YWCA Hotel Vancouver

Amazing.. the staff are authentically happy and helpful. Our room was clean and smelled fresh. The manager was so approachable and gave us some great options for restaurants. I felt like was at home. The location is so perfect and convenient to the transit.

Hotel itself is well located, clean and comfy (although the double bed is quite small). We had a semi private bathroom room, which is incredibly odd. Two rooms open into the same bathroom - both doors can be locked from inside the bathroom to prevent any intrusions. However, the bathroom doors do not block any noise at all, so whenever anyone would use the bathroom, both rooms can clearly hear what's going on. I would not recommend booking this type room - instead we opted to use the shared bathroom facilities available, which are much more private.

Great location, we were able to walk to most attractions in the area or to the transport hubs to get further a field. The rooms were comfortable clean and tidy and the building was secure and felt very safe. The staff were really friendly genuinely warm and happy to help with all sorts of advice. I would definitely recommend this venue to any of my family or friends.

The YWCA felt like a home away from home. The check was quick, efficient and welcoming. They have a well equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and all within walking distance to Robson Street. I highly recommend this place for all the conviences

Was pleasantly surprised. I didn’t know what to expect when I booked this but had a lovely 9th floor view, comfortable bed and location was excellent. The hair dryer and mini fridge were not expected but appreciated. No issues with showering in the evenings but I imagine mornings are busy. A/C worked perfectly (not sure what some reviewers are complaining about. Not loud and worked on a warm summer day)

The hotel was impeccably clean, including the shared bathroom! Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location too, near transit and many services. I would definitely stay again.

A wonderful experience, as I've come to expect from YWCA Hotel. The staff were friendly and courteous, check-in and check-out were a breeze. They even helped charge my phone when my charger failed. Really a fun time.

5 min walk from sky train station. Had a single room with shared bathroom and the bathroom was super clean with shampoo, conditioner and body wash available, towels also provided. Room with single bed, A/C, TV, with in-room sink, everything I needed at a very reasonable price for Vancouver. Also! A great list of amenities available for use including laundry!

I elected to stay at the YWCA hotel on a recent trip to Vancouver. The hotel is centrally located and it's an easy walk to Canada Place and the stadium. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and clean. I booked a room with a private bathroom but some have shared. The hotel is located in a safe area and requires guests to use key cards to enter the lobby at night and in the elevator. The hotel provides complimentary Nespresso coffee in the lobby!

Your boy scrambled a bit last minute planning his trip to check out the Planted Expo last weekend. With most spots booked up, they had a single + shared hallway bathroom available. And you know what, I thought, "I never tried a Y_CA accommodation before so let's do it!" Despite some inconsistent info between here and the website, overall the building was in quite decent shape; kind of a modern clean version of the 1990's. I definitely like more communal facilities to live/explore a bit more economical & community-like. Bathroom-to-room ratio for the shared felt adequate. The room was pleasantly simple and nice. Plenty of shared kitchen & dining space top-down for all the eats and hanging out. Staff was pleasant & cordial. Minor feedback: Entering the buzz in door late at night for check in was a tad clumsy but a gentleman came over to assist right away. 1 kitchen room upstairs seems retired and the fitness room felt a bit sad. The roof top door was locked for some reason. Bed was a tad firm. Location is SE downtown near Costco and a museum.

I highly recommend this hotel. Although it's a 2star hotel, the ratings were on par with a 4 star, and being the cheapest option when I traveled, I thought I'd give it a chance. The room was quaint and perfect. If you are a person who likes tons of space in a hotel room, this is not the place for you. But if you are like the rest of us who only sleep our rooms, read on. The room has everything I needed: bed, shower, vanity, desk, tv, mini fridge, and microwave. Also, it had hardwood floors, which I like better. I was same to adjust the heat and the window was a nice size. Parking was $25/night? But warning!!!! There are only a few stalls. Even though check-in is at 4pm, i arrived at 3pm and my room was ready . Although check out was at 11am, they agreed to hold my car for another hour. Last but not least, the location was amazing, walking distance to lots of the city's attractions.

