Skwachàys Lodge

Location: 31 West Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 1R3, Vancouver, CA

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. Security staff are available to assist guests after 11 PM.

Amenities & Facilities

• Express check-out
• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage
• Express check-in/check-out
• Sauna
• Concierge service
• Elevator
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Multilingual staff
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Express check-out
• Smoke-free property
• Housekeeping on request
• Art gallery on site
• Coin laundry on site

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  1 Queen Bed

  301 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries

  Practical - Free long-distance calls, desk, and safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Family Room (Deluxe)

  1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

  377 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries

  Practical - Free long-distance calls, desk, and safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  2 Double Beds

  280 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries

  Practical - Free long-distance calls, desk, and safe

  Comfort - Air conditioning

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

• Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  1 King Bed

  323 sq feet

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and electric kettle

  Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries

  Practical - Free long-distance calls, safe, and iron/ironing board

  Comfort - Air conditioning and heating

  Accessibility - Grab bar near toilet

  Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Electric kettle
  • Free Local calls
  • Designer toiletries
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided

Guest Reviews

• Hirak (10/5): - Great staff, great location, clean and pretty rooms, light breakfast fare offerred in the morning is a great touch!
• Ella (10/5): - Nice rooms!
• Vicki (10/5): - Property manager was great, very helpful.
• James (8/5): - Very unique room themes and lots of native artwork and artifacts. Part of the profits went to supporting & housing native artists. Very convenient to shopping and Chinatown.
• JOHN (8/5): - Nice hotel
• Anne (10/5): - Great coccoon in Vancouver. Easy check in and very safe lodge. The AC was broken and sadly made our night there uncomfortable, despite the fan they gave us. Also appreciated the awesome shower and linens, comfy bed. Near chinatown and easy ride to train station.
• Jasmine Dawn (10/5): Perfect spot to stay for a concert! - We really enjoyed our 1 night stay at Skwachàys Lodge Indigenous hotel and wished we would have had time for an extra night because the hotel and amenities were amazing! They have the coolest rooftop sauna area, and our room was clean and unique, decorated so perfectly. Don’t let negative reviews of the area scare you off. I’m sure depending on the day it can seem a little rough…but we didn’t find it bad at all. The 5 minute walk to Roger’s Place arena really made it so convenient, and there is so much to see and do in that area. Highly recommend and will stay again!
• Brendan (8/5): - Hotel was great and nice and clean. Area around hotel has a lot of unhoused people and substance abuse. The area does smell like urine, but if you know this before hand, you aren’t surprised. Hotel itself is wonderful, affordable, and a lovely social enterprise. Would not hesitate to stay here again.
• Kimberly (6/5): - We did not get to stay simply because the AC was broken. It’s not anyone’s fault, however what is inexcusable is the fact we were not notified sooner. The hotel waited till we showed up for check in. An email would have been nice so it wouldn’t be sprung on us to find a hotel for the same night.
• Dessa (8/5): - The Hotel was really nice! Room was clean and had all we needed. The AC was out abd our room was definitely on the hot side. It was explained that a city power issue affected them and were working to get it up and running. A discount was offered but i have yet to see if that will happen. Will certainly stay again. Great option to go to Rogers Arena to catch a game or concert as it's a short walk.
• Ryan (10/5): - Beautiful art in rooms and public spaces. Friendly staff. Convenient location. Patronage directly supports critical work in Vancouver’s urban Indigenous community.
• Danielle (8/5): - Amazing artists and gallery of their work, such a unique place to stay. The area is a little rough if you’re traveling alone just be aware - but there is a lot to see and do there in the surrounds.
