Hilton Vancouver Airport {CAN}
Jan 21, 2013, 12:36 am
#46
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Germany
Programs: HH Diamond, TK Elite+ *G, ClubCarlson Gold, PC Platinum, SPG Gold, Accor Platinum, LH MM
Posts: 65
I search a Hotel for family vacation and sightseeing in Vancouver. Just find a good point&money rate for this property. Also that there should be a good conection to downtown with a train....
PRO:
- good price (59$ +17.5kHH)
- Suites (with child..... perfect, normaly i take a ES, looks the same in the pictures)
Contra:
- should be 20 min away with train from downtown...
Is this property a good choice?
PRO:
- good price (59$ +17.5kHH)
- Suites (with child..... perfect, normaly i take a ES, looks the same in the pictures)
Contra:
- should be 20 min away with train from downtown...
Is this property a good choice?
Jan 21, 2013, 2:41 am
#47
Join Date: Jan 2013
Programs: HH Diamond, VS Au, BA Mauve
Posts: 111
I've always been treated incredibly well at this Hilton, being upgraded to suites on both times. Alas, the BC weather has put paid to being able to taking full advantage of the views offered from the hotel.
The shuttle does have a bit of a mazy route, but once it's left the sheraton next door it's fine.
However, it is handy for the skytrain into vancouver
I stayed here back in october and (this goes to show how often I used to travel) I was greeted with a "welcome back." I enquired as to whether I'd stayed before and the answer was twice!
This is a good hotel and, at the time of booking, there wasn't any difference in price between this and the Hampton down the road...
The shuttle does have a bit of a mazy route, but once it's left the sheraton next door it's fine.
However, it is handy for the skytrain into vancouver
I stayed here back in october and (this goes to show how often I used to travel) I was greeted with a "welcome back." I enquired as to whether I'd stayed before and the answer was twice!
This is a good hotel and, at the time of booking, there wasn't any difference in price between this and the Hampton down the road...
Jan 21, 2013, 6:21 am
#48
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 55
I search a Hotel for family vacation and sightseeing in Vancouver. Just find a good point&money rate for this property. Also that there should be a good conection to downtown with a train....
PRO:
- good price (59$ +17.5kHH)
- Suites (with child..... perfect, normaly i take a ES, looks the same in the pictures)
Contra:
- should be 20 min away with train from downtown...
Is this property a good choice?
PRO:
- good price (59$ +17.5kHH)
- Suites (with child..... perfect, normaly i take a ES, looks the same in the pictures)
Contra:
- should be 20 min away with train from downtown...
Is this property a good choice?
The hotel is in walking distance (maybe 10 minutes or so) to the train, and there are daily passes available if you want to head back and forth a couple of times during the day. Starbucks, Tim Hortons, drug stores, the local mall, and a few well-reviewed ethnic restaurants are all within walking distance. So there's stuff to do if you don't want to go back into Vancouver for a night.
If it's stay here or don't visit Vancouver, I'd say stay here--Vancouver is great.
Jan 1, 2015, 11:40 pm
#50
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: NSW
Programs: QF P1 + LTG VA Plat, AA nothing, HH Diamond, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 769
Not that recent but I stayed here for a 2 x 1 night layovers Jan 14. It was fine, short shuttle ride from the Airport. If you have a late arrival (we came in for first stay from JFK on CX at 0200) call them and they will come pick you up. The hotel is clean, comfortable with somewhat dated decor. As a Diamond received buffet breakfast in the lounge. The surrounding area is a bit dismal so no way I'd stay here for anything other than a layover.
Apr 26, 2015, 3:02 am
#51
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,722
Inbound flight arrives at 11pm, seems like a bargain for 30k points (v. $300!!) for the junior suite - can use the extra space with the kids. Just want something close to airport - Hampton n/a on points and Marriott is absurd Cat7. I will update review after we stay.
Apr 27, 2015, 4:50 pm
#52
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 2.6MM & Lifetime UC, Qantas Platinum, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Platinum, HawaiianMiles
Posts: 8,700
Thanks, looks like I'm staying there in a few weeks, with early flight out.
