- Restaurants |
- Nightlife |
- Shopping |
- Coffee & Tea |
- All
Inn at the Quay
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
900 Quayside DriveNew Westminster, BC V3M 6G1
(604) 520-1776
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
10 reviews for Inn at the Quay
10 reviews in English
-
Review from evie t.
Vancouver, BC
5/20/2012
My partner and I stayed here overnight for a nice relaxing and fun evening together.
We had chosen the Inn at the Quay particularly because of the affordable price on a great room with a jacuzzi.
We were in a queen sized bed suite which was very modern and clean looking, our balcony came with a great view over looking the Fraser river.
The jacuzzi, though single sized was still large enough for us to share. It was a bit cozy but we didn't mind. A nice soak in the tub before bed and in the morning was a great way to end start our day!
The location of this inn is central to everything you may need...food/shopping, transit and sight seeing.
There is a fitness centre available for guests to use as well as a business centre complete with computers, printers and fax machines for those that may need it.
Free wifi is also available everywhere through out the hotel.
The inn at the quay is a great place to stay and I will be back! -
Review from Sammy C.
Stayed here for two nights back in Feb 2012.
First when we arrived, the lady in the front lobby didn't welcome us; she seemed very tired or unhappy. Well, everyone has their bad days so it didn't bother me too much.
The room was very nice and comfy; got a nice view from outside the window; I gave 3 stars just for the room itself. I was able to see the ocean and some night club down the street.
There was a wine shop next to the hotel but my fiance and I wanted some whiskey; we had to drive around the neighborhood but didn't find any.
They did provide us free wifi, but it was slow to the point where we just gave up.
We stopped by their restaurant and bar, no one greeted us; we had to grab the manual to see ourselves. They didn't have too many whiskey choices and sort of overpriced. Hence, we went to the bar right across street.
If I would have more options, I wouldn't come back here. -
Review from Noelene G.
Vancouver, BC
11/18/2011
What a fantastic place for a Wedding, we booked our event hosting 70 of our closest friends and family at the Inn at the Quay and it worked out absolutely fabulous. Cayley the event manager, took care of our wedding with style and ease, all the staff were very helpful. Additionally if you haven't been there lately, they have recently renovated the ballroom, so the final setup room looked absolutely stunning.
We stayed overnight before the wedding, in a room looking over the river, this room had a Murphy bed which was perfect because all my bridesmaids and I were able to have our hair and makeup people come to the hotel to get us ready, the bed tucked into the wall which provided the extra room we needed to get ready for the day.
Originally we were going to be taking pictures on the boardwalk - which is beautifully maintained, however it was a raining day, so we were creative, the lobby and mezzanine in the Inn provided a perfect back drop of some dramatic pictures, additionally we walked over the The Quay for more pictures, using the clean cement lines and the shops, we really got some amazing pictures! Note: use the escalator and check out The Great Wall for Tea!
The Boathouse provided the food at the wedding, and everyone though out the evening was coming up to us saying how much the enjoyed the food. My husband and I were also provided with the complimentary suite when booking our wedding, which was great after a long day and night of dancing! The two person jet tub was the perfect end to the night and the King size bed with the stunning view of the river was super comfy too! -
Review from Inna B.
What a wonderful place to get away from the same-old for the weekend!
I was unsure of where to stay and let Priceline do the picking for me. I ended up with a Queen Quay room here, and I'm oh so glad I did.
The room was cute, the bed super comfortable/soft, the view of Fraser River from the window/balcony absolutely fantastic, the snacks super tempting, the Canadian television on the nice-sized flat screen tv entertaining, and the sauna quite nice.
The walls were thin enough that we could hear one set of loud people in the hallway, but for the most part it was a very quiet time with no outside sounds. I really enjoyed the sauna and the whirlpool tub in the fitness area was nice, but sadly not quite as hot as I wished it would be. I did use it at 4am (it's open 24h) so it's likely that it just didn't get a chance to heat up as much as I wanted it to. Thankfully the sauna heated up quickly, so I was able to enjoy some serious heat after relaxing in the warm tub.
I love that they have free wi-fi for guests because it was SUPER useful for iPhone Yelp/Facebook/web browsing during my stay. You need to log in to use it, so make sure to get a username/password when checking in to the hotel. (They will probably offer it to you, but there's a good chance they don't remember to ask every guest.)
A nice bonus for people with iPods: The alarm clock has a dock for your iPod, so you can easily listen to your tunes on some speakers.
Parking (24 hours) is free for hybrid cars, $6+tax for other cars.
I'm glad they decided to update this hotel and make it nicer than it originally was. It looks good now, but there are little things that make it pretty obvious that it wasn't quite as... stylish... in the past.
I would definitely stay here again!!Listed in: Hotels Shmotels, Visiting Canada
-
Review from Sasha F.
1/18/2011
I've stayed at a multitude of hotels, and none have come close to The Inn at the Quay in service or amenities. My boyfriend and I stayed at this hotel for our six year anniversary and couldn't be more happy. The decor of the lobby is incredible and very lush and modern. The staff at the front desk were incredibly kind over our three day stay.
The room was beautifully decorated, with a huge bed, fluffy pillows, and a breathtaking view of the Fraser river. As an added plus, they left a M&Ms (eat your heart out dainty pillow mints!).
I didn't eat at the restaurant, as my boyfriend and I are vegetarians and the fare was much more seafood related.
I would suggest staying here if you want to be close to Vancouver but still feel like you're not in downtown, if you're having a romantic date night/anniversary, or if you want to have a nice place to have a girls night in. -
Review from Maggie L.
