OverviewThis property is situated among several restaurants, within a 2-minute drive from the Trans-Canada Highway. Offering suites that sleep up to seven guests and an on-site waterslide, this property is well suited for families.
This hotel offers both smoking and non-smoking accommodations. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV with pay-per-view movies, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one queen bed, two queen beds or one king bed.
Suites are able to accommodate up to seven guests and are furnished with sofabeds and either one king bed or two queen beds. Select suites also include a jetted tub.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select pet-friendly rooms at no additional charge.
A hot buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 10 am.
On-site recreational facilities include an indoor pool, a waterslide, a hot tub and a fitness centre. Other on-site amenities include an ATM, guest laundry facilities, guest copy and fax service and ice/vending machines.
Big box shopping, including a Walmart, is accessible within a 5-minute drive. The Kinsmen Park (fishing, canoeing and picnics) is about 3 minutes away by car, while the Strathmore Golf Club is a 2-minute drive away. Downtown Calgary (Calgary Tower and Saddledome) and the Calgary International Airport (YYC) are both about a 45-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 24, 2013: The free hot buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. Pet are permitted in select pet-friendly rooms at no additional charge.
The GoodMany guests raved about their stay at this hotel, with several reviewers indicating that they were likely to return. Several aspects of this hotel were praised by guests, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and comfortable and one reviewer said that her room was immaculate. Some other guests mentioned that their rooms were quiet and spacious, while a few reviewers found their beds to be comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service. One guest said that the front desk agents were eager to help him with anything he needed.
The hot breakfast buffet was frequently praised and guests described the buffet as awesome and amazing. One guest described the selection as including two kinds of meat, two kinds of eggs, waffles, toast, bagels, fruit, potatoes and more.
Many guests enjoyed the indoor pool and waterslide. One reviewer said, "my kids had a blast" and another guest thought that the pool area was well-maintained.
A couple of reviewers were impressed with the pet-friendly service. These guests noted that the pet-friendly room were located on the ground floor and that the rooms were equipped with food and water dishes, dog treats and waste bags.
A couple of guests found the location convenient for accessing the Trans-Canada Highway.
The Bad
Most guests had nothing negative to say about this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. There were a few concerns found, however these concerns appeared to result from isolated incidents.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of out of 4.3 out of 5, with 89% of 9 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #1 out of 4 properties in Strathmore, with an average score of 4.5 out of 5, from 35 reviews.
Booking.com gave this property an average score of 8.9 out of 10, based on 6 guest reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 24, 2013 to verify some information.
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Analyzed by Tammy B.
Writing chose Tammy from the moment she could hold a pencil. The stories may have changed through the years, from creative fiction to television news reporting, but Tammy's passion for words (and fondness for pencils) continues on.
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