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| Hotel Le Soleil, a 119-room luxury downtown Vancouver hotel, situated in the
heart of Vancouver's financial, shopping and business districts. Named by
Resorts & Great Hotels Magazine as "One of the Top 100 Hotels in the World", Le
Soleil has also received the American Automobile Association's (AAA) 4 Diamond
rating, Canada Select's highest 4 ½ Star honor. |
| Reviews of Suites le Soleil |
My husband and I recently stayed at this hotel while in
town for a Christmas party. We thought the decor was fabulous and the room was
very well laid out with a separate seating area. We live locally and stay in
Vancouver hotels on occasion, and we found this one to be one of the best for
service, location and price. Our room only had a shower but that's all I wanted
(no time for a bath) and even though the room overlooked busy Hornby Street, we
didn't notice any noise.
We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to friends.
Very good location, right up town within walking distance to some of Canada's
best shopping. However, I was travelling with my husband and two friends. We
booked two rooms, one with a king size bed and balcony. the other two double
beds and a balcony. these reservations were made 3 months in advance. Upon
arrival, we are told there are NO Balconies on this location at all period. Then
my two buddies, one is 6ft6 by the way, are put into a room with two single
beds. The furnishings are beautiful, the bedding exquisite. Absolutely pretty,
however the smallest rooms I have ever seen! I am thinking "boutique" is
synonous with "tiny"!
Le Soleil is one of the high points of business travel for me - it's where I
always stay while in Vancouver. I've reviewed it before, and my comments still
stand - for value, location, and amenities, it is hard to beat.
Arrived late and was welcomed by Paul at the front desk - had me on my way with
a bottle of water in under a minute. Was given a room on the 15th floor - a
little higher than usual. I noted this hotel has neither a 13th, nor a 14th
floor - kind of weird.
All the rooms are suites, and while space is at a premium within each room, they
are all thoughtfully arranged - right down to the sliding door to the bathroom.
Free wireless is a plus in every room.
The decor is not to everyone's taste - other reviewers will agree. Kind of
turkish bordello meets provencal chic. My only complaint is that some
furnishings and carpet are starting to look slightly worn; maybe it's time for a
full refresh of the property (inclduing space saving flat screen TVs.
Quiet accommodation is important to me, and Le Soleil always delivers. Wish
they would provide a more mainstream newspaper in the morning (National Post is
on offer) - I'd prefer a Globe or a local Vancouver rag.
Will I stay here again? Yes, again and again and again.
Was told this hotel was one of Vancouver's hottest boutique hotels....and was
very disappointed. From the entrance off of a busy street - not much room to get
past the street peddlers into a small lobby. The desk clerk was knowledgeable,
but very pompous -- something I'd expect from a Ritz or Four Seasons. The room
decor was very "busy" too....hard to focus, and they had ancient bedspreads, the
kind that are disgusting in hiding all sorts of nasty things. (Hint - get new
clean white duvets like most boutique hotels!). Our room overlooked the busy
street, which was noisy all day & night. We asked another clerk on the way out
to dinner about a quieter room and she said the rooms on the other side of the
hotel look out over Vancouver's busiest intersection --- not very reassuring!
For almost $300, we should've stayed elsewhere and will next time. A nice
Fairmont was just a couple blocks away in a much nicer location overlooking the
harbor.
We stayed for one night in October and booked a standard room. The Room was
very nicely decorated. The bed was extremely comfortable with luxurious linens
and the staff was very attentive. The hotel is close to Robson street shopping
and restaurants and a very good value. We would happily stay here again. |
| Directions to Suites le Soleil |
From Vancouver International Airport to Hotel Le Soleil
When you exit the airport you will be on GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY, continue along
GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY. Proceed over the ARTHUR LAING BRIDGE. At the end of the
Bridge take the DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER GRANVILLE STREET EXIT. You will then be on
GRANVILLE STREET. Follow GRANVILLE STREET all the way into downtown Vancouver.
