EXchange Hotel Vancouver

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, EXchange Hotel Vancouver, in Downtown Vancouver, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Vancouver, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms…

Every now and then a four-star earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, EXchange Hotel Vancouver, in Downtown Vancouver, is one of those. The setting is part of the appeal, barely a stroll from the centre of Vancouver, and the location score sits in strong territory because of it. Rooms feel well-appointed; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. It feels lived-in rather than staged, which tends to be the difference between a stay you remember and one you don't. With well over 5,900 reviews on the books and a genuinely glowing average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Pricing has been sitting near €240 a night and the value score puts it in a fair-value bracket compared with similar properties. All told, EXchange Hotel Vancouver reads as one of those Vancouver addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.