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The Burrard, Vancouver

1100 Burrard Street, V6Z 1Y7 Vancouver, Canada. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“A groovy makeover a few years back transformed this 1950s downtown motel into a knowingly cool sleepover with a tongue-in-cheek retro feel (neon exterior sign included). Colorful, mostly compact rooms have been spruced up with modern flourishes and contemporary amenities such as refrigerators and flat-screen TVs.”

Fodors review:

“If “funky retro chic” is your accommodations tyle of choice, you’ll definitely want to check out The Burrard. This modern hotel looks like a retro California beach hotel that made a smooth landing smack in the middle of Vancouver. From the palm trees in the courtyard to the glitzy furnishings and decor, the property feels like a throwback to kitschy, 50s Hollywood—in the best possible way.”

Frommers review:

“The Burrard Motor Inn first opened its doors in 1956 as the cool new kid on Vancouver’s block. Now, after a major reno, it’s that cool kid once again. Its location is a good one—right on busy Burrard Street, across the street from St. Paul’s Hospital and within a short stroll of English Bay.”

New York Times review:

“The Burrard is a revamped 1950s motel in the core of downtown, with plenty of retro-chic touches, from its neon sign to a palm-filled inner courtyard.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver.

Guest rating

4.3 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Vancouver


This an aggregated customer review rating of The Burrard, Vancouver. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

What guests liked

All you need to know

Vancouver stands out as a distinctive city, diverging from the usual Canadian vibe due to its west coast location. This unique atmosphere permeates The Burrard hotel.

The interior design exudes warmth and appeals with its vivid colors, mirroring the West Coast’s ethos of welcoming everyone and spreading positivity. This feeling is palpable from the instant you step inside, evoking a simplistic yet distinct Californian ambiance.

The Burrard’s geographical advantage is also noteworthy. Nestled right in the heart of the city, it thrusts you into the midst of all the hustle and bustle.

While this urban lifestyle might not be everyone’s cup of tea, it certainly comes with its own set of benefits. These consist of convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options that would be difficult to come by if you were accommodated outside the city center.

With a total of 72 rooms, The Burrard aligns with the popular medium-size trend among boutique hotels. If you’re seeking an ultra-exclusive, intimate experience, this might not be your top choice.

The hotel itself doesn’t boast an extensive list of amenities, but being in downtown Vancouver, every amenity is just a stone’s throw away.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Marta

20 November 2025

I love that they are pet friendly but very clean at the same time.

Pet friendly, nicely updated retro hotel and very convenient location!

Very loud, but that's what you get in the middle of a big city.

3.5
Anna

18 November 2025

Great location!

Location is really nice, on a main street easy to find. It is a great place to stay if you plan to explore the city. Room was clean and comfy. staff was super helpful.

When you go to your room you can smell what restaurant downstairs is preparing (it can be a good and bad thing at the same time) wen we arrived there in the evening the smell was quite strong. Elevator is also a bit slow. Bathroom windows opens up to path where other guests are passing by to get to their rooms so it is not super safe or comfortable.

4.5
Anne

14 November 2025

Fabulous

Location was great. Staff were friendly and helpful.

3.5
Rebecca

12 November 2025

Good value for money and good location

Location was great, plenty of places to eat at

Was noisy

4.5
Candida

19 October 2025

Great experience at one of the last downtown independent hotels

Love the retro design, comfort of rooms, coffee and mini fridge in room, outdoor space, proximity to shops and galleries. Staff were friendly and efficient and housekeeping were great.

The bathroom was a bit shabby and small.

3.5
Crystal

13 October 2025

Good for the money

Great location with many places to eat and shop within walking distance. Comfy beds, clean rooms .

Bathrooms are small but very clean. No pool or hot tub on site. Near the hospital so you hear a fair amount of sirens.

4.0
Victoria

12 October 2025

Enjoyed our stay. It’s an amazing location middle of Downtown Vancouver.

Location’s perfect

That we didn’t have breakfast

3.5
Adrian

9 October 2025

Ideal for short stay

Great location, beautiful garden

Very small rooms, very basic

4.0
Richard

3 October 2025

Recommended

Location; style

4.0
Claire

1 October 2025

A lovely quirky little hotel in the middle of high rise glass boxes.

It was in a good location with easy access to everything including the Big bus stop right across the street.

The lift was very slow!

4.0
Joanne

24 September 2025

Very good

Walking distance from downtown. Price better than competition. Cafe underneath

Noisy air-conditioning

4.5
Alison

16 September 2025

Nice hotel in good location.

