The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

very nice room fireplace a nice extra touch

Amazing restaurant and world class whiskey bar

Stayed a few times always enjoyed it

Clean, staff were very friendly. You can see age creeping in, but overall, very happy with the stay. Would definitely stay again.

Lobby is nicely decorated, staff were friendly. Room was clean, beds were comfortable. Furnishings and decor really old, and the floor was so strange. Like so many potholes covered over with a thin layer of carpet. Like it was so uneven you could trip on it!

Just a kilometer or two from the downtown core, the Grand Hotel is nestled near the malls and restaurant area. We were 3 (senior) sisters, one of whom was scheduled for eye surgery. Though we arrived just past noon, we were able to check in. The patient was able to nap as this is a quiet area. We chose an upgrade, a slightly larger room with a fireplace with a juliette balcony. Parking was convenient, right below our window. It was Valentine's Day! and we couldn't get a dinner reservation in any nearby restaurants. We declined the Sweetheart Special at the Grand as it was a bit pricy. Susie, the dining room hostess, asked the kitchen to accommodate us. They created braised ribs, mashed potatoes and vegetables for $45pp. Fair value and good food. The dining area is set up for quiet chat and eating, with a decor that absorbs the sound and pleases the eye. The room also had a frig and microwave. The shampoo and conditioner were exceptional quality. We had no issues and will stay again when the sister gets her follow up surgery. The desk clerk was courteous and accommodating, esp with our early check in. The total for an overnight stay for 3 people was less than $200.

Decent stay and I am sure was quite the hotel at one time . Rooms are definitely outdated, floor felt like there was golf balls under the carpet and super lumpy to walk on. I had the most expensive room available . That said everything was very clean and well maintained, just an older hotel that could use some renovations . Parkade is kind of sketchy, old cars parked under there with lots of dust, building supplies etc . Would definitely park outside next time . Decent stay overall for what it was .