The Burrard, แวนคูเวอร์

This was a very convenient location between Davie and Robson, two interesting commercial areas. The Elysian Coffee and Burgoo Restaurant in the hotel also were excellent. All of the staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. The central garden is a delight. The location is a bit noisy, as Burrad is a main boulevard, across the street from a hospital (ambulance siren noise) and the vacant lot behind the hotel attracts noisy late night loiterers.

The Burrard is a cute midcentury oasis in downtown in a great location near restaurants, shops, and the ferry to Granville Island. We stayed in a double room, and it was more spacious than I imagined it would be. Bathroom is small, which is to be expected for a former motel. I requested a quiet room in the back of the hotel, but it is in the middle of the city, so hearing some city noise is inevitable. I was impressed at how much sound the windows block out, and I liked that you could open them for fresh air. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The bikes are a nice amenity, and I really enjoyed the Nespresso, free bottled water, and wifi. The only issue we had was the bathtub getting clogged, but the housekeeper was so sweet about it, even leaving an apologetic note.

Great, helpful staff!

The Burrard is a tiny boutique with tiny boutique rooms that work well for a young couple or a solo traveler but might not be best for a family. The location is great, and the layout overlooking the beautiful courtyard allows for much more quiet than you'd think given how downtown it is. Staff were courteous and friendly, and the WiFi worked well, which is a plus for American travelers coming to Canada. Probably not the best choice if you like to spread out, but otherwise an excellent place to stay in Vancouver.

The hotel is very old and not well updated--but clean. The parking was minimal and overpriced. Would not be my first choice if I had to find a place close to St. Paul's Hospital again.