Reviews St Regis Hotel Vancouver

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Sep 11, 2009
My wife and I stayed at the St. Regis for 5 days as part of our first trip to Vancouver. All in all, the experience was excellent.

Upsides:
The room itself (including the bathroom) was clean, spacious and modern. The staff were incredibly helpful, very capable of providing directions sights and recommendations. One member of the staff even dug into his own pockets to help us make change for bus fare. Other great perks were the location (just one block from the metro), free local phone calls (amazing in this day and age), and free wifi.

Downsides:
The breakfast which was just o.k., mainly because some of the wait staff are not good communicators. (Example, my wife asked for TWO fried eggs, "over-easy." The waitress asked what that was and we (assuming that perhaps fried egg terminology was different in Canada than the US) explained that it means to flip the fried egg over halfway through cooking so both sides of the white are cooked and the yolk is cooked slightly. Her response, "oh, that's called a fried egg." She returned a few minutes later with one fried egg, over hard. Go team!)
Breakfasts aside, the stay was just about perfect. The only other thing that could have been improved is that the low-flow showerhead was very weak -- the kind that requires you to rise off one inch of your body at a time.

Overall:
But in the grand scheme of things, the St. Regis is one of the best hotels of this class that we've ever stayed in. Would definitely go back and would definitely recommend it to our friends.


Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Sep 11, 2009
Great place to stay ,particularly, if going on a cruise as Canada Place Ship Terminal is 3 blocks away. Great shopping in Gastown streets also 3 blocks away. Free, full, made to order breakfast. Very Tasty! About $30.00 cab fare from the airport and $6.00 cabfare to Ship Terminal IF you have too much luggage to walk. ROOM 201 was extremely nice and quiet ! Large walk-in closet with bath robes! We wish we could duplicate the room and especially the bathroom here in our own home in Pennsylvania.
The manager, Jerimy, and his staff were extremely helpful and accomodating !


Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Sep 10, 2009
We stayed at the St. Regis for 3 nights on our first trip to Vancouver. We selected the St. Regis for it's proximity to the docks as we were boarding a cruise to Alaska on the fourth day. Our rooms were immaculate each day. The room and bath were modern and luxurious. The hotel itself was charming keeping the old style look with modern upgrades. The full breakfast (included) every morning was cooked individually and delicious. The front desk staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. The central location made walking to restaurants and attractions quick and easy. Our stay there made our visit to Vancouver memorable.


Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Sep 4, 2009
We stayed one night at the end of our vacation, not knowing Vancouver, but trusting in what others had said about this hotel - and were we ever glad!! It was just perfect! The location is fabulous - easy to find - close to everything and the parking garage next door is convenient and reasonably priced. We walked to Stanley Park and took a bus back . The hotel has been renovated recently - everything is brand new and it has a very high tech, hip feel. We thought it felt very European. Our room was small, but certainly met our needs; we loved the flat screen t.v. and there's free computer hook-up in the room and all local phone calls are also free. The bathroom was great with a very, very deep soaking tub and a rain shower style shower head. This is really a terrific hotel; the price was excellent and to top it off, a full breakfast is included. Oh - and the staff were all great - warm, friendly and helpful.
 

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Aug 9, 2009
My husband and I stayed in this hotel from July 30-31st and we really enjoyed it. The room was beautiful and it was great being able to control the temperature (with a thermostat) ourselves. The staff was very friendly and helpful which always makes a hotel stay better. We ate at the hotel restaurant (St.Regis Bar) both nights and the food was excellent. We had four different entrees between the two nights and we loved them all. The restaurant has almost the same exact menu as room service so you can basically see the menu before you go there. The prices in the restaurant are a couple of dollars cheaper than room service, and don't come with an $8.00 delivery charge, so you are better of going there. Breakfast was also very good. The cooked potatoes were very salty in my opinion, but they were still delicious.
Having the free internet in the lobby was extremely helpful considering we had a rental car but no directions to where we wanted to go. In the informational book inside the room it says that you can print from the computer for a small fee, but I was not charged anything. Or, if you have a laptop you can connect it to the wall in your room and view your computer screen (and DVDs) on the large flat screen tv in the room which I thought was really neat!
There were only two things we didn't like, but they were minor and not enough to change my opinion of the hotel. First, we had a room facing the street and it was quite busy and noisy. I did not mind the noise at night and lost no sleep because of it, but my husband did not sleep very well. He heard every bar fight and ambulance that went by (which seems to happen more often than you would think). Also, the first time parking can be quite stressful since the parking garage is in the tiny back alley behind the hotel. If you just remember that even though the hotel is on the busy 3 lane one-way street, there is 3 minute parking available directly in front of the hotel doors on Dunsmuir St. From there the staff can help you get out your bags and show you to the garage. We initially passed up the hotel and got caught in a series of one way streets where you couldn't make left hand turns, and ran into a closed Granville street, all of which threw us way off course. When you have hundreds of people walking around, and cars being rerouted due to construction, it can get very crazy very quickly!! On the plus side, the parking garage is very nice, clean, and safe since you need a magnetic card to get through any door or even operate the elevator. I would gladly stay here again now that I know to get a room facing the alley and how to park!!

