West End Guest House

My wife and I came to the West End Guest house to enjoy a couple days together in Vancouver, and we were very impressed.
First, we had the third floor, north facing room. King size bed, very nice linens, comfortable seating and a day bed by the window for reading. Very nice full size shower with multiple heads. There was a carafe of water waiting for us in the room along with chocolates. In the main living room downstairs there was a decanter of sherry along with other chocolates available all day. There was a side room with coffee and sodas and baked goods also available all day. The room also had robes and extra pillows for our use.
Second, the breakfast! Wow. They have a community table set up for all the guests and breakfast is at 8 am sharp. They serve you coffee or tea while seated at the table and bring you fresh fruit, a potato side and different styles of freshly made quiches, we enjoyed a delicious salmon quiche on our last day. Freshly made scones and orange juice also accompanied the meal.
Third, for those of us who drove in, they had parking in the back of the house.
All of these items added up together made for an incredible value — just paying for parking and breakfast while staying at another hotel would have easily added $ 40 – 60.00 dollars per day.
We loved it — if you enjoy this style of intimate travel and leisure, I would not hesitate in the least to recommend it.

Stay here only if you desire warm hospitality, a comfortable room, great location and beautiful surroundings.
This exquisitely decorated Victorian house is just a few blocks both Stanley Park and the bustling shopping and entertainment streets of downtown Vancouver. Great dining, movies, live theater and the outdoors are all a short walk from «home».
The day starts with a delectable breakfast from a professional chef. There is one grand dining table so all visitors dine together. Conversation is pleasant and easy with guests from around the world. I would choose this place just for the experience of sharing a daily meal with so many kind and interesting travelers.
The entire house is filled with original artwork collected by the proprietors. We never got tired of looking at the eclectic assortment of paintings and collectibles. The furniture is comfortable and we spent many hours relaxing in the living room, enjoying complimentary coffee, tea and snacks. Other guests would stop by and chat as they went to and from their activities; the other guests seemed to be instant friends which made staying here even more special.
I was quite pleased with our room which had a kitchenette, private bath and two beds. Our bath had top-​quality towels and amenities. All my expectations were met.
Every guest we encountered raved about this B&B and we agree. I would HIGHLY recommend this B&B over a 4-​star hotel. The accommodations are comparable to a high end hotel but the warm hospitality, congeniality of guests, 5-​star breakfast and great location put it above any area hotel in my opinion. You should stay here if you can get a reservation.

Very warm welcome at the West End Guest House and it got better still. A nice quiet room and a relaxing common area made for a nice capper on our great day in Vancouver.
The free parking made it nice to leave the car and find our way around via Skytrain, Aquabus, and feets. You should stay here if you dig B&Bs. (Perhaps even if you are not sure how you feel about them)

I wish I would have read all of the reviews herein before I beat my brain up by visiting all of the other B & B review sites, in Vancouver. They are all spot on for the West End Guest House. You should read them all so I don’t have to touch on all matters. As of this writing, all reviews are 5 star and deservedly so. We always try to stay in B & Bs, when traveling, rather than large impersonal hotels. The West End Guest House (WEGH) is one of our favorites.
Admittedly, the house does not have sweeping panoramic vistas of Vancouver’s sights but when ALL of those sights are a 15~20 minute walk in any direction, that more than makes up for it. It is very central. International restaurants, shops, transportation, parks, events are all very close and yet not so close that their concomitant noise impinges on the serentity of the setting.
One facet requires special mention. Despite WEGH being a very historic building, Evan and Ron have avoided the pitfalls that destroy the charm of many older places that have been renovated. The upgrades and inclusions of modern facilities and devices never intrude on the senses in a way that lessens the experience. The charm of the house remains in full force. Their decision to include individual bathrooms was appreciated. Their 23 years of experience hosting travelers here shines brightly.
We stayed there 5 days and would gladly have stayed longer if our schedule would have allowed it. Evan and Ron are both consummate hosts and chefs. One never feels out of place. You always feel welcome. It is our «go to» place in Vancouver now. My only fear is that, as the word gets out, it will become harder and harder for us to get reservations there.

We had a wonderful stay at this bed and breakfast. The breakfasts were amazing. Evan, the proprietor, is very hospitable, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The room was extremely comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Hotels can make one feel like a number or a «customer» — this bed and breakfast makes you feel as if you’re visiting friends. We highly recommend this place for anyone who wants to feel like they are home.

My wife and I spent two nights at the West End Guest House as part of a Western vacation. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. The gourmet breakfasts were just delicious, particularly the crab benedict. The furnishings were delightfully Victorian, but not over the top. Everything was spic and span. We borrowed the guest bikes to ride around Stanley Park which is nearby. Vancouver was having a heat wave and our attic room did get a bit hot, but you can’t hold the owners responsible for that. Outside deck, afternoon sherry and cookies… We would stay there again in a heartbeat, a great Inn in a great city.

