Overview
Located just south of the Trans-Canada Highway and less than a kilometre from Edson's city centre, the Howard Johnson North Ridge Inn is popular with road travellers requiring an overnight stay in a central location of downtown Edson.
This hotel has 65 air-conditioned guest rooms, each offering one or two double beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a desk, and a hair dryer. Rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges are also available, as are those with full kitchenettes. Hotel amenities include a business centre and fitness facilities. Parking is free, and pets are permitted for a fee of $10 per stay. The hotel does not offer accessible rooms.
A free continental breakfast is offered to all guests daily at the on-site Timberfire Lounge and Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Other restaurants nearby include Coconut Tree Restaurant (around the corner), and Golden Honey Restaurant (roughly a 5-minute walk northwest of the hotel).
The Howard Johnson North Ridge Inn is a 6-minute walk from the Edson Curling Club, while the local cinema, Nova Theatre, can be found 5 minutes north on foot. Red Brick Arts Centre and Museum is a 4-minute drive north by car, and Edson Airport (YET) is about a 7-minute drive west of the hotel. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets stay for a fee of $10 per stay. (Call date: December 2, 2012).
The GoodThe majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive with much praise going to the hotel's rooms, staff, and value.
Most reviewers praised their accommodations at this hotel. They described the rooms as clean and well-maintained, with comfortable beds and linens, modern design, and hardwood flooring.
The hotel's staff were a source of several compliments by guests. They were characterized as friendly, courteous, and helpful with directions. One guests remarked, "All of my requests were immediately taken care of in a very professional manner".
Many lodgers were pleased with the hotel's value, and described the rates as reasonable. One guest mentioned, "The North Ridge Inn had the best rates I could find by far!". The hotel's food and service was also cited by several guests as adding to the value of their stay.
The Bad
Negative reviews found for this analysis mentioned the hotel's noise transfer and worn decor.
Some guests had complaints about noise transfer during their stay. They described hearing noise from other guests through the walls, as well as from the trains outside. One reviewer also mentioned being disturbed by the music from the on-site lounge at night.
The hotel's decor was a disappointment for a few reviewers. They specifically mentioned the towels they were provided were stained, and that the furniture was rundown. It should be mentioned however, that this hotel has undergone a full renovation (as of December 2012), and that most guests were very pleased with the decor and their accommodations.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #5 out of 13 Edson hotels from 15 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 2.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews.
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets stay for a fee of $10 per stay. (Call date: December 2, 2012).
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Analyzed by Erin H.
Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.
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