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Moda Hotel
Category: Event Planning & Services Hotels Hotels & Travel Hotels Hotels [Edit]
900 Seymour StVancouver, BC V6B 3L9
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
(604) 683-4251
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
29 reviews for Moda Hotel
Review Highlights
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"check out the attached wine bar." In 4 reviews -
"...heart of downtown Vancouver for a super reasonable price." In 4 reviews -
"A perfect boutique package for the sassy in you." In 6 reviews
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29 reviews in English
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Review from Awesta M.
5/8/2012
My husband and I are from Van and needed to stay at the Moda in between moves. The hotel room was nice. Apparently, we had one of the bigger ones but it seemed kinda small to me. But nothing to complain about there.
The complaining part comes with our car situation. We parked our car in their seemingly secure parking garage (5th floor with key card access) and regrettably had left some luggage in there partially because of the smallness of the room. Well at 4:30am we received a call that our car had been broken into. We go down and deal with all the lameness that comes with having your car broken into (after telling this story to friends here in Van, I'm sure most of you know the drill).
Here's the part that really sucked about all of this was that throughout the rest of our stay, we heard nothing from the hotel. I talked to two different desk attendants and luckily the second one Andrea actually seemed to care and not just say "the manager's not here, nothing I can do." She apologized for what happened and told us that she would reach out to the manager herself.
Well lo and behold the next day we receive an email from the general manager apologizing for what happened along with compensation. I honestly think this would not have happened were it not for Andrea following-up with the general manager.
This review went from 1 star to 4 just because of that.
Now I recommend staying at the Moda just don't leave anything in your car no matter how secure you might think the garage is. -
Review from Max K.
4/14/2012
The location is perfect for downtown Vancouver. The rates are also very affordable for the location. The rooms are small, but who cares, you'll only use it to sleep; the rooms are neatly kept and clean. Contemporary decor gets extra points with me. The only thing I did not like was the fact that the room doesn't ventilate well and it got stuffy, but just press a few buttons and AC goes on to fix it. They provide garage parking just a half a block from the hotel.
As others have mentioned, you have easy access to a wine bar, a sports bar, an Italian restaurant, and a wine and beer store.
I recommend you stay here. -
Review from Chantelle E.
2/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
This is our second stay at the Moda, and both my husband and I like this place quite a bit.
First let me say, it is an old (1905) building that has been remodeled. They tried to keep some of the old charm, but make it modern as well. I think they did a fair job. This is not a posh, luxurious spot, so if thats what your looking for, you will be disappointed.
The rooms are average, the beds could stand a major update (thats really my only complaint), the furniture is decent, bathrooms nice and toiletries are great (and I usually LOATH hotel products)!
The hotel itself seems to be filled with younger people (20-40 somethings) so you can expect a little more noise and action with this kind of crowd. It is also located on a main road, so late at night the bar crowd can get a bit noisy, if you get a room on that side be prepared to use some ear plugs.
The hotel has a wine/beer store attached, as well as a nice restaraunt, and both a wine bar and sports bar, all attached.
The front desk staff is helpful and nice as well.
Final, the best part of this hotel is LOCATION, LOCATION! 10 minutes or less by foot to anything, 10 min to YaleTown, 10 minutes to waterfront, 10 minutes anywhere!!
Bottom line, if you are coming up to enjoy the city for a night, want to be in the middle of the action, this is the spot for you! If you are looking for more of a relaxed, quite, night away from city action, keep lookin! -
Review from Erika L.
9/26/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Haven't been to Vancouver in a LONG time, so didn't really know the hotels downtown.
Came across Moda and decided to give them a try. My fiance and I spent two nights there - it was VERY nice! We booked a room in the The Moda Private Rooms in Symphony Place (bathroom/bedroom, not one with a sitting area or kitchen), which is actually the building across the street from where you check in. This room was pretty amazing. Huge ceilings, flat screen TV, king size bed, and a beautiful bathroom which included a water closet, two sinks and a pretty sweet bath tub/shower with a big rain shower.
The parking was secure, in the same building - for an extra charge - but well worth it.
The location of Moda is great - within walking distance of Robson St. and Yaletown....and Granville St., if you're into that sort of thing on a Saturday night. They also have a great little bar - Red Card Sports Bar.
