OverviewThis hotel is located in downtown Prince George and is ideal for travellers looking to access nearby business offices or for guests who prefer to explore the downtown area on foot. The dining and nightlife district of downtown Prince George is 2-3 blocks away from the hotel (about a 5-minute walk).
This property offers both smoking and non-smoking accommodations and all 75 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, air conditioning, an iron and an ironing board, and a TV. Select rooms also include a sofabed and rooms are furnished with either 1 queen bed or 2 queen beds.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
There are several on-site restaurants and room service is also available. One of the on-site restaurants, Riley's Breakfast, serves breakfast only. The other restaurants are Karahi King (Indian cuisine), Ladles Soup and Sandwich (lunch only), and Riley's Pub (lunch and dinner).
Other on-site amenities include a fitness centre, a business centre, an ATM, an airport shuttle (extra fees apply), and coin-operated laundry.
This hotel is located within a 7-minute walk of the VIA Rail train station and within an 11-minute walk of the Greyhound bus station. The Parkwood Place Mall is a 12-minute walk away and features retail shopping, a drug store, a grocery store, a department store, restaurants, and a movie theatre. The Treasure Cove Casino (table games, slots, dining, and live entertainment) and Highway 97 (major thoroughfare) are both about a 7-minute drive from this property.
The University of Northern British Columbia is 13 minutes away by car, while The Prince George Airport (YXS) is a 16-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, most guests described overall positive experiences at this property.
Many guests described their rooms as clean. A couple of reviewers thought that their rooms were spacious and several guests found their beds to be comfortable.
The staff was frequently complimented and guests described them as friendly, helpful, efficient, and quick to provide restaurant and activity recommendations.
Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
A few guests found the location convenient for accessing the VIA Rail station (7-minute walk) and downtown restaurants on foot. One reviewer said that accessing major highways from this hotel was "easy".
A couple of reviewers found the free Wi-Fi to be reliable. One guest praised the food at the on-site breakfast restaurant.
The Bad
As mentioned above, many guests described overall positive experiences at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, there were a few common concerns and a few isolated complaints found for this property.
Several guests described the in-room decor and furnishings as old, tired, and in need of upgrades.
Several reviewers mentioned feeling unsafe in the neighbourhood immediately surrounding the hotel. One guest described the area as "dismal" and a couple of other reviewers described encountering panhandlers near the hotel entrance.
A couple of guests described the towels as "worn" and uncomfortable. A couple of reviewers thought that the guest bathrooms were small.
Isolated complaints included: an unpleasant odour in a guest room, the front desk was frequently understaffed, and the in-room air conditioning unit was noisy.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.5 out of 5.0, with 92% of 12 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #11 out of 23 properties in Prince George, from 29 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 3.5 out of 5.0, based on 46 guest reviews.
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Analyzed by Tammy B.
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