Hotel reviews of
the Tropicana Hotel
Vancouver
Oct 24, 2009
We stayed at the Tropicana for 3 nights. It was easy to find on Robson St . We
got a great parking spot right in front of check in and best of all, the parking
spot was FREE. Free!!! That's a good value in a fairly expensive city.
We were able to check right and get our room key to suite 1001- the first suite
on the 10th floor. This faced Robson St which was a blessing and a curse- as I
will explain. You enter into a hallway and on the left is a small bathroom and
bedroom and to the right, a living room and kitchen. It's a smallish apartment
and perfect for 2 people, or a family, for an extended stay. There is a
precariously small balcony facing Robson that we barely dared to step out on (it
was only about 2 feet deep) but the views were great- you could see all the way
to Stanley Park and the mountains beyond.
The bedroom had a queen bed and 2 dressers and a clothes bar (not closet) and
that was literally it. Very sparsely furnished and shabby, old furnishings at
that- but clean. I must emphasize that it was clean. The bathroom was also clean
but small, and the towels weren't great but everything worked fine. The bathroom
came with dishes, utensils, coffeemaker, a fridge and stove- great! The coffee
supplies were refilled every day and the fridge came in handy. The TV got lots
of channels so there was always something to watch. This is the kind of place to
stay if you want to feel like you are living in a city rather than just a guest
in a hotel.
We had a decent stay, nothing spectacular. The rooms could do with an overhaul
of paint and carpet and furniture for sure. It's not for the fussy or picky but
completely fine and functional if you go into it knowing that Vancouver is an
expensive city and for $129 (CAD) we got a bargain.Hotel reviews of
the Tropicana Hotel
Vancouver
Oct 12, 2009
The location is almost perfect, between the shopping area (about one block
away), English bay and the Stanley park (beach, pool, cycling, rollerblading
...). The one bedroom apartment is simple but clean and large enough for two or
three people. There is no air-conditioning system. The staff is kind, the desk
is open 24/7. So, good quality, great location and average cost.
Hotel reviews of
the Tropicana Hotel
Vancouver
Oct 5, 2009
The location was great. The hotel was aging but still really good for the price.
The room had a kitchenette and a separate sitting/lounge room to the bedroom so
for where it is located, the hotel is ideal for a business traveler staying for
longer than a week.
Hotel reviews of
the Tropicana Hotel
Vancouver
Sept 11, 2009
Like other previous reviewers we really liked the location. Also Carlos in the
lobby was very helpful and nice. However, I guessed the people that stayed in
the room before us had cooked fish, and the smell stayed with us for both days.
Additionally, be aware that while you get a beautiful view the sliding doors
that open to the balconies can be a little bit scary if you have young kids (we
were on the 10th floor). The hotel does not offer the breakfast, so if you are a
family of 4 hungry people, that could become an additional expense, but the room
has a little kitchen, so you can prepare your own food.
Hotel reviews of
the Tropicana Hotel
Vancouver
Aug 8, 2009
We just got back from a five night stay at the Tropicana in lovely Vancouver.
You cannot beat the location of this hotel. Close to everything, no need for
taxis. Right on gorgeous Robson Street where you'd normally spend double the
price on the fancy hotels. Granted this is just a Motor Hotel, so it's not
fancy. If you're fussy, go spend double down the street. But who's in the room
for that long?! Every unit has a living room and separate bedroom. The mattress
was brand new and very comfortable. The views are incredible, watching the
sunset and the action on the street. There is no A/C, but Vancouver doesn't get
that hot. This was an odd weekend weather-wise and it was very warm. But we just
kept the curtains closed and the breeze drifted through the place. It was just
fantastic. The staff are polite, and helpful. There is a pool, however it is in
the basement so it's kind of odd. But it's there to cool you down if you're
warm, then go back out into the gorgeous city and explore. Parking is in the
back for those that drive, and the car will just stay there (safely) as you will
not need to drive. This is our third time back to the Tropicana and it won't be
the last! |