Just before you reach downtown you will be crossing over the GRANVILLE STREET
BRIDGE proceed into the right hand lane and take the SEYMOUR STREET exit.
Proceed down SEYMOUR STREET to DUNSMUIR STREET (approximately 8 blocks). Make a
left turn on DUNSMUIR STREET , (proceed to the far right lane) follow DUNSMUIR
STREET until HORNBY STREET. Make a right on HORNBY STREET, proceed to 567 HORNBY,
it will be on your immediate left.
From Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal to Hotel Le Soleil
Follow ROUTE 17 from the ferry terminal. Follow over the overpass take the first
RIGHT, this will put you on 99 NORTH. Follow through the GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL.
Follow over the OAK STREET BRIDGE, OAK STREET is the continuation of 99 NORTH.
Continue on OAK STREET, to W. BROADWAY and turn LEFT. Follow W. BROADWAY until
GRANVILLE STREET and turn RIGHT. Cross the GRANVILLE ST. BRIDGE to downtown.
Take the SEYMOUR STREET EXIT, follow SEYMOUR STREET until DUNSMUIR STREET, turn
LEFT on DUNSMUIR STREET. Proceed to HORNBY STREET, turn RIGHT. Hotel Le Soleil
will be on your left-hand side, 567 HORNBY STREET.
From Seattle to Hotel Le Soleil
Take I-5 to the PEACE ARCH BORDER CROSSING. Follow ROUTE 99 North from border to
the GEORGE MASSEY TUNNEL. ROUTE 99 North will meet up with the OAK STREET
BRIDGE. Continue on OAK STREET, to W. BROADWAY and turn LEFT. Follow W. BROADWAY
until GRANVILLE STREET and turn RIGHT. Cross the GRANVILLE ST. BRIDGE to
downtown. Take the SEYMOUR STREET EXIT, follow SEYMOUR STREET until DUNSMUIR
STREET, turn LEFT on DUNSMUIR STREET. Proceed to HORNBY STREET, turn RIGHT.
Hotel Le Soleil will be on your left-hand side, 567 HORNBY STREET.
From the Fraser Valley
(ie. Surrey, Abbotsford, Hope)
Take HIGHWAY 1 West toward Vancouver. Proceed along highway to HASTINGS STREET
exit. When taking the exit, the right lane will split into two, keep to the LEFT
when proceeding up the off ramp. Make a LEFT at the lights on to HASTINGS
STREET. Proceed down HASTINGS STREET to HOWE STREET. Make a LEFT on HOWE STREET,
follow HOWE STREET until DUNSMUIR STREET. Make a RIGHT on DUNSMUIR STREET,
continue down a block, staying in the RIGHT lane until HORNBY STREET. Make RIGHT
on HORNBY STREET, and the hotel will be on your left; 567 HORNBY.
From Whistler to Hotel Le Soleil
From Whistler Village, follow the sign to HIGHWAY 99 East to Vancouver. Continue
on HIGHWAY 99 or Sea to Sky Highway, passing Squamish, Lion's Bay, and Horseshoe
Bay. Take the TAYLOR WAY EXIT and turn RIGHT at the intersection. Continue down
TAYLOR WAY until MARINE DRIVE. Follow the sign to Vancouver/Lion's Gate Bridge
and stay in the right lane. Cross LION'S GATE BRIDGE and continue through
Stanley Park. You are now on W. GEORGIA STREET. Follow W. GEORGIA STREET to
PENDER STREET. Turn Left on PENDER STREET. Continue on PENDER STREET until HOWE
STREET. Turn Right on HOWE STREET. Follow HOWE STREET for 1 block and turn RIGHT
on DUNSMUIR STREET. Follow DUNSMUIR STREET for 1 block and turn RIGHT on HORNBY
STREET. The hotel will be on your left; 567 HORNBY. |
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