Holiday Inn Express Vancouver-Metrotown (Burnaby) by IHG

Some red flags — 4.2★ guest rating

3★ class · 4.2 guest rating · 1,120 reviews · ~$258/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.2★ guest rating

Location & access

4.1★ location/transit/airport access; 14 km from the city centre

Trust & class

1,120 reviews, 3-star, 12 amenities

Price fairness

priced above peers of similar quality

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Breakfast81% positive · 11% negative

Service77% positive · 18% negative

Location90% positive · 3% negative

Property78% positive · 16% negative

Cleanliness90% positive · 7% negative

Parking81% positive · 12% negative

Free breakfastRestaurant

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingPoolsAir conditioningFitness centerFull‑service laundryAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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