We had a bad experience staying at this hotel. There was no toilet or bathroom in the room, no TV, the bed was too small for two people, and breakfast only had coffee and nothing else. The hotel had a terrible smell of old clothes and we were very dissatisfied. The price for the hotel is not low at all; they charged us $404 per night. read more

Unfortunately we did not have a great experience here. Why? 1. The room was very uncomfortable sleeping at night. One very small window. 2. Crazy guest knocked at our door last at night because of our fan. Which was not out fault. 3. Office then took the fans out of our room. Even after I told them there was nothing wrong with them. 4. Didn't get much sleep because of 2 and 3. 5. Small rodent was seen in hallway. 6. Didn't mind the shared bathrooms. They were always clean. 7. BEWARE!! read more

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Perfect downtown location surrounded with good restaurants in downtown Vancouver. This hotel has friendly staff and manager. Because of no visitors after 10pm, this hotel has provided a great security for tourists. I was staying there for 4 days. I will stay at this hotel again in my next visit to Vancouver. Thanks to friendly staff (Simon and that beautiful lady) at the front desk and they have helped me to go around tourist attractions. read more

This review is for the pub attached to the Kingston 757 Richards. Nice friendly place. Clean and tidy well run. Good drinks n pub grub. Comfort in city centre read more

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This was the perfect place to stay for my short trip to Vancouver. Super friendly stuff, convenient location and connected to a fun pub. It's not brand new, but still well kept and clean. More of a dorm style hotel rather than an actual hotel- would stay here again!! read more

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Rather surprised there are no reviews ahead of me for The Kingston. I discovered The Kingston via browsing through hotel listings on the Priceline.com site, and through much comparison with other sites (Kayak, hotwire, hotels.com, tripadvisor among others), found this would be the best deal for me. It did indeed turn out that way. It's a cute, clean, basic stay (billed as a boutique hotel)--mostly smaller rooms with shared bathrooms, which spells out the price savings, with a few larger rooms with private bathrooms. I did have a small single room; most of the time, the bathroom was available, especially for my late night showers. Otherwise, the next floor bathroom was not too far away. And the shared bathrooms on both floors I used appeared to be cleaned very regularly. Although I never took advantage of the continental breakfast provided, the breakfast room/lobby area appeared rather welcoming, and I noticed the service in that area to be quite attentive. Service at the lobby/check-in area was very attentive and friendly, and any questions I had were answered in short order. Good strong wifi that was always available when I needed it--huge plus for me! The hotel is right next to the Kingston Taphouse & Grill, which I'm guessing is owned by the same management. I could hear some of the classic/80s/90s rock tunes from the taphouse through my window, but the music quit before 10:30 every night of my visit. Great location in Yaletown for this establishment, only a few minutes' walk from the Vancouver City Centre SkyTrain and such attractions as the Vancouver Public Library, The Vancouver Art Gallery, and the Granville entertainment district. I would seriously consider coming back to The Kingston should I find myself visiting Vancouver again, hopefully sooner than later. read more

Kingston Hotel - Hotels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

You are getting what you pay for. Each floor has a mens or womens restroom. In there, there are toilets and a shower. There is also a shower in the sauna room (but the sauna is broken). There is also a "family bathroom" on the 2nd floor. Inside your room, you will be a little cramped with a Queen sized (or double twin?) bed, a small desk, and a sink all in the same room. They do not have air conditioning in the rooms, so you will have to use the fan provided in the closet. The breakfast is bagels with cream cheese and orange juice and fruit slices. The best part of this place is the location , as it is smack dab in the middle of vancouver, and the value. The staff is extremely friendly! The place is moderately clean but not as comfortable as a room to yourself. read more

