Hotel Le Soleil, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, is a boutique gem that has been offering guests a slice of Parisian elegance since 1999. The hotel’s design philosophy draws direct inspiration from legendary establishments like The Savoy in London and Le Crillon in Paris. This focus on “old-world” charm is reflected in its interiors, which are famously adorned with rich crimson and gold accents, crystal chandeliers, and sophisticated furnishings.
The property is unique for being an all-suite hotel, featuring 113 beautifully appointed rooms where the bedroom and lounge areas are kept separate. This layout provides an extra sense of privacy and comfort that feels more like an upscale residence than a traditional hotel room. A standout feature is the on-site Alouette Bistro, a refined French eatery that blends classic bistro techniques with fresh West Coast ingredients, led by Executive Chef Albert Tran.
Situated on Hornby Street, the hotel is perfectly placed for city explorers. You are just a block away from the Burrard Skytrain Station, making it incredibly easy to navigate the city. Major local attractions are all within walking distance, including the high-end shops of the Pacific Centre, the historic Vancouver Art Gallery, and the scenic waterfront at Canada Place.
For those looking to stay active, the hotel partners with the nearby YWCA Health + Fitness Centre, providing guests with complimentary access to a massive 30,000-square-foot facility complete with an indoor lap pool and steam room. It remains a popular, tranquil sanctuary for travelers wanting a touch of European flair in the center of bustling Vancouver.
Expert reviews
“The Hotel Le Soleil in the financial district is a 119-room boutique hotel with a South Asian feel. Every room is a suite with its own sitting area. The hotel also has an excellent contemporary Indian restaurant, Copper Chimney.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Vancouver, Canada.
What guests liked
- Clean rooms
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 June 2026
A comfortable elegant place at affordable prices
Excellent location for downtown Vancouver and near Canada Place. Staff was willing to upgrade my coffee machine when requested.
The elevators were a bit slow
24 June 2026
A beautiful gem in walking distance to a lot!
Awesome property with great division between the sleeping areas for families. Very walkable location and easy access to the port. Great to have a little coffee station in the room. The turndown service with wine and macarons was an absolute delight! Definitely add the breakfast to your stay, delicious restaurant downstairs. Wish we had checked it out for happy hour. 1000% will be coming back!
Loved every bit of our stay!
20 June 2026
Fantastic would highly recommend . We will stay again if we ever visit again
The property is very central to Canada place , skytrain , cruise ship port . Easy to access from the airport by tact or shuttle . Loved the restaurant in the hotel .
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19 June 2026
Love this place!
Love this place! We have stayed here a few times. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms,lovely staff, and the restaurant has divine food! We eat breakfast and dinner there every time we are there. The bouillabaisse is the best!
19 June 2026
It just complimented our World Cup experience so well and added to our memories. Would definitely come back and recommen
Location, the room ,staff and the breakfast
I also liked the welcome bottle of wine and sweet treat in the room
Loved that we had two TV sets
Very prompt response to any queries
I wish there was a larger lounge area to sit and relax where you could enjoy a drink or coffee
18 June 2026
Ready to go back tomorrow!
All of it.
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18 June 2026
I’d like to go back someday!
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18 June 2026
Would gladly stay there again!!
Very nice location in downtown Vancouver. Close to lots of great things to do. The staff is very helpful, and the rooms were perfect. The breakfast was amazing.
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17 June 2026
Great hotel is a very good location
The location was superb
Costs per night were higher
16 June 2026
Great staff - super accommodating, always helpful!
The room was great - very comfortable and clean.
16 June 2026
BEST HOTEL IN VANCOUVER WITH A FRENCH TOUCH
We love the hotel decoration, spacious rooms, cozy restaurant, delicious food. Walking distance to everything touristic, cultural and restaurants, We love customer service. I'll return 100 %
16 June 2026
Will definitely be back
Lovely property, excellent location
My view from the third floor
12 June 2026
Great one night stay.
Great location, easy to find and just a 6 minute walk from the Canada Line. Very impressive atrium! Helpful, friendly staff. Our room, Premier King Suite, in a corner location was a good size and very clean. Daughter delighted to find complimentary macarons in the room. Our room rate included breakfast at L'alouette adjacent to the lobby - plenty of choices but the portions were huge.
Felt we were stung with anticipated 'World Cup' price hikes when we booked (and payment was taken immediately due to the event - months in advance) as the rate looked to have dropped somewhat by the time of our stay. Slightly annoying, but we'd still have opted for the Hotel over others.
8 June 2026
Exceptional in every regard
Immaculate and great location, beautiful hotel and room. Gave me access to the room before check in at no additional charge
It’s a bit pricy but it’s an Executive hotel so no complaints really
7 June 2026
Overall, we were satisfied with all aspects except for the failure to change linen on day before dep
Very centrally located with easy access to all facilities particularly the cruise terminal
Disappointed with bed linen not changed on the final night before check out.
6 June 2026
Fantastic small hotel, great location to explore Vancouver on foot.
Fantastic small hotel, great location to explore Vancouver on foot. Really liked the suite. Staff very friendly and helpful. The attached French restaurant was a really good place for our evening meal - great food and ambience.
5 June 2026
So pleased we booked to stay here
Beautiful hotel, great staff. Fab location
Coffee machine in room not great but a minor grumble
5 June 2026
Beautiful hotel with great service in a good location.
A little bit of luxury before our cruise.
5 June 2026
I would return in an instant.
