Jan 13, 2010
Front desk a bit slow, girl at front when I checked out seemed more
interested in her phone convo than dealing with a guest. Room was
f-r-e-e-z-i-n-g when we checked in. (Right beside the weight room so
really drafty) We had to wait about an hour for the heater to warm up
the room. Washroom remained icy as no air flow in there.
All in all restaurant was good, room was clean, and a really reasonable
rate I would stay there again but next time I'll request a warmer room.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Jan 5, 2010
had a great time time here - stayed two weeks and no complaints. lovely
room with a huge bed which was so comfy and breakfast was a bonus. close
to local shops and transport system and easily within walking distance
of downtown Vancouver if you're feeling energetic. loved it here and
hope to return in 2011
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Dec 3, 2009
Arrived here and writing this review on the very first day! I'm very impressed
with the room itself as it has all the necessary things which i didn't expect
for a hotel that was meant to be 2-3 star.
It has microwave, wifi, fridge, iron, ironing board, and so much more which I
didn't expect!
Really nice welcome for me... coming all the way from Malaysia and a tiring 18
hour journey!
Will write more ...as the stay progresses, of my impressions. But so far, so
good... I'd recommend this place thus far..
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Nov 28, 2009
We choose to stay at the Best Western Uptown whenever we attend something in
downtown Vancouver. It is far enough away from the crazy city noise, yet a short
cab ride back and forth (or a walk in the summer). Friendly staff, free parking,
great little restaurant attached, and continental breakfast. Had my laptop this
time and wireless was easy to connect and very fast. Room had all the amenities
we needed, good coffee and it is clean clean clean. You can tell the Owners and
Managers actually care about the property. We will always go back.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Nov 14, 2009
The Uptown is just that- not Downtown, but is easily accessed by bus from the
train or Skytrain stations on Main Street. The area does have its own appeal;
nearby Main Street has many ethnic restaurants, there is a nice small
neighborhood park- Robson Park, just a few blocks away. We stay because of its
proximity to a Taoist Ta'i Chi Centre nearby. Also well located if visiting a
patient at nearby St. Joseph's Hospital.
I have stayed a couple of times at this hotel, and it scores very high in terms
of value for price. Being from just outside the Greater Vancouver area, I know
of dozens of nondescript hotels that are no great value, and a dozen or so truly
exceptional 5 star establishments.
But the Uptown is almost unique in being a genuinely 3.5 star rated hotel that
is priced like a 2 star. There are under 60 rooms, some very oddly configured
because of the wedge shape of the property. Very basic check in counter, with
friendly staff and free newspapers. The breakfast room is adjacent- and my
advice is to skip it and eat a hot breakfast next door at the Salt and Pepper
for $5.95 ,owned by the hotel operators. Remember that each BW hotel is
privately under a franchise system, so there is a both a ma/pa feel and a
corporate neutrality to the place.
Very secure parking as noted by other reviewers and the rooms have good beds,
DSL internet gratis, the usual bathroom notions and amenities found in $150
hotels, not the $89 we paid. The toilets are crammed into a little corner, but
there is just enough room. Granite topped vanity.
A small contemplative 'garden terrace' is off the south side of the second
floor, and a modest fitness room on the third. Free ice and in-room tea/coffee.
One can order room service from the Salt and Pepper.
Drawbacks? The Kingsway area has car dealerships and a convergence of traffic,
so there is some noise and little intrinsic beauty. But there are some nice
views from the north facing rooms. Great choice if on a budget, and want the
assured quality standards mandated by Best Western.
Guest Review Best Western Hotel Uptown Vancouver
Nov 4, 2009
For me a hotel cost has three parts, the room, parking and internet. This hotel
is close to town, very reasonable room rates, free secure covered parking and
free internet.
The room was perhaps a little small for my wife and I but the high ceilings
meant it did not feel cramped at all. Its close to downtown. A block from
Broadway which has shopping and restaurants. A great deal and very convenient.
We had the breakfast special at the adjacent grill. Regular fare done well and
also reasonable. The hotel did have the usual breakfast bar with pastries, toast
and cereals
......Reviews of the Best Western Uptown Hotel
Vancouver
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