Easy Lodge FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the advantages of staying with Vancouver Easy Lodge rather than a hotel?
A. We provide much more space at a much lower price. This includes a living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen and
FREE furnitures like beds sofa, desk, chairs; FREE local phone; FREE cable high speed internet; FREE back street parking
Picture: Highrise apartment
Q2. How are the Easy Lodge apartments equipped? Is it good for a small family? big enough?
A.
Bedroom: IKEA solid wood queen size bed with beddings, linens and a big inwall wardrobe, side table and a lamp.
Kitchen: fridge, stove, microwave oven, coffee maker, toaster, basic pots & pans for simple cook, dining table, chairs, etc.
Living room: one sofabed or single bed, television, local phone, high speed internet cable or wireless. a balcony for each apartment.
Bathroom: supplied with towels, soap and tissues. (see picture 1 to picture 4)
Generally APT1=one bedroom apartment ( 45 sq meter = 500 sq ft.) is big enough for a small family, because it has one queen size bed in the room
and one single bed in the living room (see the picture below). Of course we can add one more single bed in the living room upon your request.
Below are the photos for apartment room, living room, kitchen and washroom in Metrotown, Burnaby, BC:
Picture 1: Bedroom Picture 2: Living room Picture 3: Kitchen & Kitchenware Picture 4: Bathroom
(click on the picture you will see a big one)
Q3. What is the shortest length of stay in Easy Lodge I can reserve for? What is the longest period of time I can stay with you?
A. The minimum stay is 3 nights. You can stay as long as you like. (usually short term stay rates is higher than long term. You'll get 10% discount each week)
Q4. What is the difference between a staying at furnished apartment/suites (like EasyLodge) and a hotel?
Price is the biggest difference. A hotel room in Vancouver cannot be had for under $120 a night, Normally hotel price
in Vancouver is between $130 to $450 per night. whereas for a furnished rental several companies provide accommodations
which average under $100 a night. For daily living the biggest difference is hotel rooms do not have full kitchens including microwave, coffee pot and
basic pots and pans, and most of hotel are not free for the local phone use.
EasyLodge Lowrise Apartment: Normally daily rates will be single room = $49/day, One bedroom apartment (APT1) = $89/day, two bedroom =$139/day
The lowest price at Easy Lodge apartment (lowrise) is: Single room, $308/week, Studio/Bachelor, $498/w, Two bedroom apt, $813/w.
Generally it is good for private travel (holiday stay, family travel, private visit, new immigrant relocation settlement, international student landing)
EasyLodge Highrise Apartment: Normally daily rates will be one bedroom apartment (APT1-H) = $169/day, two bedroom (APT2-H) = $189/day
Generally it is good for business travel (business vacation, commerical rental, office move, company rent, business visit, etc.)
Q5.
Are there Laundry facilities at Easy Lodge Apartment?A. Yes, in building laundry facilities are available from 9 am to 8 pm. it is coin laundry with washer and dryer. we offer free detergent upon request (see picture 5)
Q6. Is there housekeeping service for my apartment?
A. Not for daily (it is your duty to keep clean and tidy), However we may offer weekly housekeeping for free if you need.
cleaning tools are available for you. Sometimes (noon time) we may come in the apartment for electric or water safety check.
Picture 5: Laundry
A. We do accept pets, but only for cat, a non-refundable pet deposit of $250.00 applies. (small quiet, no bark dog may also ok for less than one week stay)
Smoking is not allowed in room, however you may do it at balcony of your apartment or out of the building. small private party is ok. No public big party.
Q8. How may I pay for my reservation? do I have to pay the deposit for my booking? What is your cancellation policy?
A. The best way is pay the deposit by PayPal, We also accept personal cheques and cash.
We follow the procedure that First Come First Serve. That means we can not hold any reservation without deposit.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/Amendment: No refund within 14 days (two weeks) prior to Check In date
Q9. Is it easy for find food court or easy for eating out?
A. Yes, second floor of Crystal Mall or first floor in Metrotown metropolis offer food court, usually $4.99 for one person or $7.99 for two.
Q10. Is it any bus or public transit near Easy Lodge Apartment?A. Yes, Easy Lodge Metrotown is only 100 meters away from the biggest bus loop in Great Vancouver, and Metrotown skytrain station.
for more information, you may check:
http://www.translink.ca/
Q11. Is it any shopping mall or parks near Easy Lodge Apartment?
A. Yes, Metropolis at Metrotown is the biggest shopping mall in BC, only 100 meters way from Easy Lodge Metrotown, Famous Central Park and Bonsor Park
are only 2 and 4 bocks away from Easy Lodge Metrotown location.
