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Loved the Residence Inn!
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4.6 |
Guest name: rabocse, Los Angeles, California
Guest type: Family with children
stayed in Jul 2008
Pros:
+Clean rooms equipped with a small kitchenette, coffeemaker & refrigerator (always a must in our family!)
+Beds with fluffy pillows were truly comfortable.
+Walking distance to Robson St. (shopping, shopping!!!)
+Breakfast buffet was fabulous and plentiful!
+Pool was enjoyed immensely by our teens
+Thai restaurant nearby served good food
+7-11 convenience store across the street (perfect for buying afternoon snacks especially when you've got teens)
Cons:
-Parking price steep
-Construction behind hotel. Seems like there's major construction everywhere in downtown Vancouver.
-Pool somewhat crowded
Otherwise, would come back and stay here again.
My ratings for this hotel are:
4.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Business service
5.0 Value
4.0 Service
5.0 Rooms
5.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Amazing breakfast buffet and comfortable rooms
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4.2 |
Guest name: worldtraveler81, Chicago, IL
Guest type: Older travelers
stayed in Jun 2008
This hotel was very nice. We stayed there one night, prior to boarding a cruise ship for a 7 night Northbound Cruise to Alaska. We checked in just before midnight, hence there weren't any lines. We had two adjoining rooms which both had a kitchen for in room dining. The rooms were well appointed with a sofa and two beds. The best part about the stay was their complimentary breakfast buffet in the morning. They had a variety of hot and cold dishes, ranging from eggs and waffles to some of the best chocolate long john donuts we have ever tasted. We frequently stay at Residence Inns and Fairfield Inns and this was by far the best breakfast offering we have ever seen. A similar breakfast at a local restaurant would likely be $15 per person. There are very few downsides to the hotel, but I do have to mention that the elevators took an extremely long time to come, on average 5-7 minutes. We're young and moderately active, so we found ourselves using the stairs the majority of the time. The only other disappointment was some misinformation from the hotel concierge. He quoted us only 10 to 15 minutes to walk to Stanley Park. This walk took at least 45 minutes, and more along the lines of 75 minutes to get to the main totem pole area of the park. Because it took so long we ended up having to take taxis back to the hotel so that we didn't miss their 11am checkout rule.
All in all though, it was a fantastic hotel and we would definitely stay here again in the future.
My ratings for this hotel are:
5.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Value
4.0 Service
4.0 Rooms
3.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
Very Good but noisy
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4.0 |
Guest name: joanslade, Cardiff.UK
Guest type: Honeymoon
stayed in Jun 2008
Good position,half hour walk from cruise terminal.Very well appointed rooms with fridge,dishwasher,toaster,oven and general kitchen utensils.Large room with 3 seater settee,very comfortable queen beds.Some reception staff rather surly and off hand.Hotel used extensively by the big tour companies.There is extensive very loud construction work on two sides of the hotel from 0730 to about 1730 on weekdays and by the look of it this is set to continue for a long time.There is also muted disco boom boom music from a nearby disco until about 3 or 4 in the morning.Breakfast very good.Small nice pool in garden setting.
My ratings for this hotel are:
3.0 Check in / front desk
5.0 Business service
3.0 Value
5.0 Rooms
3.0 Location
5.0 Cleanliness
Fine for what it is
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3.6 |
Guest name: unplainjane, toronto
I stayed at the Residence Inn for business for a few days. It was fine. Nothing special. But clean and safe. There is free internet which was good. The breakfast was very large but quality was just okay. Front desk staff were nice but I had a couple of requests that were never fulfilled. I forgot to bring toothpaste and I requested it twice. Once at the front desk and later called from my room. Through my whole stay they never brought me up any even though they said they would. Also I requested a wake up call and they didn't call me. Same thing happened to my colleague. Request a room facing the front of the hotel as I was facing the back and which looks onto very noisy daytime construction. Convenient location though. This hotel is fine for business or family trips but I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for couples on a romantic getaway or for a luxury stay.
My ratings for this hotel are:
4.0 Check in / front desk
4.0 Business service
3.0 Value
3.0 Service
3.0 Rooms
4.0 Location
4.0 Cleanliness
Great Stay At the Residence Inn
Guest name: C.petersen, Ottawa, Ontario
The rooms were large and had a great little kitchenette. The beds were very comfy with lots of pillows both feather and sponge.
There was a delightful cafe for dinner and lunches and the inclusive breakfast was a large buffet with eggs, pancakes or french toast, hasbrowns and every imaginable continental-style choice you could possibly desire. Help yourself to as much juice, tea or coffee as you like.
The price was very good value...would stay there again anytime!