The neighborhood is fun to walk in, feels very safe, leafy green in April, and reasonably close walking distance to many places to explore. The room was beautiful and quiet. Great shower — hot and good pressure. Comfortable bed. The breakfasts were beautiful, healthy, and delicious. Coffee excellent. Evan and Ron were very accomodating and helpful with directions and suggestions of what to see. I hope I do come back to Vancouver, and if so, I will definitely stay at the West End Guest House.

Our two-​night visit to the West End Guest House amounted to to the most enjoyable, entirely perfect lodgings I have had the pleasure of staying in anywhere. I was very sorry to see Sunday arrive, knowing we would have to vacate our cozy queen bedroom!
The proprietors, Evan and Ron, put a great deal of thought into designing a B&B that caters to your every need and comfort, and it clearly shows. From the pristine place settings at the breakfast table and the fresh baked goods available at all hours of the day, to the bottle of water in your room and the plush bed, every detail is attended to. It makes the West End Guest House feel like a truly luxurious yet unpretentious second home. The beautiful old Victorian home (mansion?!) has been updated with new bathrooms, flat-​screen TV’s, and mini «fireplaces» in each room. There is a downstairs DVD library with all sorts of great movies for borrowing.
The location is fantastic, just a block off of the bustling Robson Street within easy walking distance of a multitude of fantastic restaurants and shopping, yet set far enough off the main drag that it is very quiet at night.
The breakfast here is served at the table, in several mouth-​watering courses. On the morning we were able to make it to breakfast, we enjoyed fresh baked muffins, fruit with yogurt, fresh juice, coffee, and a smoothie, and a main course of either vegetarian or prosciutto frittata. We also enjoyed our conversation with other guests over breakfast. The second morning, we had to leave very early as my boyfriend was running in a half marathon across town. They put out a continental breakfast for us to nibble on before we left, as well as packing him a brown bag snack that included a delicious peanut butter, banana, and strawberry sandwich with fruit and granola bars. So thoughtful!
We took advantage of their free loaner bikes to do a lovely Saturday morning bike ride around Stanley Park (which I highly recommend visiting during your time in Vancouver!), an easy ~8 mile loop. I also brought my bike from home, and they kindly let me store it in the locked storage room with the other bikes, where I was able to access it anytime but it was safe and dry.
Unlike most hotels in the area, West End Guest House offers free off-​street parking for guests. Combined with the delicious hot breakfast and all the little «extras,» West End Guest House is worth every penny. I can’t imagine staying anywhere else next time I’m in Vancouver.
**Just a tip if you’re making online reservations through a website like
: there is another B&B in the U.K. that shares the same name, so make sure you have the Vancouver location! (Our friends unfortunately made this mistake and didn’t discover it until the night before their trip… oops!)

Seriously, they need to add at least three more stars before I could even come close to doing this review the proper way, but since reality exists I will just say that the west end guest house goes above and beyond expectations.
The rooms are very reasonably priced for the amount of luxury and history that you feel when you stay in them, the service is relaxed and consistent, full delicious breakfasts that leave you full of energy to scope out all of downtown and its parks and life, it seems to be right in the hub, easy to access busses and cabs but not around any noise or traffic.
I never felt more at home.
P.S…featherbed in the deluxe queen, among the fact that it was beyond gorgeous. See you in the summertime!!!

I recently stayed at the West End Guest House in Vancouver. I have been very fortunate lately with my selection of B&Bs, since lately I have found the insides of a hotel to be at times impersonal. Upon arrival I notice the grounds and garden are kept in immaculate condition and the guest house inside takes you back in time to the turn of the century. The last century of course.
Since I was travelling alone, I reserved a room in their cozy double. The room has a double size bed and a small private bath w/​walk-​in shower. The bathroom has a hairdryer, shampoo and soap. This cozy room is the right size for 1 person. With 2 people, it becomes cramped quickly.
There is a communal kitchen with a refrigerator holding bottle water, sodas and juice. Also there are homemade baked goods served daily in a glass cake holder. While there, they served banana bread (delish!). Another great plus is the complimentary gourmet breakfast served to all guests in the morning. My breakfast was a breakfast burrito on a whole wheat tortilla served with fresh fruit. A nice way to start the day!
For internet access, there is a wireless internet station in the hallway. Should you bring your laptop, there is a Starbucks on Robson Street about 1 block away that offers wireless internet for a fee.
Evan, the proprietor, is very friendly and helpful in meeting your needs during your stay. Whenever I can, I always try to find a smaller hotel or a bed & breakfast which takes the edge off of traveling making you feel more at home. For great hospitality and great value, the West End Guest House is your place!