This was our second stay at the Sands. The first time we were in one of the rooms that has not yet been renovated. This time, we stayed on the top floor (with balcony and great view), which was certainly an improvement over the previous room we stayed in.
While the room didn't exactly knock our socks off, the parts that were really nice included the upgraded bedding, the fridge, and the upgraded sink area. What is still not working in this room is the outdated pink toilet and tub areas. Even adding one of those curved curtain rods and a better shower head (mounted higher) would be a step up. In sum, the upgraded rooms are definately better....but not sure if they would warrant a big increase in price (so check the difference).
The view from our room was quite lovely and the proximity to the beach is amazing.....also, lots of good food choices nearby.
Above all, the staff made us feel important, and that's what we look for in a great hotel. The top knotch service makes up for the minor imperfections in the room.
If we want or need to stay in the English Bay area again, we will definately be considering the Sands.






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