Fairmont WaterfrontvsHI Vancouver Downtown
Fairmont Waterfront and Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown are both endorsed by experts. Overall, Fairmont Waterfront scores significantly higher than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Fairmont Waterfront ranks #9 in Vancouver with recommendations from 12 reviews such as BlackBook, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Fairmont Waterfront Show All Reviews
900 Canada Place Way, Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L5, Canada
From $174/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"With a prime location right on Vancouver's harbor, this 23-story hotel has some of the city's most spectacular views."
Fodor's
"This luxuriously modern 23-story hotel sits across the street from the cruise-ship terminal and the convention center." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Fairmont Waterfront is an upscale option in downtown Vancouver." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Downtown access and spectacular views converge in this magnificent tower hotel scenically situated on Burrard Inlet." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A spectacular glass-and-steel hotel across from the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center. Ocean, mountain, and city views can be stunning, depending on your floor: ask when you reserve."
Time Out
"City or harbour views (or both, if you opt for a corner room) grace the immaculate, spacious and bright rooms, half of which have recently been restyled." Full review
Star Service
"This 23-story hotel blends in to its nautical surroundings with its curving blue glass facade and arched glass porte cochere, in a setting abuzz with floatplanes, cruise ships and helicopters." Full review
BlackBook
"Perched in a transportation triangle, affords triple-threat views of mountains, busy harbor and the heart of downtown."
Jetsetter
"A mod downtown oceanfront sleep with mountain, water and city views." Full review
Gayot
"The views are everywhere at The Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver, BC."
HI Vancouver Downtown
1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada
From $26/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
Frommer's
"Located in a converted nunnery, this modern, curfew-free hostel offers a convenient base of operations for exploring downtown." Full review
Rough Guide
"In a former nunnery on a quiet residential stretch in the West End one block from Davie St’s restaurants and shops, this hostel has 222 beds split up between shared and private rooms."
Time Out
"Despite the 'downtown' in its name, this HI is in the West End. Bike rentals and daily tours/activities around the city are offered." Full review
Lonely Planet
"It says 'downtown' but this purpose-built hostel is on a quiet residential West End side street." Full review
Frommer's
"A converted nunnery, located just a few blocks from the beach and most of downtown’s main attractions...it has no curfew, but it does have a fantastic shared kitchen, all stainless steel " Full review
i
Not too surprisingly, it’s extremely busy in summer, so be sure to book ahead.