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Westin Bayshore Vancouver [Master Thread]
Dec 27, 2011, 10:27 am
#76
Join Date: May 1999
Location: YEG
Posts: 1,578
just came back from Vancouver i stayed at both the Westin Bayshore and the Sheraton Wall center.
no lounge at the Westin and no breakfast for plats. nice lounge at the Sheraton which serves breakfast (fruits, toast, yogurt, boiled eggs etc.. ) and snacks in the evening ( 2 hot items, fruits, veggies etc..).
for upgrade: my suite upgrade success is 100% at the sheraton and 93% at the Westin ( only one stay out of probably 15 was not upgraded to suite)
for location: I like both. if you want to be close to Coal harbor, English bay, stanley park then stay at the Westin. if you want to be close to Pacific mall and Downtown area stay at the Sheraton. its only 20 min walk from the Westin to the Sheraton and vice versa
no lounge at the Westin and no breakfast for plats. nice lounge at the Sheraton which serves breakfast (fruits, toast, yogurt, boiled eggs etc.. ) and snacks in the evening ( 2 hot items, fruits, veggies etc..).
for upgrade: my suite upgrade success is 100% at the sheraton and 93% at the Westin ( only one stay out of probably 15 was not upgraded to suite)
for location: I like both. if you want to be close to Coal harbor, English bay, stanley park then stay at the Westin. if you want to be close to Pacific mall and Downtown area stay at the Sheraton. its only 20 min walk from the Westin to the Sheraton and vice versa
Mar 8, 2012, 1:02 am
#77
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I will be going on vacation here in June with a family of four, does anyone have suggestions or advice about this property over the Westin Grand or the Sheraton Wall Center?
Mar 8, 2012, 9:02 am
#78
Join Date: May 2009
Location: YVR
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With the Grand, you usually get an upgrade if PLAT to a one bedroom suite - which has a microwave, small table for breakfast, location is still great on Robson suite. But probably 20 minutes or so walk to Stanley Park. More in the shopping and commercial district.
With the Sheraton, aside from one stay, you will usually get an odd shaped suite (but a real suite). access to the club lounge. Again, the location is in a different part of the CBD, but still in a great location. Closer to the west end, which has a slightly different vibe.
Other people may have different opinions, but I think all are pretty decent places to stay.
Mar 8, 2012, 11:49 am
#79
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 30
If it's possible, go for a Tower room. The rooms in the Tower building is very spacious with balconies. It has breathtaking views of Stanley Park and the waterfront. The main building's views leaves little to be desired (from my experiences anyways)
Mar 8, 2012, 1:26 pm
#80
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Location wise, theBayshore is right next to Stanley Park and you should have incredible views. It is close enough to downtown to walk pretty much everywhere. They have an indoor pool as well as a seasonal outdoor pool. I have only stayed twice and was never upgraded beyond a view with balcony room.
With the Grand, you usually get an upgrade if PLAT to a one bedroom suite - which has a microwave, small table for breakfast, location is still great on Robson suite. But probably 20 minutes or so walk to Stanley Park. More in the shopping and commercial district.
With the Sheraton, aside from one stay, you will usually get an odd shaped suite (but a real suite). access to the club lounge. Again, the location is in a different part of the CBD, but still in a great location. Closer to the west end, which has a slightly different vibe.
Other people may have different opinions, but I think all are pretty decent places to stay.
With the Grand, you usually get an upgrade if PLAT to a one bedroom suite - which has a microwave, small table for breakfast, location is still great on Robson suite. But probably 20 minutes or so walk to Stanley Park. More in the shopping and commercial district.
With the Sheraton, aside from one stay, you will usually get an odd shaped suite (but a real suite). access to the club lounge. Again, the location is in a different part of the CBD, but still in a great location. Closer to the west end, which has a slightly different vibe.
Other people may have different opinions, but I think all are pretty decent places to stay.
Mar 8, 2012, 3:29 pm
#81
Join Date: Jan 2008
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Last time I stayed at the Sheraton they upgraded me to a 2 BR family suite (and I'm only Gold). Of course I was all on my own. That being said, you will probably get more space there and a central location and a good view. Club lounge is also pretty good. Bayshore is tops for location - next to Marina's, Stanley Park, walks along the sea wall. Pretty good selection of restaurants nearby. I think it would win due to location, depending on what you are looking for.
