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Metropolitan Hotel VancouvervsShangri-La Vancouver
Both Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver and Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver scores significantly better than Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver comes in at #2 in Vancouver with recommendations from 16 publications such as Gayot, Frommer's and Concierge.
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
Shangri-La Vancouver
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter Oyster Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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
