Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport, VancouverSandman Hotel Vancouver Airport in Vancouver, Canada has a corrected score of 2.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 85 of 94 hotels we score in Vancouver. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.2 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.1, Google 2.3. Rooms from about $160 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport is a four-star high-rise hotel located on a 14-acre site in West Cambie, Richmond. It sits near the Richmond Night Market and River Rock Casino Resort, with a free shuttle service providing transport to Vancouver International Airport. The property features an indoor pool with a waterslide, tennis courts, a gym, and on-site dining options including two bars. It suits travellers needing airport proximity or those visiting the local casino and markets. While the hotel offers extensive leisure facilities, some guests have reported issues with mattress firmness and bathroom plumbing.What stands out

Free airport shuttle service

On-site swimming pools and waterslide

Indoor tennis courts

Pet friendly rooms

Watch out for

Soft mattresses

Plumbing issues

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