If you are coming from out of town for surgery at VGH, I would not recommend this suite.
It's not easy to find a place with two beds, 2 rooms, kitchen facilities, near the hospital, so I grabbed this suite when I saw it was available. I had early morning surgery and needed a medical chaperone with me.
Cons
- the traffic noise from the busy street is 24/7 and penetrates the thin walls and poorly fitted thin old windows. Even with all the windows closed and using ear plugs, it was too much. Pre and post-op sleep was impossible
- the building and suite are decades old, rundown and the building is up for sale
- the pull out couch is meant for one person, not two, and is very hard
- the photos online are not current. For example, there is no longer a curtain separating the two rooms, the spot lamps don't exist. The online details need an update too.
- there were only 2 sheets for two beds and it was questionable whether some linen had been washed or not after the last person.
- the non-stick pots and pans were scraped and damaged
- no microwave oven
Pros
- as many other reviewers have noted, the location is very convenient for many reasons
- the host is responsive, helpful and good communicator
- there are a few thoughtful touches here and there (yoga mat), and the kitchen, cleaning and bathroom supplies were generous
- free off-street parking
I learned my lesson. I wish I had chosen a place much further away on a quiet street. I think I would have gotten better value for my dollar too.