Skwachays LodgevsThe Listel Hotel Vancouver
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, The Listel Hotel Vancouver ranks slightly higher than Skwachays Lodge. The Listel Hotel Vancouver ranks #21 in Vancouver with approval from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Skwachays Lodge
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31 West Pender, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 1R3, Canada
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Meeting Rooms
Fodor's "Everything about Skwàchays Lodge (pronounced skwatch-eyes), Canada's first Aboriginal arts hotel, celebrates First Nations heritage." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The 18 rooms at this First Nations art hotel include the captivating Forest Spirits Suite with floor-to-ceiling birch branches and the sleek Longhouse Suite, with its illuminated metalwork frieze." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This well-priced hotel reflects the artistic heritage of the Pacific Northwest." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This arts-forward property hosts an urban Indigenous artist residence and a gallery featuring Indigenous art...the hotel offers a private sweat lodge purification ceremony on the rooftop garden."
Vancouver Travel Guide
November 11, 2021
New York Times "A boutique hotel devoted to Indigenous art and culture...just a few blocks from the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden."
See the World, in Canada
July 20, 2021
Fodor's "As Canada's first aboriginal arts hotel—with First Nations owners and operators—Skwachays offers a one-of-a-kind experience; every room has been co-designed by a different First Nations..." Full review
New York Times "Not far from the flaring tiled roofs of the Millennium Gate, a totem rises above Skwachays Lodge, an indigenous artists' residence and boutique hotel. In the beautifully lit gallery,..."
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1300 Robson Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 1C5, Canada
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Art and accommodations come together in this hotel on the city's most vibrant shopping street." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 129-room gem of a hotel set on trendy Robson Street doubles as an art gallery." Full review
Time Out "Their relationship with one of the city's leading commercial galleries, Buschlen Mowatt, provides the Listel with an impressive collection of contemporary art in the lobby." Full review
Star Service "This is a better option than the boldly colorful Moda Hotel, with a stronger focus on quality. " Full review
OysterMid-Range
"A mid-range property with a sophisticated vibe... rooms are contemporary with original artwork." Full review
Afar Magazine "Conveniently set on a quiet stretch of Robson Street in Vancouver’s West End, the Listel lies a few blocks from the city’s famous Stanley Park, a lively shopping and dining scene." Full review
Lonely Planet "A sophisticated, self-described 'art hotel,' the Listel attracts grown-ups through its on-site installations and package deals with local art galleries." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Listel’s walls and public spaces shine with original modern and indigenous artworks. A stylish eco-minded stay with a West Coast welcome; taste Canada coast-to-coast at the superb Forage restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "The Listel is known as Vancouver’s most “art-full” hotel, and there is cool art everywhere you look...every room is a lovely little oasis of luxury and art" Full review
