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Oct 31, 2009
Stayed here the night of U2's concert. The hotel is just a couple of miles from
the heart of the downtown core. I chose to walk, but busses run regularly along
Broadway (one block away) or one can get there quickly in a cab. The hotel has
very secure parking, a decent continental breakfast in the morning and is close
to many local coffeehouses. The room was a bit smallish, but very nicely
appointed and the staff was very helpful/courteous. Restaurant quality in the
area is limited, but all in all, I was very pleased with the price and location.
If you do not need to stay and pay for the bright lights of Downtown Vancouver,
this Best Western is a good choice. If you stay here, come into Vancouver via
91N after crossing the border. Stay with the 91 until Knight Street exit, then a
few miles to Kingsway. Hotel is about 2 miles on the right after accessing
Kingsway. Great alternative route before the evening rush hour traffic starts.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Oct 13, 2009
I booked this hotel for two nights and would have stayed for my whole week of
visit had I known what a gem it is but I was committed to stay elsewhere! From
the outside we originally did not have high expectations but were very happy
when we saw our room. We had a room with 2 queen beds, a fridge and microwave
and nice furnishings. Someone else has mentioned that there wasn't much room and
we certainly did not find that! We had a good size entry and closet with 2
luggage holders, comfortable furniture and a nice sized bathroom. The staff were
very helpful with directions and advice for getting around. The breakfast was
fresh and plentiful with a good number of tables in the dining room. The hotel
is situated across the road from a mall that has a grocery store, shoppers
drugmart and liquor store and is only a short walk to buses. I'm not sure why
someone felt that you needed a car from this hotel. I would highly recommend
this spot and would definitely stay there myself when back in Vancouver.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Oct 9, 2009
The Best Western Uptown Hotel (Vancouver) was well maintained, neat, and
situated well for access to Skytrain, bus links, and the Vancouver Train
Terminal. Relatively inexpensive for a Vancouver city hotel. The location on
East Broadway is also convenient for many Broadway cafes and restaurants that
have some character, such as Our Town Cafe.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Oct 3, 2009
New beds, friendly staff, free continental breakfast. Location, wireless
internet in lobby only. The hotel is a $15 cab ride to downtown Vancouver, the
rooms are not special but they have new beds, the lobby area is small and the
hotel has no pool or exercise area. The area is not a place to go for a walk at
night. For just a place to stay it is ok. Nothing special about the hotel. The
staff is the best thing the hotel has going for it.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Sept 20, 2009
We traveled with another couple and picked the location for travel in Vancouver
and the general area. My wife was attending a medical convention so it was a
vacation and business mix. The room was great and the bed was comfortable. Big
room with microwave and frig. The only down side was the parking. We ended up
with an upgraded rental car that was a midsize SUV. Comfortable for 4 people and
luggage but tricky parking in the basement garage. A small car would have been
easier parking. Staff was great and the continental breakfast was adequate.
Yogurt, boiled eggs, bagels, etc. The general area felt safe and we did some
walking to the grocery store and to ethnic restaurants in the area.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Sept 5, 2009
We found this to be ideally located. Not too close, not too far... from
downtown. Very convenient public bus transport into the city. Convenient
"underground/safe" parking. Rooms very large and attractive. Very clean, good
housekeeping, fine front-desk operations.
Fine little restaurant next door. Hotel has a fine continental breakfast!
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Aug 11, 2009
$10 cab ride to downtown Vancouver or buses easy. Stayed with adult daughter for
4 nights. 2 x double beds...small but good mattresses, comfy. Microwave in room
was good addition, bathroom clean and ample space for 2 adults. Across from food
store and mall...great shopping without the tourist prices ! Also fantastic
shops down the street, lots of restaurants. We ate at the hotels restaurant 2
nights and the service andquality of food was very high whilst the prices
reasonable.
Free continental breakfast was basic but lots of places to eat nearby.
Only drawback was the noisy air con...like a jet plane, we were told they are
upgrading shortly. Because of 33.8 C temperatures we needed it and no breeze
from windows. After 3rd night we got used to it....ALMOST !
Would stay again for at least 2 nights for the shopping.....local prices and
great shops..IF they have replaced the air cons !!
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Aug 8, 2009
A little outside of city center.