I was iffy about booking this place but glad i did. The location is very central and in downtown. Close to alot of eateries. It's safe to walk at night in this area. The hotel itself looks good. Check in was so smooth. The room i had was a Double Bed shared bath. The room itself looked exactly in the pictures which was shocking cause usually rooms do not look like the pictures so thats a bonus. The room itself is spacious and has plenty of space for 1-2 people. I appreciate that. The shared bathroom depends on the times you need to use. I saw that early mornings 7am -9am there was heavy use but when i needed to use from 10am-2pm it was empty. from 11pm to onwards there could be a wait as everyone is going out or going to sleep. The beds here was very COMFY!!!! Met some amazing people on this trip and liked their shared lounge. There is also a roof top patio which had great views and something i would not this this YWCA Hotel had!!! Overall i would def book here again. Great amenities Gym, Rooftop Deck Patio for views, Wifi internet was good connected 3 devices without issues.

My cousin and I stayed one night at the hotel before we left on our Alaskan cruise. We essentially had one afternoon and one morning to explore Vancouver before our cruise. This hotel was perfectly located to enable us to see a lot in a short period of time. We stayed in a twin-bed room with a shared bathroom down the hall. Note that the shared bathroom is a single toilet, but we only had to wait once to use it on a weekday. Our room was immaculate as was all the common areas, and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Bonus: They kept our luggage for free after checkout while we spent the morning before our cruise visiting Chinatown and Gas Town and eating an amazing breakfast at Jam Cafe (recommended by the hotel staff). For the value and location (which was very safe), I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Plus, your money goes to a great cause. You can't beat that.

Front desk service can definitely improve. I was in line and no one acknowledged me when there were 2 other front desk staff not helping anyone. Then a guy walks in and they greet him right away. Wtf? I'm in line!! Luckily though, the woman helping me did not give me any grief. She checked me in an hour early and gave me a key for parking. During construction, parking is limited so you may have to park in another building depending on occupancy. Luckily for us, we were able to park in the garage but boy was it tight. The rooms were small, but clean and we slept well surprisingly. Love the location and didn't hear construction noise.

I stayed at the YWCA during my recent trip to Vancouver, BC. The front desk workers here are nice and helpful with any questions we had. The location is pretty good. It's a couple blocks away from Chinatown, the Vancouver library and Robson street where all the high end shopping stores like Burberry and Michael Kors is at. It is a little far from the airport though. You are looking at a $25 fee for taxi from here to the airport. The hotel itself is adjacent to a little coffee shop that offers coffee and pastries. One of the nice things that I liked about this hotel is in order to go up the elevator to the rooms, guests have to swipe their room key. This made feel safe because it ensures only hotel guests can go up the hotel. The overall hotel reminds of a dorm. We were in a room with three twin beds and a small bathroom. The sink and mirror were in between the main room and the little bathroom. Overall the room was clean but the bathroom itself could of used air fresherner, it had the dorm like/moth like smell. As for the view from the window, there wasn't much to see. I looked out and saw a beautiful view of a parking structure hehe YWCA is ok but nothing too special. The best thing is the low fee for the wi-fi. It was $3 wi-fi for three devices for 24 hours!

Well, first the good. Our room, 1108, was really clean. The AC and wifi worked perfectly. The staff was helpful and extremely nice. Now the bad, room 1109 had a bathroom. We we're in a shared bath situation. 1109s bath was actually jetted into our room. I guess it used to be a shared bath. We could hear the couple next to us do their business. The smell was really gross. Also, they were really loud in the morning making sleep difficult. Maybe it was luck of the draw, but our room was icky because of the bathroom situation. We will never stay at the Vancoyver YMCA again because of this. However, we felt fortunate just to have a hotel room in Vancouver's expensive summer season.

I first stayed here when I was in high school for a school trip and all those fond memories of me as a teenager, visiting Vancouver with friends for the first time, all came back to me this past weekend. My boyfriend and I stayed here, and we both had not been to Vancouver in over several years, so it was quite a trip down memory lane and served as a mini-vacation. I booked YWCA Hotel because of my good times spent here, but also - it's very affordable and centrally located to all the different neighborhoods we wanted to walk to, including Gastown, Chinatown, and of course, Yaletown. The hotel isn't the fanciest place - it's very basic. But I'm not very selective when I choose lodging, since for me, the only time spent in a hotel will be to sleep. If there is a comfortable bed with a duvet versus a cheap comforter then I'm set. This was the case for YWCA Hotel. We had a private bathroom for a little extra money, in addition to two double beds. There was a mini-fridge and a shower stall - no tub, which works for me since I don't generally take baths. For about 15 bucks you can pay for a parking spot during your stay, which is well worth it because parking in Vancouver can be tricky. It's in a secured garage that you will need an extra key for access. Also, the staff was very, very friendly. I only gave four stars for the lack of a king-size bed, which they don't offer. The double bed is the largest size they have, but hey, YWCA Hotel will always be my top choice for lodging in Vancouver.

