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Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
5 February 2012
I stayed at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Center for two nights in
mid January 2012. I removed all my belongings from my car and stored the
GPS in the glovebox before parking my car in the underground paid
parking lot with security and limited entry. When I checked out of the
hotel and got to my car, I found my car to be damaged. Somebody had
broken into my car through the driver's side window (smashed to pieces)
and stolen the GPS from the glove box. I came upstairs and told the
hotel about the incident. Front desk told me that such incidents are
rare in the area and in the hotel. I later find out from people working
in the parking lot and nearby area that such incidents occur about once
a week in the hotel!!! Furthermore, the manager told me that the cameras
were not functioning when I had my car parked and the hotel is not
liable for the damage to my car despite the secured parking lot. His
words "security is for honest people and doesn't stop the vagrants from
breaking into vehicles." Total car damage > $2000, which my car
insurance company is partly paying. Hotel wouldn't cover part of my bill
or provide a voucher so that I can get over this terrible experience.
Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
4 February 2012
The hotel staff, room, check in and check out, and pool area were just
fine. There were a few inconveniences such as fuzzy cable, no "do not
disturb" door hanger, slow elevators and dirty windows. For the money,
it was a perfectly fine hotel with a great location, and the water
pressure in the shower was great. The Shark Club wasn’t as hot as its
website totes. The food was yummy, albeit expensive, and it was
completely dead on a Saturday night, so in the future I’ll plan to have
cocktails somewhere else
Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
13 January 2012
The Sandman hotel is getting on a bit, late 70's design that needs some
new paint here and there. But a good location next to stadium, near
Chinatown and go for a good breakfast to Medina Cafe on Beatty Street
nearby (see separate review). Efficient hotel with parking and no frills
service. Two good bars. It works, value for money.
Review of the Sandman Hotel Downtown Vancouver
5 January 2012
I stayed at the Sandman City Centre for approximately 50 days in October
and November and the stay was very comfortable. The staff treats you
very well and responds quickly to any needs. The restaurant and bar
staff are personable, efficient and friendly. The close proximity to all
downtown areas make this a great hotel location. I would certainly come
back and recommend this hotel to business travellers on long term stays
in Vancouver. |
