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What a gem of a hotel in the Downtown Vancouver area! We had such a pleasant stay the luxurious boutique hotel L’Hermitage in Vancouver. I would really have a hard time staying anywhere else when visiting the city in the future.

If you’re looking for suggestions for a weekend itinerary or what to eat in Vancouver, check out these posts too: Vancouver Weekend Itinerary and What We ate in Vancouver.

Checking In

We pulled up to the front door of the hotel and were immediately greeted by the valet. Parking here is valet only, and $45 CAD per day (as of 2019) with in/out privileges. Most Downtown area hotels charge a nightly fee for parking around this amount or more, so make sure you factor that in when booking your hotel.

The check-in process was one of the most pleasant experiences we’ve had when checking into a hotel. The staff was so respectful, helpful, and pleasant. With it being our first time exploring Vancouver, they got a map out and highlighted some of the areas that we should visit while on our trip.

The Bed

We booked the boutique room, which included a king-sized bed and a city view. The bed was beautiful and comfortable (comfort is a must!), and we always appreciate having a king-sized bed.

The Bathroom

The marble bathroom was spacious and modern, with a bathtub, stand up shower, a private toilet room, and quality toiletry items.

Other Amenities

We had two nice chairs near the window for sitting, as well as a coffee maker and bottled water (not complimentary).

Complimentary Amenities

At the time we stayed at L’Hermitage, they offered a complimentary Lexus shuttle to help you explore the city. I don’t see that it’s listed as a current amenities on their website any longer, but they do offer complimentary bike rentals, tea, and internet!

The Pool

L’Hermitage has a heated outdoor salt water lap pool and Jacuzzi, though we didn’t take advantage of those on our visit (firstly, we didn’t know it was there, and second, it was a cool fall weekend filled mostly with rainy days when we were there – next time!).

For more info on offered amenities, check out their website: https://www.lhermitagevancouver.com/amenities/

Hotel Location

The location of the L’Hermitage hotel could not have been more perfect! It’s central to everything. For instance, we were able to walk to the Gastown District, Yaletown, and it’s also just a short jaunt from the Rogers Arena if you want to catch a Canucks game.

We even walked down through the Yaletown area to David Lam Park where we caught the Aquabus to Granville Island and it was like no time at all (it was really a 15-minute walk, if you’re interested).

There is also a Tim Horton’s just around the corner if you want to grab a coffee, as well as a liquor store if you want to buy wine or spirits to take back to your hotel.

We did have to drive to see some of the sights that were farther away, like Stanley Park, Van Dusen Gardens and Queen Elizabeth Park, but it really was not far at all.

Turn Down Service

Turn down for what?! (Sorry, I had to). I’ve never had the pleasure of staying at a hotel that has a turn down service. When we got back to our room the first night, they had the fireplace on for us (an inviting little perk when you are visiting in the fall/winter) and the covers were turned down.

We also had a personalized welcome note and two delicious chocolates waiting for us on the bed. These little touches (especially the personal note) really make this hotel stand out. And yes, you get the little chocolates each night!

Hotel & Booking Info

I like to book hotel stays at Hotels.com to earn rewards (which we actually applied towards part of our stay at L’Hermitage!).

L’Hermitage Hotel
Address: 788 Richards St, Vancouver, BC V6B 3A4, Canada
Phone: +1 778-327-4100
http://www.lhermitagevancouver.com/

Thanks L’Hermitage for a great stay! We will be back again.