Vancouver Hotels w/Shuttles?

[Lorabelle]

Do any of the hotels in Vancouver offer either free shuttle service from the airport to the hotel, or from the hotel to the cruise ship pier? Better yet, both? [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif[/img]

We're planning to stay one night pre-cruise and I'm trying to decide whether to use Priceline or book a room myself. If I can find one that offers free shuttle service, then it may be the way to go as there are 4 of us traveling.

Also, how far is it from the airport to the downtown area? Does anyone know the cost of a cab/shuttle from the airport?

Thanks,
Lori

[Happy ks]

I don't think any of the downtown hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport. The cab and limo service is great, I've read, just step outside and there will be a taxi stand. Go to [url="http://www.yvr.com"]www.yvr.com[/url] to find out what the current rates are.

Kathy

[rduke]

the Marriott Pinnacle offers a shuttle service. I believe is $18 pp. Priceline is definately the way to go- 4 star hotels at the price you would pay for a 1 or 2 star hotel on your own.

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[Rondo]

You might be interested in the Days Inn.

[url="http://www.daysinnvancouver.com/home.html"]http://www.daysinnvancouver.com/home.html[/url]

Check at the bottom of the page for the following information:
Transportation
Complimentary Downtown Shuttle Service (drop-off only):
The shuttle operates daily from 7am - 7pm. The service also includes drop-off with luggage to Canada Place cruise ship terminal, Ballantyne cruise ship terminal and Pacific Central Station for trains and buses.

The Days Inn offers a number of transportation services to make getting around town that much easier.

Rental Car - approximately $40 per day
Taxi to or from Airport - approximately $25 -$30
Shuttle to and from airport (drops off at Hyatt Hotel, 2 blocks from the Days Inn) - one way approximately $14

Check out their hotel specials - Breakfast Affair - $89 for a room, chocolates upon arrival and a hot breakfast for 2..ooppss, I see May to Sept is $149. Still might be worth it.

Good Luck.

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[Budget Queen]

None of the Downtown hotels that I know of offer free airport shuttles. Allow $25+++ca for a cab. Credit card payments give the best exchange if you don't have Ca money. Allow 45 min. for a cushion- it is mostly slow stop and go city driving. Some hotels do shuttle to the ports. The Days Inn is a very basic hotel- no air conditioning- unless they have upgraded. The location is excellent. But the way to go in Vancouver is priceline- the deals are excellent.

[RET_REF]

Yes BQ, Priceline is the way to go in Vancouver if they can get a hotel to accept your bid. I've been bidding up to $65 for our 5/21 stay for over six weeks now and have been rejected each time! I'm looking into booking a room at a B&B for only a few more dollars. Also, I have been told there is bus service from the airport to downtown Vancouer that is cheaper than a cab.

[rduke]

Have you tried different times of day to bid? late night, early morning, mid afternoon? Keep trying you still have time. I was a disbeliver too until I got the Marriot Pinnacle for $55 for mid August!

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[Thoth]

I stayed at the Confort Inn by the airport and it cost $9 to get bussed to the Canada Place terminal.

[BobJanice]

Continue to try Priceline many have written to getting a $65.00 rate for the Hyatt in downtown Vancouver.. Good luck

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[dustyroad]

lorabelle

last sept i used hotwire to be close to the airport. each section you choose will show you chooses you can make. the hotels will have their ammenities listed. i got the howard johnson express with free shuttle for $46. it was a great hotel--clean, save and the crew were very nice. a nice restuarant was a few feet away. that was the total price including the taxes and small fee. next may i want to be downtown so i am going to use priceline. they might show the ammenities also. good luck and have a great time.

DUSTY

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[RET_REF]

rduke: I just wanted to Thank you for the advice and encouragement to keep trying. I got lucky the other night bid $55, through AmazingBargians.com, and got the Marriott Pinacle from Priceline. We are very happy and all set now! So thanks again for your advice !

[Rondo]

About a month ago we got the Hyatt for $62 a night for June 5. Just last week we got the Marriott for $55 for the day after the after the cruise, June 13. It pays to have patience and encourgement from this board.

Rondo

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[rduke]

Reforee- Congradulations & glad it worked out for you!! Glad I could be of assistence!!! Happy Cruising!!!

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