The St. Regis Hotel

This is a boutique hotel. The room isn't huge, but the location is fantastic. It's a four-minute walk from the airport express, and also a four-minute walk to the car rental place. Parking the car at the rental company's spot overnight saved me a whopping $50 for the day! The room itself has real leather wallpaper, which feels luxurious and it's clean and comfortable. You can briefly stop your car for about three minutes right in front of the hotel, but be careful as the road outside is very busy with fast-moving traffic.

The hotel is conveniently located, just a 30-minute SkyTrain ride from Vancouver Airport to Vancouver City Centre, followed by a 4-5 minute walk. Alternatively, an Uber takes about 20 minutes. It's also excellent for exploring, with waterfront restaurants and shopping just a 5-10 minute walk away. The building itself has an older charm and is on the smaller side. Its heavy entrance door is always manned by a doorman. While the intersection immediately next to the hotel didn't feel particularly safe, the hotel's security measures appeared very solid, which was reassuring. Despite having only one elevator, we didn't experience any inconvenience. Our room was spacious and spotlessly clean, as were the bathroom facilities. L'Occitane toiletries were a nice touch, though we were disappointed by the absence of a refrigerator. A minor concern was the lack of sheer curtains on the windows, which raised slight privacy worries from surrounding buildings. The front desk staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The hotel also boasts an attached steakhouse and bakery. For breakfast, guests can choose from three menu options, served in the underground restaurant.

Very comfortable, with attentive service.

Extremely convenient location.