Brandinho1

Brandinho1

DaveTO

I will be staying in Vancouver for a Saturday through Monday stay in July as a Plat on points. Which of the downtown hotels would be best in terms of breakfast/lounge, and upgrades?

Thanks for your help!

yyjregular

Best lounge by far is at the Parq, haven't had too much luck on upgrades other than high floor water views.

Nazdoom

I'm 2/2 on suite upgrades at Parq. They have the best breakfast (in lounge). Sheraton is not as nice but has decent lounge and 2 bedroom suites or small junior suites they can upgrade you to. Marriott Pinnacle breakfast is really poor and they skimp on upgrades.

VoodooYYC

Nazdoom

You get access JW's lounge.

VoodooYYC

Rookie3

Staying over in Vancouver for one night after a long flight before returning to the US - which Marriott branded airport hotel is best for convenience and comfort? It looks like there is at least a Marriott, Westin, Sheraton and Four Points nearby.

mahasamatman

Near the airport, the Westin is the nicest and closest, though I usually just go with whichever one is cheapest because the differences are not that large (we usually stay at one the night before an early flight). They all have shuttles, so there's no real difference there.

eiffel21

Wondering if anyone can suggest which property would be best for our stay in Vancouver this coming December, between Christmas and New Year?
It'd be three people in the room: my husband, our teenage daughter and myself.
I am Titanium member, and considering Westin Bayshore and Marriott Pinnacle.
Had stayed at Westin Bayshore many years ago in the summer, but never been at the Marriott Pinnacle.

A few things that I am wondering: room upgrade chance (room size and view), free breakfast, and service.

Thank you.

Nazdoom

Marriott Pinnacle standard rooms are tiny and they only have a couple suites. I stayed there for New Years Eve a few years back, at the equivalent of Titanium, and didn't get any upgrade. The room was relatively filthy with hair and stains all over the bed; they apologized and offered a suite, which was nice and clean. Its proximity is amazing for NYE fireworks though since crowds can be congested in that area. Their lounge is usually closed during holiday season or has reduced hours (e.g. just open for breakfast, which is a less than stellar spread).

If I was you, I'd consider Delta Suites (ideal location) or Sheraton Wall Centre (they have a decent number of family suites for upgrades). If it's within your budget, I'd really favor JW Parq or Douglas (best Bonvoy lounge and service in Vancouver). I've had great experiences with both.

604flyer

Don't look at anything outside of the downtown core, getting a taxi in vancouver on NYE is like winning the lottery.

YoungBubbie

A few years ago when we stayed at Marriott Pinnacle we were upgraded to a corner room harbor view.
The view was spectacular and I still remember watching those seaplanes landing.

Loved waking up looking out at the view.

eiffel21

Nazdoom Thanks much for the info and suggestions on the Douglas and the Parq. Their rate is within our budget, and I just thought that downtown is where we should stay. We are now looking into Yaletown, seems like it's a great area to stay at. I just looked at the Parq, and the only concern I have is that there's a casino in the property. We like the quiet type of property (St Regis hotels and Royal Hawaiian are a few of our favorite). How would you describe the JW Parq, is it loud and crowded? Thanks again.

Thanks much 604flyer , we actually will be leaving on New Year's eve.

YoungBubbie Thank you for sharing that info, really appreciate it.