Over the past 30 years--I've stayed here four times. I'd stay again after this 2018 stay. Clean and inexpensive--you get what you pay for. First time, I was age 32, this time age 62. Both those times I was in a "single, NO TV, with shower down the hall". I knew what I was getting both times with shared facilities and never minded it as I had traveled Europe when I was 23. Some may be bothered by sharing facilities. I am not. Each single room has a sink...so morning ablutions can be done in 10-15 min. in the shared area. Then Use your room to primp and preen. --robes and slippers are provided to traverse the hallway to shower are in room (I always bring my own). The other two times- I had an en suite and did not share with others--and had a TV. As I said--you get what you pay for. PROS: -Free (included) local calls--great in-room wifi (included). -Single bed was very comfortable. -Very safe--you have to ring to get in after 11pm. -I find this hotel VERY well located to bus/subway (I used both)--easy access to YVR airport and Express bus 257 to Horseshoe Bay Ferry to Nanaimo (only a short 2 block walk). -The staff is wonderful/informative (very patient and helpful with many who are not primary English speakers). I arrived from a cruise at 9am, was so lucky the clerk kept checking to see if my room was ready at that early time--I had my room by 10am. Great Service. -All shared bathroom/showers were VERY clean (except when mindless clients left their drek behind [shampoo bottles, leftover soap, etc.] not realizing it was a communal shower. Their discourtesy was the WORST for the next person. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF! -The breakfast: a minimal continental- I was very happy with the toasted fresh buttered bagel & cream cheese BUT found the coffee very bitter. Very simple breakfast: OJ, dry cereal and milk. Great for the price. CONS: -VERY Poor ventilation in single room--hot, even when cold outside...the mini-fan provided was what saved me. PARKING: expensive (30CAD/24hr. day, in-out privileges, but difficult to deal with even though next door--self-park--after 11p must get hotel to open gate to park--HUGE HASSLE)...except at Fairmont Waterfront they charge 49CAD/day--take your pick. read more

My favourite place to stay in Vancouver. Clean, quaint and convenient, with discounted overnight parking next door, as well as a discount on the excellent restaurant on site. Walking distance from all things amazing in downtown Vancouver. Friendly staff and a continental breakfast. Everything you need is right here in this historic hotel. read more

Nice hotel at a decent price in downtown Vancouver. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are rather small but clean and neat. Rooms do not have AC but it wasn't needed for our stay in late August. Parking is next door and costs $30/night which seemed fairly expensive. Easy walk to waterfront and plenty of great restaurants and bars. This is not a luxury hotel. But if you are looking for a good place with a good price it fits the bill and I would definitely stay here again next time I'm in town. read more

I am so surprised by this place I am beside myself. I am from the states and this sort of hotel is a little uncommon, and to be honest I was a little worried before getting here. The shared bathroom atmosphere is very European and I was traveling alone. But for the price point I loved the Kingston hotel. Checked in on Friday evening and the man working the front desk was fabulous. I wish I caught his name because he gave me all the correct information. They give you the wifi, where the closest ATM is, how to walk to the bus, etc. as a tourist in the area this is exactly what I needed. This is no 5 star hotel, the room is tiny but the perfect amount of room if it is just yourself and all you intend to do there is sleep. I came in late January and was so hot - the window didn't open so I shut off the heater in my room and found a little fan. I found the bed comfortable and big enough for myself. I stayed on the 3 floor and there was a single bathroom / shower outside my room as well as a men's. The women's was just down a small set of stairs. I had no problem having access to the restroom right outside. They provided plenty of towels and robes for decency in the room. Breakfast is bagels and sliced fruit. There was also cereal. I was the first up on a Saturday morning and I think took them by surprise. For someone traveling on a budget this was perfect. I would stay again as a solo traveler. This is right in the middle of the city and the guest services were fabulous. There is ice on floor 2 and easy to take the stairs as the elevator is slow. There's also a pub next door that I think guests get a discount at! Thanks Kingston! read more

It's a budget boutique hotel. Rooms are small and bath is shared. It's right downtown. Other hotels in the area are about 4x the price. Sink and water in the rooms, daily maid service. Clean and well maintained. Friendly staff. WiFi. Bar downstairs and lots of nearby food and shopping. 3 blocks to the tube. Nice little English-style breakfast (Cereal, toast, bagels) made for you by staff with great coffee. If you want the BIG breakfast, there is a busy diner just across the street. read more

This hotel, while being a little basic in that I had a room with a shard bathroom, was spotlessly clean, very friendly and in really convenient location right in the heart of downtown and a block from the nearest subway. I would most certainly stay there again if I'm in Vancouver. read more

As a few others have mentioned, this is not a traditional hotel. However, the location is excellent, it's clean, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. We took full advantage of the sauna - what a nice perk! read more

I stayed here in August just before Fall came. This bed & breakfast is a great value for the price. The staff was very friendly and there is even free breakfast in the morning. The breakfast is simple: bagels, orange juice, coffee.... nothing fancy. There is even an elevator to take you to the top floor (floor 3). When you have heavy luggage, it is a nice luxury to see an elevator. The accommodations are very clean, good size and overall very decent. However, what makes this place just decent and not extraordinary was the fact that they do not have A/C. During my stay, the weather was HOTTTTT. For the last few weeks of summer during August, I would avoid a hotel without any A/C. read more

