About Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport-Richmond, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond is only approximately four kilometres from the international airport with complementary shuttle service available.
Every room at the hotel offers the latest gadgets such as iPod docks, cable TVs and free Wi-Fi. Tea and coffee making facilities are standard in every room while some locations feature microwaves and refrigerators. Each room also comes equipped with ensuites that have free toiletries and hairdryers. Other suites at Holiday Inn Express Vancouver Airport - Richmond provide separate living areas.
A business centre, fitness centre, concierge and ice machine are available for guests at the hotel, which also has air-conditioning throughout. They also provide an ATM, paid parking and a semi-private room that's available upon request for various functions.
Guests are welcome to the hot and cold, Express Start breakfast buffet served each morning in the dining area.
The smoke-free hotel is near the River Rock Casino, Steveston Fishing Village, Queen Elizabeth Park and Buddhist Temple.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Breakfast Results Are Pretty Solid
Visitors said that the breakfast is quite appetising or above-average when compared with other hotel meals. Others point out that they were pleasantly surprised to see was much more than the standard continental breakfast of just muffins and juice so they genuinely appreciated this food amenity.
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Convenient Amenities Nearby
Visitors enjoy the fact that the hotel isn't far from the airport. Others cited that they liked having other kinds of perks within driving distance such as the shopping mall, casino and restaurants.
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Helpful, Considerate Staff
Guest remarked they really enjoyed interacting with the staff at this hotel. Not only were they welcoming, they were also helpful when it came to providing information about the area. If you like patient and supportive hotel staff you'll find it here based on visitors reviews.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Prices Somewhat on the High Side
According to visitors, they felt that the price was little more than they expected to pay. Based on guests' comments, this was particularly true when compared with other area hotels and the number and types of amenities found at this location.
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Outside Traffic Noisy
Visitors cited that they were able to hear the traffic outside their room. Others mentioned that if you're a light sleeper you may want to request something away from the roadway or away from the Cosco store, if possible, to avoid the noise.
negative:
Snafus with Shuttle Service
While the airport shuttle is free, visitors cited a few issues with the service. Whether it was an extra-long pickup time for getting to the hotel or overcrowding that prevented people from getting to the airport, there were some issues that arose. Based on guests’ reviews, you may have to end up taking a taxi at some point as they did.