Everyone at the front desk were very nice - the only downside? When checking out, it was raining and the whole lobby smelled of wet dog. But I guess that can't be helped. Oh yea, did I mention they allow dogs?? That's a good thing, by the way. -
Review from Tori T.
8/30/2011
As an architect, I can really get down with modern, minimalist spaces, however, Moda just didn't do it all that well. It looks nice enough on the interior but it is definately lacking that comfortable feel that you sometimes need while visiting a bustling city. Luckily you can shut the huge, thick curtains in the room to shut out the city noises and lights or you can pull them back and throw open the windows to let it all in. Yes, the room was smallish, but not any smaller than any other hotel in any other metropolitan city I've stayed in. You could definately tell this building was an older building that had been updated.
As far as location goes, this is about as central as you can get! It is literally one street off of the main drag, Granville St. This would be ideal if you are interested in going out at night, as there are bars and clubs in very close proximity. I would have preferred to stay on the north side of the downtown area with a room overlooking Vancouver Harbour. You live and you learn!
I don't understand how this hotel could possibly be hard to find, as the city is on a grid. At first you may not understand how the check-in procedure works, as there is no designated lane for unloading luggage and you can't exactly leave your car unattended while you check-in. Go ahead and go the next block north and pull into the parking garage. Go to the top of the garage and try really frikkin hard to cram into their absolutely ridiculously small parking spaces. DON"T FORGET YOUR LICENSE PLATE NUMBER! Otherwise you will be hiking back across the street and up the stairs after checking-in to write it down. Such a pain in the ass!
The front desk folks were nice enough, apologizing that we had to go back and write our license plate number down. They even had arranged flower petals in a heart-shape on the bed and a bottle of champagne in an ice bucket at my BFs request (it was my 30th birthday afterall!). But they were not smart enough to not mention payment for it all in front of me! Oh well.
We heard that the restaurant just off the lobby was award winning. but we wanted to see Vancouver so we left the hotel and ate elsewhere. The bar looked pretty good too.
I'd stay here again, but only if the price wsa right! -
Review from Gumikoya R.
12/29/2010
I was a bit surprised at how much smaller the rooms were than most hotels I've stayed, but for a slightly cramped downtown boutique hotel I'll give props to the adorable decor and excellent location. We were just one block away from Granville street with all the shops, clubs, bars, and restaurants. Service was satisfactory as I was greeted with a smile each time I entered or left the hotel. And the concierge guy wasn't angry at all when i set the alarm off after accidently opening a fire exit door to a balcony and locked myself outside. heh :)
The only cons to this place were the parking, which really was a headache and will hinder me from giving this place a 4 or 5 star. We were at first, unclear of the rules of parking for the place. The hotel and parking were also difficult to find. The elevator was terribly slow but luckily I was on the 2nd floor so I didn't even bother with the elevator. I definitely think I shouldn't have paid as much as I should have per night for staying here though.. -
Review from Lara O.
11/9/2011
Need somewhere cheap to crash downtown? This is your place :D This place is a you get what you pay for hotel. It is older, and is sometimes loud. But when you get a room for less than $100, I think you should be pleased it is clean and the staff are nice. The skoah products are nice! I absolutely love the bar downstairs and have been back a few times, the drinks are delicious there.
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Review from Jamie R.
1/25/2012
Overall amazing experience! Found the hotel online after I puchased tickets to a soccer match at BC Place. I got a great rate booking direct with the hotel, after reading the reviews I requested a high floor/quiet area away from street noise, elevator, etc. Upon check-in we were told that we had been upgraded to a moda suite at no charge. I had only paid for a standard king room! The staff has been amazing and very helpful. I will definately stay here again when I travel to Vancouver.
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Review from Krystin T.
11/22/2009
I only stayed here for one night, but I'm a fan. It's tiny, it's adorable, and I had zero complaints about the service.
Downsides: parking is actually across the street at another building, and the rooms (at least the one in which I stayed) don't have a minifridge. Not a dealbreaker, but sort of frustrating when you go to a restaurant and can't bring home the rest of your food.
It's quite affordable, as well, which is always a plus in my book. -
Review from Michael L.
4/22/2010
How I ended up at the Moda hotel, I don't know...but remind me to kill my travel agent when I get out of here. Well, I do take some responsibility because "book me somewhere in downtown for reasonable price, I won't be there much anyhow" only gets you so far.
