Moda Hotel

Moda Hotel was a fantastic base for our Vancouver adventure. Its location is unbeatable. Right in the heart of downtown, just a short walk to Gastown, BC Place, and all major transit lines. We stayed in a spacious suite that was clean, quiet, and very comfortable. The staff were warm, courteous, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. While the hotel has a charming historic feel, everything was well maintained. Perfect for short or mid-length stays. Great value and excellent service. We’d gladly return!

We are here at the Moda Hotel, Vancouver, for 5 days. Great location, surrounded with cafe's, restaurants, transport etc. The rooms are clean, with 2 large beds, coffee machine, refrigerator, safe and toiletries. My only complaint is, being a senior, I could have done with a handrail to get in and out of the bathtub safely where the shower is located. I cannot express enough the excellent service by the Reception staff especially Aiden who went out of his way to help me successfully with a serious issue and refused a tip when it was offered. In a country like Canada where tips are expected I was amazed at his refusal when he told me, he was happy to help. A big thank you and appreciation to him. I would highly recommend this hotel.

I paid $150 a night which was an extremely good value! Close to subway, skytrain, many restaurants and venues. Staples across the street for business needs. Really wonderful staff. Nice bar and restaurant adjacent. Room is small but attractive and had refrigerator, hair dryer, microwave, ironing board, coffee machine. Might want to bring earplugs. Wall to hallway is not very soundproof. Not a problem for me but just warning you. All in all a really great deal and I will be back.

We booked our stay with Moda Hotel to attend an event at the Orpheum Theatre. When we arrive, we realized we had inadvertently booked for the wrong date. Diane and Rose at the reception desk together with their manager, managed to find us accommodation, despite the fact that it was a long weekend. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The room was clean, bright, surprisingly quiet despite the busy city outside. The hotel is perfectly situated for the Vancouver theatre district which enabled us to safely walk everywhere. Parking was also very convenient and secure. We would highly recommend this venue and will definitely be staying there again. A special thank you to Diane and Rose for saving us from a difficult situation! You are awesome.

Angel from the front desk is amazing! She knew everything about the surroundings of the hotel. Her beautiful smile and help made our stay more comfortable. This hotel is located in the middle of everything, right across from the Orpheum Theatre, shops, Starbucks and all. I highly recommend it if you are in town for a few nights.

Good locatin downtown with the Synphonia hall just accross the road, lots of paid parkign around the hotel and about 20 minutes walk from the train station down setmour street straight through the Central business district.|It has a bar, an itallian restaurant and a sports bar all conneced to the hotel. The UVA bar offers breakfast in the morning, which was reasonably well priced, and the food was of a good quality. Beer selection in the evening was bottled beer. Sports Bar also offers food and pizzas in the evening and a good selection of beers.|Staff at the hotel were very lovely, helpful and knowledgable about the surrounding area. Would certainly recommend this hotel, but as with the case with most hotels in canada you get the smallest room possible unless you want an ugrade. We did upgrade from a shoebox to larger shoebox. The smaller room would be fine for one night but we were booked in for three , this is the only thing management should take form this I will ensure in the future that the agent I use confirms room sizes before I book anything in future. I have learned my lesson.

My daughter and I had a Mother / Daughter weekend March 29th and 30th in downtown Vancouver and stayed at the Moda Hotel the evening of March 29th. The hotel is centrally situated and within walking distance to Vancouver’s entertainment and shopping locales. The hotel suite itself was beautiful and had all the amenities we could ask for. The hotel staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had dinner at the hotel’s dining room, Cibo. The food was delicious and staff were very courteous. We would definitely stay there again.

Was not all that impressed with the hotel itself but was very pleased with the helpfulness of the staff. Room was kind of outdated. Location was pretty decent. Cibo Restaurant which is attached to the hotel was excellent. Very good Italian cuisine.

Hotel is in a great location walked to a number of excellent restaurants all recommended by the staff. Parking is secure and convenient about $23 a day. Restaurant at hotel was lovely had great dinner when we got in. Overall great staff and value for the money!

Easy to find and convenient for walking to shops and restaurants. We stayed for three nights during Thanksgiving 2023. The price was decent and the room was clean and large enough for two people to move around comfortably. We weren't planning on staying in our room the whole time so it was sufficient for us. Our only gripe was that the room was really warm and we couldn't seem to change the AC/Heater setting. We ended up opening the windows which was fine. The staff was great. They always greeted us and pushed the elevator button when they saw us enter. We would stay here again on a budget.

