
quite nice, although the outside of the hotel certainly needs some updating. The
location is nice for access to Stanley Park, but seemed a bit distant from
shopping and eating locations.
Costly computer and internet access is a downfall, as is the limited shuttle
service. We were disappointed to find that the shuttle would not drop us off at
the cruise terminal, but rather went from only the hotel to a designated point
downtown.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Aug 5, 2009
The Westin Bayshore has the best location in Vancouver if you're interested in
staying on the waterfront, with a walkway along the harbor if you turn right on
exiting the Tower entrance, and the seawall leading to Stanley Park if you turn
left. The harborview rooms have beautiful water and mountain views. The Pan
Pacific and Fairmont Waterfront, by comparison, are in the heart of downtown,
near high-end shops if that's your preference, and near the Convention Center.
Views, yes, but not a location on the water. The Juliet balconies at the Westin
are small, but the fact that there is a large sliding window that opens is a big
plus. So is the refrigerator in the room. And the rooms are big enough and
nicely furnished. Even the two restaurants nearby are great. Both have patios on
the water. The views from LIFT are spectacular especially at sunset. I love the
horseshoe bar and couldn't find the Russell Lemon Ale, highly recommended,
anywhere else. Crime Lab has great food and a terrific martini menu. Bottom line
-- no matter where we went, we always were glad to be back at the Westin
Bayshore. Incidentally, this is written about Tower harborview rooms, which are
well worth the small extra rate.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Aug 4, 2009
What a lobby this place has!
It has to be seen to be believed - it's the size of many UK villages!
We rolled up all hot and grubby after a long long drive (including getting lost
in Vancouver!) and were treated like royalty by the doorman-valet guy.
Then at check-in a member of staff approached with a couple of refreshing cool
fruit drinks. A really nice, thoughtful touch.
The room was lovely - cool but not suffering from that dreadful clanking air-con
you so often find in hotels.
We were only there for a couple of days but had a lovely time - the staff really
want you to have a good time and continually offer you help and refreshments.
We ate in the restaurant and the food was delicious and very fairly priced -
cocktails by the pool was our favourite bit!
Loved it.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Aug 1, 2009
Well located, well appointed and with some of the best service I have seen at
any hotel, the Westin Bayshore was a pleasure to visit. We stayed there for a
week in June and the rooms were nice (with large well-appointed bathrooms,
Heavenly beds and new nice TVs) and the view and location were top-notch. Just a
few minutes from Stanley Park, the Bayshore has certainly become the place that
I will return to every time I visit Vancouver.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jul 24, 2009
Stayed at the Westin Bayshore the night before we boarded our cruise. The
hotel's location is great and the breakfast buffet was wonderful. However the
front desk staff were rather standoffish and the room was tired (i.e. tiles were
missing in the bathroom and door seal was hanging off). I was expecting more
from a 4+ star hotel.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jul 22, 2009
Excellent location and generally nice views from the rooms. Décor somewhat tired
but still above average. Staff very friendly, and want to be helpful. Concierge
did a good job of getting us into the right restaurants, but a little sloppy on
the details (talk with Emily for important help). Prices in the hotel for food
and drink are outrageous -- much better fare just outside the hotel.
But, any time in Vancouver is wonderful, and is in our top ranks for places to
be.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jul 17, 2009
Stayed at the Westin Bayshore for a cousin's wedding for three days. Overall it
was a very good stay but the Hotel is not perfect. Booked through priceline and
got a great rate but in return they assign whatever rooms they desired. In an
effort to obtain a room with a King sized bed, I faxed a letter kindly
requesting just a King and some nice places to eat, etc. Normally I'm not picky
but it was a special weekend for us so I made that request hoping they would
help. Besides, two doubles is more "sellable" than a King anyways.
When I arrived, they advised the hotel was full and actually would have put me
in a room with two doubles and after politely requesting again in person (this
high-ranking hotel may have not gotten my letter?) they found a King room that
needed to be cleaned, so we returned a few hours later - I wonder if the Hotel
was really booked up, but nonetheless I was glad they accommodated. The service
at the front desk is at par with your typical high-end hotel and they were
accommodating.
The room was on the second floor of the main tower and was well furnished and
nicely appointed (bathrobes are a nice touch). Our bed was exceptionally
comfortable. The pools and exercise room are top notch and it definitely gives
you a feeling of luxuriousness..
