12 January 2012
This is about the 3rd time we've spent Christmas in Vancouver and stayed in
Hotel Le Soleil for our stay. It has lots of the plush amenities of a luxury
hotel yet small and tucked away to one side of downtown so as to be a quiet
getaway from downtown away from the crazies and the traffic. We like to call it
our little boutique hotel getaway.
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My wife has back issues so we are picky about our hotel and the beds. My wife
needs the bed to be on the firmer side yet I love the soft pillow top. Love
their soft linen. And the separate temperature control for the bedroom and the
living room area. The rooms comes with everything you'd need, and more (for a
price of course for the "more"). The "more" includes everything from snacks to
wine to thoughtful little items like sewing kit in case you lose a button. Love
the Aveda products for the bath. And the sliding doors so as to not have to
waste room for the swing of a normal door (for both the bath and bedroom) We
have a child so we love being able to put our baby to sleep in the bedroom while
we watch TV on the sofa. Even the heating and cooling is super quiet (we have
had issues in other hotels with noisy units which gave us restless nights)
Everything is always so cozy and comfortable from the bath towels to the sofa
for TV viewing. Decor is fabulous and everything feels luxurious.
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It's a smallish boutique hotel so not too many rooms per floor. Which also means
a very quiet hotel and guaranteed restful night sleep. Of all the times we've
stayed here, we have never heard our neighbors. Not from above nor from the
sides. And the elevators are always readily available. Service is top notch and
I tip them accordingly. Super friendly and informative even though I know my way
around Vancouver by now. Never had an issue with the valet or my car. Because
it's smallish, I get super fast response. And I often call down for my car
before heading down, so the valet would already have my car pulled around by the
time I arrive.
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I also love the location too since it's "downtown" but it's really on the
northern edge, off to one side. Which means Robson is only a walk away, and
we've walked to the Vancouver Christmas Market 2 years in a row now. Perfect for
getting your buzz on for a good time yet won't need to drive back to the hotel.
A Skytrain station is a block away so you could get to most parts of Greater
Vancouver and beyond without even getting your car. There is a Starbucks across
the street for our morning Mocha and a couple of drugstores 2-3 blocks away for
any misc items you need. Plenty of restaurants around too. But I love that it's
a block away from Pender St. I can drive in and out of downtown without having
to deal with downtown traffic. And Pender is a direct drive to Stanley Park or
Chinatown going the other way. And actually through Chinatown is the route we
often took to get out of downtown in a jiffy since we have to have our dim sum
for our daily brunch since Vancouver is famous for chinese food right?
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The only thing negative is that it is a luxury hotel so it is pricey compared to
other non-luxury hotel. But you get what you pay for. Le Soleil is cheaper than
other luxury downtown hotels and well worth it too. That and I always wait for
deal online then go with one of the hotel packages since I'm on their mailing
list. Otherwise, I have nothing but positive things to say about Hotel Le Soleil
and will probably see you again next Christmas!
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7 January 2012
I grew up in the Vancouver area but have been gone for a number of years. We
decided to spend a little 'touristy' time in Vancouver to catch up with all of
the changes there and my husband found this 'little' hotel. It was beautiful
from the moment we walked in. They upgraded us to a corner suite which was
elegant, cozy, quiet and perfect! The staff was very helpful and polite and the
suite was fantastic and fit the bill perfectly. While it was a bit small, it was
great for two of us and very romantic. The bed was so comfortable! My husband
and I don't sleep well and are very picky with our beds but we hadn't slept that
good in a long time. We didn't want to get out of bed in the morning. Great
location too. We walked to many things so once you park the car you can leave it
for the most part. I highly recommend this little boutique hotel if you want a
little romantic getaway.
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28 December 2011
My wife and I spent a weekend at this hotel in July. It was in a great location
for walking around the lower half of downtown Vancouver. The room was typically
European - small but adequate and nicely laid out. The staff was very friendly
and helpful. There is a small restaurant and bar attached to the hotel and we
tried it one evening. The food was very good with reasonable, for the area,
prices. Again, the big draw was the location. My only minor complaint was the
poor quality of the wifi service. Not exactly a must for all travelers.
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December 20, 2011
I had no idea what to expect in this hotel before we arrived...Wow! What a great
experience. From the doorman waiting for us, helping with our luggage to the
front desk people who could advise us on where to go for great food and
shopping. Whenever i asked for something they bent over backwards to satisfy all
our needs...It's so incredibly quiet, even for being downtown....This is the
place to stay while in Vancouver
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December 17, 2011
We went with our friends for a night in Vancouver and a day shopping. Centrally
located for shopping restaurants and night life. Were pleasantly pleased,
enjoying the Valet Parking. Excellent staff very friendly. Rooms were spacious
with sitting area off the bedroom, two TV's one in the sitting room, one in the
bedroom. Bedroom had a pocket door for privacy. Comfortable bed with wonderful
bedding. Had breakfast in the Copper Chimney Restaurant accessible through the
lobby. Enjoyed sitting in front of the lobby fireplace after walking around
town. Strongly recommend Le Soleil
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December 14, 2011
We had a great stay at Hotel LeSoleil.
Parked the car & walked around downtown Vancouver.
Shopping & Starbucks nearby........
Had a wonderful lunch in the Copper Chimney Restaurant (off the hotel lobby).
Twin beds with great pillows & comfortable bedding.
The pocket door separated the bedroom from the sitting room (w/tv) & bathroom.
Staff not overly friendly but not rude.
Forgot a toothbrush & a call to the front desk had two there w/toothpaste within
5 minutes!
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December 12, 2011
I was on work for 2 weeks, and a friend had recommended this beautiful boutique
hotel...its right in the heart of downtown, walking distance to everything..
The staff was friendly and even changed my room for me when i,d requested a
smoking room. It had a huge terrace and that suited me fine..
Home away from home! I,d recommend it to all..
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20 November 2011
I saw the groupon deal and called the hotel before purchasing to see if they had
any availability for the night we were interested in before buying the groupon.
The reservation agent at the hotel told me that they did indeed have
availability for our requested night AND he told me that he would beat the
groupon price if I booked over the phone with him!
I am a fan of boutique hotels and this is one of my favorites to date. The room
was a corner suite with a sitting area and then a hallway to the bathroom and
mini-bar/coffee/closet area which ended up in the bedroom. The king size bed was
SO comfortable with excellent quality linens and the best pillows. It was nice
to be able to open the bedroom window and get some fresh air too! I definitely
appreciated the iPod docking clock radio, it's always nice to be able to listen
to your own music when away from home.
The soaker tub was great, it's so nice to have your entire torso covered with
water! The Aveda soaps, body wash and shampoo were also appreciated. The
showerhead was a little lame though, it had virtually no pressure. I understand
that it's probably low-flow, however I have low-flow at home and the pressure is
much stronger. Loved the robes and the towels were nice and big. Although they
felt kind of rough, they were actually quite soft.
We had room service in the morning, ordered the night before from the menu left
on the pillow. We couldn't decide if we were in the mood for French toast or
eggs Benedict so we ordered one of each and split them. The food was served
promptly, hot and it was DELICIOUS. The french toast was actual baguette bread,
cinnamon and just so yummy and the eggs were cooked perfectly for the bennies
and the hollandaise sauce was the best, with just a bit of a cayenne bite!
The room also included free wi-fi and valet parking. We didn't use the internet
but the parking was much appreciated. The ice machine is on the 3rd floor, not a
big deal but I heard a little grumbling from another guest.
All in all an excellent stay and I'd definitely recommend this hotel to others,
both out of Towner's or locals! |
