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The BurrardvsSkwachays Lodge
Both The Burrard and Skwachays Lodge are endorsed by experts. Overall, The Burrard ranks slightly better than Skwachays Lodge. The Burrard scores 79 with positive reviews from 8 publications like Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and Oyster.
The Burrard
Rough Guide
BlackBook
Fodor's
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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
OysterMid-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
Skwachays Lodge Afar Magazine Fodor's Lonely Planet
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure
New York Times
31 West Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1R3, Canada
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Afar Magazine "Part luxury hotel and part social enterprise, Skwachays Lodge ticks all the right boxes." Full review
Fodor's "Everything about Skwàchays Lodge (pronounced skwatch-eyes), Canada's first Aboriginal arts hotel, celebrates First Nations heritage." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 18 rooms at this First Nations art hotel include the captivating Forest Spirits Suite with floor-to-ceiling birch branches and the sleek Longhouse Suite, with its illuminated metalwork frieze." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This well-priced hotel reflects the artistic heritage of the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This arts-forward property hosts an urban Indigenous artist residence and a gallery featuring Indigenous art...the hotel offers a private sweat lodge purification ceremony on the rooftop garden."
Vancouver Travel Guide
November 11, 2021
New York Times "A boutique hotel devoted to Indigenous art and culture...just a few blocks from the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden."
See the World, in Canada
July 20, 2021
