Name: English Bay Hotel
Address: 1150 Denman Street, Vancouver, V6G 2M9, CA

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Kamran

We stayed there for i night, it was comfortable and best part was that beach view from the windows. Enjoyed the stay, would recommend for sure.

2/10

Poor

23 Jul 2026

Sharon

From the outside the hotel looked terrible with curtains hanging off rails in the windows. The person in reception was not welcoming at all and there was nowhere to park and they just told me to look on Google maps. The room didn’t look like the photos at all. We wouldn’t have stayed if we had a choice but it was late and we were very tired. The room was clean but not fresh. The smell in the whole building was dreadful. I can’t describe it but it was in reception and in our room. It smelt like cooking food, but not in a nice way.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jul 2026

Andriy

Location was great. Close to the beach and main bus routes. Staff were nice. Room could use a fresh coat of paint though.

Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Jul 2026

Derek

Dirty old not what I expected

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Yaislen

Kitchen refurbished well and close to beach.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2026

Dave

Good value for money and close to the beach. Could be used as an apartment.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Tanya

Hotel was ok. Old...run down...but no bugs or cockroaches. Fairly cheap as well. The bonus was the hotel is right across the street from English Bay Beach.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Tracy

Building looked like it would be the setting for a crime drama TV show. However once you are in your room, its quiet. Very much outdated and feels like the owners do what they can for maintenance.

Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

Ronald

It is an older property. But location is good. Staff were great. Room was clean. Good value.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Gavin

Great accommodations. Would stay again

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Bradley

Good value and having a kitchen is awesome. Not the ritz but does the job and you can’t beat the location!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

DEO

Friendly staff. Ok place to stay for one night.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Jul 2026

Gary

The property was dingy and unkempt
The toilet did not work properly

Friends

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Azeriel

It was okay for the price

Business Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jul 2026

Brent

Place was very old but clean

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2026

Marta Victoria

Xxxx

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2026

Tin

Great location and across from the park

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Garima

Excellent location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Natassja

Really great stay! Upon check out we booked another night for a trip we have planned in August. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical when I booked worried about the hotel being outdated and not well kept and was so pleasently surprised! It definetly has some aged charm to it, but the location can't be beat, it was very clean and the rooms are huge! The dated look really added to the charm. Looking forward to coming back!

Friends

2/10

Poor

03 Jul 2026

Felcris

The place was disgusting,starting from the elevator up to room, the smell is too bad causing us to leave and find another place to stay after a long and tiring 8hr drive.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jul 2026

Rafael

I like it but,, it was just old hotel

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Avegail

Stayed for 3 nights.we had fun stayed at this hotel , close to the beach it was nice walking at night, accessible with everything from buses, restaurants,24/7 free coffee in the hotel, the food was amazing.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Norma

The hotel could use some updates, and the room cleanliness could be improved. That said, the rooms are spacious and comfortable, with a kitchen and refrigerator. The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the beach, restaurants, and bars.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2026

Robert

English Bay's location cannot be beat.

As far as the hotel itself, one has to remember it's old and probably last updated in the '80s. However everything worked and how spacious the room/suite I got for the money was great!

Only nit was a dirty spoon in the drying rack. And maybe that there's not venting in the bathroom.

Great place for money!

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2026

Natalia

Location is excellent, very touristy spot, many restaurants. Property has good amenities, room was clean and specious but outdated.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Salvatore

Q

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Thomas

The accommodation of the English Bay hotel was clean, spacious and a good location. The staff were friendly. I would recommend this place for a short term stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

neil

A good area close to English bay. A tidy room at an affordable price. A short walk to Stanley Park.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Yasmin

I saw many negative reviews on google but I was worried for no reason. The washroom and the bed was clean and that’s the most important part in my opinion. Carpets did look like they need a wash but I used slippers to walk at all times. Property is old so don’t expect anything fancy but location was great. Make sure you bring earplugs because it does get a bit noisy at night. Overall very happy, probably we will book it again if we visit Vancouver.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

John

My wife and I spent our anniversary at Old English Bay Hotel. We were only there for 1 night. We enjoyed being near the beach, and there were many places to eat near the hotel. The staff was excellent and helpful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Alfredo

Good place to stay close and convenient to restaurants, bars and the beach

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Paul

Hotel is dated but it was clean and conveniently located.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2026

Skylar

The location of this property is ideal for a walkable vacation. The rooms were clean and the building was well maintained. I especially enjoyed having a full kitchen in our room.

