Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast is located in North Vancouver, featuring an ocean view of the Vancouver Harbor and downtown Vancouver. The bed and breakfast has been operating for approximately 26 years under the management of Crystal, who is also the property's original owner. Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast is a boutique-style hotel with three suites available for guests. Common areas such as the dining room, living room, and garden with a gazebo are available for guests to lounge in during their stay. As mentioned by the owner, Crystal, the property strives to provide its visitors with a "five-star, tranquil, relaxing" atmosphere in the city of North Vancouver.
Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast is situated in North Vancouver, close to Vancouver Harbor. Every room of the bed and breakfast either has a panoramic view of downtown Vancouver and the ocean. As a result of its central location, Crystal's View is among a number of attractions that can be found within the city of North Vancouver. According to Crystal, the inn is located within a five to 20-minute drive of all main tourist attractions. A few of the most prominent natural attractions are Grouse Mountain, Lynn Canyon, Lynn Headwaters Park, and the Capilano Suspension Bridge, which are all up to about a ten-minute drive away from the bed and breakfast. Downtown Vancouver, Canada Place Cruise Ship Terminal, Stanley Park, and Granville Island are within a 20-minute drive. For those who are interested in being in nature, the inn is also located within walking distance of National Princess Park, which offers different trails for hiking. Bus routes, shopping centers, parks, and restaurants are also dispersed throughout the heart of downtown Vancouver.
Downtown and ocean views can be seen from each of the property's three suites. From the words of the owner, Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast is a "high-end boutique-style hotel." The flower gardens covering the grounds include fountains, a bench, a balcony, and a gazebo, which are all available for guests. Street parking outside the property is also provided for patrons during their visit.
All of the suites are named after famous Italian composers, namely the Vivaldi Suite, the Verdi Suite, and the Rossini Suite. The rooms are also designed to have an upscale style, though the themes of the rentals are nonetheless unique from each other. The owner remarks that oftentimes they put forth effort into renewing, redesigning, and redecorating the suites. Some suites contain a double jacuzzi tub, fireplace, or a private balcony, however, every unit features a TV with Netflix and Wi-Fi. The rooms also include queen-size beds, a private bathroom, and air-conditioning.
The bed and breakfast is a boutique-styled establishment that features common areas such as the dining room and living room. The property also features a concierge service to accommodate guests' needs and pass information (in multiple languages if necessary) about possible activities and sightseeing options in the city.
Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast serves home-cooked breakfast each morning. Meals are dispersed any time between 8 AM and 9 AM; however, the property is open to accommodate time change requests. The bed and breakfast can accommodate dietary restrictions if the owners are notified in advance. Breakfasts are served in the dining room, which features a panoramic view of downtown Vancouver and the ocean. The meal usually consists of three courses, which may contain options such as quiche with hashbrowns, crepes, eggs benedict, fruit plates, yogurt, muffins, or coffee cake to name a few. Coffee and tea are also provided.
According to Crystal, the owner, the business is best known for its hospitality and generosity. Upon arrival at Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast, visitors may be welcomed by homemade sweets and fresh coffee or tea. The owner is also open to providing concierge services for the guests, such as making restaurant reservations or giving sightseeing information. A former patron commented on this particular aspect of the owner's hospitality, saying, "Crystal allowed for a very late check-in time and early breakfast. She also made our reservations to an excellent restaurant and even packed sandwiches for our plane trip home!"
Crystal strives to provide her guests with an experience that has "European flair," and her goal for the property is to emulate a "classy, private, and relaxing" atmosphere. The owner also tries to make herself available for visitors as much as possible, whether by phone or in person. She remarks that her previous experience in the hospitality industry during her time in Europe helped enable her to try and bring the European culture overseas to Vancouver. Beyond this, a few guidelines are implemented at the establishment that patrons are expected to act in accordance with during their stay. Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast is an adult-oriented facility, and in an effort to achieve this goal, the bed and breakfast follows a no-children, no-pet, and no-smoking policy.
According to the owner, the bed and breakfast can accommodate various kinds of visitors, from business travelers to couples looking for a get-away trip, as well as those who are celebrating special occasions such as anniversaries, weddings, or birthdays. Crystal states that one thing all of the visitors have in common is "the need for a quality and relaxing stay."
A considerable number of patrons are return guests or those who were recommended by past guests. Crystal believes that many visitors come because of the great views from the suites, the Jacuzzi tubs, the breakfasts, and the general design of the property. The establishment is open year-round with the busiest time occurring during the summer, presumably for the decent temperatures and the variety of summer activities that Vancouver has to offer.
Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast has been operating for over 25 years, under the category of a short-term stay hotel. Crystal, the current owner and manager, was born and raised in Europe, where she received an economics degree. After that, she started working in the hospitality industry. Eventually, she opened the Crystal's View Bed and Breakfast in 1996, making her the original owner of the property. She explains that her passion for interior design, cooking, and baking was combined with her love for art and people when she took ownership of the bed and breakfast. Furthermore, she remarks that she loves everything about the job. The property is periodically redesigned, maintained, and renovated.
420 Tempe Crescent
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7N 1E6
Canada
Boutique Hotel With European Flair
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