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Skwachàys Lodge

2.5-star property
31 West Pender, Vancouver, BC 1800 796 370
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4.8 out of 5
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"staff were friendly and accommodating, nothing was a problem. We stayed in the' King Salmon room' it was beautifully decorated. First Nations Art Gall ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 26 Aug 2019

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Hotel Description

Skwachàys Lodge puts you in the heart of Vancouver, steps from Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden and within a 10-minute stroll of Rogers Arena. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include free in-room WiFi.

You can enjoy flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and all 18 soundproofed rooms feature coffee/tea makers, free long-distance calls, and free local calls. Refrigerators and microwaves make in-room dining convenient. Pillowtop beds and premium bedding welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include bathrobes and designer toiletries. Safes, hair dryers, and irons/ironing boards are also available.

This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a rooftop terrace, and concierge services. Additionally, you'll find a garden, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this Gastown hotel include Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Harbour Centre.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
AU$151* Per night/room 13 Apr. - 14 Apr.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Family Room (Deluxe)

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Skwachàys Lodge ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Skwachàys Lodge

Everyone (9) Couples (1) Family (1)
5 out of 5
staff were friendly and accommodating, nothing was a problem. We stayed in the' King Salmon room' it was beautifully decorated. First Nations Art Gallery was a nice touch to the atmosphere of the Lodge.

Posted by on 26 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

29 Aug. 2019 by Skwachays Lodge

Thank you for your review. We are grateful that you chose us for your recent stay in Vancouver. The King Salmon room is lovely and our most request ed room. I am glad you had a chance to enjoy it. Come back soon. Maggie

5 out of 5
From the time we arrived to when we left we felt very welcome and comfortable. The hotel is close to downtown, Chinatown and gastown so perfect place to use as a base when exploring Vancouver. I have no hesitation in recommending this excellent hotel

Posted by , from Wollongong on 7 Nov. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

7 Nov. 2018 by Skwachays Lodge

Thank you for your review!

4 out of 5

Posted by on 17 Oct. 2018

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20 Oct. 2018 by Skwachays Lodge

Thank you for rating us!

5 out of 5

Loved the Hotel

Great hotel, close to Gastown, the waterfront, and eateries. Strong First Nation ties, and a lot of art etc was displayed in the foyer. Staff were fantastic!

Posted by , from Tannum Sands, QLD, Aus on 28 Aug. 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Sep. 2018 by Skwachays Team

THANK YOU FOR THE REVIEW

5 out of 5
Great Hotel with very clean comfortable rooms and good staff. Indigenous art displayed beyond entry foyer was extensive and definitely worth a look. Good collection of books to learn a bit about indigenous people of the region. But the very best thing was the really great breakfasts by the new (in Early June 2018) caterer who is a native descendant I believe, and sources great ingredients a sure knows how to cook! PS Watch out for a really interesting 2nd hand bookstore on a corner 10 mins walk up the hill with a huge jumble of books crammed into a big store (but staff know where stuff is)! Thanks for a great but too short stay

Posted by , from Australia on 20 Jul. 2018

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1 Aug. 2018 by Skwachays

Thank you for your review

5 out of 5

Unique West Coast Stay Central Vancouver

Beautiful Aboriginal Art Boutique Hotel (only 18 rooms) with amazing service. Rick and Andrew were always available and made sure we had everything we needed. 2 minutes walk to Gastown, 10 minutes to the Skytrain made everything easily in reach. Plus being able to do a traditional Sweatlodge Ceremony was priceless (2 days notice required). Vancouver is a big city and has big city problems with its disadvantaged citizens but it is trying various innovative social initiatives to help change this rather than just gentrifying this inner city area. The area is socially extremely mixed but as 2 older women roaming the streets we at no time felt threatened or were even approached. Will definitely stay there again.

Posted by , from Brisbane Australia on 3 Jan. 2018

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5 out of 5

Great character hotel.

Quirky hotel. Excellent breakfasts. Close to restaurants, bars & train station.

Posted by , from New Zealand on 14 Nov. 2017

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5 out of 5
Highly recommend this hotel. Great staff. Good location close to Gastown. Lovely rooms.

Posted by on 28 Oct. 2017

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4 out of 5

Nice QUIRKY Hotel.

A very QUIRKY Gallery Hotel with very friendly staff. Located in an area very close to Gastown and Canada Place but also close to Hastings St which is frequented by many homeless people. Overall the concept of this Gallery Hotel appealed to us but the location is not the best, however the friendly staff balance out the negative of the area. Would we stay again, YES!

Posted by , from Kangaroo Flat, Australia on 23 Aug. 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

28 Aug. 2017 by Maggie

I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review: I am glad to see that you had a good stay and are looking forward to welcoming you back to our Hotel

5 out of 5

Very tidy and subtle hotel. Beats expectations

Pros: Liked the room, liked the staff and liked the little guest lounge with a fire and TV. I left my passports in the room safe. No fuss, all sorted.
Cons: Maybe we were a bit hot on night one. Heating is centrally controlled. Bit of a pain.
Location: Lots of great eating and drinking. Big shopping centre right across the road.
Easygoing and very welcoming. Rooms was very pleasant and warm. Guest lounge good. Breakfast better than some reviews. Its more than you would eat at home, but no it is not a massive carbo fest buffet! Staff all very nice. This is a small and semi boutique property. Perfect for a small family. Location is pretty average, but there are lots of homeless all over east side Vancouver. Don't blame the hotel!! Lots of great eating within an easy walk, probably better eating at this end of town than up towards the park. Its great value for money and no it is not a dive. It is new, modern and comfortable. Go for it.

Posted by , from Auckland, New Zealand on 9 Feb. 2016

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About the Skwachàys Lodge

Location 31 West Pender, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3

Property Features

As a guest of Skwachàys Lodge, you'll find a rooftop terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Skwachàys Lodge also features a garden, concierge services, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. This Victorian Vancouver hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Terrace on the roof
  • 1 conference room
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Limited onsite parking

Transport

  • Train station: Vancouver Waterfront Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Metro station: Stadium-Chinatown Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Skwachàys Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21
  • Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code. Security staff are available to assist guests after 11 PM.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property only accepts debit or credit cards and credit cards for all bookings. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Guests are provided with hand sanitizer.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: CAD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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  • Skwachàys Lodge Vancouver
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You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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