Q12. What time is move in (check in) or move out (check out)?A. Move in time is after 3 p.m. Check out is before 11:30 am, please call Customer Service or Service Manager if you need to make special arrangements
Tel: 604 295 5578 or email to customer service:
VancouverHotel@gmail.com
Q13. Do I have to sign a lease with a furnished rental or at Easy Lodge Apartment?
A. No need. However, we may sign a lease agreement if you need one. like for your jobing finding, or kids school needs.
Q14. If I am staying for a long period, why don't I just rent a traditional unfurnished apartment and furnished it myself?
You can save money if your duration of stay is longer than a year and you furnish an apartment by yourself. If you are an extremely resourceful individual,
know the city well and have a car and driver licence this can work for you. However, for most people who come to a new city for a temporary stay, like
three weeks or two months, or even a couple of months, finding the time or resources to accomplish this task is quite a challenge. So, the furnished
apartment or suites is the best choice for short term stay (like one or three months) for travellers.
Q15. About tax, what is the GST and PST? and should I expect to pay these tax on my furnished apartment rental at EasyLodge?
The GST is the federal Goods and Services Tax (5%) by the Government of Canada, which is applied to most products and services.
The PST is the Provincial SalesTax (BC Retail Sales Tax = 7%).It is a consumer tax imposed on the purchaser (consumer) of goods and certain services,
which are consumed within the province of British Columbia (BC). Yes, you should expect to pay tax on top of your purchase price, but not for GST, PST
at Easy Lodge, Hotel Room Tax (HRT = 10%) is the one you will pay on the top of your rental.
Q16. About the Easy Lodge rates (price), what is included, what is not included?
The Easy Lodge rates (price) include: Gas, water, electricity (hydro), local phone, high speed internet, kitchenware, back street parking.
Tax (Hotel Room Tax = HRT) is not included. Customer (tenant) will pay for that.
Q17. Is living in Vancouver safe?
A. Yes. Compared to most major North American cities, Vancouver is extremely safe. The resident population in Vancouver is growing extremely fast
as more and more condominium and apartments are being constructed. There is a lot of choice of accommodations and there is great day to day
living infrustructure (grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurant, food court, markets, dry cleaning, etc).
Q18. Do you have a website providing information about furnished apartment rentals about other cities or other countries?
Yes, Easy Lodge welcome other lodging owners to join Easy Lodge group, Easy Lodge offer wroldwide lodging membership, partner or franchise chain in
Canada, America, Europe, Australia, Japan, China and many countries.
Q19. What is the GVA?The GVA stands for the Great Vancouver Area. It combines the regions of the City of Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, New Westminster, Coquitlam,
North Vancouver, etc. If you are in Now York, Sydney or London, the word "Vancouver" stands for Great Vancouver. If you are already in Great Vancouver,
The word "Vancouver" only stands for Vancouver city, one of Great Vancouver cities. more info at:
http://www.travel.bc.ca/regions/vancouver-coast-mountains/
Great Vancouver Cities: Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, etc.
Picture 6: Great Vancouver, BC, Canada
Five Reasons To Select EasyLodge For Your Vacation Rental:
Apartment Hotel: The only one apartment hotel in Vancouver, Canada. Fully furnished!
Unbeatable Price: Special offer every day! Our biggest idea is the smallest price!
Free Service: Kitchenware, high speed Internet, local phone, back street parking all free!
Best Location: Each hotel located in high traffic area, in the heart of each city! Burnaby, Vancouver, Richmond.
Different Type Room: Only EasyLodge has one bedroom, two bdrm, studio, bachelor, lowrise, highrise apartment!
Vancouver Easy Lodge Apartment Rental and Services:
Hotel v.s. Furnished Apartment
Making traveling plans for a business trip can sometimes be a hassle as you try to decided what kind of
accommodations are best for you and your company. Generally any trip under a week or so could be nicely
spent in a hotel, but anything longer and you will begin to want more than just a hotel room. So, for the serious
business trip, a furnished apartment can be a wonderful alternative. Still if the duration of your trip is more than
a week or so and less than a month you may need help deciding which is a better fit for you, the furnished
apartment or the hotel? Below are some things (Question & answer) to take into consideration and may
picture 7: Lowrise apartment
Q31, Price: At first glance a furnished apartment may seem more costly than a hotel, but in the long run you will pay less and get more for your money by staying
at a furnished apartment for your long stay, rather than a hotel. Again for the short trip a hotel room is better for your trip, but for a longer stay, Easy Lodge will
offer more for your money than a hotel room. At a hotel you will need to go out every day for your meals, but at a furnished apartment you can purchase your
own food and save a little money. At Easy Lodge, your rent will include things like cable, high speed internet, local phone, a fully stocked kitchen and much more.
