St. Regis Hotel, VancouverSt. Regis Hotel in Vancouver, Canada has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 94 hotels we score in Vancouver. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction: Tripadvisor 4.5.The St. Regis Hotel is an independent, Canadian-owned boutique hotel set in a heritage building in downtown Vancouver's business district. Granville Station is about a minute away on foot, the Waterfront roughly six minutes, and Granville Street and the Canada Place cruise terminal around ten. Rooms are clean, modern and contemporary, and guests receive a complimentary a la carte breakfast with items such as omelets, bacon and sausage. There are two on-site restaurants, a bar, free Wi-Fi, a gym, pool, spa services and secure parking. It suits business travellers and holidaymakers who want a central base with good value. As a heritage property, it lacks some large-chain facilities, and the airport is a 30-minute drive.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Excellent central downtown location

Complimentary a la carte breakfast

Clean rooms, comfortable beds

Watch out for

Airport is 30 minutes away

No on-site parking guarantee noted

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