Panda Pod Hotel

This Pod hotel is more hostel than hotel, but it's proximity to the airport, and price point would make it ideal for layovers. It is clean, and tidy, and all of the staff were helpful and courteous. Three small lockers for your belongings, and secured storage for large luggage. There is not much of a lounge, so no where comfortable to sit back, but there is a kitchenette with tables and chairs and plenty of electrical outlets. Don't book here if you need space and comfort amenities, DO book here if you need a quiet space to stopover at a reasonable price.

japanese-style capsule hotel, clean and tidy with quiet zone, provided with bath tower and slippers. washroom can be improved.

Great concept, just not executed as well as it could have. A few, still rather minor issues with the stay: 1) there’s not a lot of public spaces to work or lounge. This is important when you have a hostel style arrangement. 2) not a lot of bathroom or shower stalls, and some of the stalls were broken. Doesn’t help when other guests tend to make a mess of the restroom spaces. On busier nights, this could become more of an issue. Overall the pod concept works well, it’s great that the facility is less than 10 min from the train station, and there’s parking. Would be better if they had a bigger facility to accommodate the number of pods that they had on site.

The hostel is walking distance from the skytrain and close to the airport. Lots of restaurants and stores nearby. Staff were super friendly and accommodating. They have a lot of necessities like toiletries available for guests. Everything was clean and in good condition except I found a hair on my pillow which ruined the illusion. The sleeping area is mixed (female and male) they said they had a "female prefferred" room but it still had men. I was first given a bed right by the door but my bed shook everytime the door was used and it was loud, luckily there was another bed available and the staff kindly let me move. Showers are in the same area as toilets and when they are in use the floor is wet all over which makes it hard to go to the bathroom in cloth slippers.

I really liked the small sleeping pods and the super friendly staff. What I didn't like was that toilet and shower cabins are in the same room. Showers would have been much better with quite some more room (to leave your stuff while showering).

First, it should be clear that there is no room. You will have a 5x7x4 pod, which is like a queen bed in a box and that is it. If you can get beyond that concept, it is clean and quiet and organized. Share one bathroom and one kitchen with about 60 people. It works but just realize the only privacy you have is on your bed with a shade to pull down.

Conveniently located close to shops and transit. Easy walk to catch the skytrain. Felt safe in the area. Very quirky and cool hotel, clean and tidy. I loved all the amenities, especially getting slippers, a towel, free coffee/tea and toiletries to use to shower. Very friendly professional staff. Plus having an area to eat away from the pod was nice. Loved the bottom pod and the storage. Linens were lovely and soft and I liked the memory foam like pillow. It was my first experience so I didnt get ear plugs or ask for any (which I only saw on check out was at the reception) and so with my sleeping pod right at the door I woke up frequently from shuffling feet, door opening/closing throughout the night and early morning hours, and people clattering their keys (keep this in mind if you're a light sleeper like me, maybe ask for one of the pods right in the back). This was my mistake not getting ear plugs. The only point I scored 4/5 for is comfortability, as the mattress pad is thinner and the sleep felt harder than what I'm used to, so side sleeping was uncomfortable and I felt stiff in the morning. Overall unique experience, great value and I would love to come stay again. Thanks

Great place to stay for a night or two on your own. Well organised with everything that you would need. It's basically a youth hostel for adults, minus any social aspect. The bothering is fine but, the showers are a bit small. Given the price is twice that of a youth hostel I would have liked to shower and change without having to do gymnastics. On my own, just before flying out of Vancouver, I would stay here again.

Great location, just a walk from the Richmond-Brighouse station. Love that it’s 24h check-in. Lots of locker space. Felt very secure, and I slept well in my pod even though it’s small! Clean bathroom as well.

Super convenient, clean and comfortable capsule hotel. Very close to Skytrain system which made accessing the city easy. Property directly around hotel is a bit run down but neighborhood felt safe. Free parking made this place a no-brainer for attending big concert in BC Place.

