The Guesthouse Vancouver Downtown

Hotels
1212 Granville Street , Vancouver , ca

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Shared kitchen
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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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Kyle • couple • ca
8
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, spacious rooms

Cons:

Shared bathrooms quite a distance from some rooms, slightly noisy outside but understandable during World Cup match days

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ahven • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Anniemay • couple • au
5
It was an easy stay as someone who only stayed for anfew nights. Probably wouldnt recommwnd longterm.
Pros:

It was close to everything. Convenient location. Easy check in.

Cons:

The staff were quite unfriendly specifically the girl with pink hair who gave an attitude when asked questions. And followed it with more attitude whenever you walked past and smiled down the hall. There was also a cleaner who knocked on the door when my husband was using the washroom, told him to lock the door (when it was already locked), which he then unlocked out of confusion resulting in being walked in on by another guest.

Shower is also really small.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • extended_group • ca
6
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • ca
8
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Bojan • couple • rs
10
Best location, clean rooms and shared bathrooms
Pros:

Best location to explore Vancouver , located main street, pedestrian zone, Nice room with bathroom sink, and clean shared bathrooms. Free coffee and tea . Very helpful staff

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Maidybura • solo_traveller • ua
7
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Cgaritas • extended_group • cr
10
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación, el lugar limpio. Buena atención en recepción. Cerca de bares, restaurantes, y por el momento, casi en el epicentro de la celebración del mundial.

Cons:

Cuando sea posible, inviertan en un ascensor. Es muy cansado subir las maletas por tantas gradas. Es lo único a mejorar.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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David • extended_group • nz
6
Good location and clean with pleasant staff. No lift.
Pros:

The staff were really nice and helpful and available 24/7

Cons:

The stairs were long for carrying luggage up as there was no lift.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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YINJIE • family_with_children • sg
7
Pros:

Location. Near everything

Cons:

Facility was too simple

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Fumi • solo_traveller • ca
8
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Ian • family_with_children • ca
9
Very enjoyable short break stay to visit Vancouver
Pros:

Location was excellent - good transportation connections for travelling around Vancouver.

All facilities were clean and basic (no frills!!).

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Jaroslav • solo_traveller • cz
9
Pros:

They let me to check in earlier
Location is amazing
Well equipped kitchen
Strong WiFi
Comfortable bed and spacious room with fridge and table

Cons:

A bit noisy aircond but someone gets used to it

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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JONGTAE • solo_traveller • kr
4
별로 추천하고 싶지않은 숙소입니다.
Pros:

다운타운에 위치해 있어서 편리하게 이동이 가능했습니다

Cons:

시설이 열악하고 특히 공동욕실이 불편했어요. 별도로 deposit 을 200불이나 카드로 결제했는데 체크아웃때 어떤 안내도없어서 물어보니 방체크 후 이삼없으면 오후3시 이후에 결제취소 해준다고 했어요. 제가 체크아웃한 시간이 오전7시 이전이었고 떠나면 다시 돌아오지못하는 상황에서 그 자리에서 환불 화인되지 않으면 불안해서 계속 즉시 환불을 요청하였으나 거절을했습니다. 지속적인 환불 요청후에 결국 환불을 받고 호텔을 떠날수 있었습니다. Deposit을 고객이 떠난 한참후에 해준다는것은 이해할수없는 정책입니다.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Josseran • couple • fr
8
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • fr
7
Pros:

Le personnel était très gentil et c'était très propre

Cons:

Le prix était élevé du à la coupe du monde. L'établissement fait vieillissant

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee