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Shangri-La Vancouver vs HI Vancouver Downtown

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver scores significantly higher than Hostelling International Vancouver Downtown. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver has a TripExpert Score of 89 with endorsements from 12 sources such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Gayot.

Shangri-La Vancouver
Shangri-La Vancouver
9 / 10
1128 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0A8, Canada
From $184 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"For all-around luxury and excellent, unobtrusive service, the new Shangri-La, opened in 2009, can't be beat; its only rival is the Four Seasons." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The Asian-style hospitality is evident in the doting, singular focus on guests."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver is in the heart of Vancouver, walking distance from Christ Church Cathedral and Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art. This 5-star hotel is close to..." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The Shangri-La offers uber-luxe digs in Downtown Vancouver." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"It is blessed with a beautifully realized breadth of facilities, and works well for both business and leisure travelers." Full review
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HI Vancouver Downtown
HI Vancouver Downtown
7 / 10
1114 Burnaby Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1P1, Canada
From $26 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
  • Breakfast included
  • Fax / photocopying
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Located in a converted nunnery, this modern, curfew-free hostel offers a convenient base of operations for exploring downtown." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"In a former nunnery on a quiet residential stretch in the West End one block from Davie St’s restaurants and shops, this hostel has 222 beds split up between shared and private rooms."
Time Out Time Out
"Despite the 'downtown' in its name, this HI is in the West End. Bike rentals and daily tours/activities around the city are offered." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It says 'downtown' but this purpose-built hostel is on a quiet residential West End side street." Full review