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The Westin Bayshore, VancouvervsGranville Island Hotel
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Granville Island Hotel ranks marginally higher than The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. Granville Island Hotel comes in at #16 in Vancouver with accolades from 11 publications including Time Out, Oyster and BlackBook.
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Star Service
BlackBook
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2V4, Canada
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "This is Vancouver's only resort hotel with its own marina, and the mountain and water views from all but a handful of its rooms are stunning." Full review
Lonely Planet "High-quality amenities abound at this landmark Vancouver hotel but it's the location that brings the visitors back year after year." Full review
Time Out "t feels like a holiday resort in the midst of the city, with its West Coast modernist architecture and heated outdoor pool looking out to sea." Full review
Star Service "The prime waterfront setting remains a significant draw and helps to create a more resortlike operation than what most of Vancouver's commercial stars deliver. " Full review
BlackBook "Creamy marble and accents of teak, gold and glass stand in elegant contrast to stunning vistas of blue and green outside at this luxe landmark with unbeatable Stanley Park and mountain views."
OysterUpscale
"The Westin Bayshore is an upscale chain hotel with classically decorated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows -- many with excellent city or harbor views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Yes, it’s got tons of meeting space and is popular with the business-convention set—but the Bayshore also happens to have one of the city’s most spectacular locations." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"The Westin Bayshore may be a large chain hotel but it has bags of character, a healthy food and lifestyle focus, and offers up a friendly West Coast welcome." Full review
Fodor's "The only downtown resort hotel, the Bayshore is also rich with recreational opportunities, including fishing charters, sightseeing cruises, and poolside yoga." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located at the harbor, the views from the Westin Bayshore Hotel are spectacular...the hotel is conveniently located right next to Stanley Park and not to far from Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. " Full review
Granville Island Hotel
Insight Guides Fodor's
Rough Guide Time Out Star Service BlackBook Oyster Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler 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."
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph7.0
"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