Richmond, BC
10/5/2011
Great value, especially if you book BC resident rate. A true gem in the city - - clean room, great price, and great view.
Hotel- ok, u are not looking at a 4 or 5 star hotel. The hotel has some age to it but it is pretty well-maintained for a 3 star. Nice, sleek , clean decor. Vaulted ceiling in the hobby.
Price - My hubby & I stayed here for our anniversary in July 2010 for a night at a special summer rate of $99/night as they were doing a promotion for BC residents. For the same price, you can only afford to stay at a cheap dirty inn/ motel in downtown Vancouver. Even for out-of-towner, it is very affordable at $159 a night.
Room- Great view; every room has a riverfront view - no joke, not street/ city view. Even our room is just a basic king sz bed rm, the washroom is very clean, spacious, well equipped, e.g. free internet, a small fridge/ freezer, hair dryer,tv etc. And yes, it has a balcony over looking the river and the dock.
Parking - very reasonable, right beside the hotel for only $6 overnight; while usually it is anywhere between $16-20 overnight at downtown.
The only downside is location. It is approx. 20-30min drive from downtown Vancouver and the airport. But if you are simply visiting a friend and renting a car here, this can be simply overlooked as the traffic getting in and out of this area usually is usually pretty good. -
Review from Calvin M.
2/21/2011
It's a good hotel next to the water. I paid $150 for two nights through priceline. The hotel also charged me $15 for two nights of parking. The place is clean and the staff is very friendly. I really enjoyed my stay.
The downside is that it's about 10 miles away from downtown and Richmond. So the location is not great. Also, there's a railroad track next to the hotel. So sometimes you can hear the train.
Overall, it was a good experience and I would stay there again. -
Review from M C.
10/9/2011
Where to begin...
I'll start by saying I'm not picky when it comes to hotels. I've stayed in everything from dirty hostels to 5 star luxury hotels. This was easily the WORST HOTEL I've ever stayed in.
My boyfriend and I used a living social deal (will never make the mistake again) for a trip up to BC for our 7yr anniversary. We were planning on a decent hotel...nothing over the top luxurious, but something livable. Not so much.
I could go on for pages and pages. Changed rooms 3 times...all were filthy dirty. Lipstick on the pillow case. Leftover food in the room. Windows so dirty you couldn't see thru them (really? come on people). After we got sick of moving room to room we insisted someone clean the room we were in so we didn't have to move again (even though we had to listen to a screaming baby all night) we ordered room service seeing as there were ZERO restaurants within walking distance, aside from the hotel restaurant. Room service arrives with a burnt to a crisp burger dripping in mayo. First time ever sending food back in a restaurant, but that thing had to go and for 16 dollars...you've got to be kidding me. Oh and they proceeded to argue with us that it was fine and that they would still be charging us for it because we took a bite....the same bite we had to SPIT OUT.
We would have left, but they wouldn't refund us because it was a living social deal. And after all of that their only compensation was to give us coupons to the restaurant! Yes, the same restaurant that served the most disgusting food I've ever been served.
Enough ranting. Terrible service, dirty rooms, inedible food, thin walls, horrible location, tacky decor....blah blah blah.
It should also be noted that we complained to the hotel manager who never called us back and we wrote an email to Living Social to notify them that they are recommending their customers to go this place and they also never responded, which is a disappointment considering I used the Living Social travel deals all the time, but can no longer trust their service.
DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY -
Review from Christine B.
3/31/2010
Interesting to hear the place is closed for renovations, would be nice to see the new decor. Actually, would be nice to "see" there. I stayed here while getting a retouch at the London Eye Centre. Foot traffic getting to this place is a little sketchy, specifically around the base of the foot traffic bridge, but this place is located near a lot of amenities and restaurants. Amazing little wine shop and a pharmacy that sells tylenol with codeine off the shelf (see above surgery... no touch PRK is not without PAIN). Facing the water, you can watch huge logging boats float by... which is nice, but the porch areas are quite small.
Very close to the SkyTrain, but quite a bit of a hike (uphill) to where I was going, and post surgery, a taxi is a must. I visited Summer of 2007... a lot can happen in that time. But my eyes are still pretty good so I don't need to go back yet (London Eye Centre is the best) -
Review from Jon L.
5/10/2009
Inn At Westminster Quay is located on the Fraser River in New Westminster. It is next to the Westminster Quay Public Market. Though it is closed currently for renovations. It was a bit difficult finding my way to the hotel. You actually have to turn down a ramp and drive through a neighborhood with condos to get here. The lobby is a bit small which pretty much consists of a small sitting area with a computer setup for visitors to access the web.
The room I had was nicely decorated. It had a good view facing the water, along with a balcony. It also looks like most of the rooms in the hotel have a view as well.The bed was cozy and there was a nice desk for me to get my work done. There is free wi-fi which is a plus, though you have to call reception for the login info. The toiletries by Cutler Salon are excellent and surprisingly large sized. Did not use many of the features of hotel except got in a workout in the exercise room. It is smallish with free weights, treadmills and the like, but decent sized with a hot tub and sauna.
Location is great as well. It is about a 5 minute walk from the SkyTrain station in New Westminster and about a 30 minute ride to downtown Vancouver. There are some awesome dining options downstairs including The Boathouse Restaurant which is located in the hotel and Top Gun Sushi which is next door. Overall, I would recommend Inn At Westminster Quay for its lovely views of the Fraser River and close vicinity to Vancouver.Listed in: The Home Away From Home List
