DaysInn Vancouver Downtown Hotel

Monthly News Letter

2008-05-03T11:46:00.000-07:00

Our Monthly News letter, and click on our link here:

Days Inn Downtown Vancouver

Monthly News Letter

2008-04-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

You can read our monthly newsletter, and click on our link here; Days Inn Downtown Vancouver

Historic Abbotsford Hotel as DaysInn Vancouver

2008-03-20T15:53:00.000-07:00

http://hotelvancouverbccanada.daysinnvancouver.com

Days Inn Vancouver Downtown formerly known as Abbotsford Hotel

2008-03-07T15:49:00.000-08:00

History buffs would love this article written in 1962 about the Abbotsford Hotel in Vancouver.
This article was given to us, and we thought it would great idea to put in our blog.

Please click on the link to read about the hotel what was said in 1962.

http://hotelvancouverbccanada.daysinnvancouver.com/

We would love to any article or pictures about the Abbotsford Hotel,and we would put them in our blog.

Monthly Newsletter for March

2008-03-04T17:05:00.000-08:00

As promised here is the monthly newsletter for March.
I would appreciate your comments, and ideas to put in our next newsletter.

You can read it with the link here; Days Inn Downtown Vancouver

Monthly Insider Hotel Tip Newsletter

2008-02-06T09:05:00.000-08:00

We have added another addtion to our blog, the Monthly Insider Hotel Tip Newsletter, that we will feature once a month.

You can read it with the link here; Days Inn Downtown Vancouver

Hot of the Press

2008-02-06T08:50:00.000-08:00

This just in!

Days Inns - Canada held its annual conference last month in Vancouver from January 27th-30th, 2008. This year, they had the best attendance yet! Days Inn - Vancouver Downtown was fortunate to have a couple General Managers from other Days Inn locations across Canada stay with us. We were also privileged to have Ken Greene, President, Days Inns Worldwide along with Chris Trick, VP of Marketing, Days Inns Worldwide stop by for a hotel visit. And, we should not forget Days Inns - Canada’s marketing team: Melissa Kenney, Melissa Stober and Ally Wesson Thank you for stopping by!

Days Inn - Vancouver Downtown is pleased to welcome three new members to our front desk team. Kate Leipin, Laura Stevenin and Melissa Choe – welcome to the family!

February Blog

2008-02-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

Hello all,

Its February now and all the holiday bills for the festive seasons are in, and the New Year Resolutions are still fresh... as for me thank God I did not have any new resolutions for the year because the hotel business in Vancouver is really heating up!

During the month of February we are having some great friends staying with us… our friends at Buildex 2008, Delta Chi Fraternity, Sea to Sky Cheering Leading.

Also recently we had some interesting guests stay with us that really made me appreciate what a truly great guest is again.

An American gentleman who shall remain nameless recently stayed with us and after he checked in and came back from his package dinner deal at the Top of Vancouver restaurant he brought me back a sample take-out pack from the restaurant because he said it was so good that I would not believe it! He decided to order a lobster dinner for me so I could taste for myself how great the dinners are there.

He calls me the Pitbull. Here is his very own testimonial for me that he put on the guest comment card! “ The “Pitbull” was very friendly and helpful and he made us feel very welcome, we look forward to staying again.”

Yes I am blowing my own horn here, but you have to admit, great guests make managing a hotel so much more enjoyable.

Now I want to know what your opinion is in what is a kind gift to give a guest when you appreciate them with out looking like you are sucking up to them? Any ideas? Are can you go too far? Leave a comment or an idea for me!

Next month I want to talk about the line from Clint Eastwood, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and put the Guest Comments on the blog and would need your feed back to improve our guest services, and you would graded them:
G: for Good
B: for Bad
U: for Ugly
So here the comments:

Thank you and good luck with your new years resolutions!

Joyous Holidays Season & A Bountiful New Year

2007-12-21T16:24:00.000-08:00

Dear Guests,

I cannot believe the years is coming to an end!
I hope you're all geared up for this Holiday Season

The Staff and Management of DaysInn Vancouver Downtown would like to send all, Guests, Customers and Friends our,
Best Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season and Successful New Year.

In this Holiday Season please

Do Not Drink & Drive and you are always most welcome to stay with us.

SEASON GREETINGS AND ALL THE BEST FOR THE NEW YEAR.

New Hotel Video!

2007-10-25T12:34:00.000-07:00

We have update our hotel video. Why is this a big deal?

Taking a video tour of the hotel gives a fantastic ability to get a good feel for what you will experience and what we have to offer including amenities and local attractions.

Take a quick 2 min trip right now and click on the video below!

Back to the main home page: Vancouver Hotel

Have a fantastic Day!
Ish,

GM

A Woman's Travel Guide

2007-10-23T09:32:00.001-07:00

A Woman’s Travel Guide:
Helpful Hints for Business Trips from Days Inns - Canada

When it comes to travelling for business, safety and security are of primary concern for women. Days Inns - Canada offers some essential tips to help ease the stress and make your hotel stay more enjoyable and hassle-free.

Plan Ahead: Research your destination and remember to book hotel reservations well in advance. Look for national hotel chains that cater to business travellers, such as Days Inn hotels with its offering of full business amenities including free high-speed Internet access in every room.

Trust Your Instincts: Make smart choices and use your common sense. Ask for your room to be located close to an elevator and away from exits. Avoid booking a ground-floor room or a room that has easy access from outside. Always keep your room double locked and be sure to use the deadbolt.

