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OPUS VancouvervsThe Burrard

Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Opus Hotel ranks significantly better than The Burrard. Opus Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 16 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Gayot and Time Out.

OPUS Vancouver
9/10
322 Davie Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5Z6, Canada
From $196/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you want to stay in a hip, happening, luxury hotel, try the Opus -- various reader polls have consistently voted it one of the world's top hotels." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Yaletown's only hotel and the most design-centric place in Vancouver, Opus is once again one of our top choices."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The design team had a ball with this boutique hotel, creating fictitious characters and decorating rooms for each." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Recently renovated, colorfully chic boutique sleep in the heart of buzzy Yaletown." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Opus kick-started Vancouver's boutique hotel scene and, with its recent full-on revamp, it's still high up on the city's most stylish sleepovers list." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Metrosexual to the max—starting with the model-hot doormen—the Opus packs in guests who want to sample the city’s trendiest neighborhood." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Outside, the Opus is just another former Yaletown warehouse, but inside it’s a bold palette of decorative colours and materials."
Time Out Time Out
"Voted one of the world's Top 100 Hotels by Condé Nast Traveler in 2005, Opus has a reputation for being hip and luxurious without attitude." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"With plate-glass doors and floor-to-ceiling glass walls fronting the street, the uber-chic Opus leaves no doubt about its "see and be seen" attitude." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Priding itself on a range of contemporary styles from "townhouse" to "sleek minimalist,"€ Opus Hotel Vancouver added a notable new look to its portfolio with the redesign of its guest suites."
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The Burrard
7/10
1100 Burrard Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 1Y7, Canada
From $86/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Multilingual
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"After a 2011 facelift, this traditional 1950s hotel has been transformed into a modish retreat."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Leave splashy excess to the arrivistes and opt for an on-point experience that doesn’t cost your whole holiday."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Freebies abound at the fun and funky Burrard." Full review
Oyster 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 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 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 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 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 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

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