Vancouver downtown hotel - Hyatt or Sheraton
Oct 15, 2013, 9:02 am
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Vancouver downtown hotel - Hyatt or Sheraton
Hello
We are a couple with newborn baby going to Vancouver in December and will stay at hotel for a week while looking for an apartment for several months.
Have both Hyatt diamond and SPG platinum status.
Between the Hyatt and Sheraton downtown, which of these two has the better club lounge and suites?
Thanks
We are a couple with newborn baby going to Vancouver in December and will stay at hotel for a week while looking for an apartment for several months.
Have both Hyatt diamond and SPG platinum status.
Between the Hyatt and Sheraton downtown, which of these two has the better club lounge and suites?
Thanks
Oct 16, 2013, 10:21 am
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I believe the Sheraton you are referring to is the Wall Centre? If so, it does have a lounge and so-so ratings. My preference would be the Westin Bayshore, no lounge but good Plat upgrades and over-sized rooms and a good location.
(My personal fav is Gold Floor of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, not on your list! They serve tea daily!)
(My personal fav is Gold Floor of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, not on your list! They serve tea daily!)
Oct 16, 2013, 8:20 pm
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The Hyatt has a better location - right in the middle of the shopping district. The Sheraton is a bit of a walk - not ideal if you need to get back to the hotel quickly.
Not sure about the Hyatt suites but the Wall Centre Sheraton does offer fairly large suites - although personal experience (and those of colleagues') suggests it's sometimes a bit of a fight with front desk. Lounge at the Sheraton is average at best, but it doesn't have a lot of seats.
Not sure about the Hyatt suites but the Wall Centre Sheraton does offer fairly large suites - although personal experience (and those of colleagues') suggests it's sometimes a bit of a fight with front desk. Lounge at the Sheraton is average at best, but it doesn't have a lot of seats.
Oct 16, 2013, 9:18 pm
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Thank you both for the information.
I started with the narrow choice of Hyatt and Sheraton to focus on the difference between them for suites and lounge, but no problem to widen the general selection to other hotels.
We also have Fairmont Platinum, so any preferences amongst the 3 downtown properties -- Vancouver, Waterfront, Pacific Rim?
Or any current recommendations for other brands or boutiques on the basis of no status?
Thanks
I started with the narrow choice of Hyatt and Sheraton to focus on the difference between them for suites and lounge, but no problem to widen the general selection to other hotels.
We also have Fairmont Platinum, so any preferences amongst the 3 downtown properties -- Vancouver, Waterfront, Pacific Rim?
Or any current recommendations for other brands or boutiques on the basis of no status?
Thanks
Oct 17, 2013, 8:02 pm
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The Fairmont Waterfront has been recently renovated. The Fairmont Pacific Rim is a great hotel but with a small room count, a little higher priced.
Both are Virtuoso and include complimentary daily breakfast, upgrade if available, a food and beverage credit (at Waterfront) or spa services credit (at Pacific Rim) once per stay. Combinable with your FPC Platinum amenities. You can use your upgrade certs and free night certs (Virtuoso amenities, i.e. the breakfast will not apply on the free night).
Virtuoso rate is equal to BAR (Best Available Rate) at Pacific Rim and is 15% off BAR at Waterfront.
Just need to book through a Virtuoso Travel Agent.
Both are Virtuoso and include complimentary daily breakfast, upgrade if available, a food and beverage credit (at Waterfront) or spa services credit (at Pacific Rim) once per stay. Combinable with your FPC Platinum amenities. You can use your upgrade certs and free night certs (Virtuoso amenities, i.e. the breakfast will not apply on the free night).
Virtuoso rate is equal to BAR (Best Available Rate) at Pacific Rim and is 15% off BAR at Waterfront.
Just need to book through a Virtuoso Travel Agent.
Oct 24, 2013, 7:01 am
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I sometimes put up my in-laws at the Four Seasons. I haven't booked a suite for them but the location and service is great.
Oct 24, 2013, 5:58 pm
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It isn't your brand preference, but if you want extra space, I'd highly recommend the downtown Hampton Inn. I did a review on it here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...-downtown.html
I think my rate was ~C$170/night, but for the huge room, and super convenient downtown location, it was well worthwhile.
Let me know if you'd like more info.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...-downtown.html
I think my rate was ~C$170/night, but for the huge room, and super convenient downtown location, it was well worthwhile.
Let me know if you'd like more info.
Oct 29, 2013, 3:09 pm
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Fairmont Waterfront Gold Floor, or Fairmont Pacific Rim.