Good location. Clean room. Friendly staff.

Aircon was quite noisy but we could open the window and it was good to have some fresh air, despite a bit of traffic noise.

4.5
Sally

6 September 2025

Would visit again, handy location and nice feeling to the place.

Friendly staff, handy location, clean & bright. Quaint quirky vibe, raised garden courtyard area was a nice focal point.

Water pressure in shower was low.

4.0
Alison

5 September 2025

A convenient stay in a good location.

Great location. Friendly staff. Handy kettle & coffee machine.

Noisy aircon. Small room for two twin beds but adequate.

4.0
Sandra

2 September 2025

Very good

Photos posted do not accurately show hotel. Courtyard is small.

3.5
Anne

31 August 2025

Great location within walking distance to the central city and restaurants.

Location to the city

Air condition unit was very loud in bedroom. The deposit taken from credit card upon check in for incidentals was very slow to be returned to our account. Instead of the 5 days we were told it took 1 calendar month which was disappointing.

3.5
Nickola

18 August 2025

Pleasant

The location is great. And generally the hotel is good.

The air conditioner was way too noisy. The bed sheets wrong size for bed. The lifts are slow.

4.0
Heather

17 August 2025

Very good

We very much appreciated the luggage storage, provided at no cost.

4.0
Lisa

12 August 2025

It was pleasant and I would choose it again

It was central to where I needed to be for the event I was attending and to the city as a whole

The aircon was too loud to use at night and being a city location you couldn’t open the windows

3.5
Laurie

6 August 2025

Pleasant

loud

4.0
Aurore

5 August 2025

Great location and nice place for a cruise stay

Coffee shop and restaurant in the building. Very walkable area and safe. The front desk was very friendly and helpful. Nice outdoor space with a fire pit. For the price I would definitely stay there again.

4.0
Andrea

30 July 2025

Quirky stay and not as pricey as some Downtown Hotels

Very retro and quirky. Calm oasis in the middle. Decent location close to ferries to Granville Island and walkable to the Waterfront/Stanley Park/ Davie Street.

Staff at reception did not ask us if we needed any info about the neighbourhood or the facilities (We discovered the free bikes, table tennis and the tourist leaflets on checkout), Air conditioning a bit noisy.

4.0
Olga

27 July 2025

Nice hotel but too expensive

The location, nice room.

the view to the patio garden is very limited once in the room. Overpriced

4.0
Gary

27 July 2025

Conveniently located, clean and comfortable

Location

It was noisy at times

4.5
Gabriella

22 July 2025

Really enjoyable stay. Great location as a base to explore Vancouver.

Great location, staff were really friendly and helpful

4.5
Kurt

18 July 2025

The Burrard is a comfortable, safe haven in a very convenient downtown location.

Overall, we liked the Burrard. The location is great, right downtown within walking distance of the Granville Market (via Aquabus), on a bus route, and with a trolley tour stop just down the street. The hotel was clean and comfortable. We loved the open atrium in the center with the beautiful tropical garden. Our room was plain but very functional; the bed was quite comfortable. Plenty of good food choices were available within a block or two walk.

The portable AC unit took up a bit of space in the room, but it was quiet and efficient.

3.5
Stephen

11 July 2025

The Burrard was centrally located and a good place to stay for our week in Vancouver

Great location, clean room and good amenities. Staff very friendly

Top floor room was hot and the air conditioner was very noisy.

4.5
Shaun

7 July 2025

Fabulous

Clean rooms , very helpful and friendly staff!

Tiny elevator!!!

4.0
Katc

24 June 2025

Good for 1 quick night.

The Burrard was very clean and the staff was friendly. I liked the retro design of the building. I liked that it had a cafe attached to it and it is on a main street that leads to the shopping.

We were only at the Burrard for one night before leaving on a cruise. Our stay amounted to about 12 hours and I felt it was quite expensive. Though the room was very clean, it was extremely small and I do not care for having a dehumidifier type machine taking up most of the space on one side of the room.

4.0
Alice

15 June 2025

Good place for a short stay

Good location, friendly staff. Perfect for a short stay.

The furniture is a bit old and in need of an update. The bathroom doesn’t really have a lot of space, but it’s okay for a night or two.

