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1160 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1
Neighbourhood: West End
(604) 681-7263
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N1
Neighbourhood: West End
(604) 681-7263
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7 reviews for Sandman Suites On Davie
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I'm coming at this review from an awkward position. I've never really stayed at the Sandman Suites. I've slept in their rooms and used their pool but it's always been on the dime of my friends in town who visit. The best guesstimate I can give based on overall hotel experience is through them, who seem to choose this hotel on a regular basis.
Now, as an outside 'guest' though the hotel is pretty enjoyable. I admit I'll agree with the complaints of the slow elevator, but at least it isn't rickety. The rooms are the average Sandman fare, though I've been in a couple classier ones with kitchenettes and big beds. Most of the views are pretty good too as they are quite close to the beach.
The pool is really great though. A wonderful little deck extends out from the spa to a pretty big pool with lots of sunny areas to relax in. I spent a whole afternoon there once and really enjoyed myself.
So yeah, I can't really speak for the full vacation experience, but based on the little bits I've enjoyed I'd say the hotel is pretty up to snuff.
Great services, but the room is small for the price. Parking is not free.
First time staying here and reserved one of the jacuzzi suites. At first glance, the room was impressive. Awesome city view. But the bed was far from comfortable and the in-wall air conditioning was run down and loud.
The elevators are a joke. Be prepared to wait, and wait, and wait...it's frustrating.
Location was great - right in the gay part of town and a short walk to English Bay and Stanley Park. Lots of eating places close to hotel.
I am here for a two week stint at the moment! So far so good! I love the location! It is a short walk to Granville shopping, and Robson! Lots of fun clubs and bars around. No shortage of all types of food!
I went to the fitness center! I must say it isnt bad for a hotel gym, albeit, a little small.
I also signed up to a massage I may be able to make it to...30 dollars for an HOUR! Cheaper than a massage I got in Vietnam...I cant believe it.
They FINALLY got wireless internet that is very fast the second day I got here! wooh hoo!
Extra points, again for three coffee shops all within 40 steps ;)
I can't complain because I didn't pay for the stay here but I am going to comment regardless.
Upon initial inspection of the web site I was very impressed. The photos of the lobby area are reminiscent of a Kimpton Group boutique hotel. The service not so much and the rooms even more not so much.
They didn't appear to have enough staff to check everyone in quickly enough. The elevators are so slow. Everyone was complaining about them it was becoming a joke.
The rooms are not much better than a cheap motel. The best part about the room was the balcony. Even then we had to bring the inside furniture out onto the balcony so we could have a place to sit and enjoy the sun set.
The bathroom was the size of a closet with the door swinging in and within 1 inch of hitting the toilet (no lie). The towels were desperate. Felt like they had been air dried and very thin.
The bed sucked! And the room was so small it was ridiculous for two people. They could have made more space by getting rid of the dresser at the end of the bed. Which by the way didn' t allow you to walk completely around the bed because there wasn't enough space. By investing in a flat screen TV they could have saved lots of space.
With that said I am sure the price of this place wasn't too expensive. The location was great and the view (if you get ocean side) was amazing!
Not going to be on my list of places to say or suggest to anyone who is traveling to Vancouver in the near future.
This place was my home for two weeks when i was on a job training away from the good usa. The place is walking distance to robson so that was a good plus.. the place is clean and the staff is very friendly. OOh and did i mention the guy that work at the front desk is hella hot!
It's not the Four Seasons but it's right in Davie Village. So if you want to enjoy Rainbow Row with its many restaurants and nightlife, this is the place to stay. Walking distance to Robson St and other downtown sites.