Friends

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2026

Karen

Old but clean. The window was broken and the place smelled. Doors are locked with an old doorknob that felt like it was going to pop off. We barricaded the door at night.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Adam

The English Bay Hotel is perfectly situated along Vancouver's historic waterfront. The property is also located across the street from Chicken World and Mr. Poutine. What more do you want from a world that is normally so cruel, yet in this instance it hands you immediate access to a world full of delicious Fried Chicken AND the crowned prince of poutine himself, Mr. Poutine? The English Bay Hotel may not be the Ritz Carlton is quality or amenities, but it sure is cheap and in a great location. It does what it does very well, gives you a roof over your head, a clean bathroom with stamped toilet paper, and a liquid that can be legally defined as coffee in the morning.

Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Graham

It was okay..

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Jordan

Awesome location. Great staff. Excellent experience. Will be back

Self

2/10

Poor

17 Jun 2026

Susan

This is a VERY old and run down apartment hotel. The only value is the location, but still overpriced. The windows have no screens and had to crank open a rusty bar to get fresh air, which the room really desperately needed as old carpet smelled. Furniture needs updating immediately - dingy and gross. No instructions or sticker as to how to open shower head and tub had no drain plug, so had to be \"creative\" with kitchen bowls to rinse off. Parking was a nightmare as I drove around the block 3 times to find the narrow alley to access the underground, and had issues with the overhead door attempting to exit after check-out. There are no restaurants here as ad states - there are a couple of street level take-out shops below the hotel. Construction of the \"pastry\" shop directly below my room was happening and saws and banging began VERY EARLY (6am) with complete disregard to guests.

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2026

Olga

Close to beach, good restaurants and shops. Though retro, it was nice to have a kitchen.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Glen

Great view had a kitchen quiet
Comfy beds great showers.
Affordable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Lucie

Good value and great location by English bay. Lots of restaurants on the street level. Staff was helpful. Great for people on a budget

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Jennifer

I enjoyed my stay there. I really appreciated being able to stay one night on this occasion and will return to stay longer next time. The staff were kind.

Self

4/10

Poor

15 Jun 2026

MARIECRIS

Great location but dated rooms and I found a cockroach in the kitchen.

Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

SCOTT

Great location, super staff, decent sized room

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Barry

Staff was very accommodating. Great location with numerous multi-national restaurants within walking distance. Short walk to English Bay beach.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Erica

Super outdated BUT the room was super spacious and I genuinely felt safe given the state of the building. I was grateful as the other locations in that area were 3x the price. It had an AC unit, full sized fridge.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

Claude

An excellent location in the Westens to shopping, eating and English bay

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Michael

room clean but well-used but in a great location

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Muhammad

Location is the best.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Eric

Maevellous location near all the amenities and English Bay. The staff was very helpful and kind but the kitchen could have used some love (dishes, etc)

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Bruce

Great hotel if you want just a bed for the night. However it does have a full kitchen hen which is fine. we did not use it but everything worked.
Parking if you can get it is very tight.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2026

Judi

Very dated, needs work, but clean, location is great, lots of restaurants near by - do have parking but only for smaller vehicles

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jun 2026

Terri

This hotel is very conveniently located to enjoy the Stanley Park and English Bay Area. Easy to rent bikes, walk, and many restaurants. It can be noisy on the street side but that comes with the territory. You can choose a room on the back side for quieter experience. The rooms are spacious!! Great choice to enjoy Vancouver area.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

robert

Clean, smelled clean but old and outdated. Was ok for one night as a stopover. Not fancy or lots of extras or frills but in a nice location and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

john

Paint peeling on ceilings and walls. Had a lot of freshener everywhere which seemed to be an attempt to cover up musty smell. No amenities except for coffee maker in lobby and washer/ dryer in parking garage. Staff was nice and helpful but room was not worth the money at all. Had a 24” tv old and broken tile and grout in bathroom. It was well kept but ran down and kind of nasty. Would not stay there again

