The Simon
Modern rooms with scenic views on the SFU campus
About this hotel
The Simon trades the busier hotel corridors of Burnaby and Metrotown for a quieter setting on the Simon Fraser University campus, with scenic views that most chain hotels on this list cannot match. Free parking and free Wi-Fi keep the essentials covered, and an on-site restaurant means dinner does not require leaving the property. The three-minute walk to the SFU Transportation Centre keeps campus and local transit within reach, and Mad Chicken SFU is a nine-minute walk away for another dining option.
- Scenic campus views
- Free parking
- On-site restaurant
- Near SFU transit
Our take
I recommend it to travelers who want a quieter, campus-adjacent base with genuine views rather than a downtown or Metrotown location. The restaurant and free parking cover the basics for a straightforward stay, and the SFU Transportation Centre is three minutes away on foot. Guests wanting to be closer to Metrotown's shops and restaurants, or to the busier conference hotels, should pick a property further along this corridor.
- Book this option specifically if a quieter, university-campus setting appeals more than a central location.
- Use the free parking if you are driving, it is confirmed at no extra cost.
- Try Mad Chicken SFU for a change of pace beyond the on-site restaurant, it is nine minutes on foot.
Why we love it
- Scenic views on the SFU campus
- Free parking with no extra charge
- On-site restaurant
- Three minutes from the SFU Transportation Centre
Why guests love itFor a family, I see The Simon as a calm, practical base: it sits on the Simon Fraser University campus with scenic views, free parking and a restaurant on site, and the SFU Transportation Centre is a three-minute walk for buses off the mountain. Rooms are modern and Wi-Fi is complimentary. Metrotown's shops and most restaurants are a ride away, so plan dinners at the on-site restaurant or drive down for a wider choice.