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St Clair Hotel
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577 Richards StreetVancouver, BC V6B 2Z5
Neighbourhood: Downtown
(604) 684-3713
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 8 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
5 reviews for St Clair Hotel
5 reviews in English
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Review from Chris P.
2/21/2010
The St. Clair hotel is a solid choice for anyone traveling on a budget and looking for a clean and safe hostel/hotel in downtown Vancouver. The location is great as it is a few blocks from major streets (Granville and Robson) and is in a relatively safe part of downtown with a locked entrance after 10 PM.
The hotel is made of private rooms that are clean and come with a sink; the rooms are small though and tough for more than 2 people. The beds were just okay. Each room shares a communal toilet and shower. The showers were clean with hot water and the toilets were fine as well. There is a common kitchen area with a microwave, toaster, fridge along with free wi-fi and an open reading area. There is a nautical theme throughout the hotel, which is kind of cool.
The staff was helpful and somewhat friendly; I had a billing problem when I first arrived and they were able to fix any problems without issue. However, the front desk is empty after 10 PM or so and you are on your own for the night.
All in all, this is definetly a budget hotel. You get what you pay for, which is a clean, small, affordable place to stay in downtown Vancouver. -
Review from Megan W.
5/8/2012
You get what you pay for. Our room was a double bed right by the from desk. On the noisy side with everyone going up the stairs, people ringing the door bell and traffic from the street. Overall okay with that (it is an older building...what do you expect?).
What I did have an issue with is how disgusting the showers were. Nasty mold growth at the base of the shower, pipes above that condensate and drip on you, and black mold on the walls. Why is it hard to clean a shower? Bring shower shoes for sure. Also our bed was just a bottom sheet and some nasty comforters. A number of hairs on the covers (and some other spots that i will not go into detail on) - makes me wonder when they were washed last.
On the positive side: The staff was very nice and quick-to the point. Our flight was at the end of the day and they allowed us to store our bags in the office until we were ready to head to the airport. Free wi-fi which helped us plan our days. Laundry room with very limited hours, but if you need to wash clothes the option was nice.
We couldn't afford a nicer hotel in this area and this wasn't horrible....so it is what it is. -
Review from Rhody T.
Toronto, ON
12/30/2009
It really feels more like a hostel than a hotel, but that's fine. There are private rooms and they're reasonably sized and very cheap. (And clean, of course.)
The staff was great. Very friendly and very helpful whenever we needed anything. I'm pretty sure the owner lives in the room next door to the one we were staying in and he was very nice whenever we saw him in the hallway or whatever.
There are internet terminals, books, a microwave and kettle, and free wi-fi. The showers and bathrooms are shared. The showers are in their own little private rooms, and so are the toilets, but I could never shake the feeling that someone could hear me poop if they were out in the hall while I was in there. Also, there are no sinks in the bathroom, so you can't wash your hands until you get back to your room, so that's kind of awkward.
If you're just looking for a cheap, comfortable place to stay with a great location, no hassle and no frills, this is the place to go. If you're looking for the traditional hotel experience with pillow mints and room service, though, definitely look elsewhere. The St. Clair is what it is. A cheap place to stay that doesn't punish you for not having a lot of money. -
Review from Stu O.
8/26/2011
we had a great night at the st. clair hotel. perfect spot to explore vancouver and super inexpensive to boot. rooms are pretty small, but plenty comfortable. the folks at the desk were very nice. would definitely recommend it to budget conscious travelers.
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Review from Armando O.
7/5/2009
When I first entered this place I thought I was quite lucky to find a spot that was near almost everything in Vancouver. The day started out quite nice. I checked in and then went outside to walk around. I came back to my room and went out to the balcony to hang out and smoke a little. I went to sleep after everyone did, which was around 2am. In the morning I wake up and go take a shower. Later I checked to see what time it was and noticed it being past 10am, so I go to the front desk to pay for another day.
The lady in the front desk stared, as I walked up and told her I wanted to pay for another room. Then she shot back with, Your to old for this place. Then I mentioned how staying in this place was great, and then this unleashed a river of anger from her mouth. She didn't even ask why I was saying the place was great, she just got angry and said that I should get out for being to old. She didn't let me explain how staying in this hostel brought back childhood memories, but I don't think she would have cared. She thought I was there to look at young girls. What strange attendant. Don't go there if you know any better. Maybe it was a bad day and I got the brunt of it, maybe the place isn't bad. At least for the whole time I was there, except for the last hour I thought the place was cool. I guess I was wrong.
Specialties
The St. Clair Hotel was built in 1911 by Henry Pybus, Captain of the Empress of Japan Canadian Pacific Steamships. The hallways depict pictures of passenger liners, giving the hostel a nautical theme.
Guests describe our rooms as quaint, cozy and a little bit old-fashioned. We think so too! At the St Clair Hostel our rooms are charming, clean and comfortable. We offer a large selection of private rooms for 2, 3, or 4 person occupancy, as well as shared 4 bed dorm rooms.
Bathroom facilities are shared, and your private room is equipped with its own sink. Of course, all towels and bed linens are provided for your convenience during your stay. We offer kitchen facilities that include shared fridges, microwave ovens, kettles and toasters.