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Dalia

Hotel is near convenient stores and bay. Kitchenette in the room was a plus. But way to the parking lot smells awful and filthy in the parking garage.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Molly

I stayed here for 3 nights and had no issues during my stay. The room was clean and included a kitchen, which was convenient. I had limited interaction with the staff since I was out exploring most days, but the front desk was always staffed and I felt safe as a solo female traveller. The rooms are a bit dated, but the location and price made up for it. Everything I needed was within walking distance, making it a great option for either a short or longer stay.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Stephen

Excellent location.
The hotel was an old apartment building converted to a hotel.
It was old and tired ..
Don't expect luxury accommodations .. yes,we had a one bedroom suite but it was old & tired & in need of renovation.
AND ..
The street below was full of patio restos with customers screaming & shouting until the early hours!
The good news .. our 1 bedroom suite cost $400 a night for 3 people .. FAR cheaper than other nearby hotels.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2026

Andi

An older property, but well maintained and clean. Rooms are huge and have everything you need. Ask for a quiet room if you don't want to be over the noisy bars out front. Great location for the little beach and Stanley Park.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Sheryl

The hotel was nice, although a bit of a older look to it. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Near the water and a nice park and trail to walk around. Near lots of restaurants.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Peter

My room although old was very clean. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The location was excellent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

heather

We were delighted to see what a lovely location we found ourselves in, very close to the beach and Stanly Park. services e.g. bus and taxi to get to the rest of Vancouver sites and cheap, especially the taxis.

we loved having the kitchen but it wasn't well equipped with paltes bowls etc, but it was so good to be able to cook for ourselves.

Lovely eateries all around.

The service of the room was excellent. the Maids lovely and so good with cleaning etc.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Fred

The kitchen, bathroom & bedroom were very clean. The desk staff were friendly & helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Lara Shane

We had an amazing stay here! The place was absolutely spotless and incredibly clean from top to bottom. I loved that the kitchen came fully stocked—it had all the utensils, pots, and pans we needed to cook our own meals, which was a huge bonus. Best of all, it is just a short, easy walk to the beach. Perfect location, beautiful accommodations, and everything you could possibly need for a great vacation. Will definitely be back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Stephanie

The hotel is situated in such a convenient location, surrounded by cafes and restaurants. The beach is just across the road. The rooms are clean and spacious. It even comes with a kitchenette. Staff and management of the hotel are helpful and friendly.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Wendy

Location is amazing, right in English Bay, steps from the beach and sea wall. Lots of restaurants. It was quiet while we were there during the weekdays, I assume it is much more lively on the weekends. The parkade is very small and the entrance from there into the hotel is a bit unpleasant but once inside the hotel lobby it is fine. The room was fairly clean and the bed was comfortable. The TV worked. We didn't really use the kitchen but there was a full kitchen in the suite. For the price, which was quite a bit lower than anywhere else, it was a good deal.

4/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Augustine

There was a very strong smell of an industrial type cleaner in the room. Very old carpet. Stove very old and falling apart.
Window latch not working properly.
Air conditioner behind window drapes.
Temporary floor covering in front of the elevator.
Overall a very poor stay in a hotel that was misrepresented in the advertising.
I will never go back there.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

S J

Great location and very friendly and helpful staff!

8/10

Excellent

20 May 2026

Daniel

Best cheaper option in Vancouver

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2026

BaoPhac

Nice appartment hotel in a busy area but we cannot hear a thing with a room facing the back of the building. The building is old but the rooms are clean and spacious.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Silvia

The plus side was that it was more than a room - it was a full apartment. But it was everything veeery old - furniture, appliances, the hotel itself.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Curtis

Good value abit worn but excellent location walking distance to everything

Self

2/10

Poor

18 May 2026

Tara

Awful. This hotel is in a great neighbourhood but it’s very run down, so old they use keys to get in the room door, cramped smelly hallways and rooms and icky elevator. I left and booked somewhere else.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Will

Don't judge a book by its cover! English Bay is amazingly close to great food, the sea wall trail, and Stanley park. Fabulous location. It looks rough around the edges, but they are working on renovating the rooms. Beds were comfortable and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

Jeanette

Room ham ocean/beach view, older building but room was comfortable, clean, and had kitchen.. easy to get around and located in trendy area with many restaurants, grocery store only couple blocks away.. would stay their again

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Joshih

I would book again if I visit here in the future. Everything is good. If you are not picky about the remodeling, the hotel is worth to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Joseph

The place is old but the bed was comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful and the location excellent.

