Overview
Best Western King George Inn and Suites Surrey is located on the King George Highway, a 10-minute drive from the Fraser Highway and the nearest SkyTrain station. Freebies, like Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast may appeal to travellers looking for a room rate that has included extras, in a relatively accessible location for those with a car.

This hotel offers 71 rooms (some of which allow smoking) over three floors. Standard room features include a TV, air conditioning, a hair dryer, a coffeemaker, a desk and two queen beds. Some rooms include a fridge and a microwave. One-bedroom suites feature one or two queen beds or a king bed, a separate living room area with sofabed, two TVs and some have a kitchen. Free Wi-Fi, wired internet and local calls are available in every room. Pets are not allowed.

Amenities at this hotel include an indoor pool, a hot tub, guest-operated laundry and a fitness centre. Free continental breakfast, free newspapers and free parking are available to all guests.

Several restaurants and shops are within a 5-minute drive of the hotel. Central City Shopping Centre and Guildford Town Centre are a 10 and 15-minute drive away, respectively. Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Cloverdale Fairgrounds and Fraser Downs Racetrack and Casino are all a 20-minute drive away. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and BC Ferries Tsawwassen Terminal can both be reached in about 35 to 40 minutes by car depending on traffic. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by hotel staff on December 9, 2012: Pets not allowed.

The Good
Most reviews used for this analysis were positive and focused on the rooms, the staff, the breakfast and the value.

Although there were a few isolated comments that the rooms needing updating, many reviewers felt they were clean and well-appointed. Some thought the beds were comfