2 stars

Ambassador

1212 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
See location+1 604 687 8294
6.6
Okay
based on 448 reviews
448 reviews
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Overview

The Hotel Ambassador is set in the heart of Vancouver, Canada and places travelers within easy reach of the port, but also the major business areas. Granville and Robson Streets are nearby, and attractions like the Queen Elizabeth Theater, Rogers Arena and Canada Place are all within 25 minutes’ walk. Getting around is easy thanks to the proximity of the Vancouver International Airport, just 16 miles from the grounds, and Vancouver Waterfront Station just a short drive away.

This centrally located, hostel-style property provides visitors with a long list of amenities that include free self-parking, 24-hour front desk service, a common area with microwave and refrigerator, a coin-op laundry, luggage hold, and a tour desk. There are always newspapers in the lobby, a vending area, and staff are multi-lingual, speaking Spanish, English, Korean, and Chinese.

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There are 42 rooms spread out over two floors, and each room will feature a shared bathroom, a sink in the room, an entertainment system with TV, free Wi-Fi service, a refrigerator, and an in-room safe. There are hair dryers available on request, and many rooms feature a work desk. Self-catering is possible in the hostel

Hotel Ambassador is set in the downtown area and allows travelers to walk to many different locations, or quickly reach public transportation hubs. The Vancouver International Airport is 16 minutes from the hotel, and the Vancouver Waterfront Station is 20 minutes away while the metro station is six minutes on foot.

6.6
Okay rating
Based on 448 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Ambassador

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24hr front desk
  • Safe
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Storage available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV

General

  • Storage available

Health and safety

  • Safe

Services and conveniences

  • 24hr front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi

Reviews of Ambassador

6.6
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448 verified ratings
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Very good
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Good
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69
Fair
57
Mediocre
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4.5
Mediocre
Gary, Aug 2018
Pros (+) Was right downtown Vancouver BC...that was about it.
Cons (-) In the description of the hotel on Kayak they did NOT explain the services structure at all! 1. When we arrived they mentioned it’s a shared bathroom and shared shower with the entire hotel floor...this was not mentioned on the website. 2. The Asian guy checking me in made many mistakes which i caught and spoke broken English (that part I didn’t have any issues with). Gave me the wrong parking spo...
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2.0
Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2016
Cons (-) Was a completely terrible experience. Only two showers per floor (which is like 15-20 rooms). WiFi was awful and had to go to the lobby to use it. The worse part was that my friend and I both got entirely bit up by BED BUGS and when we contacted them a day later to ask for a refund, the hotel took 4 days to respond and informed me that they would not reimburse anything because I couldn't prove it ...
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Location

1212 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Art Gallery0.8 km
  • Central Library0.8 km
  • Robson Street0.9 km
  • BC Place Stadium1 km
  • Rogers Arena1.3 km
  • Vancouver Harbour Centre1.4 km
  • Waterfront Station1.5 km
  • Vancouver Convention Centre1.5 km
  • Canada Place1.7 km
  • Chinatown1.8 km
  • Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage1.9 km
  • Vancouver Aquarium2.7 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Ambassador

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FAQs when booking at Ambassador

  • Where is Ambassador located?

    Ambassador is located at 1212 Granville Street in Yaletown, 1.2 km from the centre of Vancouver. Vancouver Art Gallery is the closest landmark to Ambassador.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Ambassador?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Ambassador.

  • Does Ambassador offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Ambassador offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Ambassador from the airport?

    Ambassador is 1.4 km from Vancouver Coal Harbour. Ambassador is 10.3 km from Vancouver Intl.

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Distance to airport

6.0
1.2 km
Vancouver Coal Harbour
1.7 km

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