Hilton Vancouver DowntownvsHI Vancouver Downtown
Both properties are praised by writers. On balance, Westin Grand Vancouver scores significantly higher than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Westin Grand Vancouver is ranked #21 in Vancouver with approval from 5 reviewers such as Frommer's, oyster.com and Fodor's.
Hilton Vancouver Downtown
433 Robson Street and Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 6L9, Canada
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"It's such a pleasure to find a luxury-level hotel that's elegant instead of garish, and understated rather than pompous." Full review
Fodor's
"With its dramatic modern design and all-suites layout, the Westin Grand is one of Vancouver's most stylish hotels." Full review
Time Out
"Located on the edge of Downtown and Yaletown, this fully serviced boutique apartment hotel is chic, central and reasonably priced." Full review
Star Service
"A marble staircase climbs from the porte cochere to the upper-level lobby, where more polished marble, wood and steel create an airy feel, and an efficient front-desk team awaits. " Full review
BlackBook
"Robson Street's corner pocket near stadiums and every downtown must-see, these suites and studios with blond wood accents lend a Scandinavian air to your scandals."
Oyster
Upscale
"Popular with business travelers thanks to over 5,000 square feet of meeting space, the upscale Westin Grand works well for vacationers, too, with a prime location on Robson Street." 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.