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Inn at the Forks
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75 Forks Market RoadWinnipeg, MB R3C 0A2
(204) 942-6555
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 8 am
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
8 reviews for Inn at the Forks
8 reviews in English
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Review from Dean S.
Thunder Bay, ON
2/4/2012
This is one of my favorite hotels. I love the location, the in-hotel restaurant, the staff, the in-room spa products and the earthy decor. I feel so relaxed once I enter it's doors. Once I was accompanying my husband there for a business trip. It was winter and cold out so they shuttled me to Polo Park mall so I didn't have to go by myself on the bus while my husband was at work!
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Review from Andrew C.
12/15/2011
I expected a lot when I booked a room at Inn at the Forks. To be honest, Canadian hotels usually deliver on the quality and value front.
It was a quality room with decent amenities but I am not sure it was worth it.
Winnipeg is a weird town in that the centre is not where everything is. There are a lot of centres scattered around the city and the Portage and Main hub is not necessarily where everyone goes to.
So having a room in the centre of Winnipeg is not like being in the centre of London or Glasgow. It usually means that you are pretty far away from where you need to be. If you need to be in the heart of Winnipeg then Inn at the Forks is the only place to be. Otherwise, getting a cheaper room and a rental car in one of the other major hotels scattered around the city would probably serve you better. The quality of the rooms would probably not differ.
I would not book a room there again. It looks like a Vintage Motel from the outside and it does not do much to surpass that on the inside. -
Review from DineoutGal A.
Winnipeg, MB
9/9/2011
Review is based on the conference room setting as I did not stay in the rooms. If you are arranging a conference, it's a nice setting due to it's location at the Forks. The conference room itself is nothing special. I am not sure about the difference types of conference rooms available but we had one that was medium to large that can easily accommodate 30 or so people. The room was set at an uncomfortably cold level - a sentiment that was echoed by many of the men in the room as well. Though staff did alter the temp after we told them. Chairs were not comfortable at all as they were very hard on the bum! Also, the tables were at this weird height so it was hard to cross your legs without banging your knees against the table.
Food was medicore. The fruit platters were nice and full with lots of varieties. Hot breakfast was okay; I like that they provided mini sized danishes. Coffee was a little weak. Sandwiches were decent and offered lots of options. Desserts were terribly dry and the cookies were monster size (who needs that mid-day in a conference) and tasted like they were a few days old.
I found many of the dishes to be dirty. Several water glasses at the table had this rough grimey feel on the outside. And upon inspection, the glasses were not cleaned thoroughly. Ew.
Staff are nice and friendly. Overall, okay place for a conference, nothing amazing but nothing terrible though I'd like them to improve on the cleanliness of their dishes. -
Review from Stephen Y.
Vancouver, BC
4/30/2011 2 photos
The hotel is in a newly developed area by the river(s).... and within walking distance to the Hotel Fort Garry. Hotel is located right at the junction of the two big rivers... exciting time in April when both rivers were rising....
My room has the "new hotel" smell... nicely appointed... surrounding amenities quite nice... Only complaint is poor ventilation in hotel gym and equipment kinda meagre... 2 treadmills, 1 elliptical, 1 recumbent bike and the basic weight machine... however the room is poorly ventilated and kinda stank....
Med school function in hotel... dinner was pretty decent.... beef done just right and seasoned perfectly.... quite impressed -
Review from Sean D.
10/23/2011
Very nice. Not in a great spot for after dinner plans, but quiet nice place with great food.
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Review from G M.
3/16/2009
I was visiting U. of Winnipeg on business and the architect recommended we stay at The Inn at the Forks. The Forks being the Red River and the Assiniboine River intersection. The area has a childrens' museum, gift shops, in the winter a snowboard park, river ice skating, hockey and a rink for ice skating. There are a few activities to do in the area. Very nice.
The university is probably a 10 minute drive to/from the hotel during rush the hours.
I was checked into a 3rd floor double bed room with a north view of the park at The Forks, CanWest Global Baseball Park and the Riel Bridge Esplanade.
- Larger than standard room with a typical lay-out
- Desk area w/power & data connections
- Easy chair in the corner
- Standard size TV
- Tile floors in restroom
- Two double beds
- Armoires, no closets
- Ironing bard and iron in one armoire
- Pillows - each bed had (3) pillows
- Standard tub/shower
- No kitchen
- No drinks or snacks in room provided
- Decor is quite nice and the bathroom sink is very cool
- Business center located in the lobby
- Shuttle service
- Spaghetti Factory across the way
Overall, my stay was excellent. Room service was great , food was great. The hotel restaurant, The Current, offers some excellent meal choices. I tried some musk ox one evening and immediately felt guilty. Doesn't make sense, does it.
The lounge has great afternoon/evening lighting and my colleagues and I stayed in the lounge to eat dinner. The breakfast menu offers some great choices as well with healthy eating in mind.
The theme of the hotel is kind of a river/fish thing, but very nicely done. No singing trouts on the wall.
I highly recommend this hotel.
The one change I would make is to have my room farther away from the loading dock. I was awakened at 6:00am each morning by the opening and shutting of truck doors and loading dock doors. -
Review from calamity chang c.
8/10/2008
Thanks for putting up with a bunch of girl skaters! The rooms were so comfortable and top notch. The staff were friendly. One of us dropped a glass bottle of beer, and the staff didn't even throw one mean glare. Also, for those who love to shred it is like a min walk away from the skate plaza!
See you next year1 -
Review from Nikolous F.
1/19/2010 2 photos
As an occasional visitor/business traveler to Winnipeg, it took me a few tries to find a nice hotel. The Inn at the Forks is a nice boutique-style hotel located adjacent to the Forks, which is an historic shopping and dining area located at the point where the Red River meets the Assiniboine River. The hotel includes a spa for those so inclined and is easy walking distance to multiple restaurants and activities. The rooms are modern and comfortable as are the beds. The hotel bar is a great place to catch up on the game over a few beers or have a martini with friends. The restaurant is pretty good with a nice selection of offerings. For those who hate to eat at the hotel where they are staying, I suggest Sydney's in the adjacent marketplace. Stellar food!
