YWCA Hotel VancouvervsShangri-La Vancouver
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is the choice of most professionals compared to YWCA Hotel Vancouver. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 16 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Afar Magazine.
YWCA Hotel Vancouver
733 Beatty Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2M4, Canada
From $79/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's
"A secure, modern high-rise in the heart of the entertainment district, the YWCA has bright, comfortable rooms—a few big enough to sleep five." Full review
Rough Guide
"Despite its name, Vancouver’s main “Y” is open to all and is excellent, offering the city’s best inexpensive accommodation."
Time Out
"Rates are very reasonable considering the area and the fact that part of the proceeds goes towards helping families, women and children in need." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A good-value, well-located option offering nicely maintained (if spartan) rooms of the student accommodation variety." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The budget YWCA Hotel Vancouver offers basic accommodations with attractive, modern decor for rates that are hard to beat." Full review
Frommer's
"This attractive 12-story residence next door to the Georgian Court Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers on limited budgets and attracts a large percentage of international travelers." Full review
Shangri-La Vancouver Show All Reviews
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
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
"The Asian-style hospitality is evident in the doting, singular focus on guests."
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
Luxury
"The Shangri-La offers uber-luxe digs in Downtown Vancouver." Full review
Star Service
"It is blessed with a beautifully realized breadth of facilities, and works well for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
Gayot
"At Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver, in the city's tallest building, facilities, services and guest rooms sprawl over the top fifteen floors."
BlackBook
"Softly lit, lightning bolt-shaped corner balconies maximize space but provide amazing rain shelter."
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
"The hotel's celebrated on-site restaurant, Market, is a winner even among those not staying here." Full review
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