• Laura (10/5): - Walkable to all sights.
• Scott (8/5): - It’s a unique property in a very sketchy neighborhood, with few tourist amenities close by. We knew the hotel did not include food or beverages, and were attracted by the native art program associated with it. Public transport was easily available, so the location was not a big issue, and we did not feel threatened. A good deal overall.
• Jan Dothy (6/5): - I have nothing to say bad for my room but I booked two rooms. One for my friend but didn’t expect hers was different from ours. She needed to climb a long stairs going to her room and carrying her 50lbs luggage wasn’t fun. Her towels too had some undesirable stains. Also the area is downtown so I guess I didn’t expect how dirty (literally my husband stepped on dog poop) and people high on drugs even on broad day light. So if you are travelling with your kids I don’t suggest this hotel just because of the location.
• joanna (4/5): No hotel staff overnight, no working key, no AC - We arrived late at night due to flight delays. The person on site was not a hotel employee, but a security guard from an outside company. The hotel leaves a list of reservations and room numbers with the security guard so they don’t have to employ someone overnight. The security guard wasn’t given anything for my reservation, and he didn’t know what to do. He finally got someone from the hotel on the phone who told him what room to give us and where to find the key. We went to the room and the key didn’t work. The guard didn’t know how to fix, so he had to let us in the room personally and we never received a working key. The AC didn’t work in the room, and it was too hot to sleep in. I asked the guard for a different room, and he didn’t know which rooms were unoccupied, if any. He eventually got a hotel employee to answer the phone and assigned us a different room without a key, but at least the AC worked. I absolutely do not recommend.
• Dana (10/5): - We stayed in the King Salmon room and it was beautiful! The room was large and spacious. We had real coffee cups in the cupboard and delicious coffee to make. We had been traveling almost 2 weeks and I must say their toilet paper was fabulous! My tushy was grateful for this plush amenity. The area is a little rough. We literally walked by two syringes in flames, on the sidewalk, just doors away from the hotel. Once inside, we felt safe.
• Jordy (10/5): - Don't let the area around the hotel deter you this is a great property with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and well maintained. Would have no problems staying here again.
• Hines (10/5): - Convenient location near cruise terminal. Felt safe in the hotel. There was a large homeless population in the area, and they were using the alleys as bathrooms today.
• Kathy (10/5): A gem in the City - This hotel is a beautiful boutique place in downtown Vancouver, opposite International Village and a couple minutes walk from Chinatown skytrain station. The room was alot larger than we were expecting and incredibly comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful, we loved the coffee, and complimentary breakfast was unexpected and appreciated. The history of this building provided by the person who checked us in was interesting to learn about. The art of the residents was also beautiful to see and learn about. We would definitely stay here again. Some will say it is in a bad area and homeless people etc... While it is true that sometimes homeless people are around we did not see any near the hotel during our stay, nor does it negate the convenience and comfort of the hotel itself. Visitors to Vancouver should be aware that yes there is a large homeless population but no it isn’t dangerous. If you want a 5star hotel with security who keep the streets outside the door clear for your grand entrance then go and seek that out. Thabk you to the hotel for a delightful overnight stay
• Monica (8/5): - The bed was comfortable whenever i am in Vancouver i will stay there again
• Robin (6/5): Not a great location - The Hotel is lovely, however its location is concerning, several homeless people and people under the influence of narcotics and an unidentified medical clinic next door had people queuing up outside making it extremely uncomfortable to pass them.
