GLBT Vancouver Suggestions
Jan 19, 2008, 4:20 pm
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June is peak tourist season in Vancouver, and the height of the cruise ships traffic.. so expect to pay around an average of C$100 a night. There are some real dodgy hotels around, so stay within the downtown core and you'll be fine.
Jan 19, 2008, 6:47 pm
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Hotel Sylvia
I love this place, but as the first reviewer says, "It's not for everyone." There are good pictures of it on TripAdvisor and the reviewers describe it well.
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...mbia.html#TOPC
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...mbia.html#TOPC
Jan 19, 2008, 7:44 pm
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I am going to Vancouver in June as part of a journey down the West Coast. My itinerary will be going to Chicago for a week and then flying out to Vancouver. Then either ferry to Vancouver Island and a ferry to Seattle or just amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle. Then a flight from Seattle to SFO. Then from SFO either out to Vegas and then back to LA or down to LA with maybe a train to San Diego.
Can folks recommend a hotel which is cheap and clean in the Vancouver area? I am not fussed so about stars.
Any other tips would be appreciated too.
Can folks recommend a hotel which is cheap and clean in the Vancouver area? I am not fussed so about stars.
Any other tips would be appreciated too.
I think your best bet will be the Granville Grand Hotel. It is a pretty clean remodeled hotel right next to Davie Street, Odyssey, gay stuff etc. Originally, the Fahrenheit, a gay sauna on Davie Street, bought the place and called it the Fahrenheit Hotel. They completely remodeled it and made it a nice gay hotel with some floors being completely nude. They went out of business.
Now it is a normal hotel called the Granville Grand Hotel with the same very simple but very clean and nice rooms with single occupancy rates around $49 CDN per night and includes a full breakfast. I think some of the rooms have limited bathrooms so check that out in advance.
Hope this helps!
Jun 20, 2008, 2:02 pm
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Oh and others --> please feel free to add any other suggestions !!
Jun 24, 2008, 1:30 pm
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How was your trip Stockycub1973 ? We are off the Vancouver at the start of July for 4 nights, will be there over a weekend. Any must sees or dos - judging by past posts, we seem to like the same things in London (ie: XXL and or Kings Arms) so any suggestions would be most welcome.
Oh and others --> please feel free to add any other suggestions !!
Oh and others --> please feel free to add any other suggestions !!
Jun 29, 2008, 7:19 am
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Oct 8, 2008, 10:09 am
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Vancouver this weekend?
I'm heading up to Vancouver on the train Friday morning to spend the weekend doing I don't know what. Anything good going on that any of the YVRites may want to share?
I know its Canadian Thanksgiving and all, but if anyone is up for coffee, crepes, or a drink or few, let me know. Don't have much in terms of plans other than getting out of town on my own for a bit.
Got a reasonable deal at the Pacific Palisades, which is reasonable walking distance to Davie. I think. I hope so.
I know its Canadian Thanksgiving and all, but if anyone is up for coffee, crepes, or a drink or few, let me know. Don't have much in terms of plans other than getting out of town on my own for a bit.
Got a reasonable deal at the Pacific Palisades, which is reasonable walking distance to Davie. I think. I hope so.
Oct 14, 2008, 5:13 pm
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I'm heading up to Vancouver on the train Friday morning to spend the weekend doing I don't know what. Anything good going on that any of the YVRites may want to share?
I know its Canadian Thanksgiving and all, but if anyone is up for coffee, crepes, or a drink or few, let me know. Don't have much in terms of plans other than getting out of town on my own for a bit.
Got a reasonable deal at the Pacific Palisades, which is reasonable walking distance to Davie. I think. I hope so.
I know its Canadian Thanksgiving and all, but if anyone is up for coffee, crepes, or a drink or few, let me know. Don't have much in terms of plans other than getting out of town on my own for a bit.
Got a reasonable deal at the Pacific Palisades, which is reasonable walking distance to Davie. I think. I hope so.