If i could leave no stars, I would. We did NOT stay. We left within 10 minutes. Parking garage off site with bullet holes. Staff was rude. Windows don't close. The images online are NOT the same place. Charge for 3 people in a 4 Person room. After fighting that we wanted to cancel due to feeling unsufe and it being so dirty, they said we had to pay a cleaning fee. I have to pay to clean the dirty room I refuse to stay in? Seriously. Could NOT get out fast enough.

Quaint boutique hotel right downtown. Located at the corner of Seymour @Smythe. Check in was smooth, friendly and easy. We had booked a room with a King sized bed, as I've heard that other rooms can be quite small. (They also have suites available ) The elevator was quick. The room itself had hardwood floors. It had modem minimalist furniture ( a red chair, and a desk ) the king sized bed was comfy, but a bit firm for my taste. The closet had a safe and a full sized mirror. It was roomy enough for all of our suitcases. The bathroom was painted a really cool red colour. It wasn't huge, but it's big enough. It had a cool pedestal sink and toiletries from Bath & Body Works. On the third floor they have a 24/7 business centre with computer and printer. It also has a microwave, ice machine and little library ( take a book leave a book ) They also have 3 places to eat on site. A sports bar, UVA wine bar and an Italian place. They also have a cold beer and wine liquor store ( open until 11 ) The staff was super nice, helpful and friendly. For price, location, cleanliness, and service. You really can't go wrong here.

Check in was easy, room was very clean. I had a micro suite and it faced the back of the building so nice and quiet The location is awesome will 100% be coming back

Booked this hotel for the location and price knowing it was only for 1 night. It was great for our needs. The front desk person was helpful and pleasant. The room was adequate for the night, comfortable beds and needs met. It seems to be located in a busy part of town though we didn't have much time to explore. The TV is small and old as previously mentioned but that didn't bother me. The room was clean though the bathroom floor did have some residue but nothing too bad or really troubling. I'd book again if it was a night or 2.

The Moda Hotel served our needs. My wife and I vacationed 2.5 days in downtown Vancouver prior to taking an Alaskan cruise. It was less expensive than many other downtown hotels. The room was clean. It offered the essentials but little else. It lacked a breakfast restaurant. It was walkable to many Vancouver hot spots. The area is not served by Uber or Lyft so we relied on taxis. The concierge was only some what helpful.

Booked this hotel for one night with a couple girlfriends. Overall decent for the price, but would never stay here again. The parking garage was extremely unsettling as we noticed two cars had their windows smashed and most parking spots were covered in glass shards. We decided to pay the hotel $24 to park in a gated area of the garage for 24hrs, however, our gate passes were disabled after we checked out 22hrs later and we couldn't enter the gate to retrieve our car. On a different note: we could feel the springs in the mattress and the bedsheets felt like paper.

Got a good deal on this hotel for New Years. This place was one of the most reasonably priced places available in the downtown area, besides those with shared bathrooms. It also had the option to add parking for a reasonable rate, although the parking lot was confusing and had very small spaces, but was locked and secure. No pool, or free breakfast, but they did have free wifi, and multiple restaurant/bars right downstairs. Our room was nice and clean. I was thankful to find a mini fridge hidden in the closet. There was also a safe. Slightly too loud with noises in the hall, but it maintained darkness in the late morning, and had good water pressure. This was walking distances to many places and a great central location. I'd definitely consider this for my next overnight visit to the area if the price was right, in fact I am mostly writing this review to help myself remember.

This a small boutique hotel in downtown Vancouver. I loved it! Within walking distance to great shopping , restaurants and clubs. The hotel was spotless although being old. I got a great sense of pride from the staff and place smelled super clean. So very important when staying in a hotel! Our heating fan was a bit loud but we were only there one night. I would totally recommend this hidden gem for a night out in the city.

