Hotel at the Waldorf (Vancouver, Canada)

Though located a bit outside of central Vancouver, guests say that The Waldorf still boasts a great location for visiting the city on a budget. Guests especially enjoyed being within easy reach of the many restaurants, bars, shops and eclectic boutiques in Gas Town and on Commercial Drive. If you enjoy walking, you can easily reach downtown Vancouver on foot, but there are convenient public transportation connexions nearby as well.

If you're looking for a basic but not boring place to stay, The Waldorf if your place. Many reviewers describe this heritage hotel as “charming”. The simple rooms provide you with all the basic necessities you need to enjoy your days, and the hotel offers complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, which most guests really appreciated.

The staff at The Waldorf is reported to be polite and friendly. Guests said that the hotel personnel were always helpful and tried to be as accommodating as possible.

Many guests found their rooms charming but also a bit shabby. Even though the accommodations are kept clean, guests say that the carpets appear too old, and the room in general needs some cosmetic touch-ups.

Make sure to pack some earplugs along with you. Various guests had different noise complaints during their stay. Some were bothered by street traffic noise from the main street nearby, while others complained about their loud air conditioner. In addition, the onsite Tiki Bar hosts live entertainment on select nights and it plays late into the night.

The Waldorf does not have a lift onsite, so if you have a lot of heavy luggage or are concerned about using the stairs, you may want to ask for a ground floor room.