This is so close to my tiny apartment, that a group of friends who traveled up stayed here. The location was how they found it, but the price made it a deal. There room was under $100. 3 people stayed in there- it had a double and two twins. There's a lot of options here- do you want a private shower/washroom, semi-private, or are you fine with the hall washroom. My friends opted for the semi-private. When I visited their room, they explained how it worked. It seemed nice and legit. I suppose you might not want to leave stuff around the sink though- since others will be in there too. (Hopefully no one would use your toothbrush..but you never know!) In the lobby they have some computers hooked up with internet- you have to pay for it, but it's cheap and convenient. Also a small coffee shop is attached to the lobby too. Quite a good deal.

My husband and I have stayed here 3 times now. This hotel is phenomenal. They have a full kitchen, a gym, and laundry for guest use. The rooms we have stayed in include the quint, and a double with shared bathroom. The rooms have always been cleaned, the price is cheap and the location is great- within walking distance to everything downtown and several transportation ports.

This hotel was recommended to me by a resident of the city when I was having trouble finding a decent place for a decent price. I was skeptical because it's a Y and we don't associate those with hotels in the States. I was assured it was clean and in a good area. The price was right, so I crossed my fingers, and reserved a room with double beds for two nights before a cruise. No complaints. There isn't any plushness, but it is adequate for a couple nights of stay. Even has a full kitchen! The lobby has vending machines and computers for guests' use. The desk staff is very friendly and helpful when inquiring about the area. The location is great and nearby to Robson Street which has a plethora of shops and eateries. I only needed a taxi from the airport and to the ship. It's close to Canada Place as well. My room had a private bath, but apparently all rooms do not and there's a public bath on those floors. I was told those rooms without a full private bath, do have wash bowls. Room was clean as was the kitchen. They provide fruit infused(lemons,lol) water in the lobby throughout the day, and coffee in the morning. Parking is available. Free WiFi worked great in the room. There was lounge on my floor too. All of the guests were friendly and everyone offered a greeting in passing. I was pleasantly surprised with the YWCA Hotel and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again next time I'm in Vancouver.

Stayed here for one night and had a great experience. The location is great... BC Place is right across the street, which made for a unique view from my window. Aside from walking through Gastown, which is right around the corner, I also made the trek down Robson Street to Stanley Park (about a 40 minute walk). I ran into some drunken Canucks fans outside the hotel on my way back, which was entertaining for a few minutes before the conversation delved into meaningless gibberish. Hah. Staff were friendly and helpful, and I had absolutely everything I needed for a great price. I was expecting a hostel-esque arrangement, but the YWCA is definitely justified in calling itself a hotel. There are shared kitchens, lounge rooms, and floors with shared bathrooms, but you can also opt for a room with its own private bathroom. If you have a shared bathroom like I did, your room has a sink and vanity in it, which is nice. A bonus for choosing YWCA is that it's a social enterprise, so the some of the money you spend here goes toward community programs. Cheers to that!

Location, location, location. Topped off by very affordable rates and choice of room options. I stayed in a double room with private bathroom. Parking was included which was a bonus. Staff wa very friendly and helpful. The only thing I wish was different was their policy for WiFi, $6/day but only for 1 computer which created a problem with 2 of us in a double room. Overall, clean, spacious accommodations with a great view, central location at an unbelievable price. Would stay here again any day.

Was supposed to go backpacking, lost my directions & ended up here for a night. The staff was super friendly and quite knowledgeable about the city. To be honest, I was expecting much lower quality of accommodation but it was actually really nice. Drawback was toilet/shower was down the hall but for around $60CAD (price for a suite w/full bed w/ student discount.. hell yeah!) it wasn't bad at all. I just took a 'korean-style' modified bath in the sink. It was safe and very quiet. Check out time was at 11am which I nearly missed. Can't beat the location, super close to SkyTrain stations, and the most beautiful public library I have ever seen in my life. Oh and I think it's close to a sports stadium too. Yaletown was about a 5 min. walk for me, but I walk pretty fast.

