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 knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel...with modern flourishes and contemporary amenities such as refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. " 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