• Ben (2/5): - We walked into the lobby and it just stunk. Asked to could see the rooms we booked, they were totally unacceptable. The reviews that we had read online had to be false! They were so far from the truth. Even the Uber driver who took us to the hotel asked if we were sure, we wanted to stay since even he was not sure about our safety! Orbitz should verify reviews before they post them
• Cheuk Yee Cheryl (8/5): - The hotel is close to Gastown and is within walkable distance to Waterfront station. Rooms are big and well equipped. They also provide simple breakfast like muffin and coffee. Price is relatively lower than other hotels in downtown. But one issue is it’s near a community centre and Tim Hortons where homeless people and drug addicts gather. Feel a bit unsafe during my stay.
• Stephen (2/5): - From the orbits information, it appears that this property is a nice place to stay and in a nice part of town. Don’t be fooled. The property is a sham. It looks like a hustle. The outside of the property is littered with homeless people. As a matter of fact when we were scheduled to stay, there was one person defecating in front of the lobby. We decided not to stay and left.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Hotel is wonderful, but the Chnatown neighborhood is tererible. Streets filled with druggies. Someone should alert people at checkin.
• Sandy (4/5): - This property should not be included in Expedia’s list - and especially for the price. The neighborhood is full of hard drug users and has nothing to offer. The continental breakfast is weak at best. Early check in was 2 PM, and limited in luggage storage time at the end of our stay, so ended up spending much of our Vancouver stay wasting time. There are good areas of town - this is not one of them. Can’t imagine how others have rated it so highly.
• Lisa (10/5): - We loved our stay at the lodge - especially loved the room design and the art gallery in the lobby!
• Angela (10/5): Overnighter - Although you need to be aware of your surroundings in this neighborhood, the hotel itself is very secure. Great friendly welcoming staff. The room was an adequate size, clean and had everything you needed. If you needed anything else, the front desk person was more than accommodating. Loved the artwork inside the room and also in the gallery downstairs. Beautiful sauna and waterfall on the 6th floor. Plus you get a continental breakfast too! Will definitely stay here again when possible. Close to lots of amenities.
• Boris (10/5): - 👍
• Deborah (10/5): - This is a unique property. We felt safe at all times and the staff was wonderdul. The rooms were unique and clean. If you want to feel like you are supporting an effort to improve the lives of others - please stay here.
• Alvin (8/5): - High priced for the older facility in a place that has a lot of homeless folks wandering around. I was concerned of the overall security
• Tina (10/5): - We stayed there to attend a conference. It was located well for us to walk to both the conference center and the BC Stadium. The staff was responsive, sending us up more great coffee pods, hangars, etc promptly when requested. We would stay there again if in Vancouver
• Freedom (10/5): - The room designs were amazing
• Lena (6/5): - Nothing to add.
• Anamarie (10/5): - Our stay was great. Exactly as described.
• Ruth (10/5): - A great, spacious, and clean room. The bed linens, including the pillows were high quality. Will definitely return.
• Rob (8/5): - Location.
• Carol (10/5): Overnight before cruising - Fantastic customer service - held our bags and offered early check in or highly recommended room if we wanted to wait until regular check in time . Nice little breakfast and coffee that we weren’t expecting. Walked to the cruise port - about 15 mins . Easy to get around , homeless people around but not bothersome whatsoever . Have already recommended and will definitely return in the future . A+
• Sven (8/5): - The place was wonderful. Modern but artistically themed and very clean. A lot of thought was put into the decor. The neighborhood is pretty bad but the hotel was grest as was the staff. Only quibble. There is a pretty loud plumbing noise coming from the bathroom when others flush, I was ok with ear plugs but this is an issue. Thanks
• Jenise (10/5): - I really enjoyed my stay, there was an error when they were trying to charge my card the morning of check-in and we had just arrived in vancouver so we went in, it was to early to check in but they took our bags and called when our room was ready, very friendly encounter. The room was beautiful, clean and the sauna was a great ammenity on the rooftop patio, but the rooftop patio needed some attention. The hotel is very close to east hastings but is easy to avoid and also well located in downtown Vancouver for dining and tourism, would definitely stay again.