Our one-night stay in an executive king suite at the Hotel le Soleil was wonderful. The decor was inspiring, and the bed extremely comfortable; our suite had been cleaned to an impeccable standard, and the juice bottles and macarons tastefully presented for our use added a beautiful welcome touch. There was even a personalized note on the little table, wishing my husband a speedy recovery from his surgery. I loved the European ambience, and the fact that the room was lamplit when we walked in, making things beautifully cozy. And when we came back from our evening walk around Coal Harbour and the West End, we found our bed turned down and chocolates on the pillows, as a reminder that Le Soleil staff continue to be attentive through the evening.
I would come back in an instant, next time I venture away from sleepy Victoria to the big city. Thank you, Hotel Le Soleil, for giving us a memorable stay in Vancouver! 🌞
There was nothing I didn't like, but I would suggest to others who, like me, tend to rely on photos more than property details, to read the fine print. Yes, there is a sizeable parking fee (to be expected in downtown Vancouver) and, no, not all king suites contain bathtubs.
2 June 2026
Special Place to Stay in Vancouver
Very warm welcome
Superb room
Great breakfast
Handy location, short walk to the harbour
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1 June 2026
Lovely hotel with a great breakfast to set us up for the day ahead.
Excellent location to get around Vancouver.
Nothing to dislike.
30 May 2026
Exceptionally great restaurant and bar, and the staff were excellent
Quality, Location and Staff
30 May 2026
Great hotel, great staff, great location!
The location was great and the property was extremely well kept. The rooms were beautiful and very spacious. The pillows and bed were also very comfortable. We’ll definitely stay here again if we’re back in Vancouver!
There was absolutely nothing we didn’t like about this hotel!
29 May 2026
Great location close to everything
Great location and the room was beautiful.
The air con was a bit loud especially when clicking on and off during the night
26 May 2026
Unique character, fantastic service, and delightful facilities!
The decor is absolutely stunning. It’s like walking into a French astronomy tower from a pre-revolution era fantasy. The staff are friendly and helpful, the rooms are clean, and the restaurant, Alouette, is a delightful and well-valued dining experience. The service at the restaurant was impeccable and highly attentive, I would recommend the hotel for the dining experience alone!
Having to pay extra for parking was a bit of a bummer, considering the rooms are already pricey. I feel that parking should be included with the room.
24 May 2026
I would recommend this hotel when you stay in Vancouver
Well located within walking distance to attractions, friendly ,helpful staff. Nice room, comfy bed, clean and well presented. Restaurant was lovely, great food and service
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23 May 2026
Spent a couple of nights at the hotel to acclimatise to the time zone after a flight and to see a kitty of Vancouver. Th
Quiet, convenient location and comfortable room. Staff were friendly and the presence of a good restaurant for breakfast was a bonus.
A/c was a bit noisy.
23 May 2026
Location was great for access to the Skytrain to the airport.
Decor was certainly French & very pleasant. Restaurant served a very good breakfast
Separate hot & cold water taps in bathroom was a bit annoying. Took some practice to get temperature right.
22 May 2026
Beautiful property, phenomenal staff, world-class bistro.
Beautiful property with exceptionally switched-on staff. The French Bistro (food outlet on the main floor) offered fabulous meals, fair prices and inspired decor. Even if I was not staying at the hotel, I would consider the bistro a restaurant of choice in the downtown core of Vancouver. All the staff take ownership of this property and are super-responsive to suggestions for improvement. I wonder if the staff are shareholders or owners?
Getting access to the parking isn’t ideal (at this time). Guests have to find difficult-to-get street parking, get fully checked-in, then get access to the hotel’s underground parking. I suggested a way to improve their procedure in an online comment and their Ops Manager called me the next day for additional feedback. I will absolutely return to this property and I suspect that this minor inconvenience will have been long-since solved on my next trip!
20 May 2026
Excellent hotel is perfect location
Lovely European style hotel. Nice size suites. Excellent restaurant on the property. Staff is fantastic
Decor a bit dated—could use a refresh.
18 May 2026
Just what we needed!!
Great location, wonderful restaurant attached, and excellent staff!
A bit dated decor wise. Rooms could use a refresh but loved the size of our suite.
15 May 2026
Beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Great location in the heart of downtown Vancouver with good sized, well appointed rooms.
Air conditioning was a little challenging to get right.
12 May 2026
Fantastic short stay at excellent boutique hotel
Excellent little boutique hotel in a perfect location we found lastinute when our flight was cancelled.
Ambience, staff, location something different from the normal
11 May 2026
A beautiful place to stay in Vancouver
The hotel was luxious and in a great location central to everything.
11 May 2026
Persian weekend getaway.
Fabulous staff, clean as can be with truly perfect bedding and mattresses. Le Soleil is in the most perfect location if you enjoy walking downtown for ahopping amd dining. Lovely French decor with a really fun and delicious French Bisro, Alluett. Highly recommend a stay here.
Haven't found any negatives..
9 May 2026
Great stay, great location, helpful and accommodating staff, make an effort with special occasions
We booked this as last minute accommodation after our first place cancelled that day. The staff were very helpful and even put together a small present for our two year old’s birthday that day. Location was great and we bought breakfast at Alouette too, which was fantastic - really tasty.
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Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Indoor pool
- - Temporary art galleries
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals

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26 June 2026
It’s an awesome property that offers a great hospitality experience at a very affordable price. Location is great, rooms