Jun 3, 2012, 6:05 am
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Vancouver + hotels
Hello guys and girls!
I'm planning on going to Vancouver towards the end of September and on the Tourism Vancouver.com website it gives a list of "gay friendly hotels".
Has anyone stayed at these hotels? Which one gets your vote?
Also which bars are best to go to?
Thank you for your help!
I'm planning on going to Vancouver towards the end of September and on the Tourism Vancouver.com website it gives a list of "gay friendly hotels".
Has anyone stayed at these hotels? Which one gets your vote?
Also which bars are best to go to?
Thank you for your help!
Jun 3, 2012, 11:59 am
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I know Vancouver extremely well, as I travel there a few times a year. I can recommend some great hotels, just tell me your price range and type of hotel (boutique, etc.).
The Vancouver gay scene, at least the nightlife, is really small. It's pretty much all located on a two/three block strip on Davie Street.
If you get a chance, hop on Amtrak or the new Bolt Bus service to Seattle. There's triple the number of gay bars here, and it's gorgeous in September.
The Vancouver gay scene, at least the nightlife, is really small. It's pretty much all located on a two/three block strip on Davie Street.
If you get a chance, hop on Amtrak or the new Bolt Bus service to Seattle. There's triple the number of gay bars here, and it's gorgeous in September.
Jun 3, 2012, 12:45 pm
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The list shown just seems to be a lot of the main chain hotels in the downtown area of Vancouver and I personally wouldn't pay much attention to it when choosing somewhere in Vancouver.
I have stayed in a few of them on various trips to the city - the Sheraton, the Coast Plaza and the Fairmont but to describe them as "gay-friendly", whilst almost certainly true, should not be interpreted to mean they are anything other than that (which is a bit of a vague credit anyway).
As seattletravelguy says, the nightlife is centred around a short stretch of Davie Street and I would just try to find somewhere that is walking distance from here towards the main bit of Downtown, Stanley Park or Yaletown.
I love Vancouver as a city to visit and in some ways it has a lot of similarity to Seattle (particularly visually with being on the coast with a mountain backdrop). However, Seattle just did not do it for me in the same way as Vancouver. I say this as a visitor and I think Seattle is probably an incredible city to live, offering an excellent standard of living.
I have stayed in a few of them on various trips to the city - the Sheraton, the Coast Plaza and the Fairmont but to describe them as "gay-friendly", whilst almost certainly true, should not be interpreted to mean they are anything other than that (which is a bit of a vague credit anyway).
As seattletravelguy says, the nightlife is centred around a short stretch of Davie Street and I would just try to find somewhere that is walking distance from here towards the main bit of Downtown, Stanley Park or Yaletown.
I love Vancouver as a city to visit and in some ways it has a lot of similarity to Seattle (particularly visually with being on the coast with a mountain backdrop). However, Seattle just did not do it for me in the same way as Vancouver. I say this as a visitor and I think Seattle is probably an incredible city to live, offering an excellent standard of living.
Jun 4, 2012, 10:06 am
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Thanks for all the advice guys.
In terms of hotels im looking for something for 3*+ as long as it has a bar/lounge/ restaurant within it im happy. Close to a station and easy enough to get to/fro the airport. Im looking to spend about 300-400 (480-640 CAD) for 4 nights. Due to me working in the airline industry I generally book hotels 3/4 days before I leave. Im just doing some of the leg work now!
Publicrelasian expect a multitude of questions coming your way!
Cheers guys!
In terms of hotels im looking for something for 3*+ as long as it has a bar/lounge/ restaurant within it im happy. Close to a station and easy enough to get to/fro the airport. Im looking to spend about 300-400 (480-640 CAD) for 4 nights. Due to me working in the airline industry I generally book hotels 3/4 days before I leave. Im just doing some of the leg work now!
Publicrelasian expect a multitude of questions coming your way!
Cheers guys!