• Tony (6/5): Good & Safe inside, not easy to park car - There was no front desk person to check us in. The security person was nice, but did not know a lot about the hotel. The room key had a wireless key that opened the front of hotel, but no one said anything about how to get into the room. I had to go down twice to get in the room. Also, it didn't help that someone wasn't there to explain everything. Not a great area and we had to find a parking lot to park our car which was around a homeless community. The building itself seemed safe, but the AC takes a little time to click on. Again, no one was there to offer us help.
• Cheryl (8/5): - I was looking forward to staying at this property because of its mission to support indigenous artists and the onsite gift shop where you could purchase their creations. However, I found that the reality did not match the pictures I saw online. The gift shop only consisted of a few t-shirts and wall art for sale. While the hotel does house artists, it functions more like a cooperative than a dedicated program. I understand that the hotel has limited control over this, but I was shocked and taken aback by the concentration of the unhoused who were actively dealing and using near the hotel. They seemed harmless, but it was a troubling sight for those who weren’t accustomed to it. On a positive note, the room and accommodations themselves were nice, clean, and comfortable. Good in-room Coffee too!
• Elena (8/5): - Hotel itself is very good but its location in a less than desirable area of Vancouver reduces its attractiveness for a return stay.
• Erica (8/5): - Great customer service. Limited continental breakfast. Pretty artsy accommodation However sketchy area. Price was good because high season and multiple events going on
• Richard (8/5): - Nice little boutique place to stay, staff very friendly and helpful. The area of the hotel is a little shady with many undesirables around. Never felt unsafe but had to be guarded when walking. Restaurants were 20-30 mins by walking. We took Uber’s everywhere.
• roman (10/5): - Overall good condition. Unique and antique while preserving local culture. God staff and friendly. Water pressure sauna and patio were only concerns. Located near Hasting street. Do your research in advance.
• Craig (10/5): - Heart of downtown Vancouver with great access to good food. As many mentioned a-lot of substance abuse and homelessness but don’t let that stop you from staying at this great hotel!
• Richard (6/5): - TV did not work. Front desk had no idea how to fix, called the manager who had no idea how to fix and had no one available to fix. Plus the hotel is in a bad part of town. Two blocks from Chinatown where there are a few restaurants but you have to walk past several homeless people living on the street.
• Diane (10/5): - Loved the uniqueness of this hotel with the First Nations art throughout and featured artists in gallery on 1st floor. Convenient location to walk everywhere. Spacious double beds room. Included breakfast is very basic. Front desk staff very helpful including restaurant recommendation in Chinatown that we enjoyed. Would stay here again.
• Barbara (6/5): - Positives - staff extremely helpful. Really comfy bed, pillows etc. Bathroom spotlessly clean, lovely bathrobes. Negatives - breakfast poor. Only cereal was porridge, only drink was coffee, no toast. So it was croissant or muffins and an apple. No vending machine to get a drink or snack. Also the area of the hotel is inundated with homeless people the majority seemingly under the influence which made it very unpleasant to walk anywhere.
• Linda (10/5): Unique Hotel, enjoyed immensely! - Check in was quick & even though we were very early, they stored our luggage so we could sightsee & have lunch. Each room was decorated differently & unique! The hotel was an easy walk to “Chinatown”, Steam Clock or Hop on & off bus & Several restaurants
• Judith (4/5): No mans land - Rooms are fine. Neighborhood is not suitable for families stay away. Agressive homeless people and no parking… rent a car and go in suburbs.
• john (10/5): - Very friendly staff!
• Cris (10/5): - Great property, awesome location close to rogers arena. Staff was exceptional and very friendly. Will book here again
