HI Vancouver DowntownvsThe Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
Both hotels are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver is preferred by most reviewers compared to Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver comes in at #12 in Vancouver with recommendations from 9 reviewers including BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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.
The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver
845 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 2K6, Canada
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The hotel's Fleuri restaurant hosts an all-you-can-eat Chocoholic Buffet... it's one of many decadent perks that guests here can take advantage of."
Fodor's
"More like an exclusive European guesthouse, this refined hotel has rooms furnished in a Parisian style with soft neutrals and lush fabrics; the service is gracious and attentive." Full review
Jetsetter
"Continental elegance steps from Robson Street’s trendy boutiques and galleries." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Conspicuously opulent, the Sutton Place Hotel bills itself as 'Vancouver's premier luxury business hotel' (and is famed for its discretion.)." Full review
Time Out
"This is an AAA Five Diamond hotel, with fine attention to detail and possibly the most attentive staff in the city." Full review
Gayot
"Elegant and refined, the Sutton Place Hotel is one of downtown Vancouver's many tastefully adorned luxury hotels."
BlackBook
"Home away from home to A-list Hollywood, NHL players and local royalty in need of a shopping respite."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Located on the downtown waterfront behind the iconic white sails of the Canada Place complex, the deluxe Pan Pacific Vancouver has a prime location for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Frommer's
"Don't let the bland, corporate-looking exterior fool you: This hotel has won many awards, and is known to hotel cognoscenti as one of the best in Vancouver in terms of overall comfort and service." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 1986-opened Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver is a luxury property decorated in a traditionally elegant style." Full review