Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown
A 1918 downtown budget hotel offering basic rooms and an on-site pub walking distance from Canada Place.
The verdict
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Originally built in 1918, Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown offers straightforward value lodging close to the waterfront and cruise terminal. The hotel delivers clean essentials, hospitable front desk service, and an enjoyable on-site gastro pub downstairs. However, the property noticeably shows its age through tiny rooms, dated decor, and street noise from outside traffic. 5122111
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What travelers noticed
- Front desk staff receive consistent praise for being friendly, accommodating, and making check-in easy. 21
- The downtown location earns high marks for walkability, sitting within minutes of Canada Place, Vancouver Lookout, and the cruise ship port. 521
- Guests appreciate standard in-room amenities like free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, and comfortable beds, as well as the convenience of the Butcher & Bullock pub downstairs. 115
The catch
- Some guests find the rooms clean, functional, and well-maintained, while others describe them as cramped, dingy, and outdated. 12
- Window views vary sharply depending on room assignment, with front-facing rooms overlooking street skyscrapers while east-facing rooms look directly into a concrete wall. 11125
Who it's for
- — Budget travelers prioritizing downtown walkability
- — Cruise passengers seeking proximity to Canada Place
- — Short overnight stays near the waterfront
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street traffic noise
- — Guests expecting spacious rooms or scenic views
- — Anyone frustrated by a single small elevator
Seen on camera
12 moments · 2 videos · Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown
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“Now join me in the washroom. It's a bit of an older hotel, but it's still really clean and nice.”
youtube.com1:45“the location was perfect for exploring the city and the modern rooms were clean and well-maintained”
youtube.com1:31“So, you got a nice fullsize mirror so you can check your outfit in the morning.”
youtube.com2:25“And we got the room with two queen beds. Pretty good. Pretty good.”
youtube.com2:30“Ooh, there's also a microwave, which is really nice. Very important if you're warming up leftovers at the end of the nig…”
youtube.com2:37“it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Vancouver Lookout 5 minute walk Vancouver downtown 6-minute walk Cana…”
youtube.com0:45“during my stay in downtown Vancouver I found the hotel to be conveniently located near all the places I wanted to visit”
youtube.com1:13“the front desk staff especially the ladies were incredibly hospitable and made me feel welcome throughout my stay”
youtube.com1:20“the staff were incredibly friendly and made check in a bre”
youtube.com1:36“during my stay at this hotel I found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating”
youtube.com1:45“the staff went above and beyond to ensure that my needs were met which added to the overall positive experience”
youtube.com1:55“So, you got your washroom there. There's a hair dryer, which is important.”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
Score breakdown
How the 66/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
76- “So, you got your washroom there. There's a hair dryer, which is important.” 101:56
Location
92- “the location was perfect for exploring the city and the modern rooms were clean and well-maintained” 211:31
- “The Days Inn Vancouver Downtown is one of the best deals in Vancouver, especially for its ultra-convenient location in an upscale neighborhood near the cruise ship port, waterfront, and convention center.” 5
Room
64- “The guest rooms have all the essential amenities (TV, Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, room for all your gear), plus there's the excellent Butcher & Bullock gastro pub downstairs.” 11
- “I'd probably look into staying at the Pacific Palisades, which are right on Robson Street, in the heart of where everything is going on. I had friends stay there 2 summers ago and they have a beautiful view from their balcony.” 18
Service
79Bed & Sleep
72Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
71- “If the Willo Hotel has any rooms available, it's the best bargain downtown (anything cheaper is old and lacking amenities); failing that, if you're mobile enough to carry suitcases upstairs you might consider the Barclay - they did add AC, but still no elevators, and unlike the Days Inn reviews generally remark on it being old but clean and well-maintained!” 12
- “Depends what you mean by "decent price", but Moda Hotel is my go-to. Very central, clean, no frills but with some style.” 2
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-05
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 22 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In Vancouver it sits 22 points below the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 66
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 42 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Now join me in the washroom. It's a bit of an older hotel, but it's still really clean and nice.” On camera101:45
- “Ooh, there's also a microwave, which is really nice. Very important if you're warming up leftovers at the end of the night.” On camera102:37
- “during my stay at this hotel I found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating” On camera211:45
- “So, you got a nice fullsize mirror so you can check your outfit in the morning.” On camera102:25
- “the front desk staff especially the ladies were incredibly hospitable and made me feel welcome throughout my stay” On camera211:20
- “the staff went above and beyond to ensure that my needs were met which added to the overall positive experience” On camera211:55
- “the staff were incredibly friendly and made check in a bre” On camera211:36
- “Depends what you mean by "decent price", but Moda Hotel is my go-to. Very central, clean, no frills but with some style. Usually ~$100/night, so not hostel prices, but hell of a lot cheaper than most downtown hotels that are closer to $200.” 2
- “The decor is pretty much just a bland, beige, middle-of-the-road hotel style-but it's clean and functional, the price is right, and the location is fantastic.” 11
- “The least expensive rooms have tiny bathrooms.” 5
- “Depends what you mean by "decent price", but Moda Hotel is my go-to. Very central, clean, no frills but with some style.” 2
