Reviews Moda Hotel in Vancouver

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
Sept 14, 2009
My husband and I traveled with our 11 month old to Vancouver and stayed at the Moda Hotel. It is true that there was construction and got a bit noisy during the day, but aside from that temporary situation the hotel is well situated in the city, has very accommodating staff, and its minimalist style doesn't mean it skimps on amenities. One example, they use a local merchant for their soaps etc, that we liked the products so much we bought some before we left! Also, because our son was still in a crib they had such nice crib bedding - the sheet was very soft and the blanket they provided was nicer than what we had brought along.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
Aug 7, 2009
Great location and friendly staff, rooms are clean , much better than the Sheraton Wall for a better price, if you like boutique hotels.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
Aug 1, 2009
The Moda is one of the few design hotels in Vancouver - and it does a fine job of living up to expectations in that regard. It is also the most reasonable of all the boutique hotels in Van City. There were quite a few flaws with the hotel, but the staff was very apologetic, compensated us adequately and treated us well. There is hope that they will soon work out the kinks.

We at first booked the Moda hotel at a rate of $219 for Saturday night and $199 for Sunday. So when I saw the same room on www.Allure-Hotels.com  for $120, I grabbed it and called the hotel to cancel my direct reservation. Woah - big mistake. Upon arrival, they were discounting all the rooms to $99 because the promised air conditioning was not working. I was aware that the A/C might be an issue from previous posts, but apparently they were promising the new system to be working by this time. The entire place appeared to be half finished, with such charming features as missing ceiling tiles and huge industrial fans failingly attempting to blow cool air into the halls during the day. The biggest annoyance was that the one slow elevator was out of order for the entire duration of our stay. The room was very hot the first night, even with the windows wide open, but the second and third nights were sufficiently cool that the lack of A/C was not a bother.

After I complained that the Expedia rate was higher than the rate they were quoting, one of the staff members attempted to make amends by trying to cancel one of the nights with Expedia, allowing the hotel to charge me the lower rate. She really went out of her way to do this, spending over an hour on the phone with Expedia. She also wrote us a breakfast voucher for the difference in rates at my suggestion.

Some reviewers also complained about street noise - if you request a room facing the back, you should not have a problem - there are large HVAC units from an adjacent building that will drown out the loud streets. It's also nice that the windows actually open. I imagine it is a rare day in Vancouver when you need A/C anyway.

The staff also duly discounted our rate further upon checkout due to the continued problems at the hotel.

All in all, we liked the place, and felt our final rate was very fair given the troubles. If they get the place fixed, it will be worth the full price, and if not, at least you know you will be accommodated by the conscientious and attentive staff.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
Jul 16, 2009
Firstly, Vancouver is a beautiful city. Just beautiful city.
It was very hard to find accommodation that i felt suited us , we picked Moda. Now compared to all of our other stays, the room was small and as it didnt have aircon, it only had a fan, at night time it got VERY HOT.

BUT, the staff at this hotel made the stay. There was a reception staff member, Phillippe and he really knew the meaning of above and beyond. If it was not for Phillippe and some other key staff members, we probably would not have been happy. specially considering the rate. But his professionalism and willingness to assist and to help us in any way was honestly fantastic.

I would strongly recommend this hotel.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
Jul 14, 2009
Ok - I'll get the bad points out fo the way first - it's an old building, the floor creaks, the lift is ancient, the traffic noise outside is loud and it doesn't have any aircon.

So what? To be honest you are there to sleep so if you haven't tired yourself out enough during the day to sleep through a bomb then you are not doing it right! The floor creaks? See my previous sentence. You use the lift twice a day and it moves up and, amazingly, down! The traffic is loud - yes - it is loud but does die down. If you are a solo traveler then you are either asleep or out partying during the major traffic noise so it's not a bother. I was on the 1st floor in a corner room so I had two streets and it was no problem. Even then they provide ear plugs for the noise and face mask for any lights. As for no aircon - I didn't notice a problem and I didn't even use the small portable unit. IT was start first week in July and baking hot until nearly midnight and there was no problem.

Positives - location, location and location. You are right downtown -Robson St., Granville St., Yaletown, Gastown, Chinatown and the Waterfront are all within in a few blocks. Need more? Skytrain is 4 blocks away to get you anywhere you need. False Creek is a short walk and you can do the Harbour wall if you are energetic.

It's a little gem of a hotel and pretty reasonable. My ONE criticism - no onsite breakfast for when I feel lazy!

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
July 9, 2009
It was a girl's night out in town so we booked an affordable, clean room to get ready for some late night dancing. It's newly renovated, so, it's clean. However, there's no air conditioning. So, we find the room very warm and it's difficult to look pretty when your make up is melting away and hair keep getting flat. The hotel is next to a brand new construction...and I didn't know they also dig on a Saturday morning !

However, i think it's a ideal location if you want to be in heart of all entertainment, dining and dancing and shopping. It's probably better to go there during early spring / fall when it's not too warm out and you can sleep with the windows closed. or bring ear plugs with you.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
June 25, 2009
Mixed reviews for the Moda but the unfailing help and courteous attention I got from the staff made my visit special. These folks were great and put up with my confused laptop WiFi use without complaint. In fact the hotel was still awaiting a/c when I stayed but temperatures were comfortable. The rooms showed recent renovation and were excellent value for a mid priced in town hotel. I would advise checking on parking if you are driving because there is no way to stop out front without attracting an angry bus!! And the one way system can make for a nervous arrival to say the least. So do ask. When I was there parking was 100 yards away underground and the staff will urge you to immediately bring everything of value as you check in. Makes it sound worse than it really is...this is a decent area. There is no getting away from the fact that traffic noise thru the night is loud, even on the 4th floor. This is very in town city and sirens, motor bikes and road racing engine gunners do make for interesting sleep. So if traffic is going to bother you this may not be the place....but if you want great people to help you look no further
 

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
May 2009
I really liked the Moda hotel, when we stayed here they were just finishing up construction. The hotel is very nice and extremely modern. The rooms were clean and the staff was friendly. The front desk clerk gave me her personal umbrella while she worked because it was raining outside.

The hotel is in a great location, close to public transportation and the great downtown shopping that Vancouver offers. We booked the room off Allure Hotels and got the room at a super low rate, from what I understand we got more the 50 percent off. I'm heading back to Vancouver this summer and I will definitely be staying here.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
May 2009
Good-bye old and dingy Dufferin Hotel and Welcome the new Mod-Moda Hotel. The perfect corner location is so pretty and now entices customers by having a cool bar and restaurant UVA and CIBO inside it. Originally built in 1957, now the new space has 57 rooms, flat screen TVs, sleek red walls and hardwood floors, great views of the Entertainment District. A perfect boutique package for the sassy in you.

Guest Review of the Moda Hotel in Vancouver
Apr 15, 2009
Moda is a new boutique hotel, which was renovated from a 1908 building. Its location is excellent, almost right at the intersection of two busy streets in the Arts & Entertainment District. Plenty of restaurants and coffee shops are nearby. But the traffic can be a bit noisy, if you get a room opposite the street. Although the rooms are nice and clean, they are a bit small as the queen size bed takes up most of the space.