The Westin Bayshore

“Enjoyable Stay”

We stayed here for one night after a cruise. The hotel is modern with modern amenities. The room was well decorated. The location is great, within walking distance of Stanley Park and the waterfront. We particularly liked the complementary bicycles, a nice touch. The staff was very friendly a... more

We stayed here for one night after a cruise. The hotel is modern with modern amenities. The room was well decorated. The location is great, within walking distance of Stanley Park and the waterfront. We particularly liked the complementary bicycles, a nice touch. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

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“Wonderful place to stay but Not eat.”

We love being around the water. That is why we decided to stay here, plus being a Marriott member and have started at some of their places. The hotel is very clean and never seemed crowded during our stay. We never waited on an elevator or very seldom seen other guests on our floor. I chose a ha... more

We love being around the water. That is why we decided to stay here, plus being a Marriott member and have started at some of their places. The hotel is very clean and never seemed crowded during our stay. We never waited on an elevator or very seldom seen other guests on our floor. I chose a harbor view room that had a slide open, outside door so we could let the fresh air in. The view was amazing. Leaving the door open did get a little noisy in the morning early afternoon with the bike path below, the rowers training in the water and sea planes taking off. I am not complaining at all. Our room was already early, and the staff kept it clean. The pillows and beds are wonderful. The front desk staff treated us great as well as the bell men and concierge desk. Thank you all for the recommendations for dining. One word of advice. Most people walk to work here, and it seems nothing to them to walk across town. I recommend taking a cab or Uber. It was about $6 to Uber to Gas Town from here and $20 to the airport. The amenities here are nice. The pools could be a little warmer for us. Now for our biggest complaint. One evening, we went to the restaurant/bar for a late snack. Our server was a gentleman who could not give a crap about us. We barely received 3 half glasses of water and 3/4 full glass of soda. Then, sometime later, he came back and took our order. An order of chicken wings, ceasar salad, and artichoke dip and chips. About 35 minutes later, the food came out by an expeditor, and we had to request more drinks. The food was just ok, but the service was awful. I never received my refill on my soda. Now, on to the breakfast buffet at the hotel. My recommendation is that don't go here. Go to Cora's a few blocks away instead. The buffet, us 3, agreed it was one of the worst we ever had. At $40, per person, it is way overpriced for greasy bacon, not really scrambled eggs, brown and serve sausage. They have an omelet station, but I didn't want to chance it. We thought the service was bad the night before. It was worse. Our waitress was the rudest person ever and could care even less the guy the previous night. Again, we received 3 half full glasses of water with no ice. We requested ice. My orange juice was warm. We, our server, came back to clear our plates. I asked for ice and more orange juice. After 10 minutes, I went to the server station, got my own juice, and went and got my own ice. I want to make a point. Out of all the Marriotts we have stayed at, the service in the restaurant, along with the overpriced food, is unacceptable. Not to a Marriott standard. Our continental breakfast at Embassy Suits in Seattle was 100 times nicer, nicer staff, and as much selection as this one for free. We did enjoy the pools, the room, the front desk staff, bell hops, and the free 2 hour bike rental.

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“Great location”

We stayed in this hotel for 2 nights prior to our cruise. It was in a great location for visiting Stanley Park and the water front. We were given vouchers for free breakfasts which was a nice surprise and saving us some money. The room was big and clean with a nice view over the harbour. We also ... more

We stayed in this hotel for 2 nights prior to our cruise. It was in a great location for visiting Stanley Park and the water front. We were given vouchers for free breakfasts which was a nice surprise and saving us some money. The room was big and clean with a nice view over the harbour. We also received great service from Norton the concierge regarding where to find a shop selling Canadian SIM cards for our mobile, a massive saving for UK visitors. What I didn't like was the sweet sickly smell, not sure if it is pumped out but it was awful.

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“Well situated by the shoreside”

A large modern hotel which is well situated on the shoreside. Hotel has a large restaurant, cafe and pool. To use the pool, you have to change in your room and then use the lift and go along a corridor via the main entrance hall, in your dressing gown. There is no changing area in the pool. Fo... more

A large modern hotel which is well situated on the shoreside. Hotel has a large restaurant, cafe and pool. To use the pool, you have to change in your room and then use the lift and go along a corridor via the main entrance hall, in your dressing gown. There is no changing area in the pool. Food at the Hotel is expensive, I tried breakfast, a choice from the menu of loaded oats with fruit and nuts. Filling and tasty Overall I thought the hotel was very expensive especially the add on taxes and daily costs for the TV, which I did not use on several days.

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