This hotel met my two most important criteria when looking for lodging: close to the venue that we'd ultimately be visiting (the Vogue Theater), and cheap. The Moda is literally right around the corner from the Vogue, which turned out to be more of a blessing than we'd expected, as my husband was able to walk from the theater to the hotel to drop off our VIP loot, and then back to meet me on the rail in no time at all. Beyond the Vogue, it's within walking distance of some great shops and restaurants, and local public transit. The hotel is kind of boutiquey, with a modern flare to it. The room was perfect for our stay - clean, quiet, with a safe and a decent-sized bathroom. The one window looked out onto the alley next door, but we never opened the blinds (not much to see through the constant rain, anyhow). We used the elevator exactly once - on our way up to the room the first time - but utilized the stairs every other time, even on check-out. Their elevator was more like a closet, and it had no discernible "you are here" marker on the inside. Plus, it clanked and creaked like even it was unsure as to what it was doing, so...yeah. I've always been a stairs girl, anyway. About the only thing I'd say against the room has to do with the bathroom. It was large, yes, but the storage options were limited. It had a pedestal sink and one small glass shelf above it. For people like me - who travel with a flat iron, curling iron, large round brush, comb and utilize the hotel's hair dryer - it made getting ready in the morning a challenge. That, and it was a bit dark, at times. And, and. Oh boy - the toilet. Or, rather, the location of the toilet paper roll. If you look at my picture, you can see where the toilet is situated. Now you have to use your imagination to "see" where the toilet paper is located, because it's at the very edge of the picture, to the right of where I was standing while taking the shot. That's right, friends, the toilet paper is about two feet in front of the toilet itself. So, for women (or men doing big business), you have to stretch in order to get paper to wipe! I'm sure my hilarious cries of "Go go gadget, ARM!" and my Bionic Commando arm extension sound effects never got old for my husband, who could clearly hear me in the next room. Save yourself, your tushy, and your back some stress, and grab the toilet paper *before* you settle in to do your business. Other than that, though, we enjoyed our time at the hotel. The staff was friendly, the location is excellent, and the value was perfect.

In a good downtown location for walking. Room was very small and not entirely clean. Elevator was so small it could barely fit two people and our luggage.

Booked MODA for two nights to put a period on our 10 day cruise to Alaska. Very nice, older building. Some upgrades, very clean. The front desk staff were very helpful with directions and suggestions. There is a small Business Center with a computer for general use. I was able to print boarding passes for our flight out. The room was small. The bathroom could use some updating. The bed was comfortable. Only one very small elevator but, hey, it worked!! In the hub of the downtown area. Walking distance to bars, restaurants, shopping, and the harbor. Would I stay there again-yes!

Pros - clean room & the young gentlemen checking us in was very kind. Brunch at Cibo was good - small portions, but it was free with the voucher we had. Service was great. Cons - as per previous guests review posts, if you get a social shopper or a travel zoo voucher they put you in the room right next to the elevator.. VERY noisy! Will not be back because of that. Treat your guests equally.

Very cute hotel, recently renovated in a retro modern style, reasonably clean and great service from the friendly desk staff. Right downtown near CF Pacific Centre, Yaletown, lots of great restaurants. Check in gift includes coupons for local restaurant, cafe and wine bar. Great value for the price, would stay here again!

Moda Hotel's location is an ideal location in downtown Vancouver. You can easily walk to Robson for some shopping or Yaletown for trendy restaurants. This is a boutique hotel and I really like the style of this place. Unfortunately, I don't like how there is no concierge helping you with luggage, the small rooms, creaky stairs and paper thin walls. I heard my neighbour directly upstairs blasting music at 10AM. Self parking is $14 a day and is about half a block away. But let's concentrate on the positive aspects of Moda Hotel: -Proximity to shopping and restaurants -Very good water pressure from the shower -Friendly and accomodating staff -Free wifi Would I stay here again? It wasn't terrible, but I would probably stay somewhere else unless Moda Hotel had a very good promotion.

I was looking for a deal in downtown Vancouver and the Moda Hotel caught my eye with affordable prices and a great location (my room was $125 Canadian dollars, or around $95 USD, after taxes, which was quite fair for a big city). The hotel is a small boutique, with tight but stylish rooms. The location is excellent, it was a pleasant walk to the waterfront, and I enjoyed easy access to the Skytrain at City Centre station. The staff was friendly and efficient. To save money, I booked a "mini" room, and it lived up to its name. The queen size bed took up nearly all of the bedroom and the bathroom (not shared) was tight, but the room was clean. Overall would recommend.

It's a decent hotel at a good price, but there were a few things left to be desired. #1 - The reception staff are not very professional. They come off as unwelcoming. #2 - The finish is hip with a european feel, but it is looking quite dingy and needs a deep clean. #3 - After spending a night we realize we should have expected the linens, because one pillow which was at the bottom of the pile was stained NASTY.

Coming from NYC, I was blown away by Moda's style. Just a simple yet colorful, clean, quiet, affordable, and relaxing hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver. We appreciate the excellent customer services and suggestions with planning our daily activities. There is a breath taking Italian restaurant and bar adjacent to Moda. They have a live jazz band on Saturday nights. There is absolutely everything walking distance from Moda including fine restaurants, bars, food trucks, shopping malls, theaters, banks, and the train station is literally two blocks away. Moda is roughly 30 minutes from the airport and you can purchase a day pass for nine bucks. It's much cheaper to take the train since the cab fare would be 40 bucks. My two nights stayed here were beyond amazing and I highly recommend staying at Moda if in the Vancouver downtown area.

An older, nicely renovated small hotel right in the heart of downtown. Our room was super clean, the attached bar is open until 2am, serves awesome craft beers and has a wall of top shelf bottles that rivals anywhere, the attached restaurant serves up a great breakfast (included with our stay) and there's free WiFi. What more can you ask for?! One thing that's a bit awkward is parking at check-in. You have to park in the alley off Smithe (there are signs for moda guests and delivery behind the hotel) and walk around to the main entrance where you will get your room key that opens the garage just down the street. Not a huge inconvenience just a heads up. All the staff were very pleasant and friendly. I'll definitely stay here again.

LOVE this hidden gem!! Upgrade available regular rooms still super cool! The staff go above and beyond. The view! The restaurant so great! Walking distance to EVERYTHING. Perfect get away.

Location...Location...Location! On the corner of Seymour and Smith you'll find the cutest little Boutique hotel in Vancouver. There isn't a huge sign that says Moda Hotel, instead the sign blends in with the decor of the rest of the building. So keep your eyes open, the hotel is located on the right corner as you're driving down Seymour St. Soo.......the ONLY big issue I had with this hotel is parking! There is no parking in the hotel, under the hotel...its across the damn street! My bf and I drove around at least three times to find the parking area. We finally gave up and jumped out of the car to check in and to see where to park. Room was okay size wise. We had a corner room with a king sized bed--awesome view of the street. Even though we had the Wine bar below us we didn't hear too much. Bed was comfy, bathroom a little small. The TV was very tricky to turn on. Since its an older building the front desk told us a few light switches/tv modes to switch it to to be able to use it. A little weird to me, but those tricks worked. For just a one night stay it was comfortable. I'd definitely rec commend this hotel to others who are visiting in the Vancouver area.. It's within walking distance to shopping on Robson and the nightlife on Granville. ***Wifi is FREEEE!!!

This is a chic boutique hotel located in downtown Vancouver. It gave me the vibe of a hotel that I may find in Paris. Quaint lobby, old creaky staircase adds to the charm. The location is terrific. So many things within walking distance, including tons of restaurants, cafes, bakeries and of course, the lively Granville St. Also nearby within a 15 min. walk are Yaletown & Gastown. There's an upscale wine bar and restaurant downstairs too. Unfortunately, there are too many choices so we didn't dine there. The daily parking rates are more attractive than other hotels I've shopped. The staff is very friendly and helpful giving us tips on what to check out. The rooms are definitely chic, but small. Our room faced the street on the 3rd floor, which can be quite noisy. Luckily, I always pack earplugs on trips and planes so sleeping wasn't a big deal. Free wifi? Nice touch! And it's blazing fast! So planning next day's adventures was a breeze. So if you're looking for a good rate (room and parking) don't mind a cozy room that's nicely decorated in Ikea-ish (but better) furniture and want a great location, this might fit your bill.

The best part of Moda Hotel is hands down the location. It is pretty much right next to Robson and Granville Street. The hotel is a bit small, namely the lobby and some of the rooms, but for the price, I thought it was a super bargain. I was just up here this past weekend to celebrate my birthday with a bunch of my friends and we booked 5 separate rooms. They were a combination of doubles, queens and kings. Obviously the sizes are going to be different, but I thought mine (room 239) at the very end of the 2nd floor was fine! Sure, we had a view of Staples, but it wasn't a big deal and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was big enough and the shower had hot hot water. The room has a TV with limited channels, a safe box, a coffee maker with teas and coffee, and ample cups. It doesn't have a fridge though, but we didn't really need one anyway. I don't really have any big complaints except for the thin walls... I could hear people upstairs walking around and talking so that was annoying, but I was only there for a night so that was totally fine. The lobby was cute and "modern" too, but you can tell the building is super old because the elevator is ancient. But on the other hand, service was great and friendly too. Parking is across the street which can be a hassle, but it's not too big of a deal. It's $15 a day with in-and-out privileges.