- “If the Willo Hotel has any rooms available, it's the best bargain downtown (anything cheaper is old and lacking amenities); failing that, if you're mobile enough to carry suitcases upstairs you might consider the Barclay - they did add AC, but still no elevators, and unlike the Days Inn reviews generally remark on it being old but clean and well-maintained!” 12
- “Moda Hotel is my go-to. Very central, clean, no frills but with some style. Usually ~$100/night, so not hostel prices, but hell of a lot cheaper than most downtown hotels that are closer to $200.” 2
- “We are in August so no world cup but it is the only truly "affordable" place I can find. I even tried out by the Casino and it was still the best price for our size group and the breakfast gets good reviews so I will go knowing that we might need cab fare or we will take public transportation no problem.” 12
- “There are a few in the Bridgeport Station area that are either connected to the station, or within ten minutes of walking to the station. We found the price to be much more reasonable than anything downtown, and you're only 25 minutes by train from anything downtown.” 2
- “The Georgian Court Hotel has good deals sometimes. Great location. Recently renovated. One of my faves.” 2
- “YWCA hotel is pretty good for the price. It's a hotel styled hostel let's say. Pretty darn good the 4 days I stayed there.” 2
- “I'd probably look into staying at the Pacific Palisades, which are right on Robson Street, in the heart of where everything is going on.” 18
- “Noise and cleanliness don't seem to be problems here.” 5
- “compared to the Days Inn downtown just about any airport hotel should be quieter (it's an old building, modernized but not with improved soundproofing - considering that the typical traffic outside at time of construction was horse-based, not designed for vroom-vroom sound blocking!)” 12
- “There was only one elevator for guests' use and it was small. We waited about 20 minutes and then ended up just toting the luggage down the stairs. I'm glad we did since we found out the elevator was broken that morning.” 12
- “Views from the front of the hotel are best but consist mostly of the street and skyscrapers.” 5
- “The breakfast was crowded and did not have a good selection (out of yogurt, fresh fruit by 8 a.m.).” 12
- “As with other hotels in the value category, there aren't tons of features at the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown, but the on-site Irish pub and restaurant is a fun and unexpected touch at an otherwise bland hotel.” 5
- “The guest rooms have all the essential amenities (TV, Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, room for all your gear), plus there's the excellent Butcher & Bullock gastro pub downstairs.” 11
- “Yes, it is very convenient to the port but it is not like a Hilton, Hampton Inn or Doubletree! Our room was very outdated and dingy--the window faced a brick wall.” 12
- “And we got the room with two queen beds. Pretty good. Pretty good.” On camera102:30
- “Not-so-fresh rooms have stained carpets, dated striped wallpaper, and generic-looking wood furniture.” 5
- “The hotel was originally built in 1918 and definitely shows its age with tiny rooms and dated decor, but rooms are clean and have modern amenities, such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers.” 5
- “I'd probably look into staying at the Pacific Palisades, which are right on Robson Street, in the heart of where everything is going on. I had friends stay there 2 summers ago and they have a beautiful view from their balcony.” 18
- “the location was perfect for exploring the city and the modern rooms were clean and well-maintained” On camera211:31
- “we usually stay at the Hampton inn Richmond. it's a stones throw from the sky train and between the airport and downtown Vancouver. also cheaper than downtown Vancouver hotels. just my opinion” 9
- “Convenient location within walking distance of the waterfront, two cruise ship terminals, a convention center, and Stanley Park” 5
- “The Days Inn Vancouver Downtown is one of the best deals in Vancouver, especially for its ultra-convenient location in an upscale neighborhood near the cruise ship port, waterfront, and convention center.” 5
- “The Marriot Pinnacle is probably a little more out of the way, not much - maybe 2-3 blocks from Robson Street and shopping, etc.” 18
- “Hi I've stayed at the Delta suites on W. Hasting. It is on bus routes and 3 blocks from sky train and very reasonably priced.” 18
- “The Georgian Court Hotel has good deals sometimes. Great location. Recently renovated. One of my faves.” 2
- “Hi I've stayed at the Delta suites on W. Hasting. It is on bus routes and 3 blocks from sky train and very reasonably priced. Also a short taxi ride or walk to great restaurants and sites. The rooms are very clean and modern.” 18
- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Vancouver Lookout 5 minute walk Vancouver downtown 6-minute walk Canada Place 6-minute walk fly over Canada 7-minute walk and also close to attraction like Gast Town 10-minute walk Vancouver Aquarium 2minute Drive Vancouver seaw wall 2-minute Drive Stanley Park 2-minute Drive” On camera210:45
- “during my stay in downtown Vancouver I found the hotel to be conveniently located near all the places I wanted to visit” On camera211:13
- “I like Blue Horizon for a central downtown hotel with Robson street amenities.” 2
- “So, you got your washroom there. There's a hair dryer, which is important.” On camera101:56
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 17 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 5Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtownoyster.comReview site2024-08-16Ageing11 quotes used
“Noise and cleanliness don't seem to be problems here.”
Read originaloyster.com - 2Decent priced but good hotels in downtown : r/vancouverreddit.comForum thread2018-04-14Ageing9 quotes used
“Depends what you mean by "decent price", but Moda Hotel is my go-to. Very central, clean, no frills but with some style. Usually ~$100/night, so not hostel prices, but hell of a lot cheaper than most downtown hotels that…”
Read originalreddit.com - 6Restaurants near Days Inn Vancouver Airportboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2017-06-24AgeingRead originalboards.cruisecritic.com
- 12Vancouver hotel Pre-Cruiseboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2012-09-27Ageing11 quotes used
“The breakfast was crowded and did not have a good selection (out of yogurt, fresh fruit by 8 a.m.).”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 1Days Inn Vancouver Downtowndestinationvancouver.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaldestinationvancouver.com
- 3Days Inn by Wyndham - Book Hotel Roomswyndhamhotels.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalwyndhamhotels.com
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