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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.0 of 5
4898 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T4Z4, Canada
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Ranked #10 of 17 hotels in Nanaimo
3.0 of 5 stars 55 Reviews
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Prairieschooner2
Calgary, Canada
Senior Contributor
48 reviews
26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

Don't be misled by the name of this hotel - it was a disappointment for us. The room we stayed in was very, very dark - near impossible to read unless you pulled a chair over to the window. There is no overhead lighting and the floor/table lamps are not where they should be in relation to the furniture and/or... More

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familytimeoct11
Vancouver Island
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

our whole reason for choosing THE GRAND HOTEL was for the use of the pool only to be disappointed by how cold it was! No hot tub to warm up in after the cold pool and the gym equipment was in rough shape. The room was adequate but poor lighting. our room was outdated (didn't know the floor above us... More

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gandhsales
Vancouver
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011

Have been stay at this property for several years and now just renovated a couple of floors. Very nice new bedding and furnishings. If you like to read in bed... forget about it as in other hotels the new low wattage light bulbs will make you go blind. To plug in your lap top you need to unblug a lamp.... More

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Christina D, Guest Relations Manager at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, responded to this review
14 October 2011

Dear Gandhsales, Thank you very much for your comments and feedback. We appreciate your return business, and are humbled to be considered by you as the best hotel in Nanaimo. Our restaurant, Grand Cru, is the only hotel dining facility that is a member of the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs. Being part of this France-based dining organisation is a tremendous... More

rubytuesday16
Victoria, Canada
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

I stayed here a couple times. Once I paid quite a bit extra for a suit which was ok but not the luxury I was expecting. This is a nice place but I suspect it was nicer before. It could do with an update or lower prices because there are other places to stay in the area for the same... More

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Christina D, Guest Relations Manager at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback homeshowbunny, We are very glad you chose to stay with us again!  We always value the feedback from our guests, as it is important for us to ensure that we are offering exceptional customer service.   We are one of the newest full service hotels in Nanaimo and strive to ensure each guest... More

Christie S
Chilliwack, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My family and I attempted to stay at this hotel a few days ago, within a half hour of turning off the lights we heard a mouse trying to get into the bag our dogs food was in. Upon turning on the light and looking for the mouse (which we did find) we turned up the covers of the bed... More

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Christina D, Guest Relations Manager at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Although extremely uncommon, we take any report of bed bugs extremely seriously.  Even though there was no evidence when our staff carefully inspected it the following day, our guest experiences are of utmost importance.  The suspected room was immediately quarantined, and professionally sprayed, and inspected.  Rooms would never be put back up for sale until it was 100% certain the... More

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Bobby P
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

I went to this hotel with my family and I was very pleased with the service and quality of the hotel. The rooms were clean and a good comfortable size for all of us. The staff were very accommodative and very helpful in giving us suggestions for activities for the family. We will surely go back next time we visit... More

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Christina D, Guest Relations Manager at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Thank you for sharing your family vacation with us, and providing your feedback Bobby P! Our staff are always encouraged to hear the results of their exceptional service from a satisfied guest. We look forward to your next visit to the island! Christina Guest Relations Manager More

SageGuy
Kelowna, Canada
Contributor
18 reviews
19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011

We were somewhat disappointed in this property. We booked one of the newly renovated rooms and I'm glad we did as I don't know if I would have enjoyed staying in one of the older rooms. Regarding amenities, I found the hotel to be slightly below average. Our room looked out onto a rock wall. The room was clean and... More

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Christina D, Guest Relations Manager at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience SageGuy.   We are glad that you were happy with your room on the newly renovated club level .  The rooms at the back of the hotel overlooking the garden and rock wall are often requested by business travellers because they tend to be very quiet.  City view rooms looking... More

Tripadviser15
Port Hardy, Canada
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel has the elegance that it deserves...It looks rich, feels rich and has very friendly staff that are attentive to every detail. What a difference from your usual visit to a hotel. We were tired and ready for a bed after waiting out BC Ferries and their two ferry waits common to the summer tourist and we had no... More

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Christina D, Guest Relations Manager at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo, responded to this review
14 September 2011

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Tripadviser15! We are glad you enjoyed your visit, and welcome you back again soon! More

Lynn P
Kelowna, Canada
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This hotel was terrible... you book it thinking it's a great hotel due to the price, but it's NOT. Once they take your money for the room, they nickle and dime you to death with internet rates, parking etc.. NOT WORTH it. Don't book it. They claim to be the best, and they are NOT.. very cheezy place.. decor was... More

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GLD_van
Vancouver, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Couldn't have asked for more in terms of the great service. Food was terrific - breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner. Comfortable and clean rooms. Would definitely recommend. More

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Address: 4898 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9T4Z4, Canada

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