I stayed here on vacation for a few nights all the way back in the summer of 2010. I chose the private bathroom option- other cheaper options involve shared bathrooms. This is the hotel for those who want a great location at a rock-bottom budget. The room was very small and the view was of the back of other buildings. The accommodations will not impress. It simply gets the job done. Customer service was helpful and polite!

Be it one day or many [ as the case turned out to be ! ] The service is friendly and helpful. The facilities are wonderful. The location could not be better for DownTown Vancouver. Really, who would ever want to leave...not me !

Clean, tiny, great location, awkward, outdated, inexpensive, secure. These are the words I would describe the YWCA Hotel with. Our stay was short and sweet with no problem parking and walking every where we wanted to go. Rooms are awkward and lean heavily towards youth hostel type accommodations for better or worse. Our room shared a bathroom with the room next door and involved a red button panic room locking device along with sturdy "privacy" deadbolt.

I had a very pleasant experience. Great location-- It's in front of BC Place, a few blocks away from the shopping district on Robson Street, the Vancouver Art Gallery, the Central Library, the Stadium Skytrain station, and probably a good 15 minutes walk from Yaletown. The staff members at front desk are tremendously helpful and friendly. There is a small TV and a phone in my room. I opted for the semi-private, meaning I had to share the bathroom. There is, however, a sink, mirror, and hair dryer in my room (not shared). It isn't a big room but it's comfortable. The only thing I don't like about is the pillow. The guys next door were loud in the evening but the hotel encourages people to stay quiet after 11pm and they really did keep quiet later on. Wireless internet access is $6 every 24 hours. They also have a weekly rate that is around $24. I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for a reasonably priced, safe, clean, friendly, and accessible hotel in downtown Vancouver. It costs slightly more than staying at the HI or Global Village but it's well worth it.

There are many expensive destination hotels but sometimes you just need a place to store your stuff and somewhere safe to sleep. The YWCA offers value accommodations at a premium downtown location. This has been my base camp for several years now. Across the street from both B.C. Place and Rogers Arena. Want to watch Pink or Katie Perry in concert? Are you a Canucks fanatic? Love the Lions and the Whitecaps? .......So do I !!!!!........ The hotel is four blocks from Water street and two blocks from the Skytrain and more importantly Fatburger. Rooms are dorm sized but well maintained and very clean. Complete with sink and mini fridge, rates start at $69 for a single twin bed with communal washroom and shower facilities. I recommend a $10 upgrade for a semi private washroom. A mad dash down two corridors at 3am while hopping on one foot and fighting with the door key may end tragically. The hotel supplies nature friendly soaps and shampoo as part of their go green program which includes recycle and organic bins. Security is taken seriously here. The building entrance locks at 11pm. You must contact the front desk via intercom and supply your name and room number to gain entry. The elevator is security enabled from a magnetic tag on your room key. The YWCA is community minded both hosting activities and posting local events prominently on placards in the elevators. This includes all home game dates for the Canucks. Room rates vary with seasonal demand and pre booking is advised during the summer months.

WOW what a wonderful place! Great location, reasonable price in downtown Vancouver, very clean and maintained !! Best to pay a little extra for your own bathroom (ps- great shower).

Great location. Handy to transit, eateries and coffee shops. Clean, safe and comfortable. Luggage storage room. All in all, this great place offers what you'd get in a regular hotel, only at more affordable prices. I always stay here and love it. I would recommend this hotel.

This was the best budget hotel experience I've had in Vancouver so far. There are absolutely no frills to be found here, but it's very cheap, very clean, and very conveniently located (well, unless you want to spend all night clubbin' and be able to stumble back across the street to your seedy Granville St. hotel). The staff was really friendly and helpful, and there was secured garage parking, which was a big plus (and we're not talking "secure" like the Ramada Inn, yeesh). Our room was really basic, but it had everything we needed, was clean, and also cost like $50 a night. Things you need to know: there is no continental breakfast, and you won't find any tiny shampoo/conditioner/body wash in the bathrooms. This is also probably the first hotel where they had actual keys instead of key cards, and the key is attached to a rather clunky keychain that you probably don't want to carry around with you. No problem, check it in with the front desk while you're out. If you don't find any of these things terribly inconvenient (and I don't), you won't find a better deal.

