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Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
June 8, 2011
My family picked the Best Western in North Vancouver since it had the lowest
prices. We were fooled into thinking we'd get a suite- what we got was more like
an efficiency with barely enough room for 3 people to manuver around. The room
itself had an odd smell and curious stains on the ceiling (luckily no leaks) and
a carpet I would not set my bare feet upon. The circuitry had issues as one of
the light switches by the bed almost made the TV blow out. And yet, despite the
squalor, the beds were incredibly cushiony and comfortable!
We asked for a "quiet" room and were at first happy to be farthest back from the
main road (Capilano Road). However, all rooms face the parking lot so I don't
think any of them are quiet. I stayed up half the night listening to car doors
slam and people pack/unpack suitcases and stompy up/down stairs. The other half
of my night was spent listening to the upstairs neighbours having, err,
relations. So if you must stay here, avoid staying on the ground floor. Just
FYI, there are at least two other accommodations within walking distance (Grouse
Inn and Comfort Inn) so if you don't like the looks of this place, don't
hesitate to walk and check out the other places (which is what we ended up
doing).
There's some dinky cafe attached to the hotel that we did not eat in- I don't
think breakfast is included in the hotel stay. Wifi was available but it really
was skittish and choppy.
To give the hotel some credit, it is cheap and has a good location minutes from
the Cap Bridge, Grouse, Lynn Canyon. Also really close to the junction of Marine
Drive/99/Lions Gate Bridge so you can pop back into Vancouver or visit Horseshoe
Bay, Whistler. So if you really don't care about ambiance and just want a place
to sleep, this would fit your bill.
Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
June 6, 2011
This was a very good hotel to stay at since it was centrally located -close to
Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver, with reasonable driving time to Britannia
and Port Coquitlam areas.
The front desk staff (particularly Michelle) was very friendly and helpful -
giving suggestions to food establishments, shopping malls and directions to
attractions.
Our room was clean and comfortable. Beds were in great condition since they were
replaced in Feb, according to the hotel staff. Ice and vending machines were
close by.
the only negative point was the parking- stalls were so small that some larger
cars took 2 spaces to park so that left even less parking for the rest of the
patrons.
Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
June 5, 2011
The suite on the ground floor was ideal for my mother using a walker - spacious
and easy to manoeuvre around the room. It felt very safe for her to be in the
room.
The room was very comfortable, clean and relaxing. Bathroom was safe and clean.
The kitchenette was very adequate and the sitting room was spacious too.
The staff at the hotel were all friendly and helpful.
The hotel was very accommodating with extending our stay.
Overall we had a great stay and would have no hesitation in returning to the
hotel.
Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
Apr 5, 2011
Service was good, Straight forward, The room was compact with an Excellent queen
size bed and 4 pillows, Clean and neat. I found the location very good for my
needs, Close to Horseshoe Bay and a half hour away from the Airport
Close to Downtown and Stanley Park, Very reasonable prices
All in all a very good experience staying there
Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
Jan 15, 2011
Very convenient location.
Parking was tight and outdoor pool was a standard small size.
It was good and very convenient for visiting Capilano park (suspension bridge)
and Stanley Park. It is also very close to downtown Vancouver.
Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
Dec 18, 2010
Very clean bathroom and interior; great to have coffeemaker, and PC modem
plug-in. Exterior is slightly worn.
The hotel was a great price, the staff was very helpful and friendly, and the
room was nice and clean. The exterior of the hotel was kind of run-down, which
might scare off potential customers. However, it's a good choice if you're
looking for an economy hotel that's close to Stanley Park and other attractions
in the area
Hotel Review of the Best Western Capilano Inn & Suites
Aug 28, 2010
I feel bad having to write this because the staff at this hotel were the best I
have run into. Unfortunately the hotel itself was not. I also got some kind of a
bite on my neck staying there and ran into the smell upon entering the room and
useless wifi. The worst though is that we took a room on the front side of the
hotel. It was like sleeping in the street as far as the noise goes. Capilano Rd
is a huge major road and your room is right on top of it. The traffic noise is
beyond belief and it isn't just rush hour. All night long you will get
motorcycles and loud cars waking you up. I slept in segments of 20mins in
between. We also kept finding ourselves locked out of our room for 5 mins at a
time because the lock wouldn't work.
One of the other positive notes is that while it does not have a fitness centre
they give you a pass to use at the local gym which is only steps away. It is
massive and quite nice and way better than the little hotel work out rooms.
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