Susanne "My Name is Sookie" J.'s Profile

Highly recommended.  I eat here often and find the owners charming, the space beautiful (high ceilings, all wood interior) and food fantastic.  Great for a coffee or breakfast too on your way through town.

They had some good deals and were a convenient choice so I was enticed to try them when an emergency business trip came up.  I called, and a file was started for my dog.  When I told her that he was taking a precautionary med I was told she would need to check to see if the promo of $17/night versus $49 would still apply to me.

I got a message back with no details about the rate or booking just before their lines closed at 5PM, assuming I just had to give my cc details as she'd mentioned to reserve the spot.  After that (the next day) I couldn't seem to get through and my messages weren't returned promptly so I was getting anxious.  It was about 20hours later when I did reach them.

This time they couldn't find my file and the original person I spoke to was not there to confirm anything, but they took the info again, told me about the copious paperwork I was to complete & billed my credit card.  A few hours later I got another call saying my file was found and that they wouldn't take my dog because I had told them he gasps sometimes and needs water on hand to hydrate.  Their reason being they don't have staff monitor the pets between 11PM and about 6AM.

So after all the paperwork hassle & having to track them down I was left in the lurch less than 12 hours before my flight.  Not a happy camper. Show owner comment »

I'm back In Vancouver now and find myself missing this gym, it had everything I needed and waaay more.  It's huge (and clean), with tons of equipment, has a shake and food bar, a shop with protein supplements and vitamins, but most importantly has an amazing room for boxing and kickboxing training.  

Over the course of a few sessions I worked with a trainer named Matthew.  Though I'd been training in kickboxing for about 6 months I'd picked up some bad habits.  Matthew brought it back to basics for me and pushed me until I had given up nearly every shred of energy I had.  He's got a great demeanour without being forceful, making me want to work harder and harder, and he's got a great eye for body alignment, showing me subtle ways to get more out of my movements.  

Next time I'm back in Montreal, however brief, I'll be sure to book a training session with him again.

Rolled up to a nice counter with swivel chairs and ordered my fav - eggs sunny side up on a bagel - even though it was 1PM.  Apple juice was tasty and unfiltered.  Server and kitchen staff were pleasant and didn't mind my lack of French.

Big store with a good range of equipment, including boxing gloves for me.

What a legacy!  An amazing architectural icon, activity centre and biodome.

Giant green space, some riding trails.  Great place to be during a hot summer day.

Great place for sexy little dresses.  Bought a gorgeous royal blue silk summer dress which has been scoring me compliments all day. (:  Only odd thing I think is for $200 I feel like it should be made locally and not in China.

I always love a shiny mac store and the guys were super nice but I went in for an iPhone sync issue only to find out they no longer service iPhones.  Hadn't been able to sync for over a year and really wanted to get my photos off my IPhone so I could upgrade.  Was basically told good luck, it's not going to happen.  

Enter facebook, a quick post and some comments to use the mac application Image Capture and I'm sorted.  Sorry Mac Station but isn't this something pretty basic that your floor staff and service department should know?  I feel like I was just getting some "stock" answer rather than real service.

I think I found my happy place.  The interior is spacious and dreamy, with blue velvet couches and sunny yellow details.  There are adorable owls peeking out at you everywhere and friendly staff always nearby.