Bang for your buck this is probably going to be your best bet for Downtown Vancouver. Booking on Hotels.com allows you to save money on a double occupancy charge. It works out to be $90 for the night. I was so sad I didn't bring my fisheye b/c that's the only way you'd be able to capture the single bed room. Also provided is a sink, desk, fan and free wi-fi! A huge, unexpected bonus was the robe and slippers for each guest. The robe was a nice, comfortable way to move from the room to the shared bathroom to take a shower. I brought flip flops to also wear into the shower just in case. The shared bathrooms weren't a problem. The shower area is lockable and I rarely came across another guest at all, much less had to wait for them to finish with the bathroom. Continental breakfast is choice of bagels or sliced bread with butter or cream cheese. The very friendly host/ waitress toasts and serves the bread for you. Jellies are provided. Coffee, tea and fresh squeezed orange juice are provided. The breakfast area had a very intimate atmosphere. People sat down, chatted and took their time. Most continental breakfast places seem cold - with people haphazardly knocking over bagels, spilling sugar all over the place and whatnot. There really wasn't much to complain about, even with construction next door. Construction sites in Vancouver all seem to have someone there to stop traffic. And maybe the room may have felt a bit damp, but certainly didn't smell musty. If the pricing stays the same among all the other Downtown Vancouver hotels, I would definitely stay here again. read more

Pros: clean, conveniently located in the heart of Vancouver, price. Cons: shared bathroom in the hall, small beds, one electrical outlet in the room, no tv or radio, no closet space or space to unpack and the biggest con: the banging, clanging of construction work right outside our widow that starts at 630am!!! The hotel is between two massive condo developments and the noise level is extremely annoying!!!! Update: DO NOT STAY HERE AS LONG AS CONSTRUCTION TAKING PLACE! I called the desk about the consistent and annoying noise and asked if any other rooms are better. There are none! They further stated that its posted on their website about the construction. It's not on any I checked out to include yelp! Very disappointed. read more

I am going to say that Neal N's review is pretty spot on about value, bathrooms, rooms, breakfast, and so on. I have stayed here several times, both pre-Olympic Vancouver and post-Olympic, and the value really cannot be matched. Yes, shared bathrooms for most rooms is the norm here, but I appreciate a more communal feel when traveling, even as a mega introvert. I had to do some laundry as a bottle of medicine exploded in one of our bags and I was having problems with the machine accepting my loonies. Another guest insisted on giving me non-defective coins and refused to take mine. Neighborly stuff there that you are not going to get at a chain! read more

The Kingston is a solid option for those on a budget visiting Vancouver. I paid $75/night for a single room, twin bed, with shower and toilet down the hall. Wifi and continental breakfast are included--I didn't have breakfast, but the wifi is rock solid (my portable radio's batteries quit and I played the BBC World Service on my iPad over wifi overnight with no problem). If you want to eat at the restaurant next door then ask at the front desk for a 15% off coupon. Location is really important: this place is a short walk to Canada Place and the convention center ... The construction of a nearby building is expected to continue into the autumn; since noise doesn't bother me this wasn't a problem, but if noise is an issue for you then you might want to wait until later in the year to book here. I'd definitely stay here again. read more

I just want to give this hotel all the props for what it is. Yes it has construction all around it however it's a hidden gem! We took the shared bathroom and never had to wait. It's so close to all the shopping and nightlife. We payed to park and walked everywhere we could. I could go on and on but it's worth the $$ and a hidden gem. All the reviews that have been written are true and accurate. Construction is noisy, fans are great,wifi is strong and worked great, staff is amazingly friendly. I hope this helps. read more

This hotel is in a good location but has several issues. The parking for the hotel is in a building next door, which does not allow access to the parking garage 24/7. I found the hotel building had a musty odor to it. The room was very small and had no AC. We also were asked to drop off the key with the front desk every time we left the hotel. The breakfast was VERY limited. It was included in the hotel price but we ended up going elsewhere. read more

My boyfriend and I were in town for the Women's World Cup final. We booked a room in this hotel months in advance. When I emailed the hotel for confirmation, I received a prompt response. The hotel was in a great location in downtown. It was a good walking distance to major restaurants, the BC Place, and one of the Skytrain stops. It was indeed a budget hotel. We had a small room with a sink and no bathroom. However, there were shared bathroom and showers on our floor, which was not a big deal to us. Every morning, we went downstair for breakfast. The host or hostess would serve us toasts and orange slices. We could get coffee, tea, and orange juice there. Guests seemed relaxed and went about their days. I also like that the wi-fi service was strong and reliable. Awesome! Customer service was pretty good. Representatives were friendly; they answered our questions and gave some suggestions as to where to visit in the city. When we came back late, there were always someone who opened the door for us. One downside is that if you stayed in the hotel during the day, you will hear some construction noises next door. There were also construction going on out in the front. Also note that in the evening, there will be people in the patio, hanging out. However the noises die down in the evening. If I ever come back to Vancouver, I would consider staying at this place again. read more