Great little place. Clean, modern, and quiet. Staff were very helpful! We came late with no booking and they put us in a lovely room at a great price. Hostels in downtown Vancouver are very expensive, for the cost of 2 dorm beds, you can have a private room for 2 with your own bathroom. Overall great experience and I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice cheap place to stay for a coupe of nights.

This was a great deal along with a great location! Just blocks from Yaletown, Gastown, and steps from BC Place it is conveniently located near public transportation. The bad: wi-fi was not free but they had a weekly rate for $22 which we used for multiple devices...the private showers were small but clean..The good: It hosts a friendly staff that accommodated all of our needs and the rooms were comparable to any standard 4-star hotel. They have a place to lock up your bike if you rent them ( I recommend Bayshore rentals). The rooms had a refrigerator, a dish set to use in the community kitchen (which was usually empty), and the luxury of having quiet neighbors. Weekly rates are available to make the stay even more affordable. A definitely steal in a high-class city!

Was expecting more of a hostel vibe but what I got was a fully equipped hotel with character and a smile. Only downside is that parking is $13 per day. Location is absolutely ideal for walking around the city!

If you want to stay in downtown Vancouver but don't want to shell out the triple-digit prices that most hotels are asking, go here! Super friendly staff and many amenities make this place seem luxurious - I had a squeaky clean room with a mini-fridge, sink, and giant teevee for under $70 Canadian. A caveat: I don't mind the shared bathrooms, in fact it's nice not having the toilet 6 feet from your head when you're sleeping. If you have a 2-hour bladder, I think there are rooms with private baths available also. There is also a luggage room where you can safely stash your stuff long after you check out to explore the city unencumbered. This is a great place for single travelers or those wishing to see the city on a reasonable or thrifty budget.

I really enjoyed my stay here at the YWCA. Is very convenient with nearby banks and restaurants. The stadium is also across, and is perfect to stay there if your attending events. The only inconvenience was the lack of bathroom inside rooms; however, I was able to always use the bathroom without having to wait for it. I also give it a three star because of the lack of convenience for exchange currency when they said they offer it. Overall. I had a good time despite the twin beds. I think is a little too pricey for the night but the location is perfect.

Good hotel. Would happily stay here again. Location is excellent, my room is directly across from BC Place. Robson St is literally around the corner and Gastown and Yaletown are close walks. I had a room sharing a bathroom with one other room. The bathroom (with a shower and toilet) connects the two hotel rooms and has a door opening to each room. The bathroom door locks to ensure privacy. Each hotel room has a sink. A good arrangement although perhaps not so good if sharing the bathroom with inconsiderate people because the walls are a little thin. Also, the room isn't huge so perhaps could be a little tight if two people were staying in the room and spending a bit of time at the hotel. Would be ok if just coming back to sleep at night. There are coin operated laundry facilities and kitchens or kitchenettes on each floor. You need to request dishes from the front counter though. My room had a fridge and I was able to have a bowl of cereal each morning (a self catered breakfast is always my preference when travelling). My only complaint is the wifi frequency. Drops out frequently and is inconsistent. I do know, however, that they were changing from charging $3/day to making wifi free for guests so perhaps that had something to do with the poor connection. Friendly staff and great price.

I stayed here with another person in a room with a private bathroom, which ended up costing us under $160 each night, including underground parking. We were new to Vancouver and the hotel desk staff were exceptionally helpful in providing directions and advise. We highly recommend the YWCA Hotel!

Stayed here for only one night & I was so unhappy with my husband for booking this hotel. Before entering the hotel I found two small mice running around, entering the hotel felt more like a hospital or a retirement home. The room was small, had a weird odor and the washroom worse then any gym bathroom that I have been to. The walls are so thin that I literally jump when the shower was turned on from next door. Not worth the money, I would rather pay extra and stay somewhere else.

