Vancouver hotel? Ramada???

[Sandifer]

I have been trying to book a room for a one night stay in Vancouver in early June post-cruise on Priceline, without much luck. I'm trying to be economical because we're spending so much on Alaska excursions. Finally, just to be sure I would have something, I've booked the Ramada Limited on Pender; however, after reading some reviews on Tripadvisor, etc. I'm not sure this is such a good choice. Any advice??? I posted this on the Canada board but didn't get any replies so I thought I would try here.

[Urban trekker]

The Ramada on pender is located in an older part of the downtown core that is under going a rebirth. The area is generally safe - there are the usual panhandlers that seem to be a growth industry in Vancouver but for the most part they leave people alone. You are only a couple of blocks from the main shopping and entertainment area.

 

Years ago this hotel was called the Niagara and my uncle was the long time general manager of it - Ramada took it over a few years ago and spruced it up - doubt if they would have gone into an area if they deemed it unsafe.

 

Hope this helps

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Gator83]

Try the Comfort Inn on Nelson. We are staying there in May and got a rate of about $60 USD. I know it isn't the nice place in town but from what I have read it is ok.

[Urban trekker]

I would take the Ramada on Pender over the Comfort Inn for this reason - the Comfort Inn is located in the middle of the entertainment district and the bars are opened to 3AM - there are now something like 20 clubs and bars in about a three block area - so the area can be noisy especially on weekends - there is a nice Irish bar called Doolin's at the Comfort inn - while you can walk to the ship from the Ramada its a further 7 blocks up to the Comfort Inn - just a comment and I am sure that the other Vancouverites on these boards will probably add their two cents worth as well.

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[Sandifer]

Thanks for the help. Anyone else have advice for me about hotels in Vancouver??

[K.T.B.]

Here's a map. Someone else here on the boards posted this awhile back (sorry, can't remember who!). It'll help in determining what hotels works best for you, at least in terms of vicinity.

[mhb1757]

You might want to try Priceline and Hotwire one more time....they seemed to have opened up some new inventory recently...we have a precruise night (5/31) booked at the Hyatt months ago for $60/night....until a few days ago Hotwire was > $100/night for all 4* for that night, now the same properties are in the high $80's....and Priceline will usually go several $$ less than Priceline.

 

Good luck.

[dw64]

[Anyone know how this Ramada is??

[newbiefromvancouver]

this hotel is in Richmond - near the airport. 15-20 minutes from downtown (and port) by taxi. safe, clean area but not near any sightseeing.