Checked into hotel on Sept. 11th, 2008. Beginning my annual 2-3 week stay (vacation time from work in Asia). Long time patron of hotel. Was admitted to Vancouver General Hospital Emergency on Sept. 21st with over 200 bed bug bites (head to toe.......took picutres it was so remarkable). Told by hotel there would be only minimum compensation and no personal... more

I had selected a few hotels to check out for a stay in Vancouver, I looked up TripAdvisor and read the reviews on 'The Sands'. I must agree with all the positives about this hotel. We were staying for 2 nights in Vancouver then touring the Rockies and coming back to Vancouver for 3 nights, we stayed in 'The Sands'... more

Super location, two minutes from the waterfront, shops and great restaurants. The staff is really friendly and the atmosphere throughout the hotel is friendly as well. Room was a decent size but the bed cover looked old and shabby, the bathroom was not completely clean and I could here portions of the conversation in the adjoining room through the connecting... more

This hotel is in an ideal location to explore Vancouver - near shops and restaurants on Davie, Denman and five minutes from Robson Street. The beach is only feet away and Stanley Park is a five minute walk. We obtained an online deal of $156 including tax and parking. The rooms appear to be recently remodeled but there are signs... more

Going from Vancouver on an Alskan cruise so decided to add on a few nights in Vancouver before hand staying at the Best Western Sands - and how glad we were that we did. Hotel location was great - right on English Beach, and the surrounding area felt safe and had a great selection of bars and restaurants. Hotel bar... more

We were in Vancouver for 3 nights. Had a hard time finding 2 hotel rooms on the weekend. The Sands had 2 rooms. We were very pleased. Yes, it is expensive and like the other reviewer said, "Vancouver is expensive, get over it!" Our room was roomy and we appreciated the sink outside of the bathroom. We saw no bedbugs... more

Booked this hotel thruogh fligh centre travel agent. Good location, stayed three nights. Bed linen did not look as if it had been changed from previous guest. First morning woke with itches and red bites from bed bugs. Noticed another report similar from an earlier guest. more

This hotel was part of a Canadian Affair package part of which was 3 days in Vancouver. The hotel room was very clean and tidy and very comfortable for a budget - tourist hotel. Facilities were good - restaurant and bar for evening meals and breakfast offered a comprehensive menu which was not a la carte but very substantial. Service... more

Booked this hotel after research on Trip Advisor, and were not disappointed. It's in a great location, just a short walk from the beach and Stanley Park. We loved this area so much that we spent all our time (2 days) here and didn't get to downtown Vancouver because the weather was so fine. Staff were very friendly and helpful.... more