Staff sucks. I came up to Vancouver for the weekend with five of my friends. Two of us were staying here while the other three stayed elsewhere. Before going out we would meet together and stay in the room. No issues, staying quite. Yet the staff did not allow us hangout in our room during the day. They told us we either had to leave, cancel or reservation, or get two more rooms. I've never heard of that. One of the dumbest policies I've ever dealt with. Plus the room is the equivalent to a carpeted prison cell. read more

Let's start by stating that this is not a traditional full service hotel. Most rooms have shared baths and rooms don't have TVs. It's like an upscale hostel. Once you understand that, you will be very pleased. The rooms are small but clean and there is a small sink in the room. There are robes, disposable slippers, and amenities. The bathrooms are clean and monitored throughout the day. Rarely did I have to wait for a shower and if I did, I just went to another floor. The free breakfast is basic but adequate. It is not a buffet - mostly carbs and beverages. If you don't like it, there is a Starbucks and Tim Horton's around the corner. The breakfast room is a sitting room in the evening and you can watch TV. I believe the staff will allow you to bring in take away to eat since there is limited space in your room to eat. There is onsite laundry. Free wifi which is a blessing for international travelers who have limited data plans. The location is perfect. Just off a main street but only 3 (maybe 4) blocks to the SkyTrain (metro) so a short and easy ride to/from the airport. Many dining and shopping options in the area. The staff is exceptional. Very friendly and helpful. I don't know if I've recommend the hotel if you have children unless you book a room with private bath and TV. I've stayed here many times. It's an international budget crowd but guests seem friendly and I've not hear any load partying. The only draw back is there is only one plug in the room so if you have multiple devices that need to be charged, buy (or bring) and extension cord. FYI, I've stayed here 3 times and it is my go-to place in downtown Vancouver. Don't expect a full service Marriott and level set your expectations and you will enjoy your stay. Vancouver hotels are painfully expensive so this little gem allows you to stay downtown without breaking the bank. read more

Everything was ok until , sudden friendly COCKROACH showed up on the table , while I was browsing webs .... Seems like I'm sleeping with lights on .... read more

Kingston Hotel - I wish I was joking , but this COCKROACH showed up ...... Fuck that ... - Hotels Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Extremely bad experience here. Woken in the night to find bed bugs munching on my arms and legs. Killed about three that I could see but not before getting multiple bites. When I reported the problem in the morning, the guy on reception did not seem to be surprised! Apart from the bedbugs, as if that is not bad enough, the rooms are very small and dated. Breakfast is a joke; choice of two cereals only and a bagel. No fruit, yoghurts or even juice. Would not recommend this hotel at all. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed this little place. It is right in the middle of downtown. It has a 1930s charm to it. It is well maintained, the staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly, and it is right in the middle of everything. The minor annoyance of a shared bathroom can be overcome with planning. Staying on a budget, but a budget that allows you to go above hostel living, this place is perfect. It is especially perfect if you are spending your day exploring Vancouver and you need a bed to lay your head and a shower to wash your booty. read more

A quaint and pleasant hotel in an older building centrally located in downtown Vancouver BC. The rooms are small yet comfy, super for a single night or two, Breakfast is included just off the lobby, and tea and coffee is available all the time. The hotel pub looks cool and we will partake in a pint before heading out for dinner later. Its not the Westin Bayshore or the PanPacific, but for the price its awesome! You cannot beat the price, location, or convenience! read more

The staff here knows the hotel is a trap and they act like it. It is a cheap in the city option, but if you have any issues they are unaccommodating and there is no recourse for misinformation or their website's misdirection. The general manager Sean O'Hagan called me a liar via swiss cheese metaphor, and that was my best experience. His recommendation for recourse was "Find another hotel". Personally when I travel I prefer not to take chances with places like this. Take the General Manager's advice: find another hotel. read more