First off, the name should have given me the first clue. ANYTHING named MODA means I am a CHEESY ED HARDY WEARING DOUCHE BAG GOLD RINGED JEWELER. You only name things MODA if you're selling purple $99 suits with a free tie special promotion. It's just a name that sucks.
The hotel is located across from a strip club, which in all other circumstances would be great, but I'm here alone, not with the homies.
There are hookers 1 block down across from the strip club, which would be great, if I wanted AIDS.
The place is not exactly sound proof, and I can hear my neighbors having loud sex, which would be great, if I were having sex too. I should have gotten a clue when I found a care package with ear plugs.
The management must be clairvoyant, because there were fortune cookies on the bed. How did they know I was Asian?
The toiletries are great though, and the minty Skoah shampoo is the sh*t. -
Review from ShanDeezie M.
10/4/2011
Well, first impression sucked. The front desk person had difficulty communicating...so I wasn't sure if I had a room or not, nevertheless I opted for the adventure and went anyway..I think the staff is comprised of foreign exchange students. Upon arrival, huzzah! I did have a room..and I was way impressed by the decor. Elegant and simple. The black and white Northwest photography fit the atmosphere perfectly. It's a few blocks down from Robson, right by the theater if you need it..Perfect spot for a weekend from Seattle..so nice I stayed twice..
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Review from Margaret T.
6/7/2010
Overall, a pleasant stay. The rooms here are quite small and can comfortably fit two people. Cute but all the piping overhead and along the walls kind of throw you off. Bathrooms are a good size and the staff here is very friendly. I actually found a cheaper rate online after we booked and they were nice enough to give us the lower rate without hesitation.
Complaints - the hotel was quite difficult to find. There are black awnings all around with one that reads "hotel" so we circled the block a few times before finding it. Then, we couldn't figure out where to park so while my friends pulled over, I had to go inside and ask the front desk. NOTE FOR FUTURE HOTEL STAYERS - parking is across the street in the Symphony parking structure with the red and white sign. Park on the top floor and remember your license plate number. The biggest complaint is the super slow elevator. There are only 4 floors and 1 elevator so why does it go so slow?? While we were leaving to check out, we waited a good 4-5 minutes. Ridiculous. Oh, and the lobby is tiny. The hotel is in a decent location since we found a few good pubs and bars around the area but I would have liked it closer to downtown. -
Review from Jess P.
2/23/2009
I was wavering between 2 and 3 stars for my stay at Moda.
On the plus side, it was relatively cheap (about $100 Canadian per night), in a fairly accessible location, and I like the modern feel to it. The rooms were small, but that didn't really bother me, and the bathroom was fine, and the flat screened tv a nice touch. The staff was friendly and helpful when I asked for suggestions about sightseeing and heading back to the airport. I imagine the wine/espresso bar is nice (it looks pretty cool), though the espresso bar is closed on the weekends, and I never did make it to the wine bar.
One other benefit, especially if you share my misfortune in getting sick on your trip and needing some down time, is that it's down the block from a nice market, so if you want any snacks, drinks or whatnot for your room, you'll be set.
On the negative side, it was noisy. Really, really noisy. Noise from inside the hotel (as someone else mentioned, unfortunately thin walls), noise from the alley outside, lots and lots of noise. Between that and the hard bed, if I hadn't been tired out of my mind from traveling, I wouldn't have slept much, and is it was, I didn't sleep well. And when it comes down to it, that's what I need a hotel for, more than for cool decor or trendy bars. I'm not sure how much better you can expect for the price in downtown Vancouver though, so I guess 3 stars, but with the caveat to consider ear plugs or some such. -
Review from Gary A.
11/25/2008
Recently spent a night in town and this hotel was better then expected. The rooms were $99 Canadian and despite the other reviews, both of the rooms we had were good sized, I would guess 18' X 15' They were clean and nicely appointed. The parking seemed reasonable at $14.00 with in and out privileges.
So right now, you must be asking yourself, "Why Gary are you only giving this one star?" And the answer is because I have to. I would give this no stars if possible because of the heating situation. There is no air conditioning in the hotel and a single thermostat for the entire 3rd floor. Please trust me when I say the temperature in the room had to be a minimum of 85 degrees the entire night. It was stifling in the rooms. The windows did open, but then the noise from Seymour Street became unbearable. I got maybe 50 minutes of sleep the whole night.
