My daughter and I discovered Hotel Moda a week ago when we were in Vancouver for a concert. The location is very convenient, and the price is quite reasonable, considering what most hotels cost in downtown Vancouver in the summer.

The hotel has been completely renovated, redecorated, refurbished and it is very funky and stylish. We both loved it. The decor is very modern and unique, with red and black being the main colours.
The staff were excellent, courteous, helpful, very friendly.

There is an upscale looking wine bar off the lobby, which we did not go in, and I believe there is a pub in the building as well.

Right in the heart of downtown, which unfortunately this summer is undergoing major construction all over the city and so is quite loud and not looking its most beautiful.

My only other complaint is the noise from the street, which of course the hotel can't be faulted for. Because there is no air conditioning (there is a fan) we had the windows open and the noise was unbelievable, especially if you are not used to city life.

Overall, it's a very pleasant little hotel and I would stay there again. Maybe the winter would be quieter?

Since I've never been to Vancouver before I wasn't very familiar with the city. After reading reviews of Moda, I thought perhaps I could overlook others saying it was noisy. What I forgot about was the possibility of the temperature rising while we were there. Moda does not have air conditioning. Our choice was either hear the constant construction (inescapable in Vancouver currently or maybe always?)/ air conditioning from a nearby building/dumpster being emptied about 50 times at 7a or risk suffocating in our room with the windows closed.

After a combined 4 hours of sleep, we decided to check out early and head to another hotel with air and higher floors. It was a wise decision since this was our vacation and it would be a shame if we spent 2 more sleepless nights.

I did not leave angry. This was not Moda's "fault". The service otherwise was wonderful. Front Desk agents were super friendly. I would consider staying there again, just not in the summer. Although I think there are better rooms for just a little bit more/night.

The hotel was very accommodating - allowed us to store our luggage while we walked around Vancouver. The Front Desk Agent supplied us with Maps and plenty of information (Recommended the White Spot Restaurant. GREAT Recommendation!!).

The rooms were very modern with accented red walls and modern beds to match. The bathroom was spotless! We booked a room with 2 double beds. Having 4 adults in a room was a bit of a tight squeeze, but the flat-screen television gave extra floor space and the window ledge allowed for extra room to store bags.

Downsize - the rooms do not have AC (I must have forgotten this between researching the property and booking), and in the summer it is warm. They have a small fan in the room and that with an open window would have done the trick, if it weren't so noisy with the window open. The hotel is located in the night life area of Vancouver. Lots of things to do late in the evening (including clubs and bars with-in walking distance), which meant traffic noise into the night. With the window closed, you couldn't hear anything, though it was a bit stuffy. But honestly- the lack of AC and traffic noise are minor. I would stay here again... I just might bring earplugs if it's during the summer so I could leave the window open.

great city atmosphere

we stayed here 2 nights for our first visit to vancouver. overall, the hotel had wonderful modern decor and very helpful/friendly staff. the room was very clean but a bit noisy because we were facing the side of the street with construction. It was a bit stuffy/hot because there is no air conditioning but it did have a nice fan that was sufficient.

this hotel seems ideally situation if you are interesting in seeing a concert at the orpheum or going out to the bars. next time i would prefer to stay some place a little bit closer to the seawall/down by the bay, if possible. Note: it was only a short walk to everything and we never had to use the car to get around town. Overall, it was a great city and a great hotel for the price just not my exact preferred location. Although please note the hotel itself was located on a very clean/safe street at least one city block away from the noisy bar area.