Reviews Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver

Jun 24, 2008
Lovely Hotel. Just the place to relax and be comfortable. Beautiful rooms, spacious and well designed. Service from all staff a joy to find. Placed right on the the harbour although some views of the sea obscured slightly by ships and private boats moored outside. The useful trolly bus stops right outside to orientate yourself when you first arrive although alternatively the hotel runs a complimentary coach service into town. Stanley park a short walk away and good jogging/cycling flows around the harbour walk. Several Seaplanes to Vancouver island are also located nearby. Food is of a high standard. A wonderful way to unwind pre or post Canadian/Alaskan adventure

Jun 17, 2008
Recently got back from a stay at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver, BC. Was quite impressed with the property; a beautiful hotel, on the water, in a good location. My room was a little on the small side but the service i received more than made up for that. The staff were friendly and accomodating, and to my delight there was a Starbucks right in the hotel. (HUGE bonus for me.)
I am a big fan of the Westin properties, the Heavenly Bed is amazing.

Jun 14, 2008
I stayed at the Westin Bayshore while in Vancouver for a conference. The lobby was well maintained, with a new fruit juice for guests throughout the day. The staff was helpful and friendly. Guest services, including restaurants, gift shops, and a Starbucks were convenient, but expensive. My room had a gorgeous view of the bay and runners and bicyclists heading to Stanley Park. Heating/cooling was controlled by a convenient thermostat with both C/F scales. The room was decorated in an average fashion. I enjoyed the comfy beds with down comforter and the large flat screen television. I was definitely not a fan of the remodeled bathrooms that included a glass wall that only enclosed half the shower. It made for a chilly shower and concerns of making a wet mess on the shower floor. I was also annoyed with the ways they try to nickel and dime you. There were no vending machines. Bottles of water were $6 in the room and $2.50 in the gift shop. They charged for the business center, which is free in many hotels. 30 cents a minute for internet, plus an extra charge for printing. It was an additional $20 a day for internet in your room.
Overall, I would stay there again. The beauty and comfort of the hotel outweighed the annoyances.

Jun 10, 2008
I stayed at the Westin Bayshore for 5 days while attending a conference. Our room was beautiful and had a great view of the bay. The "heavenly bed" really was exceptionally comfortable. Food in the hotel was as expected -- over- priced and boring but there were many many cafes and restaurants within walking distance so there is no need to feel trapped by hotel restaurants.

Our only problem occured on the last night when they turned our floor over to a film crew that was setting up a set in one of the large suites. The equipment, wires, lights and props took up almost all of the elevator lobby and hallway and created dangerous conditions for guests going to and from their rooms. The next morning we had trouble getting by all of the actors and production crew and they were very rude to us, acting as if we shouldn't be in THEIR way. I complained to the manager who was sympathetic and gave us a little discount off our last night's room rate. They should never have assigned guests to that floor knowing that they were going to have a film crew there.

Jun 8, 2008
I was at the bayshore for 3 nights and it was a lovely experience. the location was nice, check in was pleasant, and the recently remodeled room was clean and comfortable. i found the beds and pillows comfortable and the room pleasantly quiet. the only complaint (given the new remodel) was the fumes from new carpet/ furniture were a little strong. overall a good experience.
 

Mar 23, 2008
Over the past two years I have stayed at the Westin Bayshore about a dozen times. The latest were in February and March 2008. My most recent visits were up to expectations. From the doorman, to the front desk, the hotel cleaning personal, all do their jobs with a goal to make you happy. If you are not, let them know and they will try their best to correct the situation. I always chose a Harbor View room, which I find is a good size. The bathroom is a wee bit on the small side but it does work. The dual head showers are great. The view from your window is truly a 10 - 20 million dollar view as the condo's that surround the hotel, cost that much. Watching the sea planes take off all day long, is very relaxing.
There is a nice size indoor and outdoor pool plus indoor hot tub that is hot plus a steam room and sauna's in the ladies and men's locker rooms. The exercise area is top notch, no token one piece of each type. You can certainly maintain your workouts here.
I have also eaten at their Sunday brunch which currently is about $45 per person. The amount and variety should please almost anyone. From custom made Omelets to Smoked Salmon & Oysters on the half shell, you can certainly eat your moneys worth.
The location in my opinion is great. You are only 5 - 10 minutes from the business district or the oodles and oodles of choices for shopping or eating.
At the corner of Denman and Davies (about a 10 minute walk) on the 2nd floor is a Chinese Restaurant called Won More. If you like Hot & Sour soup, this is a great place to go. The beef and black pepper dish is also great. There is a Greek restaurant that would be a good 20 minute walk or 7 minute cab called Stepho's on Davies that serves good Greek food at reasonable prices and their Tziki sauce is loaded with garlic.
The greatest strength that the Bayshore Westin has is that it is very quiet day or night. No blaring sirens or loud party goers. A good night's sleep is easy to find here. (plus it does not hurt that the beds and pillows are very nice)

Mar 3, 2008
I was in Vancouver twice this fall and each time stayed in a different hotel. While both were very nice, the Westin Bayshore was superior. it's location is fantastic for views - watching sea planes take off from the bay and the moon rising over North Vancouver. I usually prefer smaller hotels, but had to stay here for a conference. I didn't feel overwhelmed by its size because of the intimate lobby with fireplace and friendly staff. I ate in the restaurant overlooking the marina and the food was good and topped off with a marina view.

Feb 26, 2008
My fiancee and I enjoyed this hotel immensely. The concierge was superb, and went out of his way to help us in every way possible. The living quarters were beautiful, and most importantly, comfortable and clean feeling. It is within 10 minutes walking distance from the main street in town, Robson.

Feb 19, 2008
The hotel makes you relax as soon as you get there with an airy soft wood paneled lobby, and you're bound to get a room with a great view of Vancouver harbour or Stanley Park. I felt really pampered when I was there. It's much better than staying in a usual downtown business hotel. As soon as you walk out the door, you can also step right onto Vancouver's famous Seawall walking path. You can walk into the heart of downtown in about 15 or 20 minutes along the habourfront, or reach the English Bay beaches in about the same amount of time. I'm a big fan. It's also well set up for business, with my room having a long desk with lots of space to plug in my laptop and an easy to find set of power outlets, a phone jack and ethernet cable.

Jan 21, 2008
Rooms, are not to believe. Very big and modern and beautiful. Service is impeccable and quick. Location is also perfect, views are amazing and there are lots of walking areas right downstairs.
 

Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver
1601 Bayshore Drive
Vancouver BC