OverviewThis hotel is located at the intersection of 2 major thoroughfares (Highway 97 and Highway 16) in Prince George and is ideal for travellers who prefer to commute to area attractions by car. For guests who enjoy having access to on-site entertainment, this hotel offers the only casino in Prince George and features table games, slots, bingo, dining, and live entertainment.
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 82 rooms include free Wi-Fi, individual climate control, a mini-fridge, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, an iPod dock, a work desk, and a TV with pay-per-view movies. Rooms may be configured with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. This hotel also offers a junior suite that includes the standard amenities and is furnished with 1 king bed and a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted. A free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am - 10:00 am and includes Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea, waffles, cereals, breads, and fruit. The on-site restaurant, Crave, serves dinner daily.
Recreational facilities include an indoor pool with a water slide and a fitness centre. The on-site casino is open from 9 am to 2 am Monday to Thursday and to 4 am on Friday and Saturday. Other on-site amenities include an Aveda Spa, a business centre, dry cleaning service (extra fees apply), and an ATM.
This hotel also offers a free shuttle service to the Prince George Airport (YXS) which is a 20-minute drive away. The shuttle operates on demand and travel may be arranged through the hotel directly.
The Prince George Playhouse (performing arts venue) is located across the street from this hotel (on the Yellowhead Highway) and is a 5-minute walk away. The Pine Centre Mall is a 3-minute drive (via Highway 97) or 15-minute walk away and features retail shopping, department stores, restaurants, a drug store, and services.
Downtown Prince George (Prince George Coliseum, Connaught Hill Park, nightlife, and shopping) is a 7-minute drive from this hotel, while the University of Northern British Columbia is 13 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, positive reviews outnumbered negative reviews.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and well maintained. Several reviewers found their rooms to be quiet and a few guests thought that their rooms were spacious. A few reviewers mentioned that their rooms were well appointed with modern furnishings. A couple of guests said that their beds were comfortable and that the linens were of high-quality.
A few reviewers thought that their rooms were well equipped with value-added amenities, such as large TVs, high-quality complimentary bath products, reliable Wi-Fi service, and a coffeemaker.
Several guests praised the food and selection at the free breakfast. A couple of reviewers said that the food at the on-site restaurant was good.
The staff were complimented for their friendly and helpful service by a few guests.
The pool and waterslide were mentioned as value-added features by a few guests who were travelling with children. A few reviewers found the on-site casino to be entertaining.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews for this hotel outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, there were a few common concerns mentioned.
Several guests thought that the room rates were expensive and a couple of reviewers said that the hotel did not offer good value for the money they spent.
A few reviewers complained that the one-way exits from the hotel parking lot were inconvenient for accessing the highway.
A couple of guests described the wait staff at the on-site restaurant as inattentive and unfriendly.
A couple of reviewers thought that the water temperature in the hot tub could have been warmer.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #9 out of 23 properties in Prince George, from 48 reviews.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.0 out of 5.0, with 100% of 3 guests recommending the property.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.3 out of 5.0, based on 17 guest reviews.
