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
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?
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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)
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: (click on the picture, you'll see a big one)
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 5~10% discount each week)
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 5~10% 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
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.
Room divider, Apartment space, Lodging price, Furnished with kitchenware?
Room divider: Normally we have Room Divider for a big family, in this case, you may pay by only APT1 price
($79 ~ 99/day), but you have two rooms. (click on the picture in the left, you will see enlarge one, beside the phone,
it is the Room Divider, room wall is behind the telephone table, this is living room picture, bedroom picture see 1)
EasyLodge Lowrise Apartment: Normally daily rates will be single room = $59/day, One bedroom apartment
(APT1) = $79 ~ $99/day, two bedroom =$129/day; The lowest price at Easy Lodge apartment (lowrise) is: Single room
= $309/week, Studio/Bachelor = $561/w, One bdrm = $624/w, Two bedroom = $876/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.)
Laundry, Parking, Pets, Smoking, Housekeeping, Party?
Q5. Are there Laundry facilities at Easy Lodge Apartment? Parking lot available?
A. Yes, in building laundry facilities are available from 9 am to 8 pm. it is coin laundry with washer and dryer.
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). Back street parking is FREE. basement parking is $3/day.
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.
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 safety check.
Q7. Are pets allowed? smoking? party? A. We do accept pets, but only for cat, a non-refundable pet deposit
of $200.00 applies. (small quiet, no bark dog may also ok for less than one yweek 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.
Picture 5: Laundry
Deposit, Reservation, Cancellation?
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 or Canadian banks, We also accept personal cheques and cash in USD or CAD.
A. The best way is pay the deposit by PayPal or Canadian banks, We also accept personal cheques and cash in USD or CAD.
Yes, your reservation is only secured after the deposit paid: for reservation, see http://www.easylodge.net/reservation,
for deposit, see http://www.easylodge.net/deposit . For those who have (have not) fill out the Reservation Form but we didn't received the deposit,
We follow the procedure that First Come First Serve. That means we can NOT hold any reservation without deposit.
Deposit including damage deposit and key deposit (total generally is half of your rental, minimum is $300, Maximum is half of month rental fee),
Deposit will be returned to you when you check out. (with condition of no damage, apartment clean, no smoke smell and keys returned)
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation/Amendment: No refund within 28 days (4 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.
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.
Burnaby Crystal Mall: http://www.thecrystalmall.ca/en/index.htm About Metrotown Mall: http://www.metropolisatmetrotown.com/
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/
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.
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
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.
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?
A. 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
A. 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.
Q14.1 I am newcomer, I don't know how long I will stay in your furnished apartment, I will move to a long term rental apartment when I found it.
What is minimum duration stay in EasyLodge, Can I pay day by day?
No, the minimum pay is three days when you check in, But you will pay high rates, You can save some money when you pay for a longer time. A week notice is
No, the minimum pay is three days when you check in, But you will pay high rates, You can save some money when you pay for a longer time. A week notice is
required before you check out.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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/
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/
See the map below for your reference. http://vancouver.ca/ http://www.vancouver.com/
Contact us: Email: VancouverHotel@Gmail.com MSN: VancouverHotel@hotmail.com Tel: 604 295 5578
Web site: http://www.easylodge.net Reservation: http://www.easylodge.net/reservation Special offer: http://www.easylodge.net/sale
Choose hotel or furnished Apartment? What is the difference between Holiday Inn and Easy Lodge? See: http://www.easylodge.net/faq
EasyLodge is a business name of licenced hotel operator registered in the government of BC, Canada. ( www.EasyLodge.net )
Great Vancouver Cities: Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Surrey, Coquitlam, Delta, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, New Westminster, etc.
