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HI Vancouver DowntownvsMetropolitan Hotel Vancouver
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver and Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown are both endorsed by professionals. On balance, Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver scores significantly better than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver scores 79 with positive reviews from 9 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and oyster.com.
HI Vancouver Downtown
Frommer's
Rough Guide
Time Out
Lonely Planet Frommer's
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.
Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook Lonely Planet
Oyster Time Out
The Telegraph 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
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
