9 January 2012
We stayed in the junior suite on the non-road side of the hotel. It was
comfortable, clean, and although we didn't use the kitchen area, it
seemed good although there wasn't much in the way of plates/cutlery etc.
There was some noise from the townhouses that backed the back of the
hotel, but I'm sure much less than the road-side of the hotel. Breakfast
as usual is one of the best offered by hotels when it is included in the
price. HI express has a wide range of breakfast items. We would stay
here again. It is very close to the PNE.
Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
21 December 2011
Check in was a snap, was clean and convenient to everything, hot
breakfast served on time. A good deal of choices for breakfast. No
problems with my room. Near the fairgrounds and as well a WALMART is
nearby for you.
Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
November 28, 2011
This was not a pleasure trip to Vancouver, my older brother had passed
away and my sister and I were out to bring his remains home to the East
Coast. We had rushed to get a flight out and had not made reservations
at a hotel before leaving. We were able to walk in and get a room
without any problem. We were at the front of the building, but the noise
was not unbearable and it was kind of neat to see the traffic and people
walking by. Comfortable and close to many little shops, drug store, park
and a fabulous Italian bakery. The staff were extremely helpful and when
we asked if we could have a frig and microwave brought up to the room,
it was delivered within the hour. The onsite laundry was extremely clean
and well kept and breakfast in the morning was a great way to start your
day off. The Press Box Pub next door was a great spot for a quick bite
to eat in the evenings. The staff were helpful in getting us cabs and
letting us know of the different options for transit. What we
appreciated most was on the day we were coming back we had been informed
that the shuttle ran to the airport at 8:00am or 10:00am unfortunately
our plane had been delayed so that neither of these times really worked
for us. We were pleasantly surprised when the driver informed us that he
could take us out at 9:00am instead if that worked for us. This was a
great spot to stay and if I get to go back to Vancouver for a vacation I
would definitely stay again.
Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
18 November 2011
Pros: cleaning staff do a great job and are incredibly nice. Front staff
are helpful although they can be a little hit-and-miss. Breakfast buffet
has a pretty good variety given that nothing is actually produced at the
hotel (eggs, bacon, sausages etc are of the microwave variety) -- you
can actually eat a fairly balanced and healthy breakfast. Rooms are your
typical modern standard room: beds are fine, layout is the same as
everywhere (bed, desk, flat screen tv, etc.). Hotel shuttle service is
great, but it starts too late and ends to early to be really counted
upon to avoid the $50 cab ride from the airport.
Cons: I had major problems with the keys working -- on one evening I had
to go 5 times back and forth until the lock finally worked. Also there
were a group of German (?) construction workers who loved -- LOVED -- to
smoke, and this included their non-smoking rooms whose air circulation
system ensured that everyone on the floor also smoked their cigarettes.
One night was particularly bad with them smoking, drinking, playing
music, long resounding belches. The hotel staff seemed either impotent
to do anything about it or it was a business decision to keep these guys
happy as they were long term customers. Luckily the construction workers
were either fairly stand-offish or actually nice.
Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
11 November 2011
Good/Average room. Pleasant atmosphere and fairly clean. Mid-week was
banned from having muffins. Apparently taking 4 muffins for a family of
3 was too much. Had to go to Starbucks to eat for the remainder of the
week. Will never be back.
Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
3 November 2011
A colleague of mine and I stayed here, as we were attending a show at
the PNE. Location was great, because we were right across the street
from the PNE. The property is also not far from food, shopping (like
Walmart), etc. The free breakfast buffet was ample and decent. This
property also has a shuttle to the hotel, but its schedule is not
great... it runs every 2 hours starting at, I believe, 8 am.
The staff were great though, try as they may, they could not do anything
about the almost non-existent wireless internet for the 2 days I was
there. Quality internet is among my top three Must-Haves when I travel.
However, the staff did take a couple of bucks off my bill, which was a
great gesture for something that was out of their hands. They tell me
they have a new system coming in not too far down the road.
So despite being extremely aggravated by slow to non-existent internet,
I still rate this property quite well for the friendliness and
helpfulness of the staff, the cleanliness of the property, the beds
being comfy, a decent breakfast buffet, etc. I will stay here again...
though I may call ahead and double-check the Wi-Fi has been improved
before I do.
Guest Review of the Holiday Inn Express Vancouver
11 October 2011
I drove from Vancouver airport and the sat nav system took me via
Vancouver city centre and along West & East Hastings Street. I have
travelled the World and seen many sights however I have never seen so
many homeless, drug addicts lining the street. I have to be honest I was
thinking what have I done booking a hotel on such a street. Thankfully
as I got nearer the hotel the area changed and was only slightly dodgy
rather than down right dodgy.
The hotel didn't look much from the outside but I parked the car in the
secure gated car park and took the elevator to reception. The hotel
staff were excellent and I was allocated a room at the back of the
hotel. The room was large and included a king size bed and settee.
However the downside was that it was dark, the weather didn't help, and
the lighting in the room was very poor. On the good side once the clouds
lifted the view was spectacular looking over the mountains.
The room was quiet and the bed comfortable and the internet was free.
The free breakfast was a typical North American buffet of cereals, bread
and muffins along with tea and coffee.
The internet was rather erratic and the hotel had to call the provider
to sort it out. The staff were very helpful and the situation was sorted
out very quickly.
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