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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