• Devin (2/5): - This hotel was very beautiful and the staff was amazing. They took our luggage very early when we got off the ship. They guided us to where to book excursions and how to navigate my phone! BUT this hotel is in an area where there are many people on drugs. When we came back at the end of our day. There was a person bent over on drugs 15 feet from us. The hotel has to keep their doors locked because of this. I had to call the hotel info line. It was very frightening to us. (We are from California) The hotel staff immediately came to open the door. Our luggage was already in our room. I would recommend this hotel but be aware it is in a terrible area. Staff even warned us about which streets in the evening to avoid.
• Margaret (10/5): - The hotel was awesome,beds were so comfy and brekkie was lovely Meet some lovely people and Tony from reception was truely amazing and very knowledgeable. Would certainly stay again
• Dennis (10/5): - I loved this hotel. It was a real surprise, given some of the things we had seen on the way to it. Part indigenous art gallery, part hotel, withe a philosophy that supports the first nations population. We were welcomed by Scarlet, who toĺd us about the hotel and some popular restaurants. Our room was on the top floor and was attractively decorated with indigenous art, and was comfortably furnished. The en-suite was supplied with some pleasant herbal toiletries. We hadn't expected breakfast, but the hotel provided a light buffet anyway. We took the advice of our host and went to "The Old Spaghetti Factory" for dinner and had a great time. One piece of advice for unsuspecting travellers I wold give is; When leaving the hotel, don't turn left towards Main St. Turn right, then right down Abbot St. This will take you to Gastown, which is a lot nicer experience.
• Daniela (10/5): - Great hotel, spacious room, very friendly staff
• Verified traveler (8/5): Vancouver stay - Quirky hotel. 5 minutes to Gas Town area
• Fern (8/5): Too many stairs! - Very clean. 6 blocks from the skytrain if you're walking. Our room had 14 stairs to climb up (with your luggage) when we were told "some rooms have a few stairs in them". We are 73 YO and walk with a cane. Not good. Otherwise, nice hotel.
• Bob (6/5): - Property is very much over rated, challenging location.
• Jason (10/5): - We loved this hotel. The room was wonderful, as was the staff. We stayed in the King Salmon Suite. The decor was beautiful and we enjoyed the balcony. It is definitely a hidden gem of Vancouver.
• TERRY (8/5): - Clean, food near by. A lot of homeless in the area but no problem!
• Nicole (4/5): - The hotel was lovely but no parking and no real help from the person who checked us in.
• Lace (10/5): - Great staff, very friendly and quick check in. Cute little place to check out!
• Ann (8/5): - We were in the feather room, which requires you to climb a flight of stairs once you are in room—which was kind of a pain. Hotel room and bath were clean and comfortable. Continental breakfast was fine. Neighborhood is a bit iffy, but only a block from Chinatown and Gastown. Easy walk to cruise terminal and Canada Place. Good value for the money.
• Hung-Tat (4/5): - They had a faulty machine for credit cards but after trying 4 cards from different banks, they just ask us to call the bank. Alsowould not take cash bc do we just had to leave.
• Deena (8/5): - The hotel is beautifully decorated and very clean. We had a room at the back of the hotel that was very quiet.
• brenda (10/5): - Very comfortable and well decorated room.
• Elizabeth (6/5): - Rooms were unique and clean
• waanjeng (8/5): - Good location!
• heidi (10/5): - Really lovely stay. Scarlett at the desk was friendly, informative, and ready to help. I loved the rooms individual native design. The hotel stis on the boarder between tourist safe and less safe. So keep to daylight walking or Uber. But its unique, serves Indigenous artists as a home, shop space and sells their beautiful works. Its uncommon and worth a visit!
• Sheri (10/5): - Loved the quirkiness and indigenous atmosphere. Great friendly helpful staff. Room was smaller but well set up and had everything we needed. Close to lots of activities.
• Kevin (10/5): - Great staff. Very friendly and helpful. Easy to get to from airport via train. Good value. Rooms are all unique and intersecting.
• Ashley (8/5): - No on-site parking. Sauna was broken. We had the King Salmon Suite and it was beautifully decorated.
• Barbara (8/5): - Artsy and fun environment and very near Gastown with many restaurants bars and shops.
• Michael (4/5): - The hotel was fine but it said it offered parking and it didn’t. It was also in a very rough area with a lot of open drug use.
• Joli (10/5): - Friendly, clean, unique and beautiful artwork, very special place in a sketchy neighborhood. We would definitely stay again!