Shangri-la has construction going around it right now, otherwise that would be my pick.
Sheraton Wall Centre is located in a less attractive part of downtown compared with the aforementioned.
Shangri-la has construction going around it right now, otherwise that would be my pick.
Sheraton Wall Centre is located in a less attractive part of downtown compared with the aforementioned.
Nov 14, 2013, 1:51 pm
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I know your question was specific to the lounge and suites, I can't help you there. What I can say is, I agree with the previous posts that the Sheraton, while modern is not in an ideal location in DT. Not much shopping around the area, and a little far from most attractions. Good for conventions, not so much for a visitor.
My vote goes to the Westin Bayshore if you want to use SPG. Older property but renovated. Awesome location next to the water. Some of the views there are spectacular.
My vote goes to the Westin Bayshore if you want to use SPG. Older property but renovated. Awesome location next to the water. Some of the views there are spectacular.
Nov 16, 2013, 10:09 pm
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I know your question was specific to the lounge and suites, I can't help you there. What I can say is, I agree with the previous posts that the Sheraton, while modern is not in an ideal location in DT. Not much shopping around the area, and a little far from most attractions. Good for conventions, not so much for a visitor.
My vote goes to the Westin Bayshore if you want to use SPG. Older property but renovated. Awesome location next to the water. Some of the views there are spectacular.
My vote goes to the Westin Bayshore if you want to use SPG. Older property but renovated. Awesome location next to the water. Some of the views there are spectacular.
Nov 23, 2013, 12:34 am
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If it's not too late to chime in, I'd recommend you also consider the Westin Grande. I like the rooms there (the 03 and 08 suites are like mini-apartments) and they have a small kitchenette which will undoubtedly be quite useful for preparing baby stuff.
Nov 23, 2013, 7:11 pm
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Hyatt recently reno'd their lounge/bar. I have stayed at Hyatt and Sheraton Wall Ctr. The latter wins for nicest building vs. stogy old hotel block.
http://www.bcbusiness.ca/lifestyle/p...r-and-cuchillo
Inside the Hyatt Regency on Vancouver’s Burrard Street is a stylish new cocktail lounge free of the stuffy trappings of your average hotel bar. When developing the concept for Grain Tasting Bar, the team was focused on harvesting ingredients and menu items from the wealth of top-notch sustainable suppliers in B.C. and presenting them in an approachably chic urban space.
http://www.bcbusiness.ca/lifestyle/p...r-and-cuchillo
Inside the Hyatt Regency on Vancouver’s Burrard Street is a stylish new cocktail lounge free of the stuffy trappings of your average hotel bar. When developing the concept for Grain Tasting Bar, the team was focused on harvesting ingredients and menu items from the wealth of top-notch sustainable suppliers in B.C. and presenting them in an approachably chic urban space.
Nov 23, 2013, 8:06 pm
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If you are looking for a long term place to live, would you have a car?
While I agree that the Bayshore is the nicest hotel, as for a location to get in and out of in a car, it is kind of a pain. Especially near Lion's Gate / Stanley Park causeway - Lost Lagoon area to be difficult to understand for a newcomer with the bridge lanes changing direction depending on time of day.
If the OP is going to have a car, Fairmont, Westin and even the Sheraton Wall maybe better for in and out albeit the whole downtown traffic scene is a total mess.
While I agree that the Bayshore is the nicest hotel, as for a location to get in and out of in a car, it is kind of a pain. Especially near Lion's Gate / Stanley Park causeway - Lost Lagoon area to be difficult to understand for a newcomer with the bridge lanes changing direction depending on time of day.
If the OP is going to have a car, Fairmont, Westin and even the Sheraton Wall maybe better for in and out albeit the whole downtown traffic scene is a total mess.
Nov 28, 2013, 11:07 am
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It isn't your brand preference, but if you want extra space, I'd highly recommend the downtown Hampton Inn. I did a review on it here:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...-downtown.html
I think my rate was ~C$170/night, but for the huge room, and super convenient downtown location, it was well worthwhile.
Let me know if you'd like more info.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hilto...-downtown.html
I think my rate was ~C$170/night, but for the huge room, and super convenient downtown location, it was well worthwhile.
Let me know if you'd like more info.
I did the same the last time around. I was planning on staying at one of the Fairmonts (as I have Swissotel status and Fairmont apparently lets me credit stays to it) but due to my friends staying at the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa I chose to stay there instead and booked a 1-bdr apartment. I was very happy with it, much better than I expected.