Great location in downtown, close to BC stadium. The beds were comfortable although we booked a queen bed and got two double beds instead. Glad we got a private bathroom! The staff was extremely condescending and rude! Glad the place had air conditioning at least.

I was going to the Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z "Legend of Summer" concert at the BC place so I thought I needed a hotel close by. I found this hotel online and it turned out even better than I expected. It's literally right across the street of the BC place!!! I was able to shopping all day at the Robson Street (which is right by the hotel too), enjoy delicious food like Japadog and Jinya Ramen (there are tons of restaurants of all kinds on the Robson st.), and go back to my hotel room, get a shower and get changed for the concert. It was so convenient. The hotel itself was really good too. Clean room. We stayed on the 12th floor so it even provided us with great view including the BC place. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. They even gave me a map and showed me where to visit as well as where I shouldn't go. It's a really good bargain too, considering the location. Location, price, safety and friendly. This definitely will be my hotel when I'm coming back to Vancouver again.

I'm giving this a 4 because the hotel itself gets a 3 but for the value it gets a 5. The location is amazing. Outside the hotel you can walk anywhere you want. The beds are pretty comfy and the TV works fine. The service is fabulous. The only downsides are that the space is slightly outdated and cramped and there is no bathtub. But for the cheap price and the wonderful location, this is a great hotel. So give it a go. We absolutely will again.

Great location, great price right in the heart of the city. Clean, comfortable, desk staff friendly, courteous and helpful. Small coffee and snack bar on site, good for a light breakfast. If you are a YMCA member or senior you can get discount rate. No high end amenities here but good basic, safe accommodation.

We (2 adults, 50+yr old) stayed three nights in June 2015. Private room/private bath. Everything was very clean. Lots of storage, flat screen TV, mini-fridge, secure parking, friendly and helpful staff. Wifi was fast and easy to connect. Great location. Excellent value. We will stay here again, and have already recommended it to friends and our travel agent. Cost the same for 3 nights at 'the Y' as one night at the 'fancy' hotel we used on our previous visit to Vancouver.

Great hotel, wonderful location and helpful staff. I felt safe and comfortable on two trips where I patronized this hotel (as a young, single female traveler). They offer a clean kitchen (bring your own utensils/plates) and a shared bathroom that was always clean and never crowded. I had a late night flight and they stored my things after check-out so I could go to the conference that brought me to Vancouver without heaving luggage. I rented a bike, and there was safe bike storage (important when you're renting!) The wireless (~6/day) was fast and easy to connect. I would always stay here if I return to Vancouver!

Would definitely stay here again. I travelled for medical purposes, and their medical rate was very reasonable. I was looking for a safe, comfortable and affordable place to stay, and this was it. You are issued an electronic fob with your room key, and only those guests registered on your floor can access it. Front doors are locked at 11pm and you have to ring an attendant for entry after hours, so no one can walk off the street into the hotel if they are not meant to be there. It is a no frills hotel, and I shared a toilet and shower with the adjoining room. Depending on what you are looking for and what fits your budget, you can have a larger room and your own bathroom, share a toilet and shower with a neighbour, or use a shared bathroom in the hall. My only complaint was the shower had no curtain, and only warm water to shower under - but to me these are very minor issues. The room was comfortable, clean and all I needed as a single traveller. It was nice to have a small fridge to stash snacks. The walls may be a bit thin if you have an inconsiderate neighbour or people in a party mood walking down the hallway, but I sleep with earplugs anyway, so this was not an issue for me. Front desk staff was very welcoming and friendly, and helped me with information on local transit and maps. I was offered Wifi connection/password when checking in, and I was helped to connect when I had a minor technical problem doing so. The internet connection seems to be a bit inconsistent, but was sufficient for my needs. Location is great. You may have to walk a few blocks to get to a particular bus stop or the Skytrain, but a car is not needed to get around. The Skytrain travels directly from the airport and the closest station is about 10 blocks away. If you have a lot of baggage you may want to take a taxi up the hill to the train station, but I would not waste taxi fare to go to the airport - the terminus stop of the stytrain is the airport itself. The choice for food nearby is almost overwhelming as far as what to pick... from hole in the wall snack joints to sit-down candle-lit dinners. There are also several grocery stores if you are looking for supplies to make your own meals. It is located right down town, across the street from BC Place, and the area can be a bit noisy, so be prepared.