We were glad we chose the Balfour. We had been looking at lower-priced places near Chinatown and Gastown, but it was not that far (we had a car) to get to this beautiful old neighborhood and it felt relaxed and quiet. Our dog-friendly room turned out to be in the basement and was a little bit oddly furnished, but it... More

It's a charming old place that has a great deal of potential but is really pretty dirty. The bedding was clean but the carpets were stained, blinds broken, dead ladybugs all over the place and just a general feeling of grubiness....not the kind of place that I would walk around without shoes on. The staff are lovely but speak very... More

I visited Vancouver General Hospital for a few days.adn this B&B is located in a safe great area, close to the hospital and has a reasonable internet connection. Everything else about it is substandard. The beds are squeaky and broken, the sofa in the room was filthy (we could not sit on it). Our room was not cleaned for 3... More

This is not a flashy hotel- it is the opposite. Probably set in the most exclusive neighbourhood in Western Canada... About 10 mins walk away from BC Children's Hospital - which made it really easy for us to visit our niece. They offer a discount for those who need a room to visit loved ones in hospital. Having stayed in... More

Our room was very small, and the bathroom contained a handheld shower in a non-functional jacuzzi and multiple lady bugs scrawling around. We didn't have any amenities besides the morning breakfast and hotel towels. No toiletries nor blowdryer were provided. Breakfast was simple (eggs, bread coffee, and fruit) and the internet was spotty. Overall, not the idea of a romantic... More