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Best Western Downtown Vancouver

718 Drake St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Best Western Downtown Vancouver
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 77 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $32
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Highly Recommended
Based on 77 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "Overall great stay, will recommend to friends." source Orbitz

    "Overall, it is a nice hotel with reasonable rate." source Priceline

    "My overall impression of the staff is 10+." source Travelocity

    "I would not recommend this hotel to a friend." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "Clean, friendly staff, good location for what I wanted." source Priceline

    "Rooms were very clean, beds super comfy, & the showers were awesome." source Travelocity

    "The rooms are a bit small, but very comfortable and clean." source Expedia

    "The property and room were immaculate." source Priceline

    "Clean, excellent staff, great beds." source Priceline

  • Service: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Service staff is well trained and friendly." source Expedia

    "Wonderful staff and professional service." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Location of hotel is fantastic -- unfortunately, there were no places to eat a quick breakfast." source Travelocity

    "We arrived at this hotel a bit apprehensive after reading reviews about the somewhat Â’sleazinessÂ’ of the neighborhood. However, coming from NY with more vivid examples of sleaze, the immediate area of the hotel was in very decent shape." source Expedia

    "The price was reasonable for downtown Vancouver." source Expedia

    "By far, this hotel has the most reasonable parking rates of any hotel we looked at in the downtown area." source Expedia

    "But the location was fairly remote from the shopping, sites, and restaurants in Vancouver." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "The room was nice, and the front desk people were very friendly, and helpful." source Travelocity

More information on Best Western Downtown Vancouver

The 12-story Best Western is just a 5-block walk from the theater area on Granville Street at the south end of downtown. All rooms are comfortable, and some have harbor views. The corner rooms are a bit smaller than the rest, but they do have more light. This hotel is not overflowing with facilities, but the rooms are well furnished and the location is convenient. Accommodations with a full kitchen are available for an additional C$20 to C$25 (US$15-US$19). Bear in mind, however, that while quite safe, this is still a very bohemian, nightlife-oriented, downtown neighborhood. You shouldn't book here unless you have a reasonable tolerance for the realities of street life. You'll save by booking on the website. Facilities: Restaurant; rooftop exercise room; Jacuzzi; sauna; game room; tour desk; shuttle service to downtown; babysitting; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms; corporate rooms Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

3:00 P.M.

Check-out Time:

11:00 A.M.

Total Rooms:

143 rooms.143

Total Floors:

12 floors.

Rooms:

143 units, 32 with full kitchen

Price

C$189-C$209 (US$151-US$167) double; C$250-C$350 (US$200-US$280) penthouse. Rates include deluxe continental breakfast, M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

From: The airport. When leaving the Airport, look out for the Granville St. exit to the right. Follow Granville St. across the Granville St. Bridge. Stay in the left lane, turn left onto Drake St. The Best Western Downtown Vancouver is on the left. From: USA Border. Take Highway 99 Northbound to Vancouver. Follow Highway 99 through Oak St. Bridge and onto Oak St., northbound. From Oak St. turn left on 41st Ave. Proceed westbound, until Granville St. Turn right onto Granville St., northbound, and cross the Granville St. Bridge. Stay in the left lane, turn left onto Drake St. The Best Western Downtown Vancouver is on the left. From: Twassassen Ferry. Take Highway 99 Northbound to Vancouver. Follow Highway 99 over Oak St. Bridge and onto Oak St., northbound. From Oak St. turn left on 41st Ave. Proceed westbound on 41st Ave, until Granville St. Turn right onto Granville St., northbound. Cross the Granville St. Bridge. Stay in the left lane, turn left onto Drake St. The Best Western Downtown Vancouver is on the left. From: Horseshoe Bay. If you are coming from Horseshoe Bay/Nanaimo/Langdale/Bowen Island Ferries, take Highway 1/Trans Canada Highway East. Exit at Capilano Rd. turn left at traffic lights. Continue down Capilano Rd. Turn right on Marine Dr. and exit onto Lions Gate Bridge. Follow across, road turns into West Georgia St. Proceed east on West Georgia St. for 10 blocks. Turn right on to Howe Street, follow for six blocks. Turn left on to Drake Street one block. The Best Western Downtown Vancouver is on the left. From: Whistler. Take Route 99 or Sea to Sky Hwy South through Squamish. Follow Highway 1/Trans Canada Highway East. Exit at Capilano Road, turn left at traffic lights. Continue down Capilano Rd. Turn right on Marine Dr. and exit onto Lions Gate Bridge. Proceed east on West Georgia St. for 10 blocks. Turn right on Howe Street, follow for six blocks. Turn left on to Drake Street, for one block. The Best Western Downtown Vancouver is on the left.

Area

At Granville St

Parking

Parking C$6 (US$4.80)

Pets

False

Attractions

Granville Island 2 Blocks Gastown 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Grouse Mountain 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers University of British Columbia 3 Miles / 5 Kilometers

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