We really did enjoy this hotel. It is more like a B&B than it is a hotel. The desk staff is excellent: well trained, helpful, friendly, attentive, alert and knowledgeable--far better than most large hotels. They have a good policy to accept checked bags upon arrival and had them out for us when we were leaving for a very early flight. The rooms are attractive and well designed. The bathroom on the window wall is a concept we have never seen, but it is a good one and makes the room more spacious and the bathroom less of a cave. The window shade covers the entire wall and makes the view of the city much like a pointillism painting--very attractive at all hours. It also works as a great night light. The city can be a little noisy at night, so try to get as high up as you can.
The happy hour is excellent, with good food (from a limited menu) and wines/beers at a great price. Happy Hours are popular all over Vancouver--you will find them everywhere! They attract good crowds.
The breakfast is a little marginal, but OK for a continental breakfast. It is included i the price. The breakfast room is in the attached restaurant--which is an attractive setting.
The location on the southeast side of the city is beautiful. It was the first time we have ever walked down to the water in this area. It has nice parks and a great dock to get over to Granville Island. The ferries run continuously and cost only a few dollars for a round trip.
All in all, this is an excellent option for future trips. By the way, it is directly across the street from the metro station that connects to the airport. This is a great way to get into/out of the city during rush hours. The price is cheaper than a cab, but you do have to schlep your bags a bit more! We used the cab to get to an early flight because the trains do not run until 5 in the morning. The cab is the only option, and the hotel had a driver there exactly when we needed him.