Kingston Hotel

The staff were great, beds comfy but just so hot as there was no air con.

Very expensive city so we accepted shared bathroom. Although seemed only one bathroom per floor,we only had to wait twice in 3 days. Breakfast was excellent - they opened early for us when we had an early start tour. So convenient to transport, however probably faster to walk to Canada place than the metro- about 10 minutes. Would be happy to stay again

Good points - good location, room very basic but fine if you just need a place to sleep Bad points - blinds do not block out light from the hallway, it was quiet when I stayed but I imagine the rooms would not block out noise of other guests

As we were travelling on a budget we opted for the shared bathroom. I was a bit nervous as haven't been in a hotel with this option but it actually worked out really well. The rooms and the two different bathrooms we used were immaculately clean. Other rooms are available with ensuites. The hotel is family run and you can really tell they have been doing their trade for a very long time. The service from the front desk was warm and friendly, keen to help in any way with questions. The hotel is well maintained and is one of the very few left in Vancouver in it's original fittings and condition. It really felt like you were at home. Wifi worked really well. Breakfast was simple yet tasty and filling with cereal, bagels etc. The service was great from the front desk Location is outstanding. We were in the front of the hotel next to the road and it was very quiet (and there was roadworks outside too). Across the road and to the right is a full service IGA with ready made hot meals, a huge arrange of sandwiches, soups and curries. Two stores down is the famed Tim Hortons (I miss you already!):) Two block walk the opposite way will find the Railway Station including Canada line to YVR airport. Very easy to access. My daughter and I highly recommend The Kingston Hotel. I would definitely book again!

Selling this accommodation as a hotel is misleading. The room was small and the bed was less than the size of a full bed. There was no air conditioning and the window was very small. It was very warm inside with no air movement. You cannot open the window for fresh air because the loud noise coming from the adjacent bar/restaurant is deafening. Not to mention the noise from the construction outside. Several people checked out earlier than expected after seeing mice running around in the rooms. I complained three times about the mice and was told that this is due to the construction next door. Awful stay. Breakfast is very basic with limited seating.