The Westin Wall Centre, Vancouver Airport

We spent 6 nights at the Westin Wall Centre in Richmond with our 11 month old puppy. The hotel is very dog friendly and the hotel staff spoiled our puppy every time we run into them.
This is our preferred hotel every time we are in Richmond because the rooms are clean, staffs are friendly and it is within walking distance to Aberdeen Centre… oh yes, and who can forget the super comfortable heavenly bed (They even gave us a heavenly bed for our puppy too).

Came here for one night before since I had an early flight home the next day. At first the room we were given hadn’t been cleaned yet. Not a big mistake to us– we just went down and asked to be moved. We then went out to lunch and came back about 2 hours later and were given a new room. The new room was wonderful– clean and on the corner of the building with a wonderful view of the river and the airport itself. Even better was the wine and macrons that the front desk sent up to apologize for the mishap. A true class act.
The hotel itself is pretty new and clean. The fitness center and pool are gigantic and super bright. If you like Asian food it is within a 10 min walk of Aberdeen ctr which has lots of great restaurants and food courts. If you need to be close to the airport and the Asian food this is a fine place to stay. Just be aware that you’re a good 10 min walk from the light rail stop and the mall.

The Westin Wall Centre in Richmond is good for a short stay especially if you flying in and out of YVR. The free shuttle though took awhile to arrive at YVR but was quite comfy and the driver was really courteous,
The room is well appointed and well kept. Location though maybe a problem as it is though walkable to Skytrain Stations and Richmond Business Area for Chinese Food but it is quite far if you walking in the rain on a cold fall night…
Getting downtown is quite convenient using Skytrain. But if you going to spend most of your time downtown, I would suggest forget about staying here.
But if the price is right, it is great for a short stay or if you have a car. You might able to find some contract rates from some hotel booking website.

This hotel has been built in an area of the city that is in the infancy of its development, and thus is surrounded by empty lots and construction.
HOWEVER, I wouldn’t let that stop you from booking here. It’s very close to YVR, and despite the empty surrounding locations, there are still a number of restaurants very much within walking distance.
Public transit (Canada Line) is about a 5 minute walk in either direction, and the River Rock Casino is as well.
We stayed in a corner room and it was very well laid out, and we were left with the impression the room is bigger than the square footage would suggest. Incredible views (180 degrees), and very quiet.
Service at the front desk was excellent.
I would recommend this location.

I had a really short but sweet stay here. As soon as I went to check in I noticed the really friendly staff. After I checked in, I went to my room on the 7^th floor. The room was neat and clean and quite spacious compared to a lot of hotels I’ve stayed in before. The bathroom had an amazing deep soaking bathtub and was really quite spacious as well. The view from my room however was less than spectacular. But all in all I’ve had a comfortable stay and definitely would recommend this hotel.

Super affordable and nice for an airport hotel. The food was fabulous — the fries are unbelievable.
The room was very clean and large — King Size bed was the comfiest bed I’ve ever laid down in.
While it’s not in a location to sight-​see or explore, it’s a perfect spot for an airport stopover which it’s entirely meant to do.

I LOVED this hotel during our stay in Vancouver. First, the location is great because it’s right near Aberdeen Centre (Asian mall) and it happened to be right across from the Richmond Night Market.
Their heavenly beds and robes made our stay super comfortable. Plus, such modern and chic décor! The gym and the pool were beautiful! Lots of treadmills and huge windows so you can look out into the sunset while you run/​swim. Really nice sunsets, by the way, especially since you can see airplanes landing in the horizon.
We had the option to opt out of housekeeping, and they would give us back $ 5 per day. Good for the environment.
Customer service is top notch, as always in any Westin hotel.

Very good room service, food is really good.
Very polite people. clean rooms.
very accommodating.

This is a nice clean hotel located close to the centre of the action in Richmond and the airport. Getting around should not be a problem if you have a car, but the cost of parking on-​site is on the high side… especially when you take into consideration that there are free on-​street parking available a short walk from the hotel. Service is great and the check-​in and out process was quick and painless. The lobby area was spacious and not busy most of the time, unless you happen to walk by during the time that a large tour group arrives or leaves. The next time I am in the area, I will consider staying here again.

Nice, clean and modern hotel rooms. The only issues are parking (it will cost you 15 $ for self-​park), it’s pretty tight spaces. We were here for the Richmond Night Market and was happily surprised that it’s nearby. The front desk person was very nice — Patrick. He moved us to a King bed room with a view of the Delta. And away from noisy ice machines and elevators. I like my peace and quiet. The other Unilocalers are correct that the pool is quite a hike. It’s down a couple of hallways on the 5^th floor. But it seemed warm, I don’t think it’s heated at all but not bad. The gym was upgraded with some free weight dumb bells. But the lifters will be disappointed as it’s more for the cardio enthusiasts. Overall, not a bad hotel. Try Priceline bid and you may get it on the cheap. 100/​night. You can’t beat that for the time of the year on a Sat one night stay.

