The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown

Hotels
1212 Granville Street , Vancouver , ca

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared kitchen
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Fire extinguishers
Invoice provided
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Great downtown / Yaletown location
Clean bathrooms (many mentions)
Good value for money
Kitchen access and free tea/coffee; drinkable tap water
Separate shower / useful in-room sink
Bathrooms rarely occupied (easy access)
Cons:
Very noisy at night (clubs, poor window insulation)
Run-down exterior area (Granville) / street-level issues
Sticky floors / quick cleaning turnover affecting room cleanliness
No elevator — stairs only (difficult with heavy luggage)
$200 deposit is an unwelcome surprise
No breakfast provided
Incident with another guest's dog (biting) noted
Some missing small amenities (e.g., wine glasses)

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Mixed reports: bathrooms repeatedly described as clean, with several guests saying 'really clean', but others noted sticky floors and quick turnover cleaning that reduced room cleanliness — net neutral.
Service
1
Generally strong positive: multiple guests praised staff as friendly and helpful; a few procedural negatives (self check-in expectations) and one unrelated guest-dog incident were mentioned but did not outweigh positive staff interactions.
Location
1
Location repeatedly praised (Yaletown/downtown, close to cafes and transit), though exterior/run-down areas and significant nighttime noise from nearby clubs reduce the location score slightly.
Room Quality
1
Several comfort issues: sticky floors, rooms described as a bit cold, stairs-only access for some guests (difficult with luggage), and poor sound insulation leading to disturbed sleep — overall below expectation for room comfort.
Amenities
1
Positive mention of usable kitchen (drinkable tap water, tea/coffee), available shared bathrooms that were often free to use, and useful in-room sinks; minor negatives like missing wine glasses noted.
Value for Money
1
Multiple guests commented that prices were reasonable for the downtown location and overall cost-quality ratio was acceptable; the $200 deposit was a noted downside but did not fully negate perceived value.
Food and Beverage
1
Very limited food offering: at least one guest noted no breakfast provided ('What breakfast? We went out.'), with only basic tea/coffee available — below expectations for F&B service.
Overall Experience
1
Mixed overall: many guests recommend the property for price and location and praise staff, but noise issues, some cleanliness/comfort problems, and procedural friction produce a slightly negative aggregate experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-04-07 06:48

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown, your ideal retreat in the heart of the city!

Prime Location
Nestled in Downtown Vancouver, our hotel is just a short stroll from Yaletown Roundhouse Skytrain Station and major attractions like False Creek and Pacific Center Mall, making exploring effortless.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room is thoughtfully designed with modern amenities, including a desk and seating area for relaxation. Enjoy the comfort of shared bathrooms stocked with complimentary toiletries, ensuring a cozy stay.

Exceptional Amenities
Take advantage of our shared kitchen to whip up meals, and enjoy seamless connectivity with free WiFi. Our 24-hour front desk is at your service for any assistance you may need throughout your visit.

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable stay – book your room at The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown today!

Important information:

Pets are by request only and limited to designated room types.

ID from outside of the Lower Mainland area is required or proof of onward travel (Transport ticket leaving Vancouver).

Guests are required to show a photo ID and valid credit card upon check-in.

We do not allow credit card authorizations which allow another person (not present) to pay for the reservation.

All bookings over 7+ nights will become nonrefundable and charged in full at the time of booking.

Reservations with 8 or more people will be flagged as a group booking and different policies will apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian present.

Failure to arrive on the day of check in, will result in the booking being cancelled as a no show with cancellation fees applying.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
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Winchester • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mao • couple • jp
9
立地抜群！コスパ良し！
Pros:

部屋が綺麗で、ハンガーラック、タオルラック、小さなデスク、部屋付きの洗面台がありました。
共用キッチンも使いやすく、共用バスルームも綺麗でした。

Cons:

私の問題ですが、大荷物で行ってしまいエレベーターがないのでフロントの方に手伝っていただきました。ありがとうございました。

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Maninder • couple • ca
5
I didn’t like the pipes in the room.
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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engracia • solo_traveller • br
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
7
Well located accomodation in the centre of Vancouver
Pros:

Very well located in Downtown Vancouver, a few streets from the Yaletown district. Room was reasonable sized for two people but was a little cramped with two large suitcases and no storage.
Staff were very helpful and everything was clean.

Cons:

Our room was opposite the shared bathrooms which meant it could be quite loud during the night with people using it. Would recommend earplugs.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • couple • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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MILAN • solo_traveller • us
8
A nice stay overall.
Pros:

The room and kitchen.

Cons:

The ventilation in the bathrooms were very loud. People staying near the bathroom would not be able to sleep.

It would be nice if the kitchen can have a toaster oven. not everything can fit into the toaster.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Lamuel • couple • ph
9
Good except the bathroom is coed
Pros:

Close to restaurant

Cons:

Location

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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PabloAns • couple • ca
7
Affordable hostel
Pros:

The kitchen was great for making coffee or tea. The staff were okay, not overly friendly but professional. They store suitcases for free upon check-out, which is a nice touch. Affodable hostel. I'd come back.

Cons:

The location is good, but the street isn't the best part of town. There are many homeless people and drug use in the area, so I would avoid it if you're not comfortable with that.
There's a nightclub in front of the hotel called Twelve West, which can be noisy on weekends. The staff warned us about it and provided earplugs.
There are only 4 showers in total, which is low for the number of people in the hostel.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Kim • solo_traveller • ca
9
Pros:

La propreté de l'endroit et la simplicité du check in/check out

Cons:

Tout était parfait

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Emilia • couple • ca
10
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Sophie • couple • ca
10
Superbe semaine
Pros:

Très propre. Très bien situé. Personnel gentil.

Cons:

Peut-être l’odeur de la friture du resto près de l’hôtel mais sinon rien de plus.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Winchester • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Diana • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Valentyna • family_with_children • ca
10
Pros:

Clean, quite, a kitchen where there's absolutely everything you need for cooking. Very friendly staff people.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • gb
1
S..t
Pros:

The property in itself was ‘ok’ it was clean

Cons:

It was difficult to get our cases up the stairs but gretta helped us . But unfortunately the guy that was supposed to be looking after our cases on check out didn’t keep an eye on them and my holiday has been ruined . They let someone in and one person stole my case while the other kept him busy which had everything in , sentimental stuff contact lenses , clothes , washing gear , shoes, music earplugs, new expensive clothes that I’ve spent a year saving up for the visit , Dyson hairdryer , straighteners , antidepressant drugs , which I rely on as I’ve just lost my husband . They reported it to the police and I’ve heard nothing , so I have two weeks of holiday with no clothes no contact lenses etc nothing so I cant see and no waterproofs . It’s ruined my holiday which I’ve been saving for a whole year . The street in Granville is dodgy but you really thought that the doors would keep the unsavoury people out . 🤷‍♀️ really don’t bother .

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Cedric • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Myk • solo_traveller • ca
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Shower is way too small and not enough

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • fi
9
Hinta-laatusuhde kohdillaan
Pros:

Yhteiskeittiö siisti ja toimiva. Jääkaappi myös omassa huoneessa.

Cons:

Huoneen järjestelystä, jota itse helposti muutettiin toimivammaksi oleskelumme ajaksi.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Mahan • couple • ca
7
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee