YWCA Hotel VancouvervsBlue Horizon Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, YWCA Hotel Vancouver scores slightly higher than Blue Horizon Hotel. YWCA Hotel Vancouver has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 6 publications including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.
YWCA Hotel Vancouver
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2M4, Canada
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"A secure, modern high-rise in the heart of the entertainment district, the YWCA has bright, comfortable rooms—a few big enough to sleep five." Full review
Rough Guide
"Despite its name, Vancouver’s main “Y” is open to all and is excellent, offering the city’s best inexpensive accommodation."
Time Out
"Rates are very reasonable considering the area and the fact that part of the proceeds goes towards helping families, women and children in need." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A good-value, well-located option offering nicely maintained (if spartan) rooms of the student accommodation variety." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The budget YWCA Hotel Vancouver offers basic accommodations with attractive, modern decor for rates that are hard to beat." Full review
Frommer's
"This attractive 12-story residence next door to the Georgian Court Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers on limited budgets and attracts a large percentage of international travelers." Full review
Blue Horizon Hotel
1225 Robson Street, Downtown, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1C3, Canada
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Its rates remain a bargain almost year-round and upper floors have sweeping views; rooms feel a bit little like a high-rise motel but they are spacious and quiet." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The good-value suites have the kind of quality, business-hotel furnishings common in pricier joints and all have corner balconies." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The location is the highlight of this mid-range hotel, situated alongside the restaurants and bars on Robson Street and within walking distance of numerous Downtown Vancouver attractions." Full review
Time Out
"Whirlpool, lap pool, sauna and treadmills - all at an affordable price and, what's more, in the centre of town." Full review
Star Service
"Unlike the true boutique-hotels in town, including the mediocre Moda and fine Hotel Listel, this place has a rater banal ambience that suits business travelers better than romantics and vacationers." Full review
BlackBook
"A renovated '60's charmer whose humble, unfussy rooms with ocean-hued accents are made spectacular by the real thing on display from private balconies or top floor meeting facilities."