Howard Johnson By Wyndham Vancouver Downtown Hotel, Vancouver
About the Hotel
Howard Johnson By Wyndham Vancouver Downtown is a comfortable hotel located in the vibrant downtown district on Granville Street. It is strategically placed near key attractions, including Stanley Park and Rogers Arena, the home of the Vancouver Canucks. The hotel offers modern amenities designed for both business travelers and leisure seekers. Guests benefit from friendly service and a variety of recreational options.
Location
Howard Johnson By Wyndham is ideally located in Downtown Vancouver, the city's financial and commercial center. Within a 10-minute walk, guests can access major attractions such as St. Paul's Hospital and the Orpheum Theater. Public transportation is readily available, making it easy to explore further afield, including destinations like Grouse Mountain and the Vancouver Aquarium.
Rooms
The hotel features 110 air-conditioned rooms, junior suites, and suites spread across five floors. Each unit is designed with soothing tones and warm hues, creating a relaxing atmosphere. Amenities include a cable TV, kitchenette in select rooms, and an en suite bathroom equipped with a hairdryer. Guests also have access to complimentary Wi-Fi, safes, and free local calls.
Eat & Drink
An on-site restaurant and bar offer a variety of dining experiences, featuring local cuisine. Wings, a casual dining option, serves satisfying meals ideal for guests after a long day. Additionally, guests can indulge in a full breakfast available daily. Nearby, Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House provides an exquisite dining experience just one mile away.
Leisure & Business
The hotel caters to both leisure and business needs with amenities such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can take advantage of complimentary Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry services. There are recreation options including a nightclub, enhancing the nightlife experience. The friendly 24-hour reception staff offers assistance and recommendations for local attractions.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- Currency exchange
Services
- Room service
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
Room features
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Media
- Cable/ Satellite television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
During my stay at the hotel, I found it to be a mixed experience. The location was great being close to the Granville strip and entertainment venues, and I felt comfortable walking to and from our concert at night. However, the rooms were a bit of a letdown as they felt like a rustic football locker room directly above a night club, which affected the overall quietness and comfort of my stay.
The hotel had some positives like a great location near entertainment spots but also had negatives like hot and airless rooms. The service was a mix of friendly and rude encounters. The dining experience left much to be desired but the hotel had interesting facilities.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was excellent, right downtown, making it very convenient for exploring Vancouver. The staff were friendly and helpful, going out of their way to assist, but there were some issues with privacy and room servicing. The dining options left much to be desired, with disappointing food quality and limited choices.
I have mixed feelings about this hotel. The location was convenient but bordering on the slightly seedier end of Granville, close to downtown Vancouver and lots of restaurants. However, the rooms felt like tiny dark boxes vibrating from the adjacent club, making it difficult to sleep before 3 am.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were tiny, lacked amenities, and I couldn't manually check in when their system was down, with no apology or compensation offered. However, the location was perfect for my needs, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Despite some room issues like the window and missing remote control, my stay was generally comfortable with good insulation from neighboring noises. The friendly staff were helpful, though there was an awkward incident with housekeeping entering. The hotel's location is central and convenient for exploration, but the surrounding noise could be bothersome. The dining experience, while included in the price, was not impressive. Overall, a decent stay with a few drawbacks.
The hotel is in a convenient location for shopping, bars, and restaurants, making it perfect for anyone looking to explore the city. The rooms, though basic and a bit noisy, serve well as a base for your adventures. While some may find the surroundings not very appealing, the proximity to everything is a definite plus.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms, but the smell could be improved. It was perfect in terms of cleanliness and quietness, yet the vibrations from the adjacent club made sleeping difficult before 3 am. The staff did a wonderful job at providing clean linens, new toiletries, and nicely made beds daily, although some were not overly friendly when concerns were raised. The location, although convenient, is in a slightly seedy part of town. The dining experience had good value but was marred by poor-tasting food. Overall, the facilities were adequate.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The staff were not very friendly, and the rooms were small, outdated, and in need of some serious maintenance. The location was convenient for accessing downtown Vancouver sites but had some drawbacks due to the surrounding area. The dining was a letdown, and the facilities were subpar overall.
I had a wonderful experience at the hotel. The location was great, right in an interesting trendy shopping district with beautiful architecture. The rooms were tiny but amazing, though they could have been a bit cleaner. The service, especially Vincent at the front desk, was helpful despite some issues with allergies during our stay and a mix-up with our key. The price was reasonable for Vancouver downtown. The dining options tasted below par, reminding me of puke and orange juice, but the facilities overall were satisfactory.
My stay at the hotel was a bit disappointing overall. The rooms were incredibly small and outdated, not clean, and lacked amenities. The staff, however, were helpful and friendly. The location was not ideal due to the dodgy surroundings, but the dining experience was satisfactory. The facilities were average.
The hotel offers comfortable rooms at front. While they may be a bit overpriced for their size, the stay was pleasant overall. The service was friendly and accommodating, excluding our experience with rude and unfriendly behavior. The location, though in a 'seedy' part of town according to some, was great for accessing different areas of Vancouver easily. The dining experience had both positive and negative notes but was included in the price we paid. The facilities met expectations, adding to the overall experience.
During my 12-night stay at room 214, I found the hotel to be very clean and comfortable overall, but the rooms were incredibly small and outdated, not clean, and had some maintenance issues like stains on the carpet and uncomfortable beds. The noise from the old air conditioner was quite disturbing as well, sounding like someone hammering on metal every 2 minutes.
The hotel was good despite the delayed check-in due to room servicing taking longer than expected. The rooms were a bit noisy on a Saturday night, but overall decent. Service was friendly and competent. The location was great for shopping and entertainment, although the area had beggars and rough sleepers outside. The dining experience was mixed, with some positive and negative aspects. The facilities were satisfactory.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The staff were not very helpful initially, but they did accommodate our early check-in request, which was a plus. However, the room we were given was ridiculously small, facing Granville Street.