The Met Hotel

Hotels
7.6 (988 reviews)
411 Columbia Street , New Westminster , ca

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Convenient public transport access
Cons:
Noise from SkyTrain
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.06
Room was a little dusty, and some guests noted cleanliness issues.
Service
8.53
Staff was great and polite, enhancing the overall stay.
Location
8.57
Convenient location near SkyTrain and access to various amenities.
Room Quality
7.52
Room was huge and cozy, though some noise issues reported.
Amenities
8.05
Good amenities like coffee maker and microwave, but some complaints on sound insulation.
Value for Money
7.51
A budget-friendly option with reasonable pricing, but some maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
6.06
No breakfast offered, which was a significant downside.
Overall Experience
7.53
Overall a decent stay but with several areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:11

Property Description

Historic Boutique Hotel in Central New Westminster

This historic boutique hotel in central New Westminster, British Columbia, offers a unique blend of old-world charm and modern amenities. The Met Hotel, originally built in 1892, provides guests with free wireless internet, in-room flat-screen TVs, and complimentary morning coffee service. The completely non-smoking accommodation ensures a comfortable stay for all visitors.

On-Site Dining and Liquor Store

Guests can take advantage of a 10% discount at the Howe Sound Taphouse & Kitchen - New West, the hotel's on-site restaurant offering a diverse menu in a vibrant sports-bar atmosphere. Additionally, the Met Liquor Store boasts a wide selection of wine, beer, and spirits for guests to enjoy at their leisure.

Convenient Location and Access to Attractions

Situated just a short walk from the Skytrain rapid transit system, guests have easy access to popular local attractions, including the Vancouver city centre, New Westminster Quay Public Market, and the picturesque Fraser River. Immerse yourself in the rich history and modern comforts at The Met Hotel.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of history and modernity at The Met Hotel.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YVR

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for CAD 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 18.23 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 988 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.06
Service: 8.53
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 7.51
Food and Beverage: 6.06
Overall Experience: 7.53
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Karma Lee M Dyck • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Very friendly, organized, price is right, very flexible, its also very clean and quite place to sleep. I feel very safe like home

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Karma Lee M Dyck • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

The team is always ver polite, and friendly, it was very comfortable, clean and they where acomidating to my needs, so with thay Thank-you so much!

Cons:

They did everything right, so nothing to say here!

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Merrilee • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Borland • family_with_children • ca
10
Cute spot conveniently located yet out of the way, would stay again!
Pros:

I loved the location, being so close to a sky train stations and the iconic quay were important to me. The place was cute with a good layout. The place was also very quiet, I wasn't able to hear neighbours through the walls!

Cons:

I didn't like how cold it was by the window at night with the air conditioner being installed the way it was, but the thermostat was easy to adjust. I also didn't account for how close to the train the hotel was, light sleepers will likely struggle with the train and emergency service sirens at night.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • ca
6
Close to transit, plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
Pros:

Location was really convenient, staff was very nice and helpful. You can tell that many improvements have been made to the rooms (furniture, fixtures). Water pressure was great.

Cons:

As it is a heritage building we found it to be not very soundproof (sky train and pier are right there). If you are sensitive to sounds at night this might not be the best choice. No parking included in price, parking is in a lot across the street.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • ca
7
Pros:

Nice, spacious room. Clean, everything you need. Pub is allocated and very convenient for having dinner.

Cons:

The rooms towards the back are just facing the skytrain station and in the morning hours it's getting noisy.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • ca
8
Was comfortable
Pros:

Bed very comfy,was nice the bar turned the music down at a decent hour location great

Cons:

TV could of had more channels

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Caulleen • family_with_children • ca
4
Disappointing, had high hopes. Highlight was the staff.
Pros:

The location was close to where we had an appointment. The staff were excellent and super helpful.

Cons:

No offloading area. Beds horribly uncomfortable. Room was too hot, could not control heat - was very uncomfortable.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Marissa • couple • ca
10
Was a nice stay
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. It was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

The carpets could be updated. (but clean)

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Kaiya • couple • ca
8
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Sue Yu • family_with_children • ca
6
Good location with lots of restaurants around.
Pros:

Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Bad sound proofing. The people who stayed next door and some other families were hanging out, chatting and laughing very loudly in the common area after 9, and continue to make a lot of noise in the room until close to 11. We knocked on the wall to give them a warning and they bang the wall back. You can also hear all the traffic or drunk people from the street. Just be aware if you do plan to stay here and want to get a good night rest.

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • hk
7
The staff were great and very helpful. The ceiling fan didn’t work and we had problems with the TV and coffee machine..a
Pros:

Location and proximity to skytrain.

Cons:

Air con not efficient enough and rather old.
More coat hangers required.
Replace small soaps in plastic with bigger plunge bottles for general use and refillable.
Carpets threadbare in places.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • hk
7
A convenient location for a locally iconic hotel that has great proximity to the Skytrain, local amenities and with grea
Pros:

A little tired as a property with partially threadbare carpets but that’s almost endearing for an older building.

Cons:

Air con could do with improving.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Steve • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Brad • couple • ca
6
Good value
Pros:

Close to skytrain

Cons:

Our room was on the second floor facing the skytrain. The noise from the skytrain was abit annoying.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Michel • solo_traveller • ca
9
Gentleman (Yarmacle) very friendly and personable
Pros:

Proximity to the SkyTrain, pub next door & dining

Cons:

All good. No complaints

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Macedo • couple • br
7
Perto de restaurantes , cafeteria e metrô.
Pros:

Quarto grande .

Cons:

Poltrona surrada , cadeira horrível de sentar , precisa pedir secador não tem na acomodação. Banheiro bom.

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • couple • ca
10
There should be more hotels like this one. My husband and I have traveled lots and stayed in even rooms that were 1500 a
Pros:

Everything .! The price the clean comfortable rooms the location but most of all the staff! Especially the front desk! Very friendly welcoming staff

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I didn’t like

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • couple • ca
10
Will be staying there the next trip
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee