Delta Hotels By Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites

“Convenient location to the places we visited”

This was my first visit to Vancouver, in order to go to an away game for the San Jose Earthquskes vs Vancouver Whitecaps. We stayed 2 nights and wish we’d stayed longer. We really enjoyed the Delta Hotel: we had a corner king suite on a high floor, and that corner window is really worth the small e… more

This was my first visit to Vancouver, in order to go to an away game for the San Jose Earthquskes vs Vancouver Whitecaps. We stayed 2 nights and wish we’d stayed longer. We really enjoyed the Delta Hotel: we had a corner king suite on a high floor, and that corner window is really worth the small extra cost. Makes you feel like you’re sleeping outside. I also was able to get an early check in at 10:00 AM, which made our day so much easier. Flew in to YVR at 9:00 AM, took the Sky Train to Waterfront station (the end of the line) and walked 1 block to the hotel. Don’t enter the hotel on Hastings, as you’ll have to lift your luggage up stairs. Enter on Seymour St instead. The hotel staff is super-friendly. The room is laid out well, making it very user-friendly and efficient: lots of outlets, good mattress, place to unpack, free bottled water, coffee machine makes excellent coffee, nice desk, and a small refrigerator with plenty of space (and is quiet). The only “usual” thing I missed was bathrobes and an included breakfast. But there is a food court across the street and Gastown starts at the Waterfront station, so plenty of options nearby. It appears Vancouver really loves its coffee, so try them all. Because of the central location, we were able to easily take the bus and train to BC Place, Granville Island, the airport, and the Fox Cabaret. Walk to Gastown. Highly recommend Granville Island, especially with a foodie tour, so much great food is there. Also on Sunday night, try out the Fox Cabaret for the Sunday Service improv show. What a gem that was, so amazingly funny and entertaining. Vancouver clearly encourages small businesses to thrive, which gives tourists so much to explore. The city streets and the transit are clean and quiet, even tho it turns out Hastings St has about a half-mile of homeless people, starting maybe 2 blocks from the hotel. Living in California, I avoid certain areas of SF, San Jose, and LA because so many homeless are whacked out, loud, aggressive, panhandle, and take over areas. Doesn’t appear to be that way in Vancouver, where it took me 2 days to realize there were so many homeless nearby. I noticed Vancouver works at making unhappy stuff less visible: e.g., empty store front windows get papered over with colorful artwork, and the cleanliness helps. It’s not like California, where declining areas look decayed and abandoned. Anyhow, I surprisingly did not feel unsafe walking the streets and taking transit late at night, like I would in California. And finally, we lucked out. Guess we brought California sunshine with us, cuz no rain all during our stay, even tho rain had been forecasted for weeks. Lucky me! Thank you, Canada!

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“My favourite Canadian hotel”

This property is a masterpiece. The most professional, pleasant and accommodating staff ever. Impeccably clean suites. Perfect mattresses and actual blackout blinds. A big fully-equipped gym. Beautifully appointed lobby. Ideal location. Out of curiosity I read some of the harsh 1-star reviews. The… more

This property is a masterpiece. The most professional, pleasant and accommodating staff ever. Impeccably clean suites. Perfect mattresses and actual blackout blinds. A big fully-equipped gym. Beautifully appointed lobby. Ideal location. Out of curiosity I read some of the harsh 1-star reviews. They seem to pick on little things, like the bathroom vanity isn't wide enough for some people, or someone didn't get an upgrade they dreamed of. It's very problematic to attack a business with one star over petty things. 10/10

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“An Enjoyable Stay on the Edge of Gastown”

I had the pleasure of staying at the Delta Vancouver Downtown Suites this past November as part of a brief business trip. If nothing else, this hotel showed me that my knowledge of Vancouver still has some holes to fill because, up until I stayed here, I didn’t even know this hotel existed @ this l… more

I had the pleasure of staying at the Delta Vancouver Downtown Suites this past November as part of a brief business trip. If nothing else, this hotel showed me that my knowledge of Vancouver still has some holes to fill because, up until I stayed here, I didn’t even know this hotel existed @ this location (in my defence, the hotel signage is rather small and easily missed!). I don’t know, I just found that funny – my ignorance as to this hotel’s existence – because I used to regularly attend meetings just a few minutes down the street @ the United Kingdom Building. That said, I quite enjoyed my stay at this suites-only hotel. The Delta’s location, right in the heart of downtown, is ideal for business and leisure travelers. Situated as it is on West Hastings, you are literally less than a 5-minute walk from Waterfront Station – a major intermodal transit hub, which provides access to Metro Vancouver (SkyTrain), North Vancouver (SeaBus), and the Fraser Valley (West Coast Express). Similarly, the seaplane terminal is just 15 minutes away, and bus transit can be accessed at numerous points in the area. In short, you don’t feel isolated if staying at the Delta. Along with being conveniently close to various modes of public transit, the Delta is within striking distance to a lot of Vancouver’s major attractions. In no particular order: The Vancouver Lookout, Gastown, Coal Harbour, Vancouver Convention Centre, Seawall, trendy Robson Street, Pacific Centre, Canada Place and, if you don’t mind walking approximately 25 minutes, even Stanley Park. With respect to eateries, countless restaurants, suitable to any budget, are also nearby. A few noteworthy ones include: Top of Vancouver, Gotham, JOEY, Lobby Lounge @ Fairmont Pacific Rim, McDonald’s, Tim Horton’s, Riley’s, Miku, The Keg, HYDRA, ARC, and Rogue Kitchen. Thus, you can go all out or you can be frugal – the choice is yours! In terms of my hotel experience, as noted above, it was most enjoyable. From check-in to checkout, I was made to feel like a VIP. During check-in, I was given a warm chocolate caramel cookie (this reminded me of the Hilton Doubletree) AND a packet of powdered vitamins called “waterdrop” to put in my bottled water (this reminded me of something similar they used to do at the Fairmont Pacific Rim). The front desk people were a total joy to deal with; they were friendly, personable and genuine. My room was a Queen Suite. Filled with beige, blue and grey tones, the overall vibe was one of total relaxation and comfort. I loved that my room was an actual suite – a living room and bedroom connected by a small hallway. After a long day of meetings, it was such a welcoming space to come back to. The living room was cozy and the bedroom, with its 2 Queen beds, was the perfect place to unwind and sleep – total comfort! Of course, the suite had all the amenities contemporary travelers have come to expect: Flatscreen TVs (one in the living room, another in the bedroom), WiFi, charging ports for smart devices, and a delightful mini fridge. I mentioned above that I stayed here on business. Our seminar was held at one of the Delta’s meeting rooms. The space was fine (the meeting was boring), but the catering was delicious! Chicken karaage, sliders, tempura prawns, goat cheese and crackers, and a selection of beverages. I assume these came from the in-house restaurant, Stock & Supply. Given my overall experience, I would gladly stay at the Delta Vancouver Downtown Suites again. The customer service was next level (really appreciated all of the small touches); my room was modern, comfortable and clean; and the atmosphere was welcoming – not “stuffy” like some hotels around Vancouver. Thank you!

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“Near the SkyTrain and the Cruise Terminal”

We spent a night here before a cruise out of the Canada Place terminal. The hotel was very nice and we appreciated the separate living area from the bedroom. The front desk staff was very professional, friendly, and accommodating, and even helped with a special request that was "above and beyond" … more

We spent a night here before a cruise out of the Canada Place terminal. The hotel was very nice and we appreciated the separate living area from the bedroom. The front desk staff was very professional, friendly, and accommodating, and even helped with a special request that was "above and beyond" the call of duty. It was a very short walk to Canada Place to catch the cruise, and it was also a very short walk from the Vancouver Sky Train station. We were able to forego a rental car and rideshare by utilizing the Sky Train and then walking to the cruise terminal the next day. We stayed at a time when there were some tensions between Canada and the United States, but although we were American travelers, everyone was very gracious to us and we didn't experience anything negative. We loved this hotel, and when we come back to Vancouver, it'll likely be our go-to property!

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