• Teresa (10/5): - The room was very clean. Everybody was very accommodating however the area of town that it’s in leave little to be desired very scary to walk the streets here.
• Michele (8/5): - Very cute hotel. Reception staff was very quick in checking us in and recommended a nice Mexican restaurant. Downfall was the stairs that we had to drag our heavy luggage up to our room. Once we got settled the room was clean, unique and very comfortable. There are a lot of homeless people in the area but the hotel is very safe
• David (10/5): - The place is charming and the room was cozy and unique. The bathroom is newly renovated and is very efficient.
• Nellie (10/5): - Hotel and staff are excellent. Sadly like many cities the homeless are in the near vicinity.
• Farrell (8/5): - Nice people, nice interior, dicey neighborhood. A few blocks from the best restaurants and the Steam clock
• Brian (10/5): - The staff where very friendly and helpful. The rooms are designed with beautiful indigenous themes.
• Paul (6/5): Very disappointed - Very disappointed with the kitchenette facility as there was no cutlery, plates, bowls, cooking utensils, sink or tea clothes, as we paid extra for all these for a king suite, so feel cheated. The location was not good, too close to china town with vagrants, drunks, druggies on the streets
• Judy (10/5): - Rooms were very clean for an old building.
• Michael John (10/5): - Our stay at Skwachàys Lodge in Vancouver was fantastic. From the cleanliness to the staff and service - I would struggle to find a fault with the overall experience of the hotel. We enjoyed being able to purchase artwork and gifts for loved ones from the selection they had to offer in the hotel lobby. I was also able to leave my luggage here for free in a secure location whilst I explored the city on my final day. In terms of the surrounding area it is worth noting that there is an issue with homelessness / drug use. Although we did not have any issues during our stay, we found that there were certain roads near the hotel that should be avoided at night - This in no way effects the service we received at the hotel, with Skwachàys Lodge going out of their way to make visitors feel safe with doors that could only be opened via key fobs. Overall, we would stay here again!
• Cathleen (8/5): - I loved the unique art design in the room. The stories of the artists that were shared with me by the host.
• Mark (8/5): Don’t leave your room at night unless you’re getti - The outside had homeless people everywhere asking for money so you could not walk anywhere
• Dianne (10/5): - The staff are awesome but the homelessness is quiet confronting very smelly in some streets drug use in front of everyone smell of marijuana
• Ryan (2/5): - No parking downtown Vancouver is a problem.
• Leslee (8/5): - We loved the local Indigenous artwork displayed on the walls.
• Corrinne (6/5): - Was good unfortunately very warm and no AC , close to BC place bonus points , Sad to see the area it’s around is not so good but would do it again
• Tiffany (10/5): - Lovely hotel
• Erin (10/5): My favorite hotel in Vancouver - I love this hotel so much, it's like sleeping in a work of art. The beds are so comfortable and it's very clean. Front desk people are so friendly and welcoming. The area is not great, once I checked in I didn't feel comfortable going out after dark as a single woman. But during the day I would not feel unsafe coming and going.
• James (10/5): - What an amazing hotel in an amazing town. Nothing negative to say. Come for a nice room in Vancouver. Come back for the art.
• Marion (10/5): - Buy Canadian!! One of the reasons I like this hotel is that it is owned and operated by Canadians. Also plenty of great food choices close by
• Sandra (8/5): - Beautifully themed rooms Front desk staff was very friendly and went above and beyond in accommodating our needs Area has a large homeless population, however we felt comfortable walking around the streets. Several restaurants nearby and close to Rogers Arena
• david (2/5): Would you stay with this sign posted? - The front desk clerk was having a medical issue when we arrived which was causing some confusion and difficulty in conversation. The flier posted in the elevator stated there would be a bed bug inspection next week. While this may be mandatory for hotels, posting in this manner gave us much pause in staying so we took our bags back down and declined the reservation. Hotel was not the appearance suggested online nor would it rate a 9.0.

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