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The BurrardvsShangri-La Vancouver

Both The Burrard and Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver scores significantly higher than The Burrard. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 16 reviews including Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Travel + Leisure.

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 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
Shangri-La Vancouver
9/10
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
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Frommer's 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 Concierge
"The Asian-style hospitality is evident in the doting, singular focus on guests."
Jetsetter 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
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Shangri-La offers uber-luxe digs in Downtown Vancouver." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"It is blessed with a beautifully realized breadth of facilities, and works well for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"At Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, in the city's tallest building, facilities, services and guest rooms sprawl over the top fifteen floors."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Softly lit, lightning bolt-shaped corner balconies maximize space but provide amazing rain shelter."
Forbes Travel Guide 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 Lonely Planet
"The hotel's celebrated on-site restaurant, Market, is a winner even among those not staying here." Full review
Afar Magazine 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
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