Super close to Richmond and the Airport the shuttle arrived on time at the airport.
We stayed here for 2 days for a sales event and service was great the whole time.
My check in took under 4 minutes and my check out under 1 minute.
WoW! That included explaining there «We don’t want to clean your room and will give you $ 5 not to do it policy!»
Sweet.
Fantastic gym, and they even will rent you shoes and an outfit if you didn’t pack it. I just wish they sold swim trunks.
Great stay.

The hotel is very clean. The rooms are a very good size and recently updated. The fitness facility is pretty good and the food was delicious but a little pricey.
Oh ya, parking is very convenient as well.

I have to admit…
BEST HOTEL IVE STAYED AT!
room was comfotable, clean and luxurious
staff was friendly and helpful
perfect location to many attractions
awesome pool and workout room

As a former platinum SPG member I expected nothing but top quality from Westin. for the most part I got it.
Most importantly the room; it was great. The beds in Westin’s are always soft, the rooms clean and water bottles were free. There were plenty of towels and all the typical necessities were in place. The room was very well put together.
The staff was fantastic. Specifically Jessica in the bar; I and my travel buddies had the chance to meet her on her first day of work. Bright smile and sparkling personalty. If it wasn’t for her guidance our time in Vancouver/​Richmond would have not been anywhere near as fun. She told us her favorite spots and places to see. Rather than list a bunch of places she said go here and let me know how it was. We took her advice on everything and nothing disappointed! If you have the chance to talk with her it will be time well spent. As a fellow international traveler, it was nice to talk with someone who had been where I had and in some cases more. The desk staff was just as helpful in directing us to the Sky Track, checking us in early and accommodating some room changes. Overall the staff was top notch!
Normally I refuse to eat at restaurants at hotels; normally they are poor quality. The Apron, as it is named, is not one of those. I only had breakfast here so I cannot attest to the quality of lunch or dinner. But breakfast was great. At Jessica’s suggestion I went with the Eggs Benny and they were spot on; has to be the best thing on the menu!
Here is why the Westin lost a star. All four of us had issues with the temperature in the room. I am the only one who didn’t end up moving because of the heat, I muscled it out mostly because once I settle I don’t want to pack up. The rooms upon arrival were freakishly hot; like satan just visited and forgot to take hell with him. Even with the AC turned down all the way it took 24 hours for the room to cool. All three of my travel buddies had to change rooms because of how bad it was. Being bigger guys I could only imagine what it must of looked like as the stumbled downstairs in the middle of the night, drenched is sweat and wrapped in a white sheet. Ok that didn’t really happen but the sweat part was real and so was the room changes.
Overall the room was as good as a typical Westin outside of the temperature snafu. The staff is what really makes this place though. Great group at all hours of the day and night. With my flight and meeting times I think I met the whole crew and they were all great people.
I wouldn’t be afraid to stay here again; maybe in the winter though as I know my room will be pre heated ;)

I LOVE this hotel… I highly recommend.
Fresh, clean, gorgeous, … with loads of hospitality from the staff.
This is a great Westin property for being so close to the airport too!
Make sure to stop in the restaurant for yummy good and great service too!

This review for a large catered dinner only.
Very good with choices of salads, veggie dishes, selections of roasted meats, and quality breads. Attractively presented. Desserts merely average.
Gripes: how can you offer gin and tequila at the drink station but not offer a martini or margarita drink? Who’s the beverage manager planning this???
Tip: Parking is expensive so consider street parking at ur own risk. Few minute walk from SkyTrain.
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Westin Wall Centre was built in 2010 but staying here in July 2013, it felt so fresh and so clean that it felt as if it had just opened. It’s a pretty basic hotel with 188 rooms and 7 meeting spaces (according to its website), but offered everything I needed in terms of a comfortable stay and a convenient location.
The front desk staff was very efficient and friendly and I was checked in in no time. The room was comfortable had an inviting white/​light green/​wood theme going. The bed, Heavenly Bed®, lived up to its name. My room was just on the other side of the wall from the elevators, but noise was no issue at all. The view out the window was directly into closed sheer curtains of a majority of the units in the adjacent condo building (=good hotel for creepers?). I wasn’t expecting airport or water views anyway since I picked up the room off Priceline. I didn’t have time to use the indoor pool, but did walk over just to check it out. It was a bit of a hike from the main hotel area, but the pool area and gym looked nice.
It may not be for everyone, but for me, Westin Wall Centre’s location was perfect. I wanted to explore all the Asian centers around Richmond (Richmond is 40%+ Chinese after all) and it was a very short drive (0.5−1.0 kms) to Aberdeen Centre, Yaohan Centre and many other strip malls. Obviously convenient for YVR airport as well.
Overall, it was a very nice stay.
Two notes:
1. CAD$ 19 self parking for the area felt like a rip off. There is some street parking along Corvette Way but I didn’t know the rules and didn’t want to risk it. The website says CAD$ 27 for valet parking. Considering how close the self parking garage is to front door, I don’t know who would do valet. Business travelers with expense account perhaps?
2. As of this review, Westin Wall Centre’s website says, «SPG Member Exclusive: Free wifi for members, ask at the front desk how to sign-​up if not already a member.» Even though I booked my room through Priceline, they honored this SPG benefit which I thought was very nice.

