It's not a fault of the hotel owner at all; however, there is a shelter of some sort. There were people sitting/camping on the sidewalk right behind the hotel. If I were not staying with my husband, I would've felt uncomfortable walking around the facility at night.

The host was super attentive, Our room had a view of the river, and it was enormous! The facility is close to the skytrain station, which made traveling to Vancouver and other neighbouring cities so easy.

Stayed in February 2024

Exactly what you pay for, a great adventure.

Stayed in March 2024

Parking is TIGHT!

Building and rooms were full of character and space! Nice bed!

Stayed in March 2024

It located in an old section of town where there were lots of homeless & drug users. It’s a heritage building with lots of charm although the furnishings are dated & a bit uncomfortable. There is free parking in the back of the building, although limited. Some folks who don’t use ear plugs would have a difficult time sleeping with the sky train going by every 5 minutes. Not sure if there is any on site staff. Didn’t feel like there was any one close by to ask questions. Definitely for the independent traveller & not needing any support.

It was a short walk to the Skytrain station although the sky train went right beside the building. It was clean with free parking. There was an elevator so one doesn’t have to walk up 5 flights of stairs.

Stayed in March 2024

The elevator was very old and operation seem risky. Parking lot was small.

I like the layout of the apt/room. the close proximity to train station. There was no front desk.

Stayed in March 2024

Only the noise of the monorail.

When you step into this building, you have entered the history of Canada and Vancouver. A building 112 years old (so far) and very beautiful. I am very happy to have spent a night in this building. The host who lives in this house with his wife is very kind and generous. I wish health to both of them. Little bit noise of from the train but only till 1 am.

Stayed in March 2024

Was really a step back in time .😃🫶to get a whole suite for that price was awesome

Stayed in February 2024

It was pretty dirty and kinda of gave off a weird vibe.

The hotel itself and the host were amazing.

Stayed in December 2023

The stove top had not been cleaned in a Very long time. There was a mouse but that has to be expected in an old heritage building. There was parking but it was smack in the middle oh a homeless encampment. On the day I left there were two fellows who had set up there shelter in the front entry way and were not going to move. That was interesting.

It was like stepping back into time. If you like old world Edwardian architecture and being 1 block from downtown New Westminster it's the place for you. A whole apartment for a very reasonable price. Very large bedroom and a lovely living room and dining room. A big claw foot tub that you could almost swim in. It is not fancy but it has an old world charm and the oldest elevator in Vancouver.

Stayed in November 2023

I loved the decor, I felt like I was in a time machine. And that elevator!

Stayed in November 2023

The VCR wasn't hooked up, and it had no cables. The provided videos were useless. The wooden floors were very noisy. The claw footed bathtub had no stopper, leaving my husband's desire to have a bath thwarted.

We liked the ambiance. The enormous suite was nicely furnished in a style suitable for a building built in 1912.

Stayed in November 2023

Didn't care for the Skytrain right outside the window, or the street-people hanging around.

Loved the location, the character, and the value.

Stayed in October 2023

Unclean and the area was something to avoid. Lack of parking.

Old charm but unclean.

Stayed in August 2023

Room was literally next to rapid transit line, (eye level with elevated track) very noisy until 1:30am

Stayed in September 2023

The hotel is right under the Skytrain. this is convenient for taking the Skytrain places as the boarding platform is right there, but less convenient if you are a light sleeper! Also, the hot water was seriously lacking. I'm not sure if we just picked times in which everyone was showering or what, but it took forever to heat up and even then it wasn't that hot.

We weren't able to make check in on time due to ferries! The Hotel was in contact with us and us with them , and a lovely lady stayed till we could get there. she told us a little about the history of the building including the elevator which is the oldest in the area! very nice and willing to show and explain things.

Stayed in October 2023

There was too much train noise, there are ghosts 👻 in the hotel? Or not ?

The strategic ubication

Stayed in October 2023

Sherneet was a great on site host

Stayed in September 2023

The elevator is cool but if someone doesn’t close it properly you have to take the stairs…

The host was very nice and the hotel was so charming with tons of character. The complimentary bottle of wine was a surprising bonus.

Stayed in August 2023

Sky train very close, but not hotel fault.

like the old style of the building. Oldest elevator in BC. Lots of room, had a kitchen, just a very nice old style of hotel.

Stayed in September 2023

The pull out couch and it's resident mattress felt like they were purchased in 1810. Some things need updates on the regular folks, mattresses being #1 on that list for me. Having a safe injection site next door to the parking area is a bit unnerving. Some of the addicts were actually very nice and held the gate for us but they were few and the rest were in a very unfortunate condition. The smell of urine is heavy near the back entrance. The sound of the skytrain is loud until 1am. I consider this hotel and it's surroundings as a place to experience Vancouver along with some of its current challenges. I will add, not for the faint of heart.

The property is very unique, built in 1810. The Mansions have the honour of hosting the oldest licensed elevator in BC. The units are spacious and well appointed. The style is original, somewhat eclectic and cowboy boots wouldn't feel strange to wear here. The location couldn't get better in my opinion if you want to visit Vancouver. The New West skytrain station and the Safeway are both directly across the street.

Stayed in September 2023

It was an old building with wooden floors that were squeaky as you walked on them. The hotel is also right beside the Sky Train route so the constant buzz of the train passing by every two minutes will not be tolerable if you need peace and quiet.

The ambience, the historicity and proximity of the hotel to Central BC (New Westminster) was a major plus. There's everything around it...restaurants, access to public transport, cinemas, pubs, school, etc.

Stayed in September 2023

Unfortunately the location is a high density area for drug users. Once there was a person at the front door who had just injected and was blocking that door. The back door in the alley was the only option. A short while later a small group was gathered and injecting at the back door entranceway. Some guests may find this environment disturbing.

The host was very efficient and accomodating

Stayed in August 2023

Sky train is noisy but never kept us from sleeping..

Historic building 100 plus years old. Very large multi room located beside a sky train station and an Old spegetti factory location. Just like what it would have been in its prime so keep an open mind.

Stayed in August 2023

No air conditioning, I must have missed that in the description. But it is on the shady side of the building, so it was fine with the fan.

Eclectic and cool interior of the 1 bdrm apartment! The original woodwork throughout is worth the stay, inc the elevator. Location in the area was actually pretty quiet for traffic on a Saturday night.

Stayed in July 2023