Just back from Vancouver, and I will definitely return to the Landis. I cannot believe that we got a modern, two-bedroomed apartment with kitchen, bath and balcony for $149 a night, just 10 mins (including ferry ride) from Granville Island.
The Landis is not fancy, but makes no claim to be. Furnishings are standard mid-market hotel, breakfast is straightforward self-serve and there's a good choice, and standards of cleanliness are good (but not perfect - look and without much difficulty you can see the corners that have been cut...). However, overall, it's perfectly acceptable.
The pool and hot tub were fine, and never busy, and there is a fairly decent exercise room which we hadn't even noted when we booked. Probably the best compliment I can pay is that the staff were superb, and did everything they could to help us. They really pushed their free shuttle to any central locations when they could have said nothing, and let us save them the money by spending on a cab or bus. We were travelling with a two year-old, and they were extra helpful in every way.
On the downside, and this may not matter to many people, but it's big thing with me, is that I was really impressed that there were recycling facilities in the room, but both disappointed and upset that the housekeeper simply put all of the items together in the trash. As I say, this is not a priority for many people, although it's obviously growing in importance. Why go to the trouble of pretending to save, but actually duping guests who do care as soon as their backs are turned.
Overall, however, it's 9 out of 10 for the Landis.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene