Accent Inn Vancouver Airport

In the Vancouver suburb of Richmond, the Accent Inn Vancouver Airport doesn't necessarily stand out when it comes to style, as the town is packed with value airport options. Still, this is a pleasant chain outpost with some nice additions that make a stay here convenient for travelers needing airport access or a cheaper alternative to downtown Vancouver hotels. From the outside, the attractive building has stone accents and exterior corridors with glass balcony rails. Baskets filled with colorful flowers hanging from the outside of the hotel are a lovely touch, as is the outdoor seating area with patio furniture. Inside, there’s a small, carpeted lobby with a fireplace, a free coffee station, and a seating area. The property has an IHOP restaurant on-site with a small outdoor patio area with tables and umbrellas. The hotel sees a wide swath of visitors, from families and couples, to business travelers, solo travelers, and groups of friends.

The hotel is located just off Highway 99, the major north-south highway running through Greater Vancouver. There are a lot of offices in the area and a couple of casual restaurants within walking distance, including a McDonald’s and Fogg N’ Suds -- a casual restaurant and bar that offers discounts to Accent guests. There are some shopping malls in Richmond for anyone needing a little retail therapy, including the Aberdeen Centre, which is just over five minutes away by car. The hotel offers a free shuttle to Vancouver International Airport, which is around a 10-minute drive from the hotel. From the airport, there’s a SkyTrain to Downtown Vancouver, which takes around a half hour; otherwise, downtown is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.

Rooms at Accent Inn Vancouver Airport are spacious, and past guests have found the beds comfortable. Room decor is plain, with beige walls and light- or dark-veneer wooden furnishings. Patterned tan carpets and striped jewel-tone curtains work together with colorful accents pillows and bed runners to brighten things up. A few pieces of abstract art in dark wood frames hang on the walls, and padded, oversized headboards sit above the beds. All rooms have flat-screen TVs and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Bathrooms have a plain, chain-like vibe, with shower/tub combos, toiletries, and whimsical rubber duckies as a cute, standout addition. Rooms with kitchenettes are available and come furnished with refrigerators, electric cooktops, microwaves, and cookware. Highway noise can be an issue in some rooms at the hotel.

The hotel offers a free shuttle to the Vancouver International Airport, and there’s also free parking on-site. Long-term parking can be arranged with an advanced reservation. The property also has an IHOP on-site, serving American food, with lots of breakfast options. Hotel features include an indoor hot tub, and there’s a tiny fitness center with just three machines: an elliptical, a treadmill, and a stationary bike. Free bicycle rentals are available, and the property has coin-operated laundry machines. In-room spa treatments are available for a fee, and there is an Internet corner in the lobby with one computer. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.