YWCA Hotel

What YWCA Hotel does

Hotel Willo, formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver and rebranded in 2024, is a single-property social enterprise hotel located at 733 Beatty Street in downtown Vancouver, BC, owned and operated by YWCA BC, a registered Canadian nonprofit. The property offers a broad room portfolio spanning budget Single and Double rooms with shared or hallway bathrooms, Standard and Superior Queen rooms, King rooms with terraces, Queen-Queen and Double-Double family configurations, Twin rooms, and Five-Single group accommodations — sizes ranging from 10.87m² to 31.9m². Pricing is in Canadian dollars, subject to 21% taxes and fees, varies by season and length of stay, and includes a Residence/Monthly Extended Stay tier for 30+ day rentals (September to May) with room-tax waiver, plus dedicated Meeting Room rentals (up to 80 theatre-style) and Group Accommodations for school groups, sports teams, and family gatherings.

The underlying technology is standard hotel property management, with booking delivered through TheBookingButton.com and direct-book.com engines on hotelwillo.com, alongside third-party distribution via StayVancouverHotels.com and promotion bundles with Amazon, Apple, Uber, Starbucks, Esso, and Tim Hortons. Payment processing accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, and direct debit. No public API, SDK, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and group/corporate hybrid: primary revenue from nightly room bookings, supplemented by monthly extended-stay rentals (subscription-style), meeting room rentals (event-based), group accommodations (handled by a dedicated Sales Coordinator), and ancillary services (underground parking at $30/night, fitness zone access). All proceeds fund YWCA BC programs supporting women, children, and families, making this a fundraising-oriented social enterprise rather than a profit-maximizing hotel. The customer base spans budget-conscious downtown travelers (primary), school/sports groups, cruise passengers, extended-stay residents, and corporate meeting clients, reached through a mix of direct website/phone sales, content marketing (Vancouver city guide blog, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), SEO, and channel partners. The property holds a 4.30 Google Hotel Review rating and is positioned on sustainability initiatives including energy-efficient systems, linen reuse, and plastic reduction.

Name

YWCA Hotel

Legal name

YWCA BC

Website

https://ywcahotel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver) is a downtown Vancouver social enterprise hotel owned by YWCA BC, offering private rooms, monthly extended stays, meeting rooms, and group accommodations, with all proceeds funding YWCA community programs for women, children, and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Extended-Stay Hotels (THAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Extended stay rentals
• Meeting room rentals
• Group bookings
• Social enterprise hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Room Bookings: Primary revenue stream from nightly hotel room bookings. Room types include Single, Double, Superior Queen, King, Queen-Queen, Double-Double, Twin, and Five-Single rooms. Options include private bathroom, shared bathroom, and semi-private bathroom configurations.
2. Extended Stay / Residence Rentals: Monthly residence rentals for 30+ day stays. Residency available September to May. Room tax waived on stays of 30 days or more. Includes shared kitchen access and fitness zone.
3. Meeting Room Rentals: Revenue from renting meeting rooms for corporate events, seminars, private celebrations, and retreats. Rooms include Royal & Canfor combined (1144 sq ft, up to 80 theatre-style), Royal Bank room (615 sq ft), Canfor room (484 sq ft), and 7th Floor Boardroom (300 sq ft).
4. Group Accommodations: Group bookings for school groups, sports teams, workshop attendees, and family gatherings. Includes preferential rates for multiple room bookings and meeting room access.
5. Ancillary Services: Parking fees ($30/night for underground secure parking), access to fitness facilities, and other hotel services contribute to revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver) operates a single downtown Vancouver hotel offering nightly guest room accommodations across multiple tiers (Single, Double, Queen, King, Five-Single, Twin, Double-Double), monthly Residence/Extended Stay rentals (30+ days), Group Accommodations for schools, sports teams, and families, and Meeting Room Rentals for corporate events and seminars. The hotel operates as a social enterprise owned by YWCA BC, with all proceeds funding YWCA BC programs and services supporting women, children, and families in the community.

