Axel’s take
A strong airport stopover, with comfortable rooms but uneven dining and service.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a waterfront 4-star airport hotel in Richmond
This waterfront 4-star is a strong pick for an overnight near YVR, rather than a Vancouver sightseeing base. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and the free airport shuttle. The marina setting adds something beyond airport convenience, and the well-equipped gym earns unusually enthusiastic feedback. We'd choose it for a practical, comfortable stopover, not luxury pampering.
The trade-offs are limited nearby dining and inconsistent restaurant service: Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly describe stretched breakfast staffing, although others enjoy their meals. Some rooms also get traffic or air-conditioning noise. Parking costs extra, and the hotel requires a credit-card deposit. We'd skip it if you want restaurants and downtown attractions on your doorstep, or reliably polished four-star service.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds and generally well-kept rooms; some guests report loud air conditioning or road noise.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across the larger booking-site samples and recent guest feedback.
- Service
- Mostly praised on Expedia and Booking.com, but Tripadvisor reports more uneven front-desk follow-through.
- Amenities
- Free 24-hour airport shuttle, well-reviewed gym, free Wi-Fi, coffee bar and on-site dining.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking and pets incur charges; a nightly credit-card deposit is required. Check whether breakfast is included.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · vancouver.citynews.ca. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond
Convenient for YVR, with a waterfront setting; less convenient for downtown sightseeing or spontaneous dining.
Amenities and check-in
Free 24-hour airport shuttle, well-reviewed gym, free Wi-Fi, coffee bar and on-site dining.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Fitness facilities
- Airport transportation
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Wheelchair access to restaurant
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): CA$25 per car per night; Deposit: CA$100 per room per night; Pets: CA$40 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: CA$60
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina — Vancouver, Canada
Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina is a waterfront 4-star airport hotel in Richmond in Vancouver, Canada.
Address: 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond. Property ID: 1124220.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/vancouver/radisson-blu-vancouver-airport-hotel-marina-1124220
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $245 | $307 on Booking.com | $62 less (20%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $367 USD
2026-12-02 to 2026-12-05 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.
Based on recent rates. Prices refresh when you view rooms.
November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $136 for 1 night · 2 nights $260 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $261 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $127 for 1 night · 2 nights $252 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $124 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $247 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $250 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $250 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $125 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $246 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $123 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $122 for 1 night · 2 nights $245 · up to 14 nights priced |
Axel's take: 8.2/10
A strong airport stopover, with comfortable rooms but uneven dining and service. a waterfront 4-star airport hotel in Richmond, scored for what it is.
This waterfront 4-star is a strong pick for an overnight near YVR, rather than a Vancouver sightseeing base. Recent Expedia and Booking.com guests consistently praise clean rooms, comfortable beds and the free airport shuttle. The marina setting adds something beyond airport convenience, and the well-equipped gym earns unusually enthusiastic feedback. We'd choose it for a practical, comfortable stopover, not luxury pampering.
The trade-offs are limited nearby dining and inconsistent restaurant service: Booking.com and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly describe stretched breakfast staffing, although others enjoy their meals. Some rooms also get traffic or air-conditioning noise. Parking costs extra, and the hotel requires a credit-card deposit. We'd skip it if you want restaurants and downtown attractions on your doorstep, or reliably polished four-star service.
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Best for: overnight airport connections; travelers who prioritize clean, comfortable rooms; fitness-minded business travelers
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Watch out for: uneven breakfast and restaurant service; traffic and air-conditioning noise in some rooms; limited dining within walking distance
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Location: Convenient for YVR, with a waterfront setting; less convenient for downtown sightseeing or spontaneous dining.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds and generally well-kept rooms; some guests report loud air conditioning or road noise.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across the larger booking-site samples and recent guest feedback.
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Service: Mostly praised on Expedia and Booking.com, but Tripadvisor reports more uneven front-desk follow-through.
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Amenities: Free 24-hour airport shuttle, well-reviewed gym, free Wi-Fi, coffee bar and on-site dining.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and pets incur charges; a nightly credit-card deposit is required. Check whether breakfast is included.
Axel's opinion of Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · vancouver.citynews.ca. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Radisson Blu Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Preferred
- 3500 Cessna Dr, Richmond
- Hotel policies: Parking (on site): CA$25 per car per night; Deposit: CA$100 per room per night; Pets: CA$40 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: CA$60
- Amenities: Fitness facilities, Airport transportation, Parking, Pets allowed, Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Vancouver
Room types
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Source: ETG room descriptions.
Standard room
- Room features: Fridge
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- Standard room — room photo 3
Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room with view
- Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 1
- Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 2
- Standard Quadruple room with view — room photo 3
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge; Microwave
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Standard Double room with view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: With view
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Standard Double room with view (full double bed) — room photo 3
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