The BurrardvsCentury Plaza Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Burrard is the choice of most reviewers compared to Century Plaza Hotel & Spa. The Burrard comes in at 79 with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Frommer's, Oyster and Rough Guide.
The Burrard
1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y7, Canada
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"After a 2011 facelift, this traditional 1950s hotel has been transformed into a modish retreat."
BlackBook
"Leave splashy excess to the arrivistes and opt for an on-point experience that doesn’t cost your whole holiday."
Fodor's
"Freebies abound at the fun and funky Burrard." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Within easy walking distance of loads of cultural venues... and fun restaurants. It's a good choice for those who want to save some cash and value a hipster vibe." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This retro 1950s motor hotel sits on a busy street in Vancouver’s downtown core, just steps from the financial district and bustling shopping areas of Robson and West Georgia streets." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A retro-chic downtown hotel, The Burrard opened its doors in 1956 as a motor inn and has since been updated with new rooms, a new courtyard, and a big dose of style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Although the rooms are basic, The Burrard's location and the playful aesthetics more than pull their weight. This is a great choice for budget travelers with an eye for style." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms have a cool updated Mid-Century Modern vibe, with silver graphic drapes, groovy ceramic lamps, and comfortable, contemporary beds with padded headboards...the hotel offers bikes for guests" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A groovy makeover a few years back transformed this 1950s downtown motel into a knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel (neon exterior sign included). Colorful, mostly..." Full review
Century Plaza Hotel
1015 Burrard St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y5, Canada
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"This centrally located tower sleepover combines standard business hotel-style rooms (all with handy kitchenettes) plus a raft of on-site amenities." Full review
Time Out
"A great place to stay downtown and relatively new decor is light and modern." Full review
Star Service
"Unlike so many long-stay and all-suite lodges in Vancouver, Century Plaza piles up an impressive roster of facilities to accompany its variety of accommodations." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Century Plaza Hotel & Spa has many attractive features, including a prime downtown location, full-service spa, fine-dining restaurant, and even a comedy club." Full review
Fodor's
"Full kitchens and an indoor pool make this 30-story Downtown high-rise a good family choice." Full review