4.0
Jane

11 June 2025

Very good

Location

Heat in room

4.0
Theresa

7 June 2025

It was a good place to stay for a couple of nights

Convenient

No restaurant

4.0
Elliott

6 June 2025

Very good

Very helpful staff and enjoyed the garden patio

4.5
Hayley

6 June 2025

Lovely stay with my daughter

The location was good, we walked to all the major attractions. Room very comfortable with everything we needed. Would definitely recommend to others and stay again.

There was no fan in the bathroom and the window didn't open which made it steamy after a shower. Expected noise from the near by hospital through the night but that didn't happen however we were woken at 4am every morning by noisy geese (obviously not the hotels fault).

4.5
Geneviève-josée

5 June 2025

Great location for anyone coming to Vancouver for the first time!

Great location! The free bike rentals were a bonus, especially to tour Stanley Park and stop at the beaches near by. Close to restaurants and the Aquabus to get to Grandville Island. Capilano free bus was a few blocks away, Canada Place and other tourist attractions.

Room cleanliness, sheets had some stains and the floor was not swept, we had sand everywhere. Bathroom sink is small and I never feel comfortable using shelves over the toilet to place my toothbrush.

4.5
Gemma

3 June 2025

Great location for a good price

Really friendly staff. Great location for a great price. Let us store our luggage. Room had everything we needed.

4.5
Debi

30 May 2025

Fabulous

James [007), Jay, and ALL the employées went above and beyond to provide hospitality. We appreciated the use of the bicycles, the drinks and chips, the electric car plug in, the piano, and the warmth.

4.5
Pieta

30 May 2025

We had a very pleasant stay and hope to return in the future.

Lot's of breakfast places to choose from. Very nice that bikes are available and free. Easy access to aquabus. Love the garden and sitting area. We liked that it's not a huge hotel, feels very cozy.

Nothing comes to mind.

4.0
Leila

17 May 2025

Great central Vancouver stay in funky motel-esq property. Free bicycle use was a big plus!

Beautiful central garden. Very comfy bed. Great location. LOVE the hotel art, book exchange and free use of bicycles. Great central location.

Very loud AC unit to cool room. Bathroom could use updating.

4.0
Vivienne

17 May 2025

Very good

4.5
Cheryl

6 May 2025

The Burrard is a boutique beauty

Fun and funky vibe. Complimentary coffee and water. Super comfy bed and lots of pillows cozy firepit area with ping pong and corn hole.

Room a tad bit stuffy and dark but it was nice the window opened.

3.5
Delbert

2 May 2025

We stayed the night before our cruise and the night after. Convenient to port.

We liked the retro feel and nice bathrooms.

4.5
Geo

24 April 2025

Charming stay at a great value

Charming location with amazing value in Vancouver. Close to Davie St which is a lively and fun neighborhood. Really enjoyed our stay here and would stay again. Staff was friendly and helpful. Accommodations were updated and clean. Their little parking lot is right under the hotel but fill fast so book it early.

It was very loud due to construction, even though we requested an internal quiet room. There isn't much to be done, with external city noises at play including a hospital, so pack ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. The bottom sheet didn't quite fit on the mattress, so the mattress padding was showing. Please use another sheet so it can all fit!

4.0
Vincent

20 April 2025

Very good

Good and relatively safe location in Downtown Vancouver (5-10 minute walk to metro station), friendly staff, comfortable bed

Not too many facilities available but otherwise all good

3.5
Floris

11 April 2025

It was good

Location and friendly staff.

Housekeeping. Forgot tu put extra toilet paper and hands soap.

3.5
Lynette

6 March 2025

Pleasant

Good location and the bikes. Helpful staff

Noise from hospital ambulances at night. More homeless around than a year ago

4.5
Susan

9 February 2025

Fabulous

The room was very comfortable and had everything I needed.

Some noise from the parkade below, but otherwise very quiet.

4.5
Jurgita

8 February 2025

Very cozy room and reasonable price.

I liked everything...very cozy and clean room...comfortable bed...very good location and the staff very helpful...

4.5
Kacie

3 February 2025

Would recommend to fellow travels.

Great location and friendly staff! The bike rentals were a major bonus. Appreciated the staff recommendations.

Bathroom wasn’t the cleanest upon arrival.

4.0
Marcelo

3 February 2025

Great location, fair price

The location is spectacular. It's an interesting, retro-style hotel with spotless, clean rooms. What's not so good is the noise from the uncarpeted floor, which also makes it cold.

Hotel facilities

Services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying
  • - Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • - Garden

Activities

  • - Skiing

General

  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout

Ski

  • - Ski storage
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