6251 Yew Street, V8A 4J9 Powell River, Canada
#13 of 14 hotels in Powell River
Guests' ChoiceBased on 161 hotel reviews
6.4Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.9
Location
7.2
Facilities
6.5
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.0
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 April 2024
Rachel
CanadaRoom wasn't cleaned found a sock, and the coffee pot wasn't emptied. The owner wasn't at the front desk and when my cell phone died I couldn't get a hold of him to check in.
Location was 8 mins away from where I was working. And close to the beach to go for a nice run.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 December 2023
Laurel
CanadaI had a tough time getting the water warm enough for a shower. I understand its a historic hotel. Would have liked a hair dryer in the room
The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Roger
CanadaCoffee
None available
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Joan
CanadaThere was no food service, I had to walk out to find morning coffee. There was no chair in my room. The bathroom was cold and unheated, and the lighting was poor. The building as a whole was unheated and smelled musty. Travellers should be aware that there appeared to be no elevator.
It is a very interesting old hotel in a historic neighbourhood; it was like a museum. The owner was extremely welcoming and helpful. The bed and linens were fresh and comfortable. There was convenient parking. There were restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2023
Clowers
CanadaThin walls. Could hear neighbours talking
Heritage building. Interesting history. Unique. Good view
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Gina
CanadaThe rooms were simply adorned but meet our needs for a one night stay. It is an old hotel, currently going through some room updates but we had a good night’s sleep here.
We had the warmest greeting from the desk manager who also gave us an interesting account of the building’s interesting history. Fascinating photos from the hotel and environs decorate the lobby and hallway walls which makes it fun to peruse.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Giancarlo
CanadaThere was little hot water so showering was uncomfortable and only got to lukewarm. There was never a staff member at the desk and to find one was difficult. There was a major mix-up with payment from Booking. com but the hotel manager did call me and try his best to rectify the problem. It meant we had to pay twice until there was closure several weeks later, however.
Location is lovely. Room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 August 2023
Jennifer
CanadaCustomer service
Love it
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
John
CanadaNo one on reception.
N/A, no breakfast provided.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Va7cww
CanadaA mattress was very firm until we switched rooms. No coffee pot.
What a unique experience! It's like staying at a museum. The lobby reminded me of a western movie with the double staircase and all of the natural wood finishes. The owner was extremely personable and went out of his way to ensure our contentment. Thanks Charlie.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Wyn
United KingdomIndustrial surroundings.
Quirky. Faded grandeur. Nice fluffy towels.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Kam
CanadaI like heritage feel of the building
Heritage looks cool and old building but not too bad
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Sue
CanadaThere were coffee mugs and tea cups, but n0 coffee maker. And a chair would have been nice. N0t complaining, though, because it's a lovely historical place.
The room was very cozy; the bedding and the towels were above all expectations!!!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Laura
CanadaCold shower. No one in lobby to greet us. She's a sad old hotel long past her glory years and suffering from neglect.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Bronwen
Canadahot water was just warm, even after letting it run for several minutes, like the sign in the washroom suggested
very cool old building
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Erika
CanadaThere isn’t anything I didn’t really like.
I loved the large windows and the view was amazing. The Memorial park has the largest Beach Trees I’ve ever seen. It’s the coolest place. The Lobby is Grand. A Diamond in the rough. It was like being transported in time. Oh, and very clean. The room was big and spacious.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 May 2023
Dave
Canadaalthough it was quiet it is beside the pulp mill. Front desk was not manned, just a phone number to call. as my cell phone needed charging it was an issue.
Heritage building. Staff. Staff very good outlining the history of the building. Also I left my glasses and cell phone. I was informed and they were forwarded to me within a couple of days.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Sarah
CanadaIt’s an old building and it is showing its age in many ways. That was not at all a problem for us. There were, however, a few things that could have been improved that would have improved our stay, primarily the mattress. The pillows were very comfortable, but the mattress was HORRIBLE! It was hard and uncomfortable and we both tossed and turned and woke with bad backs and sore hips. Perhaps even worse, was the terrible scrunching/crunching sound that it would make every time you moved an inch. I have never experienced a mattress quite as awful.
We loved the feel of the hotel. We didn’t know the history of the place when we booked it, but loved learning that it was the first commercial building in Powell River and built in 1911. The hotel does a great job of showcasing this history with historical photographs on the walls and antique items displayed throughout. There were several bookcases of books (presumably for guests to borrow) and a cozy seating area. We spent some time wandering through the lobby checking out the artifacts and photos. It felt almost like a museum. We really enjoyed the historic feel of the place and it seemed like the owners were proud of that aspect of this hotel.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 29 August 2022
Jade
CanadaThe building was very dated.
The property had the best value out of all the other options. It was clean and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 27 August 2022
Julie
Canadauncomfortable bed, pub/restaurant not open
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Eva
CanadaSqueaky bed
Museum like lobby
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Dean
CanadaPaid full price for room. Hot tub not fuctioning
No breakfast yet
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Iris
CanadaIt is a very old building and there was a permeating musty smell to the whole hotel. The bed mattresses were not comfortable (but the linens and floors and furniture were immaculate). The location was in the old, historic area and a distance from most restaurants and sightseeing. Well, in a small town, distance is relative.
This is a very old historic building and is filled and furnished with genuine antiques of the period - even in the bedrooms. After the surprise of seeing something entirely different than we expected from the booking info, we were just delighted to be there. If history is not an interest for guests it would have been very disappointing. We loved it and were actually sorry we could not book another night or too, as our plans were too set. We loved the history told to us by an older, local staff member. (It seemed that the management of the hotel was being taken over by new people perhaps not as knowledgeable.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Angela
CanadaShower was cold but hot an hour later. Check in was delayed - told to wait in lobby. Bathroom was very small.
Bed was comfortable
Stayed in August 2022
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