Mar 8, 2012, 7:10 pm
#82
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Last time I stayed at the Sheraton they upgraded me to a 2 BR family suite (and I'm only Gold). Of course I was all on my own. That being said, you will probably get more space there and a central location and a good view. Club lounge is also pretty good. Bayshore is tops for location - next to Marina's, Stanley Park, walks along the sea wall. Pretty good selection of restaurants nearby. I think it would win due to location, depending on what you are looking for.
Mar 9, 2012, 1:57 am
#83
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If you are going to Vancouver for a vacation- the Bayshore is a far better option. If for work- the Sheraton is convenient- however not close to the Bayshore in terms of view/ambience/etc.
Mar 9, 2012, 11:09 am
#84
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Ottawa, ON
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Completely agree with TRAVELSIG...far calmer, vacation-like ambiance and "open" feeling at the Bayshore, great location for the 'outdoorsy' Vancouver people usually think about, as in mountains/ocean/ deep green parks. Sheraton's atmosphere is more businesslike, though high floors have more sweeping views than Westin. Staff have always been great at both.
(I personally don't like the Grand, feels cramped to me, service-challenged staff).
(I personally don't like the Grand, feels cramped to me, service-challenged staff).
Jun 26, 2012, 9:42 am
#86
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: SPG Plat / Marriott Plat / Hertz PC
Posts: 174
Frustrated
I am trying to book 2 rooms using points at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver and the current rate states:
"Save up to 20 percent with daily breakfast for 2. Advance payment required; cancel rules apply. from 173 CAD or 8,000 Starpoints"
Now since I am plat, I get breakfast as an amenity on the 1st room but the 2nd room no breakfast. That is policy. No argument there.
It is really annoying that if I pay the current standard rate I get breakfast (at $173 CAD) but the points do not provide it.
I guess I am just venting, but using valuable Starpoints for 2 rooms should include benefits for BOTH rooms.
"Save up to 20 percent with daily breakfast for 2. Advance payment required; cancel rules apply. from 173 CAD or 8,000 Starpoints"
Now since I am plat, I get breakfast as an amenity on the 1st room but the 2nd room no breakfast. That is policy. No argument there.
It is really annoying that if I pay the current standard rate I get breakfast (at $173 CAD) but the points do not provide it.
I guess I am just venting, but using valuable Starpoints for 2 rooms should include benefits for BOTH rooms.
Jun 26, 2012, 9:47 am
#87
Join Date: Dec 2010
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I am trying to book 2 rooms using points at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver and the current rate states:
"Save up to 20 percent with daily breakfast for 2. Advance payment required; cancel rules apply. from 173 CAD or 8,000 Starpoints"
Now since I am plat, I get breakfast as an amenity on the 1st room but the 2nd room no breakfast. That is policy. No argument there.
It is really annoying that if I pay the current standard rate I get breakfast (at $173 CAD) but the points do not provide it.
I guess I am just venting, but using valuable Starpoints for 2 rooms should include benefits for BOTH rooms.
"Save up to 20 percent with daily breakfast for 2. Advance payment required; cancel rules apply. from 173 CAD or 8,000 Starpoints"
Now since I am plat, I get breakfast as an amenity on the 1st room but the 2nd room no breakfast. That is policy. No argument there.
It is really annoying that if I pay the current standard rate I get breakfast (at $173 CAD) but the points do not provide it.
I guess I am just venting, but using valuable Starpoints for 2 rooms should include benefits for BOTH rooms.
Jun 26, 2012, 10:43 am
#89
Join Date: Dec 2010
Programs: SPG Plat / Marriott Plat / Hertz PC
Posts: 174
Cat 4. It's 10k points but with a 5 night stay, it turns into 8k. Stay 4 nights get 1 free.
The point was not to pay for a room, to use my Starpoints.
The point was not to pay for a room, to use my Starpoints.
Last edited by vrundmc; Jun 26, 2012 at 10:57 am
Jun 26, 2012, 11:35 am
#90
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: YYZ
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This is not standard rate but a promo. Westin Bayshore standard rates (as majority North American hotels) never include breakfast. Full buffet breakfast is $30 a head there.