Privacy Please: When travelling alone, simply keep a low profile. Use covered luggage tags and include your office address instead of your home address. Check-in using your last name and first initial only. Inform the hotel not to release your information to anyone and ask them not to deliver any packages to your room.

Know Your Destination: Plan out your trip before travelling in a rental car. Get directions ahead of time and do not expose a map in your car with a marked destination. Before you leave for your business meeting or event, check out the ‘route planner’ on www.daysinn.ca for suggested route ideas.

Stay Connected: It's a good idea to email your upcoming travel itinerary to a colleague, friend or relative so someone will always know your whereabouts. Be sure to carry a cell phone when travelling alone, and of course sending an e-mail from the road to keep people informed is a good idea.

Reservations can be made by visiting www.daysinn.ca or by calling 1 800 DAYS INN.

ChildHood Cancer Foundation

2007-09-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

TORONTO, ON, August 29, 2007 – In support of its partnership with the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Canada (CCFC), Days Inns - Canada today announced all locations across the country will participate in a four week fundraising campaign this September. To coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, hotel owners will donate a portion of their revenue for one week and will collect donations from staff and guests all month long to help find a cure for childhood cancer.

Days Inn Vancouver September Fundraiser for Childhood Cancer Foundation Guests and staff work hand in hand to raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer

During the week of September 17 – 23, Days Inns and Days Hotels across Canada will participate in a one week fundraiser blitz and donate $1 from every guest room sold to the CCFC. To raise awareness for the Foundation, Days Inn locations will encourage guests who stay during this period to match the $1 donation by purchasing gold paper ribbons which will be displayed in the lobby

Trip Reward Promotion

2007-09-20T14:50:00.000-07:00

STAY TWICE GET A $25 GIFT CARD AT DAYS INN

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 12, 2007 – From now through Dec. 27, guests who complete two separate stays at any Days Inn or Days Hotel in Canada and the United States will have the opportunity to earn enough points for a $25 gift card as part of the Stay Twice Get a $25 Gift Card promotion.

The points can be redeemed for a $25 gift card good at many popular restaurants and retailers in Canada including Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Future Shop, HMV and The Keg Steakhouse & Bar.

Current TripRewards members must register for the promotion by calling toll-free 1 800 FOR TRIP or visiting http://www.daysinn.ca/ and clicking on the ‘Stay Twice Get a $25 Gift Card’ box. Guests who wish to participate in the promotion but are not current TripRewards members must first join the TripRewards program and then register for the promotion.

The TripRewards program, which features approximately 6,000 hotels worldwide, points-earning opportunities with 27 internal and external earning participants and 44 point-redemption options in Canada, is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, based on the number of participating hotels.

The program’s “open earn” structure allows members faster access to point earning by staying in Wyndham Worldwide-franchised hotels, renting Avis and Budget rental cars and purchasing everyday products and services from earning partners.

Likewise, TripRewards members can redeem their points for either hotel stays – with no blackout dates – or rewards including airline tickets, resort vacations and gift certificates from various dining, shopping and entertainment retailers.

A hassle-free online system allows members to check their point balance and redeem for rewards 24 hours a day.

Official rules and regulations regarding the promotion can be found at http://www.triprewards.com/.

History of Days Inn Vancouver Downtown

2007-09-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

As promised, here are the photos of the Hotel that was formerly known as the Abbotsford Hotel & Cafe.

Take a look at the old Hotel Menu

Take a look at the old Hotel Brochure

View a bigger image of the Hotel

Back to the main home page: Vancouver Hotel

History of Days Inn Vancouver Downtown

2007-09-05T13:52:00.000-07:00

Here’s a look back at the history of the Days Inn Vancouver Downtown formerly known as The Abbotsford Hotel & Café.
The Abbotsford first opened it’s doors in 1918, it was the tallest 9 storey building in Downtown Vancouver during that period. The hotel also had the Bombay Bicycle Club-an English Style Pub with a Separate entrance for Ladies & Escorts and the Cedar Room Restaurant located in the lower lobby.

In the olden days, the guestrooms did not have individual bathrooms rather; a single bathroom was located at the end
of the hall for all guests to share from that particular floor however all of that changed in the 50’s. The hotel was redesigned so that each room would have it’s own bathroom.

Today, as you make your way into the hotel, you'll still find some fine kept antiques. Starting with the magnificent original glass insignia wall in the lobby with initials “AH” for Abbotsford Hotel. As you walk up the stairs to the second floor, you’ll come across a well-preserved “Hall Safe & Lock Co.” Safe.

The Bombay Bicycle Club, now the fully renovated Smiley O’Neal’s Whiskey Pub still holds history; as you enter you will notice the high ceiling, which has been lowered 3 times already and holds a beautiful original Scottish Brass Chandelier from 1898. There are also brass lamps all around the authentic oak wood walls that were at one time lit with oil. Laying behind the bar, a unique tile floor from the 20’s.

Pictures are worth a thousand words so I’ve attached, a picture of the hotel that was taken in 1920, a brochure and menu from the early 1950’s.

2007-06-26T11:40:00.001-07:00

Blog Launch

2007-05-28T10:10:00.000-07:00

Well, here it is everyone, the official blog of the DaysInn Vancouver! Your first question probably is... why blog about the Hotel? Great question, well, we have such an array of guests and a deep spectrum of events and functions going on in the Hotel and in the city of Vancouver that we felt we really needed to provide a place for our interested guests to catch up on the latest happenings.