Checked into my teeny room to see there's no bathroom: one toilet and shower for entire floor. Was not clear when booking. And it was $200/night so wouldn't even expect that. No air conditioning. I ate in Kingston Restaurant beside lobby and a mouse ran across my feet; the waiter shrugged when I told him, sick about it, and said it's normal for downtown Vancouver. No apology, no comp on a drink, or anything. Didn't care, walked off. read more

I've stayed in the kind of shitty motels where drugs and prostitution were the primary commerce related to the places, yet none of those garbage lodging experiences stick in my mind like this one. This hotel is terrible. First of all the service sucks and they generally seem apathetic. If you bring a car, it's literally cheaper to store your car and any local lot than in the one the provide for you (30 dollars over night). The room we stayed in was like an 8 by 10 unit with a shitty full mattress with very visible stains all over it and the sheets. The actual bedding was uncomfortable and shitty as well. This hotel, a hotel with around 80 rooms, has 4 or 5 toilets and 3 showers for the ENTIRE hotel. It's one thing to install things that would preserve water but the sinks they do give you are hardly functional. You have to hold the handle on the faucet to even get water out which means you are supposed to wash your HAND(S) with ONLY ONE HAND. There is literally not a single positive thing I can say about this place. There are 2 ramadas very near by that I have stayed in that are you can go to at a lower cost and they are bigger, nicer rooms, with in suite showers (somehow, something I need to say). If I could choose between staying here again and walking into the ocean (and not walking out), well, I wouldn't choose staying here again. 1 star read more

The hotel was very rustic in a good way will definitely stay again reminded me of travelling in Europe. Great rates, clean nice area of town. read more

Really good for budget business travel. I had to attend a seminar at the nearby Hyatt Regency but this place really helped me save on travel expenses for a 4-night stay, and was within easy walking distance of the seminar location. I booked a room with its own bathroom, which was very clean and spacious. The room was at the end of the hall and nice and quiet, so I was very pleased with the experience. The front desk staff were all very courteous. The only problem was that I had no way to turn off the heat or control the room temperature other than opening the window, which would then let in too much street noise. The TV appeared to be from a past century but I did not need to worry about using it. I did not bother with the breakfast as it looked like the same thing most motels serve - cold cereal, store-bought bread. It's OK because there are places nearby where you can get a hot breakfast if desired. There's no beating the value for the price I paid. I would stay there again. read more

Not a bed and breakfast, more like a bed and bagel. Room was small and bathrooms are shared but great location at a reasonable price.

The rooms are small, very small ! Bathroom outside. But it is clean and the location is 5/5 ! The breakfast is good. The staff, can do better, Shawn is the nicest. For the price i think it's great. read more

Hadn't stayed here in a few years and so was shocked at the giant buildings going up on either side of the little bitty Kingston... changing the character of the entire neighborhood from a funky, charming and historic to ultramodern and soulless. Sigh. That said, the Kingston has got nothing but better! Oh, the room are still teeny and you still have to walk down the hall to the shower, but there seems to be a bit more attention to detail and more effort put into customer service. All of the front-desk personnel were more than helpful and pleasant with the questions we had. Love the parking deal with the Westin across the street, very reasonable fee as well as in-and-out privileges. An unpretentious century-old gem. Long may it reign. read more

I was a little nervous about the shared bathroom situation, but I booked in spite of that mostly because of Steve who seemed so pleasant and professional when I called. I was so surprised when I arrived to find the hotel was very nice and all the staff were on point, professional, accommodating, and gracious. Breakfast is truly continental in a cute little nook served by the staff who are full of information about the city and how to get around. I would go back and take others, my experience was much better than I expected; truly serendipitous. read more

I was coming to Vancouver for business and pleasure and I asked my friend in the area for his recommendations on hotels. The ones he suggested were too expensive, but I found the Kingston in the general area he recommended. I was happy with the location, cleanliness and the friendliness of the staff. The breakfast was small but perfect. I had no problem sharing a bathroom for the price. You can't beat this hotel for the price. My plane ticket cost more than staying there 3 nights! WiFi was strong. My friend was impressed as well. I slept well on the beds--they were comfortable. And staying at hotel gave me a discount at the restaurant next door--just ask at the front desk. I plan to go back to this hotel next time I'm in Van! read more

The beds were to small and the sheets were stiff and felt like paper! The room we were in smelled bad! and they had no safe to store your valuables in!! read more

Three nights in the middle of a heatwave and the tiny room felt like an incredibly hot jail cell. I am just glad I was travelling alone as I think I would have killed any room mate after the first night! The staff are lovely, the location is great. I just couldn't deal with how small and hot the rooms were. read more