When I mentioned this at the front desk, the response was less then stellar.
Will I stay there again-- sure, but only after asking if they have completed the H/V/AC upgrades. -
Review from Kenny C.
3/17/2009
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 http://Hotel.com 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. -
Review from Michael R.
4/16/2010
Hard to find with their tiny little sign out front. Park in back to walk around front & register. Park down the block for $14 a night, in this area probably not bad. Front desk guy was a tool who thought he was European cool guy suave, he wasn't.
No control of heating or A/C in 3rd floor room, very hot & stuffy! Bed's are hard and rooms are rather small. TV is small and mounted far away. NOISY!!! Had to have windows open to cool room and drunk retarded Canadians parading down the street all night is not very enjoyable. I would not stay here again.
If you want a quiet, good nights rest then this is not the place! Kept getting woke up through out the night by screaming drunks and cars honking & sirens blaring. I will never stay here again. -
Review from dana b.
1/18/2010
My husband and I have stayed 3 times at Moda and have thoroughly enjoyed each visit. The location is wonderful if you're looking to take advantage of being downtown and all the fun/excitement (and some noise) that goes along with it. It's right in the middle of downtown, within walking distance to all the bars, restaurants and shops you could want. The rooms are clean, well lit, and have nice TV's and coffee makers. It's a 'boutique' type hotel, so the rooms are not HUGE, but they're definitely comfortable.
Parking is literally ACROSS THE STREET in a garage - no 5 mile hike, just one crosswalk and an elevator. No big deal! For a downtown location parking is usually a huge hassle, and this was easy as pie. Plus you get in/out privileges!
They've got fabulous soap/shampoo samples from a little company called Skoah. The stuff is WONDERFUL and smells so good. Pricy if you go try and buy it online, but I really enjoy the hotel sample sizes during our stays at Moda.
We have yet to try the dining room or the little wine bar, but it is definitely on our list. Apparently the restaurant gets great reviews - we've just always had evening plans.
Great hotel, great location, reasonable price, fabulous staff. This is our #1 pick if we're heading to Vancouver for a night/weekend. -
Review from Meredith P.
7/24/2010
Solid downtown hotel. I enjoyed the quality of the room, which I thought was rather spacious for being downtown. The elevator sucks, so we only used it to get our bags upstairs. Taking the stairs for the rest of the trip was probably for the best.
Parking is on Seymour, past the Moda on the right. We parked on the 4th level, removed all valuables, and gave the parking spot number and license plate to the front desk. Call before hand to make sure that hasn't changed. -
Review from Anita T.
Toronto, ON
9/16/2008
I really liked this hotel. It's a gorgeous, cozy boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver for a super reasonable price. It really doesn't get any better than this!
Yes, the rooms are small; but they're comfortable. And if you're not spending your whole time in the room, then does it really matter HOW big the rooms are?! I got a king size bed room on a weekend night for about $120!! There is no other hotel in downtown Vancouver that is as clean and cheap as this one.
ps. the restaurant on the bottom floor of this hotel is super good. The veggie pasta is to die for! -
Review from kim p.
11/28/2008
I feel indifferent about this place. Its like an old place that they tried to make look hip but still has the old creepy feel. The room itself looks modern but has no heat or ac. They have a fan chillin in or the corner in case you need it. And the hallway and overall feel of the hotel is old yet modern? I don't know how to exactly explain it. The rooms are each decorated with a schemed color. Like red/brown/black. When you look on the website they make the rooms look waaay larger than in person. The hotel room was smaller than my room at home. And the view from our window was the dumpster. I guess we were just unlucky. The perks is that it is really reasonable and right in the heart of Vancouver so you can walk to most of the shopping and restaurants.
..the walls are really thin. so don't get too crazy. i heard waaay to much in one night. -
Review from Brett B.
Vancouver, BC
9/19/2009
Small but cute. Clean, quiet and charming. If you want a huge giant North American hotel, go to the best western. This is great for young couples looking for a lovely experience à la mode in Vancouver. The price was a bit stiff (we didn't get this $99 that everyone else got!), but if money is no object.....