Product overview

Hotel Willo (formerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver) is a social enterprise hotel in downtown Vancouver offering a portfolio of accommodation products. The core offering consists of private guest rooms across multiple tiers: budget-friendly Single and Double Rooms with shared bathroom facilities; Standard Queen and Superior Queen Rooms with private bathrooms and amenities like Nespresso machines; premium King Rooms and Queen-Queen Rooms for larger parties; Twin Rooms for two guests; and Five-Single Rooms designed for groups. Extended stay options include Residence/Monthly Extended Stays for 30+ day rentals. Add-on services include Meeting Room Rentals (with the Royal & Canfor combined room accommodating up to 80 guests theatre-style) and Group Accommodations for teams and organizations. The hotel also operates under a sustainability sub-brand emphasizing eco-friendly practices including energy-efficient systems and plastic reduction initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Room Accommodations Downtown Vancouver private guest rooms across multiple tiers: Single Rooms (10.87m², single bed, hallway bathroom), Double Rooms (15.33m², double bed, private bathroom), Superior Queen Rooms (22.13m², queen bed, Nespresso, LCD TV, mini refrigerator), King Rooms (22.42m², king bed 76"x80", private bathroom with standing shower, terrace), Five-Single Rooms (31.9m², five single beds, suitable for 1-5 adults), Superior Queen-Queen Rooms (26.3m², two queen beds, Nespresso), Double-Double Rooms (20.03m², two double beds, up to 4 adults), Twin Rooms (17.69m², two single beds, hallway bathroom), Double Rooms with Shared Bathroom (13.43m², double bed, shared bathroom), and Standard Queen Rooms (14.02m², queen bed, private bathroom, air conditioning, free WiFi). Open to women, men, families, and groups with no YWCA/YMCA membership required.
• Residence / Monthly Extended Stays Long-term rental program for stays of 30 days or more, offering various room types with hallway, semi-private, or private bathroom options. Residencies available September to May; room tax waived on 30+ day stays. Includes access to shared kitchens, fitness zone, and coin-operated laundry. Limited to 3 months unless enrolled in a course of study.
• Meeting Room Rentals Versatile downtown Vancouver meeting spaces for corporate meetings, seminars, private celebrations, and retreats. Spaces include Royal & Canfor combined (1144 sq ft, up to 80 theatre-style, 40 classroom, 64 banquet, 50 reception, 30 hollow square, 25 U-shape), Royal Bank room (615 sq ft), Canfor room (484 sq ft), and 7th Floor Boardroom (300 sq ft, 10 boardroom style). Includes wireless internet, projection screen, SmartTV/LCD projector, white boards, flip charts, PA system, and Logitech video conferencing.
• Group Accommodations Flexible group booking services for school groups, sports teams, workshops, and family gatherings. Includes preferential rates for multiple room bookings, lounge access, wireless internet, meeting rooms access, three full-sized kitchens, laundry facilities, and fitness zone. Contact: Mari Fukuta, Sales Coordinator ([email protected], 604-895-5840).

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• YWCA World AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHotel Willo is part of a global network of YWCA hotels and hostels worldwide, spanning Canada, USA, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, and Australia/New Zealand. This affiliation connects the hotel to YWCA's social mission supporting women, children, and families.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown: Established branded full-service downtown Vancouver hotel competing for the same business and leisure demand pool, with broader brand infrastructure and group sales resources.
• Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Vancouver Downtown: Mid-scale branded downtown Vancouver hotel with consistent room product and Hilton's loyalty/distribution engine, competing for similar budget-to-mid-tier business and leisure travelers.
• Best Western Plus Chateau Granville: Mid-range branded downtown Vancouver hotel with meeting facilities and group booking services, competing in the same downtown corporate and event-driven demand pool.

Direct peers

• The St. Regis Hotel Vancouver: Independently operated downtown Vancouver hotel offering similar mid-range rooms, meeting space, and proximity to BC Place and Rogers Arena event demand.
• Victorian Hotel Vancouver: Boutique-style downtown Vancouver heritage hotel with limited room count, serving a similar independent/budget-conscious traveler in the same downtown core.
• HI Vancouver Downtown (Hostelling International): Budget-focused downtown Vancouver accommodation with shared-bathroom room types, group accommodations, and meeting space catering to cost-conscious travelers, students, and youth — directly overlapping Hotel Willo's value positioning.
• Samesun Vancouver: Budget downtown Vancouver hostel/hotel with shared-bathroom options, group accommodations, and strong social atmosphere — directly comparable to Hotel Willo's value positioning and extended-stay customer base.
• Sandman Suites Vancouver Downtown: Mid-range downtown Vancouver all-suite hotel serving a similar mix of business and leisure travelers with comparable room configurations and group booking capabilities in the same downtown micro-market.
• Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown: Budget-branded downtown Vancouver hotel with comparable room mix and rate positioning, competing for the same cost-conscious leisure and group traveler segments.

Emerging players

• YWCA Toronto (Woman's Transitional Housing & Hotel Operations): Comparable nonprofit-affiliated women's accommodation/housing operation in another Canadian city, illustrating the broader YWCA-affiliated accommodation model that Hotel Willo belongs to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/hotelwillo
• Facebookfacebook.com/HotelWilloVancouver
• Instagraminstagram.com/hotel.willo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ywca-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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