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Shangri-La VancouvervsHI Vancouver Downtown
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver scores significantly higher than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 12 sources such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Gayot.
Shangri-La Vancouver
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1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0A8, Canada
From $184/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "For all-around luxury and excellent, unobtrusive service, the new Shangri-La, opened in 2009, can't be beat; its only rival is the Four Seasons." Full review
Concierge "The Asian-style hospitality is evident in the doting, singular focus on guests."
Jetsetter "Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is in the heart of Vancouver, walking distance from Christ Church Cathedral and Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. This 5-star hotel is close to..." Full review
OysterLuxury
"The Shangri-La offers uber-luxe digs in Downtown Vancouver." Full review
Star Service "It is blessed with a beautifully realized breadth of facilities, and works well for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot "At Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, in the city's tallest building, facilities, services and guest rooms sprawl over the top fifteen floors."
BlackBook "Softly lit, lightning bolt-shaped corner balconies maximize space but provide amazing rain shelter."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is the brand’s first hotel in North America. Occupying 15 floors of the tallest building in downtown Vancouver, the hotel oozes sleek sophistication." Full review
Lonely Planet "The hotel's celebrated on-site restaurant, Market, is a winner even among those not staying here." Full review
Afar Magazine "The rooms are tranquil, with warm rosewood panels and tapestries, walls, and furnishings that softly glow with gold, cream, and earth tones." Full review
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.
