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These Vancouver Hotel reviews are the subjective opinion of a Guest and not of Allure Hotels any
concerns or request can be made at time of booking either on-line or on the
phone. Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Aug 14, 2008
Got a rate of $129 per night through Priceline. I may have over paid. This hotel
is in need of a makeover. The lobby is nice and, overall, the staff is
pleasant....but, the room we had was a DUMP! It's too far out and you'll need a
taxi to downtown Vancouver and Granville Island. I would not recommend this
hotel. It didn't feel clean. The curtains in our room were torn, the shower
curtain mildewed, the carpet so gross we would not take off our shoes and socks.
This place needs work!
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Aug 8, 2008
We booked a one night stay via Priceline at a 3 star hotel in Vancouver and our
bid was accepted by the Plaza 500 Hotel. The staff was friendly, but the
facility was very dated, not my idea of 3 stars. The halls were narrow and maze
like, twisting and turning, tiny elevators and really hard beds with a very loud
air/heater unit we could not figure out how to turn off. In the morning we were
surprised with a bill for $20 for parking ourselves in their basement garage.
There was no mention at check-in nor did I see anything on their web site
alerting you to that charge. So beware your bargain might not be that great of a
deal.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Jul 22, 2008
We stayed in July 2008, booked through Priceline and got a fairly large corner
room on the 3rd Floor with a small balcony. The view wasn't that great but we
never experienced any of the bad things mentioned by previous reviewers; the
room was very clean, despite the subway works outside, it was always very quiet.
The desk staff were very nice and helpful. Breakfast in the hotel was good and
reasonably priced and the White Spot restaurant a 2 minute walk away was good
for cheap breakfasts and evening meals. A number 15 Cambie bus stops just
outside the hotel and for $2.50 gets you to downtown in around 10 mins.
Overall we were perfectly happy here and relieved after all the bad reviews that
we read before staying here, but who knows we may have just been lucky.
Guest Reviews of the Plaza 500 Hotel in Vancouver
Jul 15, 2008
We stayed here July 4th till July 8th in a Junior Suite on the 12th floor. The
view of the city and mountains and yes, even the ocean was spectacular. At night
the lights were breath-taking from out large sliding glass door that led to the
balcony.
The room was large and had a nice comfortable bed. The bathroom was very nice,
even a telephone located in there. I liked that the closet was set around the
corner from view of the sitting area. Our friends were on the 8th floor with a
great view also. The staff were so nice and the restaurant was located right off
from the large spacious lobby. Our room was cleaned daily and a fresh supply of
coffee, tea, and bath gear was always there. A mini frig is in the room also.
Across the street was an inside mall with a food court, a safeway, and many
other shops; so things were handy. City Hall was located on the corner and at
night it was so beautiful. We took a stroll each evening into the neighborhoods
up the street. Easy in and out of main Vancouver from here - Stanley Park,
Capilano Park and Granville Island, Gastown, and China town - -
Yes, there is work being done on the one street, but we did not hear the noise.
Stay in the Jr. Suite and ask for higher floor! WOW, nice location and views!
May 26, 2008
I believe this hotel has two different classes of rooms - decent and ghetto! We
booked and stayed in the off season. Lobby is nice, but our rooms was outdated
and was not that clean. I say that there are different classes of rooms, because
on our same floor we saw the housekeeping staff cleaning what seemed to be much
nicer rooms!
Mar 7, 2008
Pretty decent and I got a good rate! I was in Vancouver for 3 days on a course
and after reading some of the reviews of this hotel I was a bit worried. The
hotel is close to Broadway and not too far from Granville but it is NOT
downtown. This was OK for my purpose as it was close to where I needed to get to
and all the cab rides were $10 or under. I found the room clean and well
maintained and the bed was comfortable. There was construction outside my window
but only during "business hours" was it noisy. I also had a nice view of the
City Hall and the mountains. The staff was courteous and professional and even
worked to get an ealy check in. Vancouver is a pricey city and if its luxury
you're looking for than spend more $$$ and stay somewhere else. If you're
looking for a clean hotel at a decent price than the plaza 500 is worth
considering.
Mar 3, 2008
Booked for a romantic weekend with another couple. Was hesitant due to reviews
that we read AFTER being assigned with Priceline. We only paid $60 per nite, so
was stunned to see others paying way more. Immediately being assigned to this
hotel, checked ratings and reviews. Was warned about construction, but was eager
to see due to Hotel Location to downtown. Mapquest led me directly to hotel;
immediately saw the $20 per nite parking sign. Check in was a breeze. Nice
lobby. We were split from other couple by a floor; check-in staff released rooms
to ensure we were together. Was assigned room on the front of the hotel -- was
directly told by staff that we DID NOT want the back (no view). WHAT A VIEW!!!
WOW!! Incredible Vancouver laid out like a gem at night (from room 606 -- ask
for it or any other x06 room, which is a corner). Construction may have been
muted during our weekend stay, but I think most of the terrible noise is now
muted as they are at least 1-2 stories down for underground subway-type system
being installed. Ate twice at White Spot, an easy -5 min walk across the street.
Up-scale Dennys, wonderful waitstaff, good food. Fantastic hotel staff; bellboy
(man) gave us great directions to blues battle-of-the-band hotel, which we
enjoyed. Caring check-in clerk recommended then reviewed menu and ordered our
delivered Chinese food, stressing that her guests were hungry and waiting (only
waited 15 min or so -- excellent dry ribs; yum!). Drove everywhere -- no hassle
parking in secured garage (never did use valet, although they were there). Loved
the city, the nightlife, the pulse! Loved my trip, renewed 30+ year young
relationship. Don't miss Yuk Yuk Comedy Club -- what a treat! Aldos Shoes outlet
is a must-see! Across from a "mall" -- not really that at all, but had a Safeway
store which stayed open until midnight, so was able to stock up on water etc.
for far more cost-effective than their $4 bottled water offered in hotel room.
Watch it -- the fridge is off when you arrive, but will FREEZE everything in it
if you don't monitor the control!
Will warn that hotel room smelled faintly of smoke upon arrival. Small (19"?) TV
looked off in armoire. Feather pillows seemed flat. Back hurt after 2 nites on
stiff mattress. Hot water delayed -- wait for it! Rough towels -- husband
complained that they must have never heard of fabric softener. Tub VERY slippery
-- almost fell twice until I used the tub mat they provided. Other couple
complained about burned out bulbs in their room (at least 2), but I don't think
they ever called to get replaced. Overall, we were pleased with the hotel and
the stay. Would stay again.
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