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The Westin Bayshore, VancouvervsSkwachays Lodge
Both hotels are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver is the choice of most reviewers compared to Skwachays Lodge. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver ranks #18 in Vancouver with approval from 9 publications like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and BlackBook.
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Star Service
BlackBook
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Fodor's
Afar Magazine 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."
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
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