Partner

4/10

Poor

14 May 2026

bonnie

The hotel has an excellent location. It is walking distance to Stanley Park and very easy access to public transportation. That though is the only positive thing I can say. The hotel was filthy. The room was not made with towels on the floor and beds and made. We told them, and an hour two later the room was made up. That was the only time the cleaning crew came into the room over our four nights stay. They did not make the beds change the linens or the towels. And the towels were so old that they were falling apart. The bathroom was old and dirty. There was dust caked on to the walls. There was a fire door at the top of the stairway with the sign that said for fire protection the door must be closed at all times. I think I saw it closed one time over the four night stay. I was sadly disappointed.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Paul

The property was a bit tired but the staff and the rooms were excellent and beds comfortable. Location was prime for visiting Stanley park and Granville island!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Fred

The kitchen provided cooking supplies, refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, etc. Room was quiet, TV worked, and bed was good. We did not ask for beach view.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 May 2026

Kaye

Position was fantastic. Spacious rooms. Older decor, but clean and comfortable.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 May 2026

lee

Older property, fairly run down and really in need of a coat of paint. Quite clean but the cleaning products used are really pungent. Reasonably priced for Vancouver and the location is excellent. I would say that the location offsets the negatives of the property but it depends on what you value.

Self

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2026

Alexis

Good location

Friends

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2026

Christopher

Conveniently located right by English Bay and walkable to almost everything. Transit or an Uber will get you to anywhere else you want to go. As far as the hotel, you get a lot of space in your room with a full kitchenette and a very spacious bathroom area. Have stayed before and would stay again as long as the price is right.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Joe

Very clean dated motel in a fantastic location across the English Bay beach. Great location for launching your BC visit. Sunset beach close walk. Close to Stanley park sea wall entrance. Rent a bike and spend the day exploring area

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

David

Excellent value. World class location and view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Brian

Staff helpful and friendly. Great location. Spacious clean room

Partner

2/10

Poor

08 May 2026

Geronimo

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10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

shean

Wonderful stay. So close to all the attractions we wanted to see.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Susan

Great location. Fun, funky atmosphere. Comfy room, complete with a kitchen.

2/10

Poor

05 May 2026

Chantelle

I cannot speak about all the rooms here, but the one we stayed in was not sanitary.

Both beds had questionable large areas of brown stains on the box springs and the odor when you open the door hits you so hard. Originally it smelt like the room had been soaked in urine mixed with pinesol. We thought maybe it was a reaction to something with the cleaner, so we opened the window, turned on the fans and left for 3 hrs. When we came back the odor was still there.

We complained to the front desk but the hotel was full so they could not move us rooms until the next day. The front lobby and hallway did not have this smell, just when you opened our door. We tried leaving the door open and window open with three fans running to get rid of the odor but it did not go away. I had to be up at4am the next morning for a race so we decided to just try and sleep. I was very uncomfortable here and barely sleep.

After my race they said a room would be ready at 3pm for us to move but was told it \"may still smell as this is an old hotel\" and they could give us an air freshener. We decided to check out early and find another hotel.
I choose this hotel for the location not the ratings, but we barely spent more than 7 hours in our room because of the odor and dirtiness of the room. We didnt even want to sit in the chairs in the room.
The staff did try to help the best they could but I do not believe anyone should be breathing that mysterious odor in......even if its a 2 star hotel.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

RAFAL

Close to the beach. Kitchen.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Melanie Ann

The location was perfect… close to grocery store, drug store and Stanley Park. Having a kitchen was helpful but it is so close to so many great food options! The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions and public transit. It was old but roomy and clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 May 2026

Emerson

Good for what it is. Inexpensive and close to lots of stuff

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Eric

It was a nice stay for a good price, the building was looking a bit older but had great character and worked perfectly for our stay, so we were very happy with it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2026

Mike

Excellent location. It's an older hotel that they keep well maintained. I would stay again if given the chance.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2026

Doreen

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