Homewood Suites By Hilton Vancouver / Portland
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Vancouver / Portland Review
The 3-star Homewood Suites By Hilton Vancouver / Portland hotel is 7 minutes' walk from Surprise Beach and offers an outdoor swimming pool. Centrally located near a train station, this Vancouver hotel is within walking distance of a historical landmark called Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial.
In the comfortable Homewood Suites By Hilton Vancouver / Portland you will be treated to a free buffet breakfast daily. There is also a lounge bar. McMenamins on the Columbia is a perfect place to enjoy meal of American cuisine and it is situated next to this Vancouver property.
The award-winning accommodation is approximately 25 minutes' walk from the 5 - acre Esther Short Park and just a minute's drive from the Columbia River. Guests can visit Wendy the Welder, which is merely 5 minutes' walk away, and The Academy Business Center which is nearly 25 minutes' walk from the Homewood Suites By Hilton Vancouver / Portland.
The comfortable property also lies near a river, and Vancouver Farmers Market is about a 25-minute walk away. Entertainment options in the area feature Magenta Performing Arts Theater nearly 25 minutes' walk from Homewood Suites By Hilton Vancouver / Portland hotel.
Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a balcony and a seating area, and such facilities as free wireless internet, along with a mini fridge bar. The hotel offers carpet flooring and elegant furniture for a pleasant stay. Bathrooms have a hot tub, along with a hairdryer and guest toiletries.
For those travelling from afar, Portland International airport is 20 minutes' drive away.
A Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, as well as a gym and various recreational opportunities are available in the accommodation. Alternatively, guests can exercise in a gym.
Impressions
Positives and negatives
- Incredibly beautiful pet-friendly hotel with restaurants and a coffee house.
- Perfect location within a 15-minute walk from Pearson Field and Pearson Air Museum.
- Surrounded by a park and a lake.
- Well-kept rooms, all with 3 TV's, a kitchen and a 2 bath.
- Some units with beautiful decor.
- Plentiful and delicious breakfast available daily with a bagel and a yogurt, to mention but a few.
- A good restaurant serves local meals.
- Provides shuttle transportation to the airport.
- Rates are good.
- Occasional complaints about uncomfortable beds.
- Some vacationers mentioned Wi-Fi was very poor.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- free wifi
- private parking
- airport shuttle (free)
- non-smoking rooms
- family rooms
- fitness centre
- facilities for disabled guests
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- breakfast
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- Picnic area/ Tables Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
Relax
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
- Tennis court
Activities for Kids
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Reviews
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Pearson Field and Pearson Air Museum 1.75 km (1.09 mi.)
- Esther Short Park 2.21 km (1.37 mi.)
- Ulysses S. Grant House 2.36 km (1.47 mi.)
- Wendy the Welder Sculpture 140 m (459 ft)
- Henry J. Kaiser Shipyard Memorial 920 m (3018 ft)
- Vancouver National Historic Reserve 2.58 km (1.60 mi.)
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Garden 1.13 km (3707 ft)