645 Howe Street, V6C 2Y9 Vancouver, Canada
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Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver Overview

First Impressions

Walking into the Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver, you immediately get that “I made the right choice” feeling. The lobby has this understated elegance that doesn’t try too hard — it’s polished without being stuffy. What really struck me was how the staff seemed genuinely happy to see guests, not just going through the motions. You know what I mean? There’s something refreshing about a four-star hotel that feels warm rather than intimidatingly fancy.

Location That Actually Matters

Honestly, the location on Howe Street is pretty much perfect if you want to experience Vancouver properly. You’re literally in the heart of downtown — I could walk to Robson Street for shopping, hit up the waterfront, or grab dinner in Yaletown without needing a cab. The couples who stay here aren’t wrong when they rave about it (apparently they rate it 9.7, which is crazy high). I mean, you step outside and you’re already where you want to be, whether that’s exploring Gastown’s cobblestone streets or catching the SeaBus to North Vancouver.

The Room Experience

Let me tell you about the beds — they’re actually as comfortable as everyone says. I’m usually skeptical when hotels brag about their mattresses, but I slept better here than I do at home (which is slightly embarrassing to admit). The room itself felt thoughtfully designed rather than just decorated. Good lighting for actually reading, enough outlets in the right places, and a bathroom that doesn’t make you feel like you’re playing Tetris every time you need to move around. Small details, but they add up when you’re staying somewhere for more than just crashing.

Breakfast Worth Waking Up For

The breakfast situation here surprised me in the best way. They’ve got this continental spread that covers pretty much every dietary need you can think of — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options alongside more traditional American and Asian choices. What I appreciated was that the vegan stuff didn’t feel like an afterthought, and the Asian options weren’t just token gestures. You can tell they actually put thought into making sure everyone finds something they genuinely want to eat, not just something they can tolerate.

Why Guests Love It

There’s parking right at the hotel, which honestly saves you from the downtown Vancouver parking nightmare — trust me on this one. But beyond the practical stuff, this place just gets the balance right. It’s professional enough for business travelers but relaxed enough that you don’t feel like you need to whisper in the hallways. The location score of 9.6 isn’t just numbers on a website — when you’re here, you realize you can walk to Canada Place, catch a game at Rogers Arena, or explore Stanley Park without the usual urban logistics headache. It’s one of those hotels where everything just works the way it should, without any unpleasant surprises.

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Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
One Bedroom Suite1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 3 children
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds – High Floor2 large double beds for 2 adults, 1 child
King Room1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Guest Room, One King, City View1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Guest room, 2 Queen2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
Guest room, 1 King, Terrace1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Guest room, 2 Queen, Terrace2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
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Reviews of Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

  • Allen from Isle of Man (9/10)

    The Breakfast was lovely in Diva, with efficient and pleasant service.
    Location is good for exploring waterfront.
    Management sent up a bottle of wine when they discovered that it was our China Wedding Anniversary.

  • Kendra from United States (9/10)

    Everything was wonderful, and the staff from the hotel to the resteraunt/bar were amazing!

    thank you

  • Helene from Australia (9/10)

    The location is terrific, a short walk from the cruise ship terminal and the shopping precinct is a few steps away. Our room was good and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was included, there were plenty of choices on the menu and it was delicious. We loved that this hotel is dog friendly, we miss our dogs when we travel so it’s always a treat when we meet pups and get cuddles. We’d stay here again.

  • Paul from United States (8/10)

    Room and room location were very good. Comfortable bed.

  • Corinne from Canada (8/10)

    Bed was extremely comfortable. Separate tub and shower were appreciated. Excellent restaurant.

  • James from United States (8/10)

    Location

  • David from Canada (8/10)

    Location was excellent. Price was right. Room was comfortable. Service by staff at the front desk and the valet was superb. Breakfast in the Diva was very good – well prepared.

  • Driehaus from United States (9/10)

    Staff, especially Irá at the front desk and Josh and Vance in the bar were very accommodating. Location was great , close to everything. Hotel and room very clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend. Price is probably comparable with other properties in the area. It was very quiet too.

  • Cynthia from Canada (9/10)

    Great location

  • Leola from United States (9/10)

    The location was in close proximity to the harbor for hop on and off tour and the harbor for my cruise.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Totem Pole: 1.3 km
  • Library Square: 500 m
  • Olympic Cauldron: 1.1 km
  • Emery Barnes Park: 1.2 km
  • Pender at Burrard: 300 m
  • Shakespeare Garden: 550 m
  • Vancouver Art Gallery: 250 m
  • Greater Vancouver Board of Trade: 600 m
  • Vancouver Lookout at Harbour Centre: 500 m
  • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Carl’s Jr: 50 m
  • Restaurant Take Five Cafe: 20 m
  • Restaurant Diva at the Met: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Inukshuk: 2.6 km
  • Stanley Park: 2.9 km
  • Vancouver Museum: 3.1 km
  • Roedde House Museum: 1.5 km
  • Bloedel Conservatory: 5 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Park: 5 km
  • Barclay Heritage Square: 1.3 km
  • Prospect Point Lighthouse: 2.2 km
  • Vancouver Maritime Museum: 3.2 km
  • Capilano Suspension Bridge: 8 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Lost Lagoon: 2.1 km

Ski lifts:

  • Red Skyride: 12 km
  • Greenway Chair: 12 km
  • Screaming Eagle Express: 12 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Third Beach: 4 km
  • Sunset Beach: 1.8 km
  • Jericho Beach: 5 km
  • Kitsilano Beach: 3.2 km
  • English Bay Beach: 2.5 km

Public transport:

  • Train Waterfront: 700 m
  • Metro Vancouver City Centre: 150 m
  • Metro Granville Skytrain Station: 400 m
  • Train Main Street–Science World: 2.2 km

Closest airports:

  • Sechelt Airport: 62 km
  • Vancouver International Airport: 13 km
  • Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base: 1.1 km

Facilities

Ski:

  • Ski storage

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Parking garage

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Activities:

  • Bicycle rental
  • Happy hour
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Skiing

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Languages spoken:

  • Mandarin
  • English
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Polish

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
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House Rules at Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.1

Location:

9.4

Free WiFi:

8.6

Facilities:

8.6

Cleanliness:

9.1

Value for money:

7.8