Reviews Howard Johnson Vancouver

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Editors Review

Granville Streets ongoing beautification, this formerly down and hotel was bought, gutted, renovated, and reopened with an eye to the budget-conscious traveler. The rooms are simply furnished; the suites have kitchenettes and sofa beds. The rooms are moderately larger and more comfortable than at the Ramada across the street. Keep in mind, however, that while quite safe, the Hotel is located on the Granville Entertainment strip where the street activity goes on very late you will see mostly party goers, mixed in with some panhandlers and street kids.
The entertainment district is mainly clubs bars, and retail shops.

Aug 8, 2008
We had a very bad experience staying there. Problems with the check-in, very unhelpful staff, a very bad smell all over, the airco was like 30 yrs old and didn't cool, the bathroom and the room itself were very small, and last but not least: you can hear EVERYTHING that happens in the rooms nextdoor!! Really a terrible experience, by far the worst in our 16-day stay in Canada...

Aug 8, 2008
Wonderful time at this Hotel in Downtown Vancouver , the staff are excellent and cannot do enough to help, definately stay again. The Manager is very helpful and also works on reception whenever needed, EXCELLENT !!!

Aug 8, 2008
We stayed at the Hotel in Downtown Vancouver twice in May, we had a wonderful time, the staff are excellent and the level of cleanliness is outstanding, the beds were very clean and lovely white sheets and pillow, the towels of which there were plenty were soft and clean, will definately stay again. The Manager is extremely helpful and is always there to make sure all is well,

Jul 25, 2008
My husband and I travelled by train from Toronto to Vancouver and stayed in this hotel for 7 nights. We had a wonderful stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was spotless and we quickly became friendly with the cleaning staff. We could not have asked for a more friendly bunch of people. You are only about 2 blocks from the high-end shops and streets. For the good value we got, we certainly didn't mind walking for 3 minutes. A washer and dryer were also available for travellers which was absolutely wonderful.

The other hotels that were right in the same area (within half a block) were priced at sometimes double and more for what we got at this hotel. I was actually surprised when I saw that they were right on the same block and twice as much money.

We definitely will go back and are planning our next trip for 2009. The room was so nice that we are going to ask for the same one again.

Bravo to the hotel and cleaning staff for making our vacation so nice and relaxing.

Jun 24, 2008
Two words.....BED BUGS!!!! My sister and I stayed one night at this hotel while on an overnight business trip to Vancouver. We were disappointed in the overall appearance of the hotel and the front desk staff were not helpful. The morning after, I discovered small red bumps on my arms, back, and buttox. During the day they continued to swell and the next day, they were the size of a loonie with pussy centers. I go off to the doctor, who sends me to a dermatologist, who diagnoses the painful, itchy swelling as an allergic reaction to BED BUG BITES. Disgusting.. I have a call into the hotel manager who has not yet called me back and front end staff were not helpful on the phone. So save yourself time off work, expensive medications, and body pain and stay somewhere else.

Mar 31, 2008
This is my second stay at the Howard Johnsons at the corner of Davie and Grenville in Vancouver and once again it met and exceeded expectations. Sure it is not a high end like the hotel here where I stayed on my last visit so no views and minimal lobby but in terms of Hotel Location and comfort plus an unbeatable price, first class. Ask for a room at the back..I was again on the first floor and in the morning facing South opened the blinds to let the room be flooded with sunlight. (Very quite with no traffic noise at all).

The lobby is tasteful and inviting, with a restaurant and a mezzanine which I discovered this time with free coffee and hot chocolate plus internet. Again tastefully decorated and inviting..but no views of course. The room is likewise well decorated in warm colours and ample size with Queen bed. (and very comfortable). Bathroom has been nicely updated. Mirror could be larger but is fine. The corridors are nicely and warmly decorated and what I really like are the many nicely framed early 1900 photos of Vancouver. The Hotel Location is perfect for a 10 minute walk to the Grenville Island waterfront, the little ferry and I enjoyed being able to jog from the hotel down a few blocks to the waterfront and then all along English Bay..wonderful. Many restaurants within a few blocks. And the staff very helpful and polite..house-keeping every day. No complaints whatsoever and highly recommended to have such quality for the price charged. Stayed 4 nights this time enroute to Tokyo. Why spend more!

Feb 20, 2008
For the money the hotel isn't bad, but don't expect much. The people working the front desk were not very friendly or helpful. The parking lot for the hotel was full when we checked in at 5pm. The person checking us in gave us no other options for parking, but we overheard another employee talking to another guest advise them of a nearby city lot. This was $16 for 24 hours. The room was very small. Not much bigger than a large closet. On the plus side it was clean. There was quite a bit of noise from people coming and going until about 2:30am. The bed was not very comfortable. We thought breakfast was included (this may or may not have been my error), and other guests did have a voucher for breakfast, In general, I think there are better options for the money.


Jan 30, 2008

This was my second stay at the Howard Johnson in downtown Vancouver. Upon arrival I checked into a room with 1 double bed for $59 plus tax. My room was on the 1st floor near the elevator and heard no noise. My room was well equipped with tv, wireless internet, phone, desk and lamps. Room and Bathroom was very clean and bed very comfortable. The Hotel Location is on the southern part of downtown and a short walk to Granville Island Ferries, bars and restaurants on Granville as well as short walk to anywhere in downtown. Staff are extremely friendly and in off season rate includes a full breakfast in the restaurant. Will definitely be back.

 

Howard Johnson Downtown Vancouver
1176 Granville Street
Vancouver BC