The BurrardvsModa Hotel
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Moda Hotel ranks marginally higher than The Burrard. Moda Hotel scores 80 with recommendations from 7 reviewers like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
The Burrard
1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y7, Canada
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Rough Guide
"After a 2011 facelift, this traditional 1950s hotel has been transformed into a modish retreat."
BlackBook
"Leave splashy excess to the arrivistes and opt for an on-point experience that doesn’t cost your whole holiday."
Fodor's
"Freebies abound at the fun and funky Burrard." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Within easy walking distance of loads of cultural venues... and fun restaurants. It's a good choice for those who want to save some cash and value a hipster vibe." Full review
Afar Magazine
"This retro 1950s motor hotel sits on a busy street in Vancouver’s downtown core, just steps from the financial district and bustling shopping areas of Robson and West Georgia streets." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A retro-chic downtown hotel, The Burrard opened its doors in 1956 as a motor inn and has since been updated with new rooms, a new courtyard, and a big dose of style." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Although the rooms are basic, The Burrard's location and the playful aesthetics more than pull their weight. This is a great choice for budget travelers with an eye for style." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms have a cool updated Mid-Century Modern vibe, with silver graphic drapes, groovy ceramic lamps, and comfortable, contemporary beds with padded headboards...the hotel offers bikes for guests" Full review
Lonely Planet
"A groovy makeover a few years back transformed this 1950s downtown motel into a knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel (neon exterior sign included). Colorful, mostly..." Full review
Moda Hotel
900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 3L9, Canada
From $62/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Across from the opulent Orpheum Theatre, it would be easy to bypass this century-old boutique hotel—which would be a shame."
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Be sure to ask for the quieter back-of-house units overlooking a parking lot.
Lonely Planet
"It has two key things going for it: an excellent heart-of-the-city location and better rates than its posher siblings." Full review
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Light sleepers should avoid lower floors.
Travel + Leisure
"Formerly the home of the Dufferin Hotel, this European-style boutique hotel with 21st-century stylings occupies a 1908 heritage building in downtown's Yaletown district." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel is a blast from the past in a city where glass-and-steel towers seem to outdo each other in their quest for space-age designs." Full review
BlackBook
"Who says frugal can't be fun? MODA's sleek reno pairs century-old tile floors with designer colors and linens in a hopping downtown location."
Frommer's
"The lobby has a beautiful mosaic tile floor and photos of the hotel in its early days...guest rooms are clean and elegant, with ingenious use of space, and a modern Italian design" Full review