IHG properties in Vancouver
Nov 29, 2008, 3:38 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Nov 30, 2008, 6:30 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: lost all status during pandemic...
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Nov 30, 2008, 7:23 am
#4
Join Date: Jun 2002
Programs: LH SEN, HH Dia
Posts: 535
I gave the hotel a try last year and thought the hotel is in real need for a renovation - basically your average old stuffy and somewhat rundown Holiday Inn. Has the hotel been renovated since then? The room images look similar to what I had, just with much more powerful lighting in the room so that it looks nicer...
Since the CP Georgia closed and after trying the HI, I have given up on IHG in Vancouver and stay in other hotels when I am there. It would be great to have an IC or CP in Vancouver!
Since the CP Georgia closed and after trying the HI, I have given up on IHG in Vancouver and stay in other hotels when I am there. It would be great to have an IC or CP in Vancouver!
Nov 30, 2008, 8:54 am
#5
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: lost all status during pandemic...
Posts: 337
I gave the hotel a try last year and thought the hotel is in real need for a renovation - basically your average old stuffy and somewhat rundown Holiday Inn. Has the hotel been renovated since then? The room images look similar to what I had, just with much more powerful lighting in the room so that it looks nicer...
Since the CP Georgia closed and after trying the HI, I have given up on IHG in Vancouver and stay in other hotels when I am there. It would be great to have an IC or CP in Vancouver!
Since the CP Georgia closed and after trying the HI, I have given up on IHG in Vancouver and stay in other hotels when I am there. It would be great to have an IC or CP in Vancouver!
No renovations but they did slap a new logo on the outside.
Nov 27, 2009, 2:15 pm
#7
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posts: 536
Not sure what your location needs are but I prefer the Fairmont Waterfront better to be honest and the Westin Bayshore is also superb... Feel free to PM me if you need more detailed advice.
Regards,
J
Dec 3, 2009, 10:42 am
#8
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 98
agreed with above posters; HI on Howe is little better than marginal. I'm sure there would be no problem getting award nights if that is of interest. There are lots of great hotels in downtown Vancouver: two great Westins, a wonderful Pan Pacific and of course the Fairmont properites.
There are also many great independent hotels including the Rosedale on Robson, Opus, Century Plaza and more
There are also many great independent hotels including the Rosedale on Robson, Opus, Century Plaza and more
Dec 4, 2009, 7:05 am
#9
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NUE
Programs: Skywards Gold, IC Ambassador, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold, Accor Platinum
Posts: 495
Did anybody recently stay at the HI North Vancouver? Booked it on pointbreaks a few weeks ago - but could not find any reviews of it.
I hope for a good base to explore Vancouver & surrounding areas.
I hope for a good base to explore Vancouver & surrounding areas.
Mar 11, 2011, 7:18 pm
#10
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Location: London, UK and Southern France
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Comments here as elsewhere give the edge to the HI Downtown vs the HI Broadway, especially in terms of location. However, on my dates the Broadway property is at CAD65 whereas the Downtown one is at CAD110. At that price differential, it seems to me that the Broadway property is worth the one/two stop journey on the Canada line compared to the Downtown property or is there really a substantial difference between the two properties beyond location?
Mar 11, 2011, 11:03 pm
#11
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: Hilton G/SPG G/IHG RA/Accor P/Aeroplan Elite/CZ S
Posts: 73
Comments here as elsewhere give the edge to the HI Downtown vs the HI Broadway, especially in terms of location. However, on my dates the Broadway property is at CAD65 whereas the Downtown one is at CAD110. At that price differential, it seems to me that the Broadway property is worth the one/two stop journey on the Canada line compared to the Downtown property or is there really a substantial difference between the two properties beyond location?
Btw they charge a $17 fee for parking...
HI downtown offer free parking.
Mar 12, 2011, 5:45 am
#12
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Thanks for this. parking would not be an issue for me but renovations would be if they are disruptive.
Mar 12, 2011, 12:48 pm
#13
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: Hilton G/SPG G/IHG RA/Accor P/Aeroplan Elite/CZ S
Posts: 73
HI Broadway is probably the last HI hotel in major Canadian cities which is still using old HI VI. They are renovating the property to meet the new HI standard.
I think BOTH HI Broadway and HI downtown's location are very good and they both have HUGE rooms.
I think BOTH HI Broadway and HI downtown's location are very good and they both have HUGE rooms.
Mar 12, 2011, 10:13 pm
#14
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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If you do stay at the HI Downtown then don't bother with their overpriced breakfast. On the corner of Howe and Davie (less than 100m away) there is a great place called 88 Juice and more owned by a nice Chinese couple who will see you right for around $10 a head. ^
Dec 6, 2011, 11:03 pm
#15
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sun & beach destinations
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Posts: 1,427
Can anyone tell me which HI in downtown Vancouver has easier/convenient access to the public transportation (without taking taxi) for YVR airport? Never been to Vancouver, but will be there in Feb next year for staying 1 night after the ski trip in Whistler/Blackcomb. Just want to see the city and have some nice meals. Thanks for any advice in advance.