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
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.
5 June 2026
Vanciuver Gem
Very warm friendly welcome Very characterful hotel Great comfortable room Fine individualbreakfast Very handy location Short walk to the harbour
Only one thing, nice modern shower but was over the bath
2 June 2026
Special Place to Stay in Vancouver
Very warm welcome Superb room Great breakfast Handy location, short walk to the harbour
Nothing
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.
31 May 2026
Fabulous
A perfect hotel if you appreciate grand entrances and a classic “old money” atmosphere. The property has an elegant, timeless charm that makes a great first impression. The staff was consistently friendly, professional, and helpful throughout our stay. The location is also excellent—close to the city center and within easy reach of the main attractions. A great choice for anyone looking for comfort, character, and convenience.
30 May 2026
Exceptional
The room and the location
Everything was wonderful
30 May 2026
Comfortable
Location, staff, clean, roomy,
Slow elevator - long waits for elevator. Pricey.
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
27 May 2026
Great
Great location and wonderful breakfast.
26 May 2026
Fabulous
Great experience! We enjoyed the location, the room, the hospitality. Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops and even to Granville island (~30 minutes). The staff is great and very pleasant. Check in was easy. Parking (despite previous reviews I have read) is no longer valet - which I liked very much!
The beds were "unbalanced" (one side sunken) and too soft to my liking. Price is quite high, but I guess this is true for Vancouver hotels in general.
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.
26 May 2026
Exceptional
Very comfortable.
Nothing
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
Nothing
24 May 2026
Exceptional
everything is amazing , I'm really enjoying to stay here , 5 stars ✨ thank you so much 🙏🥰
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.
19 May 2026
Excellent stay
All the staff were wonderful. The bed was super compy
If I am being picking, the air-conditioning was noisy when it turned on.
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.
18 May 2026
Pleasant stay
Comfortable bed, great customer experience
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.
Nothing
8 May 2026
I hope I get to visit Vancouver again and if I do, I will certainly check availability here FIRST.
I really appreciated the exquisite decor and furnishings, the crisp linens, and the incredibly friendly staff. My room was always very quiet (albeit on the 10th floor) and access into the hotel was so simple and unimpeded. The desk staff always greeted me with a warm smile.
I wish there was more on site for fitness - but that's all. The complimentary pass to the gym next door was great and that facility was very nice, it would just be more convenient to have some weights located near my room.
6 May 2026
Exceptional
Loved the restaurant and bar. Great service and food
3 May 2026
Great downtown old charm hotel
Staff. Breakfast.
27 April 2026
We had great time, Aloutte Bistro is amazing
Great location, beautiful hotel and very friendly staff
26 April 2026
Very good
Great location. Very comfortable bed.
Payment/authorisation system wasn't working at check in.
26 April 2026
Exceptional
The staff was one of the most friendly staff I’ve experienced at a hotel. They were super accommodating and helpful. They even upgraded our room type as a surprise and had champagne delivered to our room for our anniversary. We hung out with a few friends that live in Vancouver who asked how I heard about this hotel because they also were impressed with its unique French boutique style. We will definitely be back!
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24 April 2026
Perfect stay
Very convenient location, beautiful property, parking on site, amazing staff from management to reception, concierge, technician and housekeeping.
I loved everything.
23 April 2026
Exceptional
Super friendly and helpful staff. Perfect location downtown close to everything, included the Hullo ferry back to Nanaimo
20 April 2026
Very good
Rooms felt really small.
18 April 2026
Exceptional
The breakfast was great / Happy hour had good atmosphere
15 April 2026
Great hotel for a 3 day stay downtown Vancouver
Great location, excellent staff, awesome room, terrific restaurant, and comfortable stay. Good wi-fi, quiet room, comfortable bed, enough room space, secured parking, and nice location downtown Vancouver. Staff was the best. Front desk, bell, and housekeeping were perfect. Overall rating is 10/10.
Nothing comes to mind.
14 April 2026
A great place to stay for top value central Vancouver
Our room with separate living area and sofa bed for our 2 kids made this great value. The breakfast in the attached restaurant was of a high quality (a la carte, not buffet). Location was in the quieter side of downtown but just a couple of blocks from Granville street with all the shops, and Gastown and the waterfront.
Duvet was too hot, even with air con running all night. A lighter duvet would save the hotel on Air con costs! The air con fan was noisy.
14 April 2026
Exceptional
The staff were all amazing!!! The room was clean. Location was perfect.
4 April 2026
Best location and great value!
Location
Nothing
2 April 2026
Really special.
The location and ambience
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31 March 2026
Exceptional
everything was perfect. The polite and happy staff really made the stay so much better. Thank you to all the staff housekeepers, front desk and restaurant.
31 March 2026
Great stay in a fabulous location.
Great location, and great value for money. The coffee machine in the room was a real bonus.
Nothing
31 March 2026
Very good
Great location beautiful hotel
31 March 2026
Overall we are happy with our stay.
Convenient location! Nice staff! Decent breakfast!
Poor drainage in the washbasin and the bathtub
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
- - 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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6 June 2026
Fantastic small hotel, great location to explore Vancouver on foot.