Hampton Inn in Vancouver?

[RCCLismyfav1]

Has anyone stayed at The Hampton Inn in Vancouver located on Robson Street?

If so can you recommend a good room or suite?

Experienced any bad rooms?

Thank you

[sprinkles]

Not sure if you're still looking for an answer. We stayed there two years ago and LOVED it, we had a jacuzzi corner room. Very comfortable beds, friendly staff. At the time they had a shuttle that would take you to several areas. The only downside could be described as the area, it was at the edge of a bad area. No problems whatsoever walking around during the day, but nighttime - we hurried back. I would stay there again in a heartbeat, especially if it was still in the $120 a night range.

 

Tammy

[emmak8]

What are the "bad" areas in Vancouver? Is the Hampton Inn within walking distance of Canada Place? ( Hotel says it is?) I would appreciate any other comments about this hotel. We will be in Vancouver May 8 to 10.

[Urban trekker]

Yes it is within walking distance but with luggage you would probably want a taxi unless the hotel has a shuttle.

 

The following link may help you see the distances etc.

 

http://www.hotelsbythepier.com/index2.php?pier=vancouver-canada-place

 

Hope this helps

 

Cheers

 

Dennis

[emmak8]

Thank you, Dennis!!! The map is quite helpful. We'll surely need a taxi. EmmaK8

[giblert]

What are the "bad" areas in Vancouver? Is the Hampton Inn within walking distance of Canada Place? ( Hotel says it is?) I would appreciate any other comments about this hotel. We will be in Vancouver May 8 to 10.

 

About a mile.

http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=111+Robson+Street,+Vancouver,+BC&daddr=canada+place,+vancouver+bc&sll=49.260523,-123.113995&sspn=0.073716,0.166168&ie=UTF8&z=15&om=0

probably more than you want to walk with suitcases. Cab should be $8-10 tops.

 

As for bad areas; the 'downtown east side' , roughly north of Dunsmuir and east of Cambie is not a place you want to be at night.

[emmak8]

I was able to get a comparable rate at the Marriott Pinnacle. Holding both reservations while I do more homework.