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Skwachàys Lodge

3.0 star property

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
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Property amenity
Front of property
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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31 West Pender, Vancouver, BC, V6B 1R3
  • Place, Rogers Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, BC Place Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Vancouver, BC (YVR-Vancouver Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room (Deluxe)

Family Room (Deluxe)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Vancouver

A stay at Skwachàys Lodge places you in the heart of Vancouver, within a 10-minute walk of BC Place Stadium and Rogers Arena. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Vancouver Waterfront and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Rogers Arena - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queen Elizabeth Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • BC Place Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vancouver Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Stadium-Chinatown Station - 5 min walk
  • Vancouver Waterfront Station - 10 min walk
  • Vancouver Intl. Airport (YVR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tokyo In April - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Pint Public House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taishoken Ramen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Funky Winker Beans - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Skwachàys Lodge

Victorian hotel in Vancouver with a sauna
Skwachàys Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and 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 on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Skwachàys
Skwachàys Lodge
Skwachàys Lodge Vancouver
Skwachàys Vancouver
Skwachàys Lodge Hotel
Skwachàys Lodge Vancouver
Skwachàys Lodge Hotel Vancouver

Skwachàys Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a unique property in a very sketchy neighborhood, with few tourist amenities close by. We knew the hotel did not include food or beverages, and were attracted by the native art program associated with it. Public transport was easily available, so the location was not a big issue, and we did not feel threatened. A good deal overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jan Dothy

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
I have nothing to say bad for my room but I booked two rooms. One for my friend but didn’t expect hers was different from ours. She needed to climb a long stairs going to her room and carrying her 50lbs luggage wasn’t fun. Her towels too had some undesirable stains. Also the area is downtown so I guess I didn’t expect how dirty (literally my husband stepped on dog poop) and people high on drugs even on broad day light. So if you are travelling with your kids I don’t suggest this hotel just because of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the King Salmon room and it was beautiful! The room was large and spacious. We had real coffee cups in the cupboard and delicious coffee to make. We had been traveling almost 2 weeks and I must say their toilet paper was fabulous! My tushy was grateful for this plush amenity. The area is a little rough. We literally walked by two syringes in flames, on the sidewalk, just doors away from the hotel. Once inside, we felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't let the area around the hotel deter you this is a great property with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and well maintained. Would have no problems staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

No hotel staff overnight, no working key, no AC

We arrived late at night due to flight delays. The person on site was not a hotel employee, but a security guard from an outside company. The hotel leaves a list of reservations and room numbers with the security guard so they don’t have to employ someone overnight. The security guard wasn’t given anything for my reservation, and he didn’t know what to do. He finally got someone from the hotel on the phone who told him what room to give us and where to find the key. We went to the room and the key didn’t work. The guard didn’t know how to fix, so he had to let us in the room personally and we never received a working key. The AC didn’t work in the room, and it was too hot to sleep in. I asked the guard for a different room, and he didn’t know which rooms were unoccupied, if any. He eventually got a hotel employee to answer the phone and assigned us a different room without a key, but at least the AC worked. I absolutely do not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness
The bed was comfortable whenever i am in Vancouver i will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in the City

This hotel is a beautiful boutique place in downtown Vancouver, opposite International Village and a couple minutes walk from Chinatown skytrain station. The room was alot larger than we were expecting and incredibly comfortable. The bathroom was beautiful, we loved the coffee, and complimentary breakfast was unexpected and appreciated. The history of this building provided by the person who checked us in was interesting to learn about. The art of the residents was also beautiful to see and learn about. We would definitely stay here again. Some will say it is in a bad area and homeless people etc... While it is true that sometimes homeless people are around we did not see any near the hotel during our stay, nor does it negate the convenience and comfort of the hotel itself. Visitors to Vancouver should be aware that yes there is a large homeless population but no it isn’t dangerous. If you want a 5star hotel with security who keep the streets outside the door clear for your grand entrance then go and seek that out. Thabk you to the hotel for a delightful overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great location

The Hotel is lovely, however its location is concerning, several homeless people and people under the influence of narcotics and an unidentified medical clinic next door had people queuing up outside making it extremely uncomfortable to pass them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hines

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location near cruise terminal. Felt safe in the hotel. There was a large homeless population in the area, and they were using the alleys as bathrooms today.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We walked into the lobby and it just stunk. Asked to could see the rooms we booked, they were totally unacceptable. The reviews that we had read online had to be false! They were so far from the truth. Even the Uber driver who took us to the hotel asked if we were sure, we wanted to stay since even he was not sure about our safety! Orbitz should verify reviews before they post them
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the orbits information, it appears that this property is a nice place to stay and in a nice part of town. Don’t be fooled. The property is a sham. It looks like a hustle. The outside of the property is littered with homeless people. As a matter of fact when we were scheduled to stay, there was one person defecating in front of the lobby. We decided not to stay and left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cheuk Yee Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is close to Gastown and is within walkable distance to Waterfront station. Rooms are big and well equipped. They also provide simple breakfast like muffin and coffee. Price is relatively lower than other hotels in downtown. But one issue is it’s near a community centre and Tim Hortons where homeless people and drug addicts gather. Feel a bit unsafe during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is wonderful, but the Chnatown neighborhood is tererible. Streets filled with druggies. Someone should alert people at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property should not be included in Expedia’s list - and especially for the price. The neighborhood is full of hard drug users and has nothing to offer. The continental breakfast is weak at best. Early check in was 2 PM, and limited in luggage storage time at the end of our stay, so ended up spending much of our Vancouver stay wasting time. There are good areas of town - this is not one of them. Can’t imagine how others have rated it so highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

qian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Kansas City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the lodge - especially loved the room design and the art gallery in the lobby!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnighter

Although you need to be aware of your surroundings in this neighborhood, the hotel itself is very secure. Great friendly welcoming staff. The room was an adequate size, clean and had everything you needed. If you needed anything else, the front desk person was more than accommodating. Loved the artwork inside the room and also in the gallery downstairs. Beautiful sauna and waterfall on the 6th floor. Plus you get a continental breakfast too! Will definitely stay here again when possible. Close to lots of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, tucson

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High priced for the older facility in a place that has a lot of homeless folks wandering around. I was concerned of the overall security
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025