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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. May 27, 2008
I booked a two bedroom suite at this hotel after reading the reviews on this
website and looking at its Hotel Location on Google maps. After visiting W. Vancouver
last summer, i wanted a Hotel Location close to Stanley Park so that we could stroll
to and enjoy exploring the park and its amenities with the kids.
The neighborhood for the building is great and well kept. Neighbors are friendly
and its just two easy blocks to the shops and resturants on Denman. The foyer of
the hotel has a easy worn charm. The manager was a nice enough gentelman. The
room #107 was on the ground floor with the living room window facing the alley.
Not the best Hotel Location I thought. The 2 bd unit was quite warm and i was
surprised to find no central AC in the living room but the two bedrooms had a
unit each, retrofitted into the glass windows.
The kitchen was smaller than i expected. and there was just a single full bath.
Overall, everything was old and a bit worn but clean. I doubted the two small AC
units would cool the living room judging from their recessed Hotel Locations and i was
correct. I left the units on all through the stay and when we got back after an
afternoon of exploration and wandering along the English Bay waterfront, the
living room was still quite warm and still slightly less that comfortable.
The following morning, we went a block and stepped into Stanley Park with the
intent of walking to the aquarium that was located in the park and we found the
pedestrian trail along Lost lagoon. The day was warm and sunny and the edge of
the lagoon was sprinkled with sleeping ducks and geese. The willows provided a
speckeled shade from time to time and the walk was thoroughly enjoyable.
The Vancouver Aquarium turned out to be quite interesting. My 7 5 and two year
old boys enjoyed every display. My personal favorite was the Amazon exhibit.
After the aquarium we wandered along the waterfront and then back up Denman
street to the hotel. A nice day's activity.
Notable was the lack of maid service when we returned that evening . Then to
find out that maid service was every other day, which is ok but not preferable
with 3 kids.
Day two didnt improve the cooling situation. The living room area was small but
with the lack of cooling seemed a bit opressive. The kids didnt notice , just
the adults.
Next morning we awoke to discover that one of the cars was broken into..one of
four cars vandalized, in the secure underground parking garage. ! what a downer.
The manager was apologetic and equally well-prepared with vacuum cleaners,
plastic , tape and phone numbers to log a case with the local Police for
insurance claims. I was quite disappointed that at the end of it all, the sense
of safety of personal possessions was lost. Glad we didnt leave valuabls in the
van .
My reccomendation- for the price, stay in a hotel wth better security. Its not
worth it to have your car damaged and items stolen during a weekender at this
hotel in Vancouver.
Apr 22, 2008
Clean apt. in a great neighbourhood. We had a one bed. suite that was
disappointingly much smaller than pic's on website but it was a smoking room so
you know you won't be offered the best suite in the place ! Our bedroom window
faced a side exit which was extremely noisy at night. Bathroom was very tiny and
worn out looking. T.V. loudness control had been permanently altered - couldn't
hear it well when turned to full volume!!
Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about area.
Neighbourhood is really lovely and very close to shopping on Robson St. and
Stanley Park. Lots of great restaurants nearby.
Would stay again definitely but might be willing to smoke outside and have a
bigger room or book one with a balcony instead!
Feb 28, 2008
My sister and I had the pleasure of staying at the Rosellen Suites two nights in
February 2008. Our flights were late so we did not arrive until 11 pm. The
office was closed but they had left the keys and other information in a lock box
for us. The unit was spacious, extremely clean, and very well-equipped.
We thoroughly enjoyed this hotel!
Jan 11, 2008
We stayed for 3 nights in a Director's Suite. It was massive. Had 2
separate bedrooms, full kitchen, dining room and living room with a
fireplace (but no firewood). The suite we were in, 303, was pretty clean
but the furnishings and decor are dated. Could use a fresh coat of paint
in the kitchen but the outstanding Hotel Location next to Stanley Park and
Denman Street more than make up for it. The bed was very comfortable.
The parking area out back, looks a bit dodgy but is fine if you are
familiar with the West End. We had no problems.
Hands down, best Japanese food we've ever had outside of Japan, is a
couple blocks away at Kingyo Izakaya on Denman Street.
We stay in many different properties in Vancouver, depending on what we
are doing in Vancouver, and this is one we will stay in again,
especially if we want to walk around the West End and eat on Denman
Street!
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