L'Hermitage HotelvsHI Vancouver Downtown
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, L'Hermitage Hotel scores significantly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. L'Hermitage Hotel comes in at 82 with praise from 8 sources including Rough Guide, Afar Magazine and oyster.com.
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788 Richards Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3A4, Canada
From $122/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Get beyond the marble floors, silk and velvet walls, and gold-cushion benches in the lobby and you'll discover a warm residential character to this boutique hotel." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This classy, well-located property is divided between longer-stay suites that attract visiting movie-industry types and guests just dropping in for the night." Full review
Rough Guide
Star
"Staff at this luxury hotel are famed for their warmth, helpfulness, and attention to detail."
Star Service
"A more personal option than the Westin Grand or the Delta Vancouver, with a more luxurious feel than the Moda, L'Hermitage appeals to style-conscious travelers. " Full review
Gayot
"L'Hermitage Hotel is a boutique hotel located in the fashionable shopping district of Robson Street in Vancouver, British Columbia. LâHermitage offers style, luxury and comfort to all its guests."
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the most elegant properties in Vancouver... outdoor spaces include a landscaped terrace garden with shaded seating and an outdoor saltwater lap pool and hot tub." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Step inside the ornate lobby and prepare to be wowed by L’Hermitage’s dramatic suspended scarlet sculpture and stylish monochrome mosaic marble floor." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This luxury boutique hotel is an excellent value for your money." Full review
Jetsetter
"Boutique digs on Robson Street, steps from the best shopping in British Columbia." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The dramatic lobby with its black-and-white floor and flamboyant suspended scarlet sculpture is the yin to the yang of the quietly elegant rooms above." Full review
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
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Not too surprisingly, it’s extremely busy in summer, so be sure to book ahead.