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• You are paying for the location!

  Submitted on: 08/12/2008

  This hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from canada place, well within walking distance so you need not purchase a hotel transfer, or get a taxi to get ...

  This hotel is conveniently located just a few blocks from Canada Place, well within walking distance so you need not purchase a hotel transfer, or get a taxi to get you there. It has great curb appeal and the lobby has an opulence of a 5-Star hotel. However, that's kind of where it ends. On our initial trip to our room, there was a place in our hall where it appeared that either a room-service plate had dumped some of it's contents on the floor or someone had vomited. Since the room attendants were in the process of cleaning rooms I assumed that it would be cleaned when the rooms had all been serviced. However, it was never cleaned, and was still present when we left to check-out the next day. The walls are paper-thin; I am a heavy sleeper and I was awakened in the middle of the night several times by doors slamming closed, and by a child in a room near ours. The pool is small, and the pool area could use some sound-catching materials to deaden the noise...we spent only 15 minutes down in the hot tub because of the echoing, and consistent noise from the others in the pool area. At some point in it's history, our room had renovations done on the bathroom, and the workmanship on the trim was shoddy and not well finished. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the flat screen TV was nice, however, I feel that I had over spent on my one night stay.

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• Great location and classy hotel

  Submitted on: 07/14/2008

  The service was excellent! the rooms were clean and well maintained with good views. overall a great value for money since the location is simply great (right across the walk ...

  the service was excellent! The rooms were clean and well maintained with good views. Overall a great value for money since the location is simply great (right across the walk to Stanley park across the bay)

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• Great location and quality hotel

  Submitted on: 07/14/2008

  The location was outstanding, service was friendly, good luggage service. very clean rooms and lovely views!

  The location was outstanding, service was friendly, good luggage service. Very clean rooms and lovely views!

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• Grand lobby and location

  Submitted on: 01/03/2008

  The renaissance was surprisingly grand in the common areas. staff couldn't have been more courteous and helpful. my room was huge -- a single with a king-sized bed -- with ...

  The Renaissance was surprisingly grand in the common areas. Staff couldn't have been more courteous and helpful. My room was huge -- a single with a king-sized bed -- with the only slight drawback being that the room's decor was a bit worn.
  
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  1. The location. The hotel is right by the water so has views north to the mountains. It is within walking distance of the Robson Street shops, Chinatown, Yaletown, and Stanley Park, if you're so inclined. If you'd rather take a bus, the buses run on the the street in front of the hotel or one block over. The SkyTrain is a couple of blocks from the hotel. Nice!
  
  2. Safe deposit for your passport. Fully equipped, if a bit cramped, gym. Pool, hot tub, and dry sauna. And all the health facilities are open 24 hours a day.
  
  3. Get the the $8 daypass if you're going to take public transportation. It'll get you on every mode.
  
  One thing to note is that Vancouver's downtown is surprisingly deserted in the evenings. Perhaps this is a winter phenomenon but there's almost no activity, even on New Year's Eve.

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• Outstanding!

  Submitted on: 12/16/2007

  Loved everything about this hotel! located right on the harbor for what would be an excellent view (if not for the high rise going up right in front of the ...

  Loved everything about this hotel! Located right on the harbor for what would be an excellent view (if not for the high rise going up right in front of the hotel). Still, the view is great. The room was clean and decent sized, bed was comfortable, and I never heard a peep out of any other guests. Friendly staff, and excellent food at the restaurant make this hotel the perfect Vancouver experience. And you can't beat the price!

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