Jun 13, 2015, 2:02 pm
#53
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: HH D
Posts: 1,641
Just had a five night reward stay at this Richmond hotel, using 4x 30000 points. Rack rates during my stay went from 200-300 US$, depending on day of week, so let's say I saved $1200 by investing 120000 points, not bad I guess. The eStandby offer after completing the reservation, held a USD $9 offer for a higher floor room. I accepted it. Full breakfast was included as a diamond (for golds probably also).
Was upgraded to a 1-bedroom King corner suite with a microwave and fridge. Nice partial panoramic views, wrecked somewhat because the balcony door didn't have a window. A 1-Bedroom by itself would have cost around 120000 points PER NIGHT if booked as a premium room. Some contstruction is going on at the opposite side of the street - no nuisance.
The area around the hotel isn't too interesting. An eclectic mix of car dealership and repair shops, very nice looking appartment buildings and immigrant style south-east Asian shops. More regular department store shopping is also available near the terminus of the Canada Line, a 10 minute walk.
Vancouver downtown (and YVR airport) can be reached via Skytrain's Canada Line. it's a 5-10 minute walk to the station for a 20 minutes ride, trains run very often. An all-day public transit pass is about $8 USD, credit cards are accepted. On weekends they only charge 2.75 CAD per single fair, so this might be cheaper. However, it looks like Vancouver, like most international cities will be switching to a NFC-card like travelcard. So this will most likely cost another $5 or more. Downtown Hilton hotels are around $100 per night extra or require twice the amount of points. So staying here in Richmond still makes sense.
Parking at the hotel is around 16 USD per night, street parking is not a real option: the few spaces are zoned for permit holders only.
Was upgraded to a 1-bedroom King corner suite with a microwave and fridge. Nice partial panoramic views, wrecked somewhat because the balcony door didn't have a window. A 1-Bedroom by itself would have cost around 120000 points PER NIGHT if booked as a premium room. Some contstruction is going on at the opposite side of the street - no nuisance.
The area around the hotel isn't too interesting. An eclectic mix of car dealership and repair shops, very nice looking appartment buildings and immigrant style south-east Asian shops. More regular department store shopping is also available near the terminus of the Canada Line, a 10 minute walk.
Vancouver downtown (and YVR airport) can be reached via Skytrain's Canada Line. it's a 5-10 minute walk to the station for a 20 minutes ride, trains run very often. An all-day public transit pass is about $8 USD, credit cards are accepted. On weekends they only charge 2.75 CAD per single fair, so this might be cheaper. However, it looks like Vancouver, like most international cities will be switching to a NFC-card like travelcard. So this will most likely cost another $5 or more. Downtown Hilton hotels are around $100 per night extra or require twice the amount of points. So staying here in Richmond still makes sense.
Parking at the hotel is around 16 USD per night, street parking is not a real option: the few spaces are zoned for permit holders only.
Last edited by Sisosig; Jun 16, 2015 at 1:06 am
Jul 9, 2017, 9:43 am
#54
Join Date: May 2010
Location: FSD
Programs: BAEC, Delta SkyPesos, VS FC, SQ KF, AA, HHonors
Posts: 1,884
I made a points booking here for a long weekend next weekend. YVR hotel rates are...out of this world. 40k points/nt for a C$505 junior suite is a no brainer and much, much better than redemptions south of the border.
Any recentish reviews?
Any recentish reviews?
Last edited by Amelorn; Jul 9, 2017 at 11:11 am
Jul 9, 2017, 5:05 pm
#55
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: CHS
Programs: Lots
Posts: 1,012
There's an airport shuttle shared with the Marriott and Sheraton but Hilton is first stop in both directions which is nice (in reality they're all co-located and easily walked between but you're assured of a seat on the way to YVR and first off on the way back).
Not really sure of anything to do in the surrounding area as I'm usually only there for a couple of hours but Skytrain is close so you should have easy access to downtown.