The lowest price apartment at Easy Lodge Vancouver for single room only $308/week, Studio/Bachelor, $498/week, But hotel price, $150/day to $450/day.
Q32, Service: At a hotel, you can be waited on hand and foot. There is of course the daily maid service, but you can also have every meal brought to your room
and each article of dirty clothing taken away and cleaned. But keep in mind that each meal brought and every shirt washed will add to your bill. This can be all well
and good if your stay is short, but after a week or two, the little extra services can add up. At furnished apartments, like Easy Lodge, you may not have room service,
but instead you have a fully equipped kitchen ready for you to make your favorite meal day or night. Full apartment cleaning and laundry machines are also part of
the service you receive at Easy Lodge. Furnished apartments give you the same freedom and comfort you feel at home without the weekly chores of cleaning.
Q33, Location: Hotels are everywhere; you can find them downtown, uptown, to the east and west or next to the airport. This is convenient for many business
travelers who want locations close to their destination or the airport, but may be ill suited for you if you are in town for a longer length of time. Finding a furnished
apartment hotel at the exact location you want may be more difficult as they are generally out numbered by hotels, but now things changed, many are still located
in business or downtown districts and are close to public transit systems than can help you get to your destination. Easy Lodge Vancouver is one of them.
Q34, Reservations: Many hotels will let you check in the day you arrive without a reservation, which is helpful for the last minute business traveler. But,
for longer stays, a reservation is best so that you can be ensured of your room upon arrival with best rates. Before you make your reservation, check with the hotel
or furnished apartment to see if there is a minimum stay requirement. So, do make reservations if you know you will be in town for a longer period of time.
Whether you are in town for just a few days or a couple of months, you want to be smart about your accommodations and choose someplace that will provide
you the service and comfort you desire. Each choice has its pro’s and con’s, but what is most important is that you are pleased and enjoy your stay
Vancouver Easy Lodge locations:
EasyLodge 1AV: Nanaimo St. & East 1Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5M 1A3
EasyLodge W41: West Blvd & West 41Ave, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6M 4B8
EasyLodge MET: Central Blvd & Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5H 2V5
EasyLodge NO3: Leslie Road & No.3 Road, Richmond, BC, Canada V6X 1E5
Want to find a EasyLodge location? Just input post code (e.g. V5H 2V5) into Google Map: http://maps.google.com
WHY EasyLodge - Vancouver Hotels Comparison Chart
| Service | EasyLodge | Best Western | Days Inn | Holiday Inn | Hilton | Note |
| Single room | $49 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Only ELO has single room |
| One bedroon | $79~$99 | $140~$200 | $150~$220 | $170~$300 | $220~$400 | Depends on season |
| Two bedroom | $129~$149 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Only ELO has two bedroom |
| High speed internet | Free | N/A | Yes | Ok | OK | Only ELO has hi-speed internet |
| Local phone | Free  | Yes | Yes | Yes. $1/each | Yes | Only ELO has free local phone |
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| Kitchen & Kitchenware | Free | No | No | No | No | Only ELO has kitchen |
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| Car service | Yes | Taxi | Taxi | Taxi | Taxi | Taxi: 604 681 1111/604 430 8000 |
| Car parking | Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Only ELO has free parking |
| Pick up from Airport | Yes or Free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Shuttle bus |
| Laundry | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Coin laundry |
| Business center(copy, print) | Free | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Only ELO has free copy |
| New immigrant service | Free | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | PR, SIN, Welfare application |
| Immigration & VISA service | YES | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ELO has immigration service |
Note: ELO = Easy Lodge Hotel; N/A = not available; Yes = available, but not free; OK = available for free;
Rental: one bedroom, two bdrm, 3 br, single rm, studio, bachelor, house shared, housing swap wanted, short term stay, office commercial, parking storage,temporary rentals
Service: travel vacation service, free back street parking, local phone high speed internet, airport pickup car rental, , relocation service ticket booking,
Facilities: full size kitchen, kitchenware stove, oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, tea pot, pots & pans, coin laundry, carpet cleaning stuff, copy print scan center,
People: travellers, visitors, newcomers, new immigrant, international student, exchange scholar, single, couple, family, parents, kids, classmate friend party.
EasyLodge Special - Single RM from,$39, $49/day; Studio,$79; One bdrm,$89; 2 BR,$129; Details see http://sites.google.com/site/easylodge/