Very clean, quiet, comfortable and affordable ! I felt safe and had a clean lovely pod, and the bathroom was exceptional for a shared facility.

The place needs cleaning.

Nice and clean

Die Klimaanlage war laut mit ohrstöpsel ist es ok. Bad und Toiletten sehr sauber.

Very clean as described

Very clean nice staff

Reasonable price and close to the airport. It's a decent option if you arrive late and don't want to spend too much on lodging that night. The only thing I would complain about is that the place had a weird smell and the washroom was not as clean as I would like it to be. The pod itself does not have all the bells and whistles you normally see at a Japanese pod hotel (I know this is not Japanese-operated). But all I'm looking for is a place to sleep and leave early morning.

Honestly for price range you can’t really complain, but pod was full of dust which made me sneeze and feel uncomfortable throughout the stay as no cleaning is done while you are there. Small common area, but overall good value for your money.

Hotel not as described, dirty and noisy. There are blind closures so light comes through and people can see you getting changed. Dirt, hair, and sanitary towels everywhere in female washroom. Poor service at reception. Limited light switches and lack of noise insulation. Asked for a refund but was denied.

This was my first time staying in a capsule hotel, and I was a bit nervous, but the pods were surprisingly private. The staff was very helpful in navigating me around the property, and kept everything very clean. There were plenty of lockers available in multiple sizes, so I felt like my things were secure.

Cool spot. A little hard to get in the top bunk but it’s an easy, and cheap option when in a pinch.

Very inexpensive option for a night or two. The pods are not very private, offering only a thin blind as privacy. Bring ear plugs.

To stay upstair, to go down is kind of dangerous, and boiler noise on the ceiling is so loud, ear pad even doesn't work, now it's 5am, I still can't sleep.

Capsule hotel should have beds that are enclosed, not just hidden behind a curtain

The concept is unique and the place is well maintained and managed. The sleeping space was too warm for me, though. The fan helped.

Conveniently located close to shops and transit. Easy walk to catch the skytrain. Felt safe in the area. Very quirky and cool hotel, clean and tidy. I loved all the amenities, especially getting slippers, a towel, free coffee/tea and toiletries to use to shower. Very friendly professional staff. Plus having an area to eat away from the pod was nice. Loved the bottom pod and the storage. Linens were lovely and soft and I liked the memory foam like pillow. It was my first experience so I didnt get ear plugs or ask for any (which I only saw on check out was at the reception) and so with my sleeping pod right at the door I woke up frequently from shuffling feet, door opening/closing throughout the night and early morning hours, and people clattering their keys (keep this in mind if you're a light sleeper like me, maybe ask for one of the pods right in the back). This was my mistake not getting ear plugs. The only point I scored 4/5 for is comfortability, as the mattress pad is thinner and the sleep felt harder than what I'm used to, so side sleeping was uncomfortable and I felt stiff in the morning. Overall unique experience, great value and I would love to come stay again. Thanks

Staff was great, I found the bed comfy and quiet

Panda Pod Hotel offers a clean, modern, and affordable stay in Vancouver with a unique capsule-style concept. The pods are cozy and well-maintained, providing privacy while still being in a shared space. The common areas, including bathrooms and lounge spaces, are kept clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The location is convenient, close to public transit and the airport, making it a great option for solo travelers or short stays. The only downsides are that the pods can get a bit warm, and noise from other guests moving around can sometimes be an issue. Overall, a great place for budget-conscious travelers looking for a different kind of stay! Would definitely consider staying again.

It was an interesting concept of sleeping arrangements. Don’t get a top bunk if you get cold easily because of all the fans that are blowing to circulate the air.

Noisy, you hear the in and out of the guests checking-in even in a late night.

It is very convenient for my purpose of one night stay, believe i will book lower bunk if and when i use them again. Staff were very friendly and supportive. Hotel was what i expected.

Staff very helpful, my first-time staying in a pod!

Called in to see if I could cancel due to flight delay, was told to call expedia where I booked it. Called expedia, they said they need to contact hotel. Went around in circles for 3 days. Did not issue refund. This is the fault of both for sending me in circles and telling me the wrong info.