Hotel with Character! Unlike others, we had a clean and nicely appointed room. Very good location but I must say, the floor in our room was slightly tilted. Yes, tilted. No doubt since this hotel dates back to 1908. However, dont let that deter you. Helpful staff and good location. Also, honest people. We mistakenly left our Kindle in the nightstand. After realizing we left it there, I emailed the hotel from our next stop and they FedExed it to our home! Some hotel staff would not have been that honest, even at the high end properties. It would have not been found. Thanks to the staff particularly Mariya at the front desk. Lastly, Cibo, is one the the best restaurants in town! See my other review. Also, the wine bar is a cool hang out and just across the lobby. I liked that fact they were close to good shopping on Robson Street and an easy walk to many of the attractions in Vancouver. For the price, value and location... We will be back.

Pros: Fairly good location in downtown Vancouver. About 10 minute walk to the waterfront. For mid April on a weekend night, about $100 USD for a standard room including tax. 24 hour parking is across the street for $14, in and out privileges. Staff generally friendly. Cons: Sadly, there were so many. The hotel seems to be older and semi renovated. Still has that sorta older feel though. Maybe we just got the worst room there, but it was super thin walls, where you can hear people even walking down the halls. Luckily (or not), the fan that you turn on is so loud that it semi hides the noise outside. Which leads me to...there is no A/C or it was broken in our room. The thermostat consistently read 25 degree Celsius. Ordinarily, when it's only 50-low 60 F outside, I do not need A/C but seriously hot air was coming out of this fan. The room felt like what summer would be like. I don't know how you can stay here when it's actually warm out. Also as mentioned, parking is across the street on the 5th level. Not that convenient to go to your car. Overall, I guess you get what you pay for. Did not realize it would be that bad of conditions, but good location and cheap rate, something's gotta give. If you wanna save money and don't mind too much, sure, but I will likely not stay here again.

We (2 of us) booked a mini room at Moda through HotelTonight. We were looking to save a little money because we were planning on being out of the hotel for most of the weekend, and really only needed a place to sleep and shower. The room was clean and nicely decorated (the colors and furnishings were modern). The parking is weird (across the street and on the fifth floor of the garage which you need a room key to access) and there isn't an easy place to park for checking in to get the key to access the parking garage. The other downside was that our AC/heater unit was broken. We came back to an extremely hot room both nights, even after setting the temperature to be much cooler the second day before we left. Overall, a good place to stay if you're looking to be close to restaurants, bars, and shopping and save money on your room!

2.5 star hotel with rude staff and cheap finishes. Bait and switch! Stayed here for one night on a Monday to Tuesday. First of all the address in google maps is wrong so we had to drive around several time in the pouring rain to find the place. I ended up getting out of the car and just walked up and down the block to locate the hotel. No large viable signs anywhere. We Booked indirectly through an app so beware since they will try to stick you with the "mini" room which is a single queen and a really small room where the walls are caving in and only a stand up corner shower. When I checked I was trying to be as nice as I could to the gentleman at the front desk. I let him know wanted a room with two separate beds if it was possible and I assumed it was a small request since it was a Monday there were plenty of vacancy's. He said they had rooms available but I would have to pay $40 to upgrade which was almost double my original reservation cost from a "deal site" which was "deal" on those last minute hotel deal sites sites where they have a daily deal. I asked if I could rent a cot and he said that was not possible since the room was too small. I've stayed at big name hotels and they would accommodate 2 beds without hesitating. It just felt like they wanted to squeeze every penny out of me with this bait and switch tactic they use online. Who has "mini" rooms as an option?! Add $20 more for parking which is not on site and you have to park at the parking garage down the street all the way on the top level which is a little inconvenient. Overall it would have been a better value to book a normal big name hotel where things are consistent. The finishes were cheap in the room like ikea lamps and a tiny TV. When we got in the room the tv didn't work and they were stingy about towels. The corners of the room were dusty and our heater never got warm enough and ran all night. The building is old and insulation is bad and you can hear the street and other rooms. Our safe didn't work either. We went out that night and got back around 1:30 we walked in the lobby and this burly old lady yelled at us and scolded us to make sure we didn't have more people in the room as allowed. I gave her my name and the room number and she quickly seemed shocked and knew she was wrong but still no verbal apology. Such and aggressive tone and she could have easily just asked what room we were in. I used the key card to get in so obviously I was staying there. I felt like we were being interrogated. As we got in the baby sized elevator we just laughed because we were treated so poorly the whole time were were there and just vowed never to come back. These people are not in the hospitality business. They just want to squeeze every dime out of you and turn you over. You're just a number to them. You're better off staying at the Ramada down the street with more consistent amenities and staff. Stay away from this crappy boutique hotel. I'm willing to bet They'll be out of business in the next 5 years.

