MARPOLE GUEST HOUSE, Vancouver

The guest house is a 15-minute walk from Bridgeport Skytrain Station and near the Canada Line, providing a direct 10-minute train ride to the airport and about 20 minutes to downtown Vancouver. Two city bus routes on Granville Street and Oak Street are just a few blocks away. Free street parking is available on Selkirk Street without reservation. A supermarket and a vegetable market are within 5 blocks, and several dining options including Cravings Restaurant, Perak Malaysian Cafe, and Hudson's Landing Pub are within 0.5 km. The neighbourhood is quiet, safe, and residential, with good connectivity to Whistler and other parts of the city.

Rooms feature a Queen or King bed, air conditioning, heating, a TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, and an electric kettle. Ironing facilities and a dressing area are also provided. Units with private bathrooms include a walk-in shower, bath, and slippers; those with shared bathrooms use a well-maintained shared bathroom cleaned daily. Beds are notably comfortable, and rooms are clean and bright, with some offering a large size. The property has no balcony and no in-room TV - a TV is available in the shared lounge. Stairs are present, which may be less convenient for guests with heavy luggage.

The shared kitchen is well stocked with cooking implements, cutlery, and electrical appliances, making it easy to prepare meals. Complimentary coffee and tea are provided. The property is located near a supermarket (Safeway) and a vegetable market within 5 blocks, and several restaurants including Perak Malaysian Cafe and Cravings Restaurant are within 0.5 km. The kitchen and lounge area create a home-like atmosphere for eating in.

The guest house offers a shared lounge/TV area and a patio with outdoor furniture. The quiet neighbourhood is suitable for walks. Bicycle parking is available for guests who want to explore the area.

Wi-Fi is free in all rooms. Free public parking is available on nearby streets (Selkirk Street) without reservation, and is considered secure. Luggage storage is available before check-in (from 11:00) and after check-out until 17:00, and can be extended until 18:00 if needed. The property offers 24-hour security with CCTV in common areas and outside, plus smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Accepted payment methods include Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and others; cash is not accepted. A late check-in after 21:30 is possible using a coded locker, and a digital key is sent 48 hours before arrival after card processing. Laundry service is not confirmed, but the shared kitchen includes basic amenities.