- Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved staying in a fully equipped suite - with balcony and BBQ - for the same price as a mid-range hotel room. Suite was modern, clean, and comfortable. Other reviewers have mentioned the distance to the key pick up. It is about a 10-minute walk, so prepare for that. I’m sure a cab would wait, as the process of retrieving the key from the lockbox takes around a minute. We were traveling light so it wasn’t an issue. And yes, the suite is in Gastown which is right next to the DTES. There are a fair amount of homeless/ addicts in the DTES, but they generally keep to themselves. Not an issue for us (we are from Vancouver though). Gastown is my favourite part of Downtown Vancouver, so small price to pay in my mind, and the condo is located near many newer condo buildings (ie it’s not in the worst part of town)