Our first stop in Vancouver
12/07/2019 SarahDeclan, Edmonds, Washington
This was our first stop on a road trip down the Pacific Coast highway. We arrived straight from the airport after a lengthy flight and Vinny at reception could not have been more helpful.
As we only... more
This was our first stop on a road trip down the Pacific Coast highway. We arrived straight from the airport after a lengthy flight and Vinny at reception could not have been more helpful.
As we only had one overnight in the city with a few places we wanted to visit, he recommended the hop on/hop off tour bus as a quick way of getting around to each of them. With a stop right across the road at English Bay beach, this worked out very well for us.
Luckily our room was ready, despite us arriving a little early. We found it to be clean and above average compared to other similarly priced hotels we've stayed in. Well equipped with tea/coffee making facilities, fridge, microwave, and fluffy dressing gowns & slippers. The bed was nice and big and the room was quiet, we had no issues with noise. It was within walking distance of restaurants and the beach and the hop on/hop off bus stop.
Breakfast was not complimentary, though there was a room service menu, we didn't see a restaurant or bar, but this may be due moreso to the whistlestop nature of our visit.
After checking out, we were able to leave our luggage at the hotel, the front desk staff helped out again by pointing out the free shuttle to Capilano, as we hadn't yet figured out how we were getting there. On return the front desk called us a cab and we said farewell.
Would recommend for anyone visiting Vancouver, BC on a city break, we would stay again. less
BWSandsGM, General Manager at Best Western Plus Sands, responded to this review
Hello
Thank You for the review of the Best Western Plus Sands. I am glad we were able to start off your Pacific Coast Highway on the right note. I will pass along your compliments to Vince and tell them you enjoyed his recommendations for the city. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to Vancouver.