What I understand from your post is that HI is located better with more things around it for first time visitor than Hilton?
Most definitely. Other than the mall itself there isn't a lot to recommend Burnaby to a visitor. Make that not
anything to recommend; no offense to residents.
If cost is not a factor there are much better non-HH (gasp !) hotels downtown. Not having a Hilton anywhere in Vancouver proper is a glaring omission.