Branché et à la mode, ainsi le nom. Les chambres sont charmantes mais petites, quand même cela m'a pas trop dérangé. C'est génial pour les jeunes couples qui aimeraient rester dans un endroit vibrant à Vancouver: prés de Robson, Gastown, Yaletown, ect. -
Review from marquita f.
10/30/2009
Whoah. Cute hotel BUT....
Lets start on the good note. The rooms were cute and clean. Looks to be newly renovated too. Its a very cute boutique hotel. Its in a great location - close to everything.
However, with the great location comes great sacrifice. We got in late on Friday night and found ourselves in P-A-R-T-Y central. Which wasn't too bad. The hotel must be old because you can hear EVERYTHING. We were on the 2nd floor and above us must have been a room with wood floors and our upstairs neighbors elephants. They gave us comp ear plugs when we checked in and now we know why! We literally heard them drop a coin at 6AM on Sunday and it was seriously loud. Also, the elevator is from like the 50's or something because its really, really slow and old.
Mixed reviews about the staff. The girl when we checked in was on crack or something - albeit nice. And the girl in the morning was really very nice and helpful directing us where to go around the city.
All in all, the price was great and it was a good location. But I wouldn't stay there again if I can help it. -
Review from Rosa S.
8/24/2008
Don't be fooled by the website!
The hotel looks so fancy, spacious and modern...and maybe it is, if you're used to living in a closet.
Don't get me wrong, it's a perfectly decent hotel but the double room was claustrophobia inducing. There was maybe (MAYBE) four inches of room between the first bed and the door (the door didn't even open all the way), same between the beds, and between the beds and the bathroom.
Bathroom was pretty nice...
If you're not traveling alone and require breathing room...keep looking.
p.s. check out the attached wine bar. My sister and I had one hell of a time with Simon and the Australian guy (dammit, forgot his name). They were both foxy, funny, protected us from creeps and were happy to accommodate our need for non-standard drinks. -
Review from Stacey J.
6/14/2009
I have mixed reviews on this hotel. The hotel is nice and modern with personable staff. The hotel is close to the Yale Town and great sushi.
However, this hotel was extremely loud and hot. The room is small, which is not a big deal, but with no air conditioning the room becomes hot quickly. Our room windows opened up to the bus stop; therefore if we left the window open it was too loud to sleep, but if we closed the window it was too hot to sleep. Even with the windows closed it was loud. My boyfriend was unable to fall asleep until about 4 in the morning.
Also, I was never told that there was a cost for parking until i got the bill. I know majority of cities you have to pay for parking, so not a huge deal. But it would have been nice to have been notified.
If you like decor over sleeping then this is the place for you. -
Review from Candi C.
5/12/2009
The Moda was a mixed blessing for us. The room was very nicely furnished, beds comfortable. The place was within walking distance of restaurants and shopping. The concierge were all very nice, even though the restaurant they suggested was too loud, crowded and hip for tired travelers. The ONLY problem we had was the shower, but it was very difficult to control the temperature- and it takes all the relaxation out of your relaxing shower when you have to jump out or get scalded!
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Review from Andrew Y.
8/20/2009 3 photos
Very affordable boutique hotel smack in the middle of the city. For those who like places with a bit of character and chill-room style, this a great alternative to the corporate chains. The ambient urban noise did not bother me, but I'm the type who likes to open the windows at night to let in the hub bub, fire up a pot of coffee, and do some "film noir" journaling. [see pics]
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Review from Victoria R.
BC
1/27/2009
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.
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Review from Jarrod C.
1/31/2010
Friendly service. Room was clean with usual appointments. But it looked like the renovation had been farmed out to the lowest bidder. The floor in the bathroom was about two inches off of level on one side. The door pull on the mini bar only worked in one direction. Shower head was cheesy ect. Great little espresso/breakfast bar downstairs, as well as a wine bar and a respectably decent trattoria. Very centrally located.
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Review from O. F.
7/21/2010
The best things about this hotel are a reasonable price and downtown location . We also had a complimentary internet access. The parking is available for 14$ per day. And it's across the street. The hotel is very small. The elevator is tiny and very slow. The main complain... it was noisy. Very, very noisy. You can hear everything through these thin walls. It's terrible. We couldn't sleep well. But you get what you pay for! Anyway, the room was very clean and comfortable.
