Metropolitan Hotel VancouvervsFairmont Waterfront
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Fairmont Waterfront scores significantly higher than Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver. Fairmont Waterfront ranks #9 in Vancouver with praise from 14 reviewers like Fodor's, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver Show All Reviews
645 Howe St., Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 2Y9, Canada
From $170/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Two lions guard the entrance, and a striking antique gold-leaf temple carving graces the lobby of this full-service business-district hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Although this 18-story financial district skyscraper has an austere glass-and-concrete exterior, the lobby is warmly furnished with plush, neutral-toned couches and antique gold-leaf carving." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A member of the “Boutique Preferred Hotel” group, this is primarily a business traveler’s hotel with quiet, intimate rooms. It provides traditional luxury."
Star Service
"This 18-story hotel, staggered to provide private views from the guest rooms, is an intimate, independent alternative." Full review
Gayot
"The Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver's downtown location offers easy access to one of Canada's largest and liveliest cities."
BlackBook
"Once a Mandarin Oriental hotel, The Metropolitan’s Feng Shui designs now ease sluggish tourists into a Zen-like state."
Lonely Planet
"This swish boutique property has a contemporary-cool take on style that will appeal to urban sophisticates." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"It might not be as shiny as the Four Seasons across the street, but the Met is a great upscale value for the neighborhood, especially for adult guests of the touring or business variety." Full review
Time Out
"Rooms feature Italian linen and duvets on oversized beds and great big soaker tubs - so if you're looking for more bed than space, this is a good place to stay." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Decadent Italian linens and spacious rooms add a sense of luxury to this independent hotel with an excellent city-centre location and range of sporty facilities." Full review
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."