Hey Vancouverites! A little help?

[Kabong]

I'm over on Van Island, But have a concert to go to in a month and a half or so.
So I need to book a hotel. Problem is I don't really know Van that well.
If I book a room at the
Howard Johnson Hotel Downtown Vancouver 1176 Granville St

Am I going to be tripping on junkies trying to get to my car?
Or is it an alright neighbor hood?

Thanx in advance for any help.