St. Regis HotelvsGranville Island Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, St. Regis Hotel scores significantly better than Granville Island Hotel. St. Regis Hotel comes in at #6 in Vancouver with positive reviews from 13 sources including The Telegraph, Star Service and Forbes Travel Guide.
St. Regis Hotel Show All Reviews
602 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1Y6, Canada
From $110/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Now it caters to style- and budget-conscious families and business travelers in the core of downtown."
Fodor's
"While its renovations are clearly inspired by New York, this 1916 boutique hotel retains a distinctly Canadian feel." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Despite the "St. Regis" name, this historic, mid-range boutique hotel in Downtown Vancouver is unaffiliated with the famous luxury brand." Full review
Rough Guide
"They treat you right at this sophisticated, executive-class hotel: international phone calls, Steve Nash gym passes, and full breakfasts are included in the rate."
Star Service
"Located at the top end of Seymour Street at Dunsmuir, an easy walk to the harbor and Vancouver Convention Centre, this is a beloved downtown landmark with a new, fashionable look." Full review
Gayot
"Located only a few short blocks away from Vancouver harbor terminals, this property can easily accessed by float plane, boat or automobile."
BlackBook
"Facelifts don’t get much more dramatic than this former hooker haunt turned ultramod boutique hotel."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Independent, Canadian-owned The St. Regis Hotel is a boutique property occupying a heritage building in the heart of Vancouver’s bustling business district." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Transformed in recent years, the St Regis is now an art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in downtown Vancouver one block from Canada Line rapid transit, St. Regis is a boutique hotel geared toward business travelers." Full review
Granville Island Hotel Show All Reviews
1253 Johnston Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3R9, Canada
From $133/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"An elegant hotel in a spectacular setting amid the action of Granville Island."
Fodor's
"Granville Island is one of Vancouver's more entertaining neighborhoods, but unless you've moored up in a houseboat, the only overnight option is the Granville Island Hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"You’re away from central Downtown in this polished, modern hotel, which has a good bar and restaurant and a spectacular waterfront setting."
Time Out
"Far enough from the main public market area to avoid the crowds but close enough to walk to in minutes, this hotel boasts a spectacular view looking east out over False Creek." Full review
Star Service
"Although it lights a torch for business travelers, it is romantics and vacationers in search of something unique that find the best value here." Full review
BlackBook
"Crisp and clubby downstairs with traditional jewel tones and dark woods in guest rooms and suites, some equipped with their own jacuzzi, deck and gas fireplace."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Located next to the beautiful marina on Granville Island, one of Vancouver's top tourist hotspots, this boutique hotel has 82 rooms and gorgeous views from several points throughout the property." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This boutique hotel on Granville Island set along False Creek, features views of the water and downtown Vancouver." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Soak up a slice of Island life when you check into this relaxed boutique spot minutes from the heart of the city with a million-dollar view across False Creek." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This hotel, the only hotel on busy Granville Island, has great views and en eclectic architectural character that somehow works." Full review