10/14/2009

Another first to review - yelp needs more folks from the BC Interior!

I was a bit apprehensive coming here due to the negative comments on TripAdvisor.  I was worried for no reason!

I booked into a business class room which I totally recommend - it was $189/night on the long weekend.  It's about 40 dollars more a night from the standard and totally worth it.  I had a king room with a lake view.  Wi-fi internet is free in the business room ($5 fee if in a regular room).  Business rooms also have the king bed option, complimentary bottled water and turn down service which includes a cookie and apple before you go to bed - how can you go wrong with a chocolate chip cookie??  Complimentary breakfast also included at the Hooded Merganser resto on site - lovely water views.  The extras are totally worth the additional money IMHO.

I didn't use the pool or amenities so can't comment on those.

Tripadvisor has a lot of negative noise reviews so I don't know if I just lucked out or if it's only a problem during grad season.  No issue with noise for me (well, the heating unit is a bit noisy but most of the older hotels are) and smooth check-in and check-out.  I came in at the same time as the pilots from my flight and this is the hotel they use as well - the check-in person said that they are always booked in the "quiet" part of the hotel, so might be worth asking for if you're staying on a party night.

Only downside for me is the bed - the mattress isn't that great but I've definitely slept in worse.  Overall a nice stay.

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