Blue Horizon Hotel

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Blue Horizon Hotel, in West End, is one of those. West End is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect well-appointed rooms with…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, Blue Horizon Hotel, in West End, is one of those. West End is doing some of the heavy lifting here: it's within an easy walk of the city centre, and that proximity does change the trip. Expect well-appointed rooms with reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, practical details that keep showing up in consistently flattering comfort feedback. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, well over 9,500 reviews, scoring genuinely glowing on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €261 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Whether Blue Horizon Hotel is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Vancouver more often than not.