rfbdorf Posted May 31, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 31, 2009 DW - in a power chair - and I will be cruising on HAL from their Canada Place dock in August. We plan to stay in Vancouver for a couple of days before and after the cruise. I really don't want to spend beaucoup bucks on a many-starred hotel. Are there any recommendations for a moderately priced place to stay? Wheelchair accessibility is a necessity for us. I suppose that distance from the pier is not terribly important, as we'd need to get all our baggage and equipment into a vehicle for even a short trip to the terminal. Actually, since we'll be driving to Vancouver, we would likely drive over to the dock & leave our van there while we're on the ship (assuming there's close-by parking). TIA - Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 4, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Yes there is parking at Canada Place, it will be approaching $20 per day this year. As for a hotel I would recommend bidding for a room on Priceline.com. We have been learning of 3.5* to 5* hotel rooms being had for less than $100 pn, in my own case I got a room a few weeks ago at one of the Marriotts for $75. Go to the bidding screen, choose Downtown Vancouver and then choose 3.5* or better and start bidding at $65. I am sure that you will be pleased.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfbdorf Posted June 14, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I would be concerned that we would not end up with a handicap accessible room using Priceline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecat1 Posted June 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2009 I got a room for later this week for $95 on priceline at the Hyatt Regency after requesting 4 star on bid. Then I called the Hyatt directly and they confirmed that we could get an accessible room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted June 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I have phoned the hotel after wining the bid and requested an accessible room and never had a problem. DW has M.S. and I have done this not less than 5 times in the past 12 months including once in Vancouver at the Marriott Renaissance in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfbdorf Posted June 19, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks for the info! - Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted June 19, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Thanks for the Priceline info! I have always avoided those kinds of services, knowing that I need a handicap-accessible room, and didn't know how to make sure that happened. This is great information! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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