However, not to be nitpicky, but as a high-end hotel I did come in with great
expectations. The room itself was a bit on the small side and the view was poor
(the front veranda). We could hear the water go on/off and flush at night and if
people in the hall were loud at night, the noise permeates through the doors.
This is the type of hotel you come back to sleep at and not live in for the day;
it is Vancouver after all, so the sights and sounds are what matter.
The mini-bar and restaurant's prices are quite pretentious for what you pay (ie.
$5 for a bottle of water) so expect this coming in. The showers are beautiful
and unique, but if you are a bath type person, this may not work for you. Also,
the closets are actually in the washroom. And don't forget parking will cost you
$26+ and if you self park the parkade is actually down the street. Also,
internet will cost you! If you decide not to receive maid service, the Hotel
will give you a voucher towards any restaurant, room service, etc. so we used
this to offset the high costs of breakfast. A ton of restaurants and other
amenities are nearby, even a Safeway so for cost-concious customers (not sure if
this is the type who would stay at this hotel) there are a myriad of dining
options.
Overall, aside from the points above, if you are looking for the experience of a
high class hotel, this is a good choice. The location is top notch right by
Stanley Park and the hotel does offer excellent amenities. It does become a
money pit once you factor in your meals, mini-bar and parking though, but again
I imagine this is the type of hotel that wants to cater to customers with such
luxuries.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jul 6, 2009
We stayed 3 nights at the Westin Bayshore. Overall, we had a great experience at
this hotel. The rooms were very nice and kept very clean. We had a room in the
tower with spectacular views of the mountains and the harbour. The service at
the hotel was quite good however check-in is a bit slow but concierge service
was extremely helpful throughout our stay. The outdoor pool does get quite busy
and can be difficult to find seating. Also, bar service poolside was extremely
slow, with only one waitress serving the entire pool. We probably would stay
here again, however it is a bit on the expensive side for what you get.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
July 2, 2009
This is a very nice hotel right the on the waterfront. Beautiful views. Within
walking distance to many things. If you have little luggage you can even walk to
the cruise docks. We just felt it was very pricey and the room was looking worn.
I would stay here again and try to get a good price.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jun 19, 2009
With a location, and views, that are second to none, the Westin Bayshore feels
like a special occasion splurge. I received a complimentary upgrade to a corner
room when they realized it was my birthday. I had stunning views of Stanley
Park, the mountains, the harbor and marina and a gorgeous skyline, especially at
night. They really made my trip special.
Currents Restaurant, which serves breakfast, was pricey and didn't offer
particularly good value, which is typical of restaurants in luxury
accommodations. But there are plenty of dining options nearby at all price
points.
My only complaint is the noise created by the heavy doors to the room. They
close automatically but slam with force.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jun 9, 2009
Westin Bayshore is located next to Stanley Park in a wonderful area. We enjoyed
walking along the Seawall in this world class city. The hotel lived up to the
high expectations we had set for it. My wife would have liked a spa, but
apparently that is coming soon
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
Jun 3, 2009
I was at the Westin Bayshore for a business conference on location. It was a
spectacular facility and the location right on the edge of Stanley Park and on
the ocean was unbelievable! I stayed for 3 nights and now know I need a new bed!
The staff was very friendly and the food was exceptional too. The access for
walking through Stanley Park and along the water was great. Definitely will be
back with my wife!
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
May 2009
This is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world. I stayed there for a
whole week once and it was just amazing. The window opens up on the water and
the view of the sunrise is out of this world. The bed sheets and the pillows are
just from another planet or something. I really love this place and wish to go
back again and again.
Guests Review
of the Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
May 2009
I stayed here for 4 days/ 3 nights. I was given a room on the preferred guest
floor. I had a magnificent view of sunrise on the coal harbour. The Grouse
mountain with its snow covered peak provided a perfect backdrop for the sunrise.
I took full advantage of the location, walked along the sea wall, tooled around
the marina, and enjoyed the incredible views of Stanley park. The hotel is right
next to Stanley park, and walking distance to shopping on Robson street.
Service is impeccable. My room was clean every time I returned. Pool and sauna
are clean and provided a good way to relax after a long day of walking around
Stanley park. Bell hop was kind enough to store my bags while I checked out and
went around town to buy last minute gifts.
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