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1225 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
Neighbourhood: West End
(604) 688-1411
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
Neighbourhood: West End
(604) 688-1411
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9 reviews for Blue Horizon Hotel
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Spacious rooms, reasonable rates, breathtaking views, and a great location make the Blue Horizon Hotel an ideal choice when visiting Vancouver. Because of the hotel's shape, any room basically above floor 10 will get fantastic views. The restaurant in the hotel is great, but if you'd rather head out, there are numerous pubs and restaurants within minutes. I will definitely stay at Blue Horizon again when I revisit Vancouver!
We started our BC--2010 vacation by spending two nights at the Blue Horizon. Located on Robson Street, we were in the middle of dining and shopping central. We heard that the traffic can be bad on Robson at night, so we got a room on the 28th floor overlooking English Bay. There was still plenty of motorcylcles to be heard, but that's something that be expected staying in the big city. Having a balcony overlooking the city reminded me of the skyline in Honolulu. The room was nice and the bedding/linens/pillows were awesome. Slept like a bebe.
Can't beat the view. Being a high up as we were, it was easy to understand why the water pressure of our shower was lower than perhaps the lower floors.
The elevators are small and slow--not good if you are claustrophobic. I thought that they added to the charm of the place.
Plan to pay for overnight parking (~$15 CDN/night) if you have a car. They have a garage that is open to the public, so don't leave your valuables in your vehicle.
The staff was friendly and willing to answer questions. Most importantly, great location. The best thing about the Blue Horizon: being able to open my balcony to feel the breeze and the bed.
Pluses: Location, Location, Location! Perfect spot right in the middle of Robson Street. Only about 8 rooms on each floor, each very spacious with a balcony. Rooms include a mini-fridge which a great plus to hold extra water or drinks. Very clean rooms. Lots of TV stations. Great price compared to other hotels in the area.
Cons: Slow and old elevators, loud and inconsistent A/C. No wireless internet. Ice only on a few floors.
Very clean, and reasonably priced, especially downtown!
The rooms are very modern looking and most have a balcony. The elevators are slow, but the rooms make up for it.
GREAT LOCATION!!! Also great price for the location! It's right smack in the middle of Robson Street with lots of shopping and eating places! The elevators and hallways are kinda throwback 70s style. But once you walk into your room you will be pleasantly surprised. Very clean and spacious with a balcony!!! Great views of the city (we were on the 17th floor). I will definitely come here again if I'm ever back in Vancouver.
Stayed here in spring of 2008 for one night, so we wouldn't have both driving to and from Vancouver stuffed into one day.
I can't remember exactly how we came across this hotel, but a few things appealed to us including a discounted rate, a central location on Robson Street (coupled with the lower rate than other hotels nearby, it was a huge plus) and "every room with a view."
Since we only stayed as an overnight, we didn't get a chance to really see how the service would be. However, the front desk was very polite and friendly. The hotel and room were clean and decent, but probably not updated any time recently, judging from the TV. :) As for the view, it's not anything to write home about. Although we did see the flat tops of several buildings housing restaurants we might like to try. :)
The area around is typically urban... as in, you probably wouldn't want to be walking around outside very late at night. That said, we didn't feel in any exceptional danger or anything when we wandered a bit in the evening. Most things are closed around 10pm anyway.
Mainly, I give it 3 stars based on the fact I kept waking up in the middle of the night. If the bed isn't comfortable enough for me to sleep through the night, I don't think it deserves more stars than that!
I'm definitely a fan. We stayed here a few summers ago and were quite pleased. Our room was extremely spacious and had an extraordinary city view. In fact, although it was an anniversary and we were in walking distance to just about everything you could think of, we opted instead to swim in the pool and lounge in the hot tub, then ordered in some Chinese and kicked back in the hotel. I believe we paid $120 in the summer for a superior room too, which is an INSANE rate considering the location.
All in all, a clean hotel room in a great neighborhood, perfect for both those looking to hit the town AND for those in need of a quiet or romantic night in.
I would definitely stay at the Blue Horizon again.
Stayed here with two of my friends and loved it. The rooms are clean and very nice. The views are amazing, you can see all the way to the snow-capped mountains. And it's right on Robson St., for us shoppers. Another bonus, it's right across the street from Mondo Gelato (a wonderful gelato place) and very close to Moxies (a great restaurant). So for me this hotel is in a prime location because I love those two places.
My friends and I loved it.
I love this hotel because of it's location, right on Robson St, where all the shops are at. The room is very spacious and clean; their beds are very comfortable. It's a perfect romantic getaway. This hotel have 30 floors. If you book a room from floor 20 and up, you get a really good view of the city and the English Bay. If you book room from floor 19 and below, you get a view of the Robson street and watch what's going down on the street. The price for the room is very reasonable.
