Damn it done that in my teens, but it's really tough. Now I get cabin hotel room or VIP lounge access (whichever available)...... even for 8hrs transit.....
Hotel rates in Vancouver is highway robbery. Some go as high aa $900 plus, almost as expensive as the legendary and iconic Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where you get a suite and butler. But in Vancouver, it is just ordinary. I live in Ontario and planning to visit Vancouver, and was shocked when I was looking for a hotel to stay in. But hotel prices in Toronto are expensive too. Both Vancouver and Toronto should be in the top 10 expensive cities in the world.
Not a chance. I'd of stayed at the airport floor. I've missed a flight once and had to do it , and met a lovely young man who looked after me and we had a laugh .
Not sure I understand the situation. Was your plan always to spend the night in Vancouver? It seems as though you were looking for hotel rooms that same night you arrived, in which case the price you were quoted wasn’t too bad, relatively speaking. It’s always a risk booking last-minute, especially in a city like Vancouver which is expensive to begin with and where a trade show, conference or travel groups can significantly reduce the availability of rooms and cause prices to skyrocket. Fairmont Vancouver Airport is considered a premium hotel and $479 per night is not out of line with what they charge in 2023.
Be thankful you only had to pay for one night in a hotel in a Vancouver- try finding a place to rent when you actually live here!! There are senior citizens living in their cars in Vancouver, as rents are so ridiculously high, that’s all we can afford. It’s every bit as expensive to live here as it is to live in Manhattan.
I know what you mean, I will be staying at the Sheraton at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in terminal 2 and I will be paying $303 a night no breakfast either
Just 10 min drive sandman signature (CAD$ 85 to $150 in between), with free shuttle to airport, same amenities (more or less what Fairmount offering). With breakfast let say $200 all together .... i guess just a common sense 🤷
I would have found a tim horton's to sleep in, where the smell of freshly baked doughnuts would put you to sleep. or I would have asked celine dion to take me in. actually none of those are realistic options so I guess I would have done the same.
Its the Fairmont, duh! Plenty of other airport hotels less pricey close by. Bad planning and poor researching on your part. No sympathy. Btw, I live less than 7km from the airport and there at least 15 hotels in the near area that are half that price.
You guys complain a lot. Expensive airport hotel in one of the most expensive cities in the world. What a shock! Next time I see you in bkk soi 4 I’ll say the same, bye!
I would have spent the night at the airport hotel, and NOT complained about it. I would have made it enjoyable for my wife and make some awesome memories. Just saying....
would of found a quiet corner of the lobby and snoozed for free
Thanks
I might do that.
Damn it done that in my teens, but it's really tough. Now I get cabin hotel room or VIP lounge access (whichever available)...... even for 8hrs transit.....
That hotel is ridiculous.
As are most in Vancouver.
What do you expect staying last minute at a Fairmont? Its an upscale hotel chain.
Hotel rates in Vancouver is highway robbery. Some go as high aa $900 plus, almost as expensive as the legendary and iconic Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where you get a suite and butler. But in Vancouver, it is just ordinary. I live in Ontario and planning to visit Vancouver, and was shocked when I was looking for a hotel to stay in. But hotel prices in Toronto are expensive too. Both Vancouver and Toronto should be in the top 10 expensive cities in the world.
Not a chance. I'd of stayed at the airport floor. I've missed a flight once and had to do it , and met a lovely young man who looked after me and we had a laugh .
Welcome to Canada eh 🇨🇦
Preparation is the key, innit? Or pay the price. You’re welcome!
Always buy travel insurance. You can also ask the hotel for a “distressed passenger rate”
There's several options just outside of the airport in the Richmond area. But Not sure if the cost of taxi (to and back) + hotel would be
It’s nice but at about 500 cad a night !
Not sure I understand the situation. Was your plan always to spend the night in Vancouver? It seems as though you were looking for hotel rooms that same night you arrived, in which case the price you were quoted wasn’t too bad, relatively speaking. It’s always a risk booking last-minute, especially in a city like Vancouver which is expensive to begin with and where a trade show, conference or travel groups can significantly reduce the availability of rooms and cause prices to skyrocket. Fairmont Vancouver Airport is considered a premium hotel and $479 per night is not out of line with what they charge in 2023.
Depends on your age an health. I would have slept in the airport.
You made the right choice.. all Hotels are expensive these days it seems
That is one that also has the spa…
NAH 400?
That’s crazy
Welcome to the world of international travel sunshine.
You could have just went to the nearby sandman suites
Ya they screwed you a little bit but Van is super expensive.
Vancouver is so expensive like New York City.
Be thankful you only had to pay for one night in a hotel in a Vancouver- try finding a place to rent when you actually live here!! There are senior citizens living in their cars in Vancouver, as rents are so ridiculously high, that’s all we can afford. It’s every bit as expensive to live here as it is to live in Manhattan.
5 hotels nearby....20 taxi
Yup, Fairmont is expensive. All other hotels at YVR are far away
U had lots of choices
Crazy expensive!
I know what you mean, I will be staying at the Sheraton at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in terminal 2 and I will be paying $303 a night no breakfast either
I would rather sleep on a bench, or sleep on the airport floor isn't too bad, too.
Just 10 min drive sandman signature (CAD$ 85 to $150 in between), with free shuttle to airport, same amenities (more or less what Fairmount offering).
With breakfast let say $200 all together .... i guess just a common sense 🤷
I would have found a tim horton's to sleep in, where the smell of freshly baked doughnuts would put you to sleep. or I would have asked celine dion to take me in. actually none of those are realistic options so I guess I would have done the same.
What are you complaining about bro? Nothing high about that price. Sleep on a seat if you don't want to pay the price.
Go to Richmond
I’d do as you did. I’m a buy once cry once kind of person😂❤
Can’t say it’s highway robbery if you agreed to it.
Quit your whining
Its the Fairmont, duh! Plenty of other airport hotels less pricey close by. Bad planning and poor researching on your part. No sympathy. Btw, I live less than 7km from the airport and there at least 15 hotels in the near area that are half that price.
You guys complain a lot. Expensive airport hotel in one of the most expensive cities in the world. What a shock! Next time I see you in bkk soi 4 I’ll say the same, bye!
Of course you can complain if you pay four times the normal rate for an airport hotel. Its like a can of beer beeing $55. Its just rip off.
Darn right people should complain Canada has turned into an extortion racket.
That's cheap accommodation for Vancouver. This is expensive city! You need to do some research and change your expectations for this city.
Cheap deal in Vancouver
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Crash at the airport 😆😆
The Fairmont is overpriced!
You sound snobby enough not to care about the rate of the room. Book ahead next time duhhhh
Vancouver is sooooooo overpriced!
That's cheap
that's cheap!
Of course your going to pay an arm and a leg in Canada for a Hotel room especially in Vancouver "OH CANADA" 🤷🏼🤦🏼♀️
Just go out and spend $20 on Uber and get hotels for $100
I would have spent the night at the airport hotel, and NOT complained about it. I would have made it enjoyable for my wife and make some awesome memories. Just saying....
Welcome to b.c. bring cash
Pay me $250 stay in my spare room