Another Priceline win for the books. I scored a room here for 40% OFF.
I didn’t actually sleep here as I booked it for my Aunt and Mom, but enjoyed the amenities.
The hotel itself is only a few years old. Check in was fast and friendly. Beds were ultra soft and comfy. Bathroom had a massive 4-​person glass shower and overall designed well.
The pool/​fitness centre is pretty wicked. You can watch planes land and bask in the glorious sun facing the river.
No complaints. 4* well deserved.

I really enjoyed my quick stay at the Westin Wall Centre. OMGosh… The beds are so amazing. Feels like sleeping in a puffy cloud. I totally need to make my bed into their signature «Heavenly» bed. There is a fresh feel with the Modern décor and relaxing calm color scheme all around the hotel and in the rooms. This hotel is a close and easy drive from the Vancouver International Airport (less than 4 km away) and also reasonably priced.
Free Wifi is a great plus. Nice desk area in the room as well, with easy accessible plugs. (If you do a lot of business travel, you can appreciate the need for easily accessible plugs… lol) The radio/​alarm clock was super easy to use and offered a dock for your iPod. The Coffee maker with free Starbucks and Tazo tea is a great morning welcome. I also enjoyed the lighted Make-​Up mirror in the bathroom, funny how these little things make the stay more delightful.
They have a nice size gym offering cardio machines, free weights, machines, heated pool and jacuzzi open anytime. The equipment is in great condition and high end. I liked being on the elliptical and having my personal touch screen TV console. They also have a small restaurant and lounge onsite, which is nice because there is not a big selection of restaurants you can walk to from this location. Parking is around $ 20 per day. The hotel representatives were all so professional and friendly.
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back again and visit longer.

This is the latest addition to the Starwood hotels family in Richmond area, and this is also the brand new building opened right before the winter Olympics back in 2010.
Location — This is perhaps the worst thing at this hotel. This hotel is close to the airport but not close to everything else within the walking distance. Airport shuttle runs about every 30 minutes and its shared with the comfort inn next door. Its about 10 – 15 minutes walk to the closest sky train station. If you don’t plan to rent a car, this may be a bit difficult for travelers on foot but the parking is also expensive at this property ($ 20/​day) while other hotels in Richmond charges less.
Lobby — small but clean and inviting. I got into my room quickly after check in. The view that I received was the side facing adjacent apartment complex, where you can see your neighbors across the street and others will be able to see you too.
Room — very nice and modern feeling to it. This is the newer Westin room design. Heavenly bed is heavenly as usual. Wifi for a fee except in the lobby area. Separated shower and tub but only one sink. Quiet yet strong AC is always appreciated. HD TV channels provided. Housekeeping worked hard to keep the rooms in the new condition. Good soundproof even its close to the airport but you can not hear much noises.
Gym — have a pool and a gym but they don’t have sauna and steam room. The gym is shared with the apartment next door but clean. However, they don’t seem to clean this area often as you can’t find the clean towels at night and the used towels are everywhere on the floor.
Restaurant — tried for their breakfast. The servers were very friendly, one of the best I have encountered in BC, but the breakfast quality were meh. Average at best. Richmond have literally one of the BEST Chinese food options in North America so if you are here, go out and explore the town!
Club Lounge: They discontinued the food services at club lounge so its still there, but only soft drinks, and that is the only difference at the club floor other than discounted coupon for breakfast and dinner appetizers. I do not recommend to pay the premium to upgrade to the club floor at this property.

I have chatted with other fellow travelers while at this hotel and seems like you can easily score this hotel on priceline/​hotwire when you bid for 4* hotels in BC area. If you don’t mind the location, this is a great place to stay but if location is everything to you, then this is not the place to be.