We stayed one night at the Moda Hotel during our trip to Vancouver for the marathon on May 4. We had a very good experience- we plan on staying here the next time we travel to Vancouver.
The desk folks were very kind, allowed us a late check-out (noon) for no fee. Parking was only $10/day with in & out privilage. We booked our room at their website with no problems.
We had a 2nd floor room that had windows overlooking Smithe. The room was very clean & very simple. Very clean bathroom as well. We didn't use the AC or heaters, but did feel quite a draft coming from the bank of single pane windows- don't know what the temperature situation would be like on a hot or cold day. There was an electronic safe in the room & a big tv with lots of channels. The walls were a bit thin- could easily hear our neigbhors thumping down the hall, opening & closing doors, etc. The car horns, people noise & sirens didn't stop until about 1am- so keep that in mind if you plan on turning in early on a Saturday night in a 2nd or 3rd floor room.
The location was perfect for us- just a few blocks to Robson, Yaletown, GM place- about a mile to Stanely Park. Safe enough neigborhood as well- coffee and snacks stores just a few doors down.
This is not a high-rise luxury hotel overlooking the water- suited us just fine. We plan on staying here again.

We loved the Moda Hotel because:

- Chris at the front desk was very helpful and friendly.
- The rooms were very clean and ultra modern.
- The hotel is in the heart of the downtown Robson street area.
- The rates were cheap! I booked on their web site and since I'm an AMA/CAA member, I was given a discount. It ended up being around $92 per night in April. Normally I believe you get what you pay for...but that's not the case at the Moda.
- I loved how the floors were hardwood...and not that yucky dirty carpet you normally get in hotels.
- The rooms are not huge...but the perfect size for what we needed.
- Try not to get a room by the stairwell because I found it very noisy at night. (People chose to take the stairs most of the time because the elevator was slow.)

The Moda is in a renovated building. The room was a little small (1 queen bed) but clean. The bed was comfortable and the linens crisp. The room was a little noisy with single pane windows (mine didn't seal fully) but well worth the price. It is on the same block as a Starbucks and a great grocery store so well located.

Just returned from 5 night stay at Moda. I booked directly with the hotel for just under $100. Amazing central location yet just off the beaten path. Rooms were SO beautiful. Very modern furnishings and style; sparkling bathroom, spacious room with desk, couple chairs, cube ottoman, dresser, plasma tv, free cable internet (not wireless), and little mini bar/fridge. Really gorgeous. Super comfy bed. Really no noise at all other than the odd garbage truck and a little "city noise" in the mornings. Had a room in the back though so it was fine.
Housekeeping lady was wonderful- so friendly and left the room ridiculously clean each day. Front desk staff was beyond helpful. Especially Chris. Loved him! Parking was 10$ for 24 hours with in and out privileges. Good deal.

Classy wine bar attached to the hotel (called UVA) and nice wine/beer store (also owned by the hotel). No noise from the bar whatsoever. Clearly a fairly new property and beautifully designed. Best kept secret in the area. Would definitely stay again!