Good room size.
Breakfast not more than just ok.
Overall we were happy with this hotel
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Jun 15, 2009
I recently stayed at this hotel and found it to be very nice. The evening staff
was very pleasant and informative. The staff during the day was efficient, and
business-like not as pleasant and attentive but ok nonetheless.
The room was nicely appointed for the cost, but the toilet was awkwardly placed
in my room almost like it was an afterthought and the King room was on the
smallish side if 2 people were to be staying in it. The parking was *very*
secure. Double gates with separate swipes were needed to get into the
underground parking area.
Only the lobby has wi-fi at this time, but I was told this was going to be
changing in the next few months. It was no big deal as they had Cat 5 cords for
guests and Ethernet outlets in the room so it was as good as in my opinion. I'd
rather fast fixed line internet vs. slow wi-fi in any case.
There was a decent breakfast during the day from what I saw (I didn't partake)
and there was room service provided by a pub adjacent to the hotel. The gym had
a nice view of the mountains with modern equipment.
Transit was never a problem, and the hotel is right near a shopping mall with
grocery store and drug store. Car repair and tire shops are also nearby should
you need them. A nice neighbourhood - definitely cleaned up the area in the last
few years. I would stay here again no problem.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
May 22, 2009
A great place to stay. It was clean, comfortable and service was friendly.
Parking and check-in process was good. The only problem I had was the Internet
didn't work. It wasn't important, because I was not there on business and all I
needed to check was my email, which I did using my BlackBerry. The lobby
computer worked, but was very slow and the printer didn't work, so we were
unable to print our boarding passes after checking in online for our flight back
home. Overall, it was still positive and I will stay here again next time I
visit.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
May 11, 2009
We found this hotel to be what we expected, clean, comfortable and good value.
We spent 3 nights here before touring BC and Alberta. The room was small with
only double beds but the price was less than $90. The hotel is within 2 minutes
of a bus stop that takes you to Downtown, Stanley Park, Metrotown. There are
also a couple of places nearby to eat, the Pad Thai place was very nice anf
there is a super market across the road. We would stay here again.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Apr 3, 2009
We stayed 3 nights at the Best Western Uptown. It is very convenient to downtown
at a very reasonable price. The rooms are average size but have a couple of nice
touches like bed top cushioned padding, a curved shower curtain and nice
shampoos, mouthwash etc. They have secured underground parking (bring a small
car because it is tight) included in your stay which was one of my conditions to
stay as I had a vehicle. The complimentary breakfast is pretty basic compared to
others such as Fairfield but is adequate... great bagels, pastries, fruit, but
no hot items... Coffee is bad "Nescafe machine" but there is a "Waves" coffee
shop (just like a Starbucks or Blenz) just one block away on main. There is
coffee in the room which is better. Request a room on the side street or the
back for a bit more quiet as Kingsway is busy with trucks etc.... The staff is
helpful and they rooms are VERY clean. They get a lot of visitors and occupancy
but seem to be staying up with the traffic. It is just a 5 minute drive
(depending on time of day & traffic) to get to Downtown... They do have a
personal computer and printer in the lobby which you need to share with others
but was generally available. No privacy however as the screen faces the desk and
lobby, so use with caution if you are accessing personal information. There is a
small resturant attached which shares the building but we did not use.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Feb 27, 2009
This hotel was great value for the cost. It is not fancy and if you wish to feel
coddled and pampered, this might not be the place for you. It is clean and very
quiet for the three nights we stayed. The staff was helpful. Free underground
secured parking (noteworthy). We actually enjoyed the free breakfast. Good
orange juice, coffee, fruit, cereals. Free choice of a few newspapers. Safe area
of town.
This is in the Main Street/ Broadway area which is a 15 minute drive or 45
minute walk from the heart of downtown Vancouver . Main and Broadway Streets are
miles of unique stores and restaurants with very few franchise stores and made
for lots of interesting wandering.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Feb 10, 2009
It was a good value being fairly close to downtown. Parking was included in the
price, it seems that other hotels in Vancouver and Seattle want an extra charge
for parking. Exercise room was open 24 hours with floor to ceiling windows to
view the mountains.
The location was okay, the motel was a pleasant surprise. The rooms were nice
and the staff was very friendly.
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