Jul 9, 2017, 5:09 pm
#56
Join Date: May 2010
Location: FSD
Programs: BAEC, Delta SkyPesos, VS FC, SQ KF, AA, HHonors
Posts: 1,884
I stay here every couple of months (last stay probably in May) when I have a layover with an early morning flight and am treated well as a Diamond. Often get upgraded to a junior suite at least. Rooms are good sized. No lounge but breakfast coupon is provided. I usually have an 0600 flight to YKA when I'm here so haven't actually been able to try it. Had dinner in the restaurant one time and was underwhelmed. Don't think it was awful but no real memories of it so I assume it was just mediocre.
There's an airport shuttle shared with the Marriott and Sheraton but Hilton is first stop in both directions which is nice (in reality they're all co-located and easily walked between but you're assured of a seat on the way to YVR and first off on the way back).
Not really sure of anything to do in the surrounding area as I'm usually only there for a couple of hours but Skytrain is close so you should have easy access to downtown.
There's an airport shuttle shared with the Marriott and Sheraton but Hilton is first stop in both directions which is nice (in reality they're all co-located and easily walked between but you're assured of a seat on the way to YVR and first off on the way back).
Not really sure of anything to do in the surrounding area as I'm usually only there for a couple of hours but Skytrain is close so you should have easy access to downtown.
Jan 3, 2021, 8:25 am
#57
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,903
Just had a five night reward stay at this Richmond hotel, using 4x 30000 points. Rack rates during my stay went from 200-300 US$, depending on day of week, so let's say I saved $1200 by investing 120000 points, not bad I guess. The eStandby offer after completing the reservation, held a USD $9 offer for a higher floor room. I accepted it. Full breakfast was included as a diamond (for golds probably also).
Was upgraded to a 1-bedroom King corner suite with a microwave and fridge. Nice partial panoramic views, wrecked somewhat because the balcony door didn't have a window. A 1-Bedroom by itself would have cost around 120000 points PER NIGHT if booked as a premium room. Some contstruction is going on at the opposite side of the street - no nuisance.
The area around the hotel isn't too interesting. An eclectic mix of car dealership and repair shops, very nice looking appartment buildings and immigrant style south-east Asian shops. More regular department store shopping is also available near the terminus of the Canada Line, a 10 minute walk.
Vancouver downtown (and YVR airport) can be reached via Skytrain's Canada Line. it's a 5-10 minute walk to the station for a 20 minutes ride, trains run very often. An all-day public transit pass is about $8 USD, credit cards are accepted. On weekends they only charge 2.75 CAD per single fair, so this might be cheaper. However, it looks like Vancouver, like most international cities will be switching to a NFC-card like travelcard. So this will most likely cost another $5 or more. Downtown Hilton hotels are around $100 per night extra or require twice the amount of points. So staying here in Richmond still makes sense.
Parking at the hotel is around 16 USD per night, street parking is not a real option: the few spaces are zoned for permit holders only.
Was upgraded to a 1-bedroom King corner suite with a microwave and fridge. Nice partial panoramic views, wrecked somewhat because the balcony door didn't have a window. A 1-Bedroom by itself would have cost around 120000 points PER NIGHT if booked as a premium room. Some contstruction is going on at the opposite side of the street - no nuisance.
The area around the hotel isn't too interesting. An eclectic mix of car dealership and repair shops, very nice looking appartment buildings and immigrant style south-east Asian shops. More regular department store shopping is also available near the terminus of the Canada Line, a 10 minute walk.
Vancouver downtown (and YVR airport) can be reached via Skytrain's Canada Line. it's a 5-10 minute walk to the station for a 20 minutes ride, trains run very often. An all-day public transit pass is about $8 USD, credit cards are accepted. On weekends they only charge 2.75 CAD per single fair, so this might be cheaper. However, it looks like Vancouver, like most international cities will be switching to a NFC-card like travelcard. So this will most likely cost another $5 or more. Downtown Hilton hotels are around $100 per night extra or require twice the amount of points. So staying here in Richmond still makes sense.
Parking at the hotel is around 16 USD per night, street parking is not a real option: the few spaces are zoned for permit holders only.
I was upgraded to a suite at check-in. This hotel is starting to show its age. The view from the balcony was pretty good on a sunny day. Hopefully post-COVID, this hotel will renovate.