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Aug 4, 2009
A fantastic hotel with excellent staff and food. The room was spacious and well lit with the hotel being in a fantastic location. We decided to get room service on a couple of nights and the food was delicious and reasonably priced.

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Aug 2, 2009
We stayed here for 5 nights at the end of July when Vancouver were experiencing their hottest summer since 1965! Staff were exceptionally helpful and the room we had on the 5th floor was spotlessly clean with a safe (rare in other hotels), water and a chocolate left on our bed every night. The bathroom was fantastic, walk in shower and huge. The only disappointment was the view - air conditioning units and the back other buildings. But no matter, we were hardly there. We had breakfast every morning in the basement room, there was plenty to choose on the buffet with bacon and eggs cooked to order if you wanted them. Stanley Park was fabulous, and we went to Grouse Mountain and the Capilano Suspension Bridge as well as the trolley tour. Try the Cactus Club and Earls for dinner. The only thing about the city we didn't like was the construction work going on everywhere (not sure if its for the Olympics or not), some pavements were very rough and rocky and there were various pedestrian detours. We loved hiring bikes round Stanley Park and the general ambiance of the city.

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
July 25, 2009
We stayed one night on our way to Asia but wished we could have stayed longer. What a pleasant surprise this small hotel was! Great location and beautifully renovated. While our room was rather small, it had a super-comfortable bed and a lovely bathroom. The entire hotel displayed a marked attention to design even in the smallest details. With free internet, bottled water and breakfast, it was indeed a great deal!

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 28, 2009
We stayed here overnight before leaving on an Alaskan cruise. The hotel had recently undergone an $11m renovation. It was beautifully and tastefully done. It was a bonus to find out it was the number 2 hotel in the city, but not at number 1&2 prices! The rooms were very comfortable and the bathroom was exceptionally appointed. The staff could not do enough for you. The pride they took in their establishment was evident by their customer service. The complimentary full breakfast was good and more than you would expect for complimentary. We lunched at the restaurant adjacent to the property (same owners, I believe) and that was also excellent. The location was what made us choose this hotel and we were not disappointed . Being there for such a short time we needed a good location and it was very convenient for Gas Town, Harbor Center and even a morning power walk to Stanley Park. If you are considering a stay in Vancouver this is definitely the place for you.

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 24, 2009
We stayed a the St Regis fo three nights and two nights pre and post our Alaska cruise, the bedrooms were excellent, comfortable, clean and attractive. The staff were all friendly and helpful, the location of the hotel is ideal for tourists. The only small complaint we had was traffic noise in our room at the front of the hotel. We would be pleased to stay at this hotel again if when we visit Vancouver.

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 17, 2009
After reading the reviews on Trip Advisor I chose the St. Regis-this is one place you get a lot for your money. The rooms were upscale with lots of amenities and the service by every staff member was exceptional. The location is great especially for cruise goers.

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 16, 2009
My friend and I stayed in the St. Regis for one night prior to going on a cruise -- seriously one of the most enjoyable stays in a hotel I've had! The most comfortable bed and pillows, wonderful staff, free internet and breakfast, and the location was incredibly convenient! We spent the evening after arrival in Gastown, walking distance, and before boarding the ship decided we had plenty of time to catch a bus (only a few blocks away) to Stanley Park where we walked around for quite a while. I'm almost afraid to tell people about this place for fear I won't be able to get in next time LOL -- thank you so much, St. Regis!

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
Jun 16, 2009
It was difficult to find a hotel close to Canada Place that was reasonably priced and still maintained a high standard of presentation and amenities. We were apprehensive before arriving at St Regis because the rates were so much less than other hotels in the vicinity that we wondered what the standard would be. How surprised we were when we saw our lovely, modern room with plenty of space and so nicely decorated. As others have said, the staff go out of their way to please. We were able to leave some of our luggage at the hotel while we were on the cruise and we received a very warm greeting on our return. The second room was just as pleasant as the first. We preferred to stay away from the area to the east of the hotel where there are so many beggars on the streets. The area to the west was great.

Guest Reviews of the St Regis Hotel Downtown Vancouver
May 2009
I would have said 4 1/2, but 5 is good too. I love how clean and modern this hotel is. It's beautiful, the staff is SO great. Friendly, entertaining, and accommodating. The only reason I would say less than five is because there is no bathtub. I love bathtubs on vacation. They also have a complimentary "continental" breakfast. "Continental" because they also give you the option of bacon and eggs with potatoes! Free. And a wonderful server to boot. It's a smaller hotel (boutique) and for awhile, we felt like we were the only guests there. Does it get any better than that?
 

St Regis Hotel
602 Dunsmuir Street
Vancouver, BC V7N 3R4 CA