Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
19 Nov 2010
Enjoyed staying here over the years.
This is not a new hotel, but the rooms are large with a couch and desk
area. It has a coffee maker and a view of the city. It’s right across
the street from a Starbucks and a small shopping area with a great
little grocery store. It’s within easy walking distance of a number of
restaurants.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
14 Nov 2010
Gets the Job Done
* Wifi was available (but not speedy) * Spacious suite * Bathroom a
little small (for a 6’ 150lb man) * Sink are spacious with large mirror
and good lighting * Solid bed * Nice peak view of Vancouver skyline * 2
blocks from Canada line (train/subway system) Bottom line: Gets the job
done.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Oct 28, 2010
The staff I must say was not the best at the front desk. I was there for
5 nights, while getting back surgery at the Cambie surgery centre which
is just kitty corner on the same block.. The rooms where clean and
fresh, but aged. The room service was fast and polite, when I requested
for more pillows, to aid in my sleep and after surgery conditions. They
man brought 5 perfect pillows for me within 15 minutes of the request.
The Hotel is showing it's age, and could use a face lift and update for
sure. The halls are dime, and do have the slight smell of aging so to
speak.
But the beds are comfortable for myself and my brother who was with me
to assist me after surgery and my travels.
Over all for the price, I would say a little high, but they do have a
great location, and considering why I was there it served me good
enough.
Would I go back? Not for a holiday, but if needed to be in that part of
town yes.
I rate it for the price and appearance a 5 out of 10. For location and
comfort I rate it a 8 out of 10
Cheers.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Oct 28, 2010
I booked this through Expedia because our business was at the hotel.
After booking, I looked at TripAdvisor at was dismayed at the negative
comments on the hotel. I phoned the Manager and she gave me her
assurance that the hotel was in tired condition but clean and could
guarantee me a comfortable bed, otherwise she would refund my remaining
stay (not Expedia policy). When I arrived, it was exactly as stated. The
hotel is undergoing a renovation but it is clean but dated. For the
price in Vancouver, this is a good deal given it's location. I give full
credit for Ms. Guay's honesty and would not hesitate to stay again. As
for Magenta Sky's statement that there were bed bugs, I inspected
beforehand and did not discover any.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
20 Oct 2010
Pleasantly Surprised
Nice big room. Step out balcony with great view of Vancouver.
Comfortable beds. The restaurant was only open for a continental
breakfast but the neighborhood has plenty of eating spots close by. We
were pleasantly surprised by this property.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
19 Oct 2010
Good inexpensive option away from downtown
Hotel is older and showing its age a bit. If you have business away from
downtown this is a good option. Downtown area just a short hop away.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
14 Oct 2010
Simple maintenance would help.
The Air condition did not work the first night, called 4 times to get
light bulb took 3 days to get installed , cable tv very snowy with
blurred sound
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
14 Oct 2010
Not impressed at all
This hotel not up to par for 3 star hotel as Expedia advertised.
Everything was old and not well maintained. A/C not working. Beds very
old and hard. Bathroom old and outdated.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
8 Oct 2010
good location for VGH and city hall.
Helpful staff; hallways dated and stuffy but rooms fine. 10 minute walk
to Broadway station on new Canada line subway, direct to airport or
downtown.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Oct 8, 2010
The hotel is in a good location and the lobby looks quite nice. However,
the rooms are in poor repair - the carpets are frayed and fraying and
the plumbing is iffy. All of the ice machines have been removed and you
need to call the front desk to send someone up whenever you might need
some. The front desk staff is ineffectual and disinterested. They are
perfectly polite - just unhelpful. Also, if you are booking with the
hotel directly and not through a site, be sure to get some sort of
e-mail confirmation of the nightly rate. I did not and when I checked
in, it had miraculously increased.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Oct 3, 2010
Dimly lit room--only two lamps, one next to the bed and none by the
desk. Bathroom was missing a lighting fixture. Not even a clock radio in
the room. Smelly hallway as well. This is just a really bad place. At
least the staff wasn't overtly hostile.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Sep 30, 2010
The rooms are very spacious, and I had a balcony with a view. The hotel
is only a short walk from City Hall Skytrain station, with fast service
to the airport. It's close to shopping on Broadway, and within walking
distance to Granville Island (and even Kitsilano/West 4th). For the
money, I'd stay here again. |