Stayed here a couple of weeks ago. Clean room but very small. Friendly staff and free secured parking. Thin walls. In the morning we could hear talking from the next room. It does have a liquor store, sports bar and a wine bar. And there is a lot of restaurants around it.

My husband daughter and I stayed there on 1/18/19. We dove from Washington state to see the Peter Murphy concert at the Vogue Theatre. The hotel is perfect walking distance to the Vogue theater as it is only a block over. We also appreciated the convenience of having restaurants and stores nearby. But we had a horrible night sleep. Our room on the second floor was directly above the hotel nightclub that was open until 4 AM. The music rattled our walls, we felt like our bed was right next to the juke box. When I went down to the complain to the night manger and he didn't seems to care. I would never stay here again.

This is a decent hotel conveniently located in downtown. Staff was very friendly and over all the hotel was clean. We stayed in a king room in the corner with the street views. Size of the room was good but the bathroom was way too small for a king room this room has red carpet which looked kind of dirty. It was okay to stay for one night for the price.

Average 3 star hotel, with a GREAT location. Beds were fine, and the room was really small but we fit four ladies in each room. The bathroom was also fine. Everyone was kind and helpful. The elevator was intimidating. But we used the stairs a lot. It was a great deal for one night out in Vancouver! We were 5 minutes away from every spot. Perfect for a bachelorette party!

The hotel is in a great location! The staff is friendly and somewhat helpful. They gave the hotel a face lift room was clean! The few issues I had was it's a bit noise, walls are thin,bed was hard and uncomfortable, and the bathtub was uneven and a little weird to stand on and can slip really easily! But the biggest one is they charge $14.00 a day for parking!! Also I did hear someone complaining about there heater not working in there room. But ours worked just fine!

Stayed here while visiting from California. I was not impressed with the hotel. Especially what we paid. There is absolutely no bathroom space to do hair or makeup. I had to do mine on the bed. Secondly, the whole bed situation was an utter nightmare. No fitted sheets and old blankets as a comforter - totally grossed me out - unknown if blankets were washed. Bed was too firm, felt like an old mattress. The walls are paper thin, so do not come here on a honeymoon or romantic getaway, neighbors will hear your business. As I am writing this, I can actually hear someone taking a shower. "/ So yourself a favor, save some money and find a hotel with better quality. Giving it two stars for convenience of the location.

TINY, old rooms that are reminiscent of a Brooklyn studio but the location is great and 2 blocks away from Pacific Centre. The Wi-Fi is spotty but there are K-cups along with the standard amenities. Still it has a certain hipster charm and the price is about 2/3 that of the standard City Centre room. The staff are generally friendly and parking is only about $14/day. It's not great but a very reasonable value, especially if you are not very pick about your accommodations No gym but you can purchase a gym pass at Steve Nash on Granville St. for $10 CAD/day.

Typical 3* hotel. Close to everything in downtown vancouver. Loud noise from fans/AC units even from fourth floor on the backside of hotel. Very little counter space in bathroom. Staff is courteous and helpful. Room is small but clean. Wifi is not that strong.

I'd say that this place deserves 3.5 stars. Negatives: There isn't much signage on the front of the building so it is easy to miss. They have more signs for the bar/restaurant downstairs than for the hotel itself. We drove passed the hotel twice because there was no marking to indicate that the hotel was anywhere in sight. Also, parking is difficult to find too because, again, no signs. The parking lot is in a separate building across the street. What we ended up doing was parking our car temporarily to walk around to find the hotel. Once we found it, we checked in and they gave us directions about the location of their parking lot. Another negative is that they put us on the second floor where the window faced another building's heater/ac system. We kept hearing a humming sound. When we went downstairs to change rooms, I explained to the front desk people about the situation. They blankly stared at us, said nothing and then asked to get our room keys to switch us. Customer service was not great, given that the front desk people were not the most personable. They however, efficiently solved our issue. The one other issue I had was that their blow dryer didn't work. Why have appliances in the room if it doesn't work? Positives: The second room that we got was great. There was no buzzing/humming sound. The room was fine. It was pretty clean and big enough for two. We weren't bothered by the noise in the room even though it faced a busy street. It was good white noise versus the original hum. I loved that they had a kurig machine in the room. In the morning, I enjoyed some delicious fresh made coffee before heading down to breakfast. This hotel also gave us $20 to spend on breakfast. The breakfast was delicious and pretty affordable after the voucher. I ordered the polenta and eggs. It was delicious and beautifully made. It was a very filling breakfast. Even though parking was hard to find, I appreciated their parking privileges. They allowed us to park there until 6 p.m the day of check in. This was very convenient since parking in downtown is so expensive. Lastly, this hotel is very centrally located so you can pretty much walk to Stanley Park/Robson Street/bus over to Granville. The price was also very affordable.