This business is fraudulent. Be extremely cautious before booking. I booked a pod for a few hours before a flight out of YVR. Paid for the 'room' through Expedia. Payment was accepted by Panda Pod. When I went to check in they refused to provide accomodations as the credit card ( booked by my dad) wasn't the same as my name. They required a specific email to be sent which was followed literally to the letter. Then they refused accommodation because the email address didn't match his name. REALLY?! If my email address is mudman and my name is Smith or Patel, you will take my money but deny me a place to sleep, that is PAID for, because my email has to match a last name?! Fraudulent. I do NOT recommend this business.

Very convenient location, very friendly staffs

I stay at PandaPod every time i’m in Vancouver. The staff recognise me and ask me how I’ve been, they’re so incredibly kind and welcoming. It’s cleaner than any other hotel I’ve ever been to, and it has a nice balance of privacy in the pods and communal areas for eating where you can meet tons of interesting people! I highly recommend it to anyone staying in Vancouver area, and I’ve brought friends here who love it as well!

I want to start this review by thanking their staff for their exceptional services. Since I am not their target customer, my experience in 8/2024 may help others. 1. They have many pods. However, there are only 4 x 24-hour parking spots and a few more 9 PM - next day 4 PM spots. You might be able to find street parking. I think this is something drivers should consider. 2. This may be a training or misunderstanding issue. On that day, I could only check in with a passport or Canadian ID. Since people from the US can cross the border with US IDs, this creates a situation for those travelers. I was lucky that I had my passport. But what if I don't? Again, I really appreciate their staff for the services I received. However, travelers should also consider some of the limitations.

I don't like that I was lied to about my refund, it has been three days now I have yet to receive it or be able to speak to a person.

Very friendly staff

The staffs were very helpful and friendly. Very comfortable and clean. Highly recommend it to some people who are doing their solo trip.

Richmond centre was close by

Great friendly staff and good location close to the SkyTrain :)

Great staff. Clean well cared for. Seedy environment with garbage bins fro restaurant but tolerable. Neat outside decorations with synthetic shrubbery.

Near a mall and the richmond train line. All in all a great experience.

There is a very nasty and smelly dumpster at the end of the very small parking lot of the hotel. It should be maintained much better. Also, please consider adding a few benches outside for guests to sit on to enjoy an occasional cigarette or vape.

Friendly staff and good location for shopping n airport. Affordable place to sleep

Conveniently located close to shops and transit. Easy walk to catch the skytrain. Felt safe in the area. Very quirky and cool hotel, clean and tidy. I loved all the amenities, especially getting slippers, a towel, free coffee/tea and toiletries to use to shower. Very friendly professional staff. Plus having an area to eat away from the pod was nice. Loved the bottom pod and the storage. Linens were lovely and soft and I liked the memory foam like pillow. It was my first experience so I didnt get ear plugs or ask for any (which I only saw on check out was at the reception) and so with my sleeping pod right at the door I woke up frequently from shuffling feet, door opening/closing throughout the night and early morning hours, and people clattering their keys (keep this in mind if you're a light sleeper like me, maybe ask for one of the pods right in the back). This was my mistake not getting ear plugs. The only point I scored 4/5 for is comfortability, as the mattress pad is thinner and the sleep felt harder than what I'm used to, so side sleeping was uncomfortable and I felt stiff in the morning. Overall unique experience, great value and I would love to come stay again. Thanks

Great value if you're traveling solo and just need a decent place to crash. Slept well, showers were good-- immediate area around hotel needs some attention. Friendly and informative staff. Close to airport. Free parking onsite too!

Super convenient, clean and comfortable capsule hotel. Very close to Skytrain system which made accessing the city easy. Property directly around hotel is a bit run down but neighborhood felt safe. Free parking made this place a no-brainer for attending big concert in BC Place.

Love the pods ! They were super clean just that it’s located in the back of restaurant parking lots and what not makes it feel dirty but the area is safe :)