Ask Guinness

Dear Guinness,

Kieran and Cheyenne listed a whole bunch of ho(s)tels, but do you know of any affordable B&B's in Vancouver?

Signed, "Vagabond in Vancouver"

Well VIV,

The Douglas and Windsor B&B Guest Houses own three places you could try. Though I have never stayed there, they seem nice from the pictures, I have heard good things about them and they are relatively affordable. They are all a short walk the reception hall (although in my opinion, a long walk is always better than a short walk). I sent them an email and they said the following:

"We have three houses all located within a block of City Hall, overlooking downtown. Our beautiful heritage neighbourhood has many fine restaurants and great shopping and is a 5 minute drive or 10 minutes by trolley bus from downtown Vancouver.

The rate per night for a small room with double bed and shared bath is $75 plus tax per night. A larger room with queen bed and shared bath is $85 plus tax per night. A small room with queen bed and private bath is $105 plus tax per night . A larger rooms with queen bed and private bath are $115 - $145 plus tax per night, single occupancy. Double occupancy is plus $10. All of our rooms come with alarm clock, colour cable TV, wireless high speed internet, daily maid service and a full cooked breakfast served between 8-10 am in our spacious kitchen/dining room. We also provide free off road parking."

I have also looked at fodors.com and tripadvisor.com which suggest some of the following B&B's:

Three Gables (Very close to the Reception)

Victorian Hotel (Cheap and Downtown/West End)

Corkscrew Inn (In Kitsilano near Cheyenne and Kieran's house, more expensive)

Have fun in Vancouver,
Guinness