OverviewThe Days Inn Red Deer is located a 2-minute drive from Hwy 2 (also known as Queen Elizabeth II) and a 6-minute drive from Red Deer College. This hotel is popular with guests who want accommodations close to the highway, as well as with students of Red Deer College and their parents. Its large rooms are much appreciated by those travelling with larger parties.
All of the 76 rooms at this hotel have free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker and an iron and ironing board. Guests can choose from standard rooms (king or queen beds, some with a sofa bed) or more spacious suites (separate bedroom and/or fireplace and/or jacuzzi). Some suites have bunk beds to suit families. Pets are not permitted at this hotel.
While there is no restaurant on-site, guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast daily. There are a number of dining options located within a 5-minute walk. On-site amenities include free parking, an indoor pool, a waterslide, a hot tub and a gym.
This hotel is a 5-minute drive to Rotary Recreation Park, which has picnic facilities, tennis courts and an outdoor skating rink in the winter, and is also home to the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Westerner Park is about a 3-minute drive away (home to Westerner Days Fair and Exposition in July and to the Red Deer Rebels WHL hockey team). Jackpot Casino is a 6-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: September 26, 2012).
The GoodGuests praised this hotel, based on the reviews used for this analysis, and were particularly enthusiastic about its location and about the size and cleanliness of its rooms.
Several guests found this hotel's location convenient and liked being close to Red Deer College (6-minute drive), shops and restaurants. A number of guests also said that the hotel was easy to access from Hwy 2 (a 2-minute drive).
Several guests described their rooms as spacious and clean (guests said things like "exceptionally clean" and spotless). Guests said that rooms were well laid-out, and that there was more than enough room to move around comfortably. Guests travelling in larger groups or with their families said that there was enough room to accommodate their needs.
Staff here provided excellent service consistently throughout the hotel. They were warm and accommodating, giving the impression that they were committed to making sure customers were happy.
There were a number of comments from guests who enjoyed the pool, many of whom mentioned the waterslide, which seemed to be a hit with families especially.
The Bad
Most of the reviews used for this analysis were positive and negative comments were few and far between. There were a few criticisms, but they did not seem reflective of overall guest impression.
A few guests were disturbed by noise coming from other guests and from housekeeping staff in the hallways.
Some guests had trouble regulating the temperature in their rooms.
There were some peripheral comments about slow and spotty Wi-Fi connections and uncomfortable beds.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers ranked this hotel #5 out of 24 Red Deer hotels, based on 28 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 8.3 out of 10, or "very good", based on 8 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.5 out of 5, based on 13 reviews. 92% of guests would recommend this hotel.
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: September 26, 2012).
