Reviews YWCA Hotel Vancouver

Guest Reviews of the YWCA of Vancouver
Sept 11, 2009
The location is in downtown, sky train is not far away. We, 5 adults had stayed in your hotel for 8 days in a room for five with air-conditioning, private bathroom, television. Unexpectedly, there are 5 separate beds for us. They are clean and tidy. It is much better than those queen or king size beds. The security is excellent. We have to use our key in order to take us up to our floor. The counter service is also good. They are helpful and courtesy. One of them can speak Cantonese. As we came from Hong Kong, Cantonese is more convenient in communication. When we return to Hong Kong, we strongly recommend your hotel to our friends. Bye!

Guest Reviews of the YWCA of Vancouver
Sept 4, 2009
We chose a room with one Queen bed and private bathroom, it was very very nice with all the amenities you have in a 4 star hotel, it wasn't a big room though, but for us was more than enough, since we didn't spend much time there. I specially liked the fact that the sink, mirror and hairdryer were outside the washroom which makes it easier for two people to get ready in the morning. The front desk staff were extremely helpful giving advices how/where/what to visit.
I also liked the fact that you need the room key, to have the lifts running.

Guest Reviews of the YWCA of Vancouver
Aug 8, 2009
When I used to live in Victoria, I often stayed here when I came to the mainland. A comfortable, clean & well-kept downtown hotel. Not like other YWCA/YMCA lodging I've seen, this one just feels like a nice hotel. Plus the profits from the hotel go to support the charitable work of the YWCA in Vancouver so it feels good.... :)

Guest Reviews of the YWCA of Vancouver
July 1, 2009
I was a little leery when I booked this since my budget only allowed for a semi private room, however at check in I was upgraded to a private bath so that made it an even better value. The room was adequate size, bed was older not very plush, but everything was clean. The small refrigerator was handy. Location is probably better than I experienced, it took me my whole stay to figure out where to find inexpensive eating places (turn right and go over to Robson) and how to get around on the transit. As a result I walked far too much :-).It is on the farthest edge of the downtown area (across from BC Stadium), so it is quite a hike to things like Canada Place or the main shopping, more than I can do, so you'd need to figure out the transit system. I bought an all day pass for $9. Also, be aware that there are no airport shuttle buses from this part of downtown, so you will need to take a taxi for about $30 Canadian each way.

I didn't find the lobby snack bar very useful, no sandwiches and limited pastries. On last day I found the IGA (over on Robson). Laundry facilities were reasonable prices, internet access in the lobby was also very reasonable, and public library a few blocks away allows guest use of the internet for free. Safe location on Beatty between Georgia and Robson. Other quests seemed to be seniors and young adults backpacking or biking, all seemed friendly.

Biggest complaint was how noisy the heat/ air conditioning unit was. I turned it off when I went to bed. You are in a big city, so there is some street noise if your room is in the front.

Overall, if I could afford something more central I would prefer that. If you can only afford this hotel or not stay in downtown area, then the YWCA is a great value. Next time I'll know my way around better.

Guest Reviews of the YWCA of Vancouver
June 22, 2009
My husband and I stayed here for a total of five nights and felt the hotel was a very nice value for the price.

We had a room with a private bath and it was very clean.

The front desk staff was especially nice and made us feel welcome. It was not a luxury hotel, but I would recommend it to anyone who wanted both economy and safety.

Guest Reviews of the YWCA of Vancouver
June 18, 2009
I stayed in YWCA for a week. It was very comfortable and the staff are very friendly. The location is also accessible to many important places like Robson street, China Town and also very near to the Sky train station