Giving this place a very solid 4 stars. We booked a suite, it was definitely worth the extra cash. Having a big living space is a great thing. We had a full size living room area with flat screen. A separate bedroom with sliding doors for some privacy and a good size bathroom with his and her sinks. In the room the heating system could have worked a little better but that was offset by having a portable heater in the room. The wifi is quite spotty so watch for that, you could incur major charges if roaming. I went to bed connected to their wifi only to wake up hours later to find out I was kicked off. The staff was extremely helpful, efficient and very friendly. The small lobby has a bit of a plush feeling to it, I like that. On the hotel premises there are 3 restaurants, no need to go far to grab a bite to eat or to have a drink. They vary in price range and in ambiance, so there something to please every traveler, I feel. There is a great hotel liquor store on site as well. Prices are a little high. But, it's a place to buy liquor, so, if you don't want to look elsewhere it's worth the extra bucks. In Canada liquor is not sold in regular grocery stores. You must purchase liquor from government stores or privately owned stores. All in all this hotel gets my vote for great value. I would stay here again.

The best thing about the hotel is the great location. It's in walking distance to Granville and Robson streets. There's a nice market close by if you want snacks for your room. Liquor store and restaurants attached to the hotel. The staff are friendly and helpful. The room is small and basic. Fridge and a safe which are useful features. Negatives: The shower head is really low. You have to stand like Steve Urkel in the shower in order to wash your hair. No fitted sheet on the bed and the sheets that are on are a bit stained. Would I stay here again?! For a really good price, perhaps.

PROS: The best thing about this hotel is the great downtown location! It is close to many restaurants and tourist attractions, so we did not have the need to rent a car. The hotel is older and could use some renovations. The rooms are small but comfortable. Staff at reception counter were courteous. We were able to leave all our bags before checking in, so we could explore the city. They provide cable tv and Internet. Affordable cost of $100.00CAD per night. CONS: I am updating my review to 3 based on the following: The hotel is so small that you can literally hear everything outside your room. Last night, people came back from partying and we're having a conversation in the hallway right next to my door, which was 3 steps from my bed. Needless to say, I was woken up and could not go back to sleep for a while. Also, I could hear the alarm clock from the people next door. Not a place you can rest all night.

I only stayed here for one night, but I'm a fan. It's tiny, it's adorable, and I had zero complaints about the service. Downsides: parking is actually across the street at another building, and the rooms (at least the one in which I stayed) don't have a minifridge. Not a dealbreaker, but sort of frustrating when you go to a restaurant and can't bring home the rest of your food. It's quite affordable, as well, which is always a plus in my book.

Moda Hotel is a small vintage boutique hotel. It's definitely located in a nice spot of downtown Vancouver. It's not too far off from Robson, 15-20 minute drive to Stanley Park, 25 minutes to Richmond. I think it's definitely in a good location. Downside? The fact that it is a "vintage" boutique hotel, as called by the manager, there's times where you won't have hot water. It's 30*F outside, freezing cold, but no hot water to shower with? That's ridiculous. Especially if I'm paying $160/night. Another downside. I was staying there on the night of new year's eve. My hotel room was right above their bar/lounge and music was blasting until 3-4am. I understand that it was new year's eve, but letting us know prior and allowing us to switch rooms would've been a nice offer. The service there is MEH. I didn't find the staff there to be any bit friendly and had a very whatever attitude. The only upside? I left something at the hotel and they were able to ship it to me, charging my credit card that was on file. Overall, I'm unimpressed. PS. There is no refrigerator. There is no microwave. Well that just sucked because we had leftovers from dinner...

Moda is a very hip well located boutique hotel. Walk to Granville nightlife, Yaletown restaurants, and Gastown's old world charm. We only stayed one night as it was booked up the rest of the week. Moda is an updated century old hotel which gives it its charm and a few downsides - walls are thin, and rooms are small. Super friendly staff were very helpful and overall we enjoyed our stay.

There were only 2 memorable aspects of the experience at the Moda Hotel: The location and the customer service. I've anticipated too much from Moda. Judging from the lobby, it looked like a very cheaply constructed, tiny unlively hotel which was disappointing as I read from the previous review that this is a great hotel and so I expected the Shangrila. There is nothing swank about this hotel. Anyway, first impressions aside, the customer service deserved 100 points. Somebody greeted me as soon as I walked in and the reception was quick to answer any questions I had and the check in process was super fast. As for the room itself, it wasn't great, in fact a very motel like room and as someone mentioned ikea like furnishings. I had to do some work in the hotel and the internet connection was extremely poor. It kept crashing on me and I was unable to hold a Skype call. The location is unarguably attractive- walking distance everywhere. It is right in between downtown and Yaletown, two fantastic areas of Vancouver. I believe Moda hotel has one of the cheapest rates for downtown, and I guess I got what I paid for. Simply put, this hotel is one step up from the Motel 6 chains in America.

Interesting, I read some of the bad reviews down here and for my experience it seems they talk about another hotel! I travel and use hotels a Lot (unfortunately), and I think Moda has been one of the best I've been! I believe that rating hotels has to take into account three critical aspects: location, price, and cleanness. Moda does a great job on all of them. Great location in the hear of downtown close to many great places and restaurants. Price-wise it seems very convenient compared to the other hotels around. Room was perfectly clean and cute. Not a lot of space for sure, but big enough to fit two full size beds. Lot of firm pillows, and a FAST WiFi. Well working A/C. No breakfast included but you have a nice and good bar and a restaurant just at he lobby level. Staff nice, competent, and friendly. Suggested for staying in a convenient location used as a base-camp for your tour of Vancouver.

The location is amazing and well worth the stay if you plan to be out and about a lot. The rooms are small but cozy and contains everything you need. The downside... The bed is hard and uncomfortable, the sheets are more plastic-feeling than regular cotton and the top blanket is little more than a throw blanket. It's also pretty cold in my room, I tried adjusting the temperature but that just made the fan throw out cool gusts so I gave up. Check in was easy and quick.

The Moda Hotel is a great place to stay in Downtown Vancouver. The accommodations were charming and clean, and the front desk staff were friendly and very helpful. The boutique hotel is walking distance to great neighborhoods and many attractions such as Yaletown and Stanley Park which is BEAUTIFUL. The hotel is next door to an excellent wine bar as well an organic Italian restaurant which has a great ambiance. The only negative points I would say is that the area around the hotel is loud, given that it is in the heart of downtown. The hotel offers free earplugs because of this. The other negative note is that the maid staff knocked and once opened our door early in the am for a weekend (9 am ish) not seeing that we put a do not disturb sign up. My husband and I would definitely stay there again.

This is our second stay at the Moda, and both my husband and I like this place quite a bit. First let me say, it is an old (1905) building that has been remodeled. They tried to keep some of the old charm, but make it modern as well. I think they did a fair job. This is not a posh, luxurious spot, so if thats what your looking for, you will be disappointed. The rooms are average, the beds could stand a major update (thats really my only complaint), the furniture is decent, bathrooms nice and toiletries are great (and I usually LOATH hotel products)! The hotel itself seems to be filled with younger people (20-40 somethings) so you can expect a little more noise and action with this kind of crowd. It is also located on a main road, so late at night the bar crowd can get a bit noisy, if you get a room on that side be prepared to use some ear plugs. The hotel has a wine/beer store attached, as well as a nice restaraunt, and both a wine bar and sports bar, all attached. The front desk staff is helpful and nice as well. Final, the best part of this hotel is LOCATION, LOCATION! 10 minutes or less by foot to anything, 10 min to YaleTown, 10 minutes to waterfront, 10 minutes anywhere!! Bottom line, if you are coming up to enjoy the city for a night, want to be in the middle of the action, this is the spot for you! If you are looking for more of a relaxed, quite, night away from city action, keep lookin!

Haven't been to Vancouver in a LONG time, so didn't really know the hotels downtown. Came across Moda and decided to give them a try. My fiance and I spent two nights there - it was VERY nice! We booked a room in the The Moda Private Rooms in Symphony Place (bathroom/bedroom, not one with a sitting area or kitchen), which is actually the building across the street from where you check in. This room was pretty amazing. Huge ceilings, flat screen TV, king size bed, and a beautiful bathroom which included a water closet, two sinks and a pretty sweet bath tub/shower with a big rain shower. The parking was secure, in the same building - for an extra charge - but well worth it. The location of Moda is great - within walking distance of Robson St. and Yaletown....and Granville St., if you're into that sort of thing on a Saturday night. They also have a great little bar - Red Card Sports Bar. Everyone at the front desk were very nice - the only downside? When checking out, it was raining and the whole lobby smelled of wet dog. But I guess that can't be helped. Oh yea, did I mention they allow dogs?? That's a good thing, by the way.