Lorabelle Posted April 11, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Do any of the hotels in Vancouver offer either free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel, or from the hotel to the cruise ship pier? Better yet, both? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img] We're planning to stay one night pre-cruise and I'm trying to decide whether to use Priceline or book a room myself. If I can find one that offers free shuttle service, then it may be the way to go as there are 4 of us traveling. Also, how far is it from the airport to the downtown area? Does anyone know the cost of a cab/shuttle from the airport? Thanks, Lori Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted April 11, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I don't think any of the downtown hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport. The cab and limo service is great, I've read, just step outside and there will be a taxi stand. Go to [url="http://www.yvr.com"]www.yvr.com[/url] to find out what the current rates are. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rduke Posted April 11, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 11, 2004 the Marriott Pinnacle offers a shuttle service. I believe is $18 pp. Priceline is definately the way to go- 4 star hotels at the price you would pay for a 1 or 2 star hotel on your own. [url="http://www.geocities.com/warrnhu/wars/knight8.gif"]www.geocities.com/warrnhu/wars/knight8.gif[/url] Cunard Princess 9/83 Big Red Boat 10/95 Conquest 3/03 Spirit 8/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondo Posted April 11, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 11, 2004 You might be interested in the Days Inn. [url="http://www.daysinnvancouver.com/home.html"]http://www.daysinnvancouver.com/home.html[/url] Check at the bottom of the page for the following information: Transportation Complimentary Downtown Shuttle Service (drop-off only): The shuttle operates daily from 7am - 7pm. The service also includes drop-off with luggage to Canada Place cruise ship terminal, Ballantyne cruise ship terminal and Pacific Central Station for trains and buses. The Days Inn offers a number of transportation services to make getting around town that much easier. Rental Car - approximately $40 per day Taxi to or from Airport - approximately $25 -$30 Shuttle to and from airport (drops off at Hyatt Hotel, 2 blocks from the Days Inn) - one way approximately $14 Check out their hotel specials - Breakfast Affair - $89 for a room, chocolates upon arrival and a hot breakfast for 2..ooppss, I see May to Sept is $149. Still might be worth it. Good Luck. Serenade of the Seas 06/2004 Rhapsody of the Seas 03/2003 Adventure of the Seas 06/2002 Carnival Paradise 06/2001 Sovereign of the Seas 06/1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 12, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 12, 2004 None of the Downtown hotels that I know of offer free airport shuttles. Allow $25+++ca for a cab. Credit card payments give the best exchange if you don't have Ca money. Allow 45 min. for a cushion- it is mostly slow stop and go city driving. Some hotels do shuttle to the ports. The Days Inn is a very basic hotel- no air conditioning- unless they have upgraded. The location is excellent. But the way to go in Vancouver is priceline- the deals are excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RET_REF Posted April 12, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Yes BQ, Priceline is the way to go in Vancouver if they can get a hotel to accept your bid. I've been bidding up to $65 for our 5/21 stay for over six weeks now and have been rejected each time! I'm looking into booking a room at a B&B for only a few more dollars. Also, I have been told there is bus service from the airport to downtown Vancouer that is cheaper than a cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rduke Posted April 12, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Have you tried different times of day to bid? late night, early morning, mid afternoon? Keep trying you still have time. I was a disbeliver too until I got the Marriot Pinnacle for $55 for mid August! [url="http://www.geocities.com/warrnhu/wars/knight8.gif"]www.geocities.com/warrnhu/wars/knight8.gif[/url] Cunard Princess 9/83 Big Red Boat 10/95 Conquest 3/03 Spirit 8/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoth Posted April 13, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I stayed at the Confort Inn by the airport and it cost $9 to get bussed to the Canada Place terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobJanice Posted April 15, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Continue to try Priceline many have written to getting a $65.00 rate for the Hyatt in downtown Vancouver.. Good luck Infinity 7/04/2004 Galaxy 10/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustyroad Posted April 15, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 15, 2004 lorabelle last sept i used hotwire to be close to the airport. each section you choose will show you chooses you can make. the hotels will have their ammenities listed. i got the howard johnson express with free shuttle for $46. it was a great hotel--clean, save and the crew were very nice. a nice restuarant was a few feet away. that was the total price including the taxes and small fee. next may i want to be downtown so i am going to use priceline. they might show the ammenities also. good luck and have a great time. DUSTY Carnival Spirit, 9/10/03 Alaska glacier bay Carvival Spirit, 5/11/05 Alaska glacier bay again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RET_REF Posted April 18, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 18, 2004 rduke: I just wanted to Thank you for the advice and encouragement to keep trying. I got lucky the other night bid $55, through AmazingBargians.com, and got the Marriott Pinacle from Priceline. We are very happy and all set now! So thanks again for your advice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondo Posted April 18, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 18, 2004 About a month ago we got the Hyatt for $62 a night for June 5. Just last week we got the Marriott for $55 for the day after the after the cruise, June 13. It pays to have patience and encourgement from this board. Rondo Serenade of the Seas 06/2004 Rhapsody of the Seas 03/2003 Adventure of the Seas 06/2002 Carnival Paradise 06/2001 Sovereign of the Seas 06/1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rduke Posted April 19, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Reforee- Congradulations & glad it worked out for you!! Glad I could be of assistence!!! Happy Cruising!!! [url="http://www.geocities.com/warrnhu/wars/knight8.gif"]www.geocities.com/warrnhu/wars/knight8.gif[/url] Cunard Princess 9/83 Big Red Boat 10/95 Conquest 3/03 Spirit 8/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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