Moda HotelvsThe Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver scores slightly better than Moda Hotel. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver comes in at #18 in Vancouver with endorsements from 9 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
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
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver Show All Reviews
1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia V6G 2V4, Canada
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This is Vancouver's only resort hotel with its own marina, and the mountain and water views from all but a handful of its rooms are stunning." Full review
Lonely Planet
"High-quality amenities abound at this landmark Vancouver hotel but it's the location that brings the visitors back year after year." Full review
Time Out
"t feels like a holiday resort in the midst of the city, with its West Coast modernist architecture and heated outdoor pool looking out to sea." Full review
Star Service
"The prime waterfront setting remains a significant draw and helps to create a more resortlike operation than what most of Vancouver's commercial stars deliver. " Full review
BlackBook
"Creamy marble and accents of teak, gold and glass stand in elegant contrast to stunning vistas of blue and green outside at this luxe landmark with unbeatable Stanley Park and mountain views."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Westin Bayshore is an upscale chain hotel with classically decorated rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows -- many with excellent city or harbor views." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Yes, it’s got tons of meeting space and is popular with the business-convention set—but the Bayshore also happens to have one of the city’s most spectacular locations." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"The Westin Bayshore may be a large chain hotel but it has bags of character, a healthy food and lifestyle focus, and offers up a friendly West Coast welcome." Full review
Fodor's
"The only downtown resort hotel, the Bayshore is also rich with recreational opportunities, including fishing charters, sightseeing cruises, and poolside yoga." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located at the harbor, the views from the Westin Bayshore Hotel are spectacular...the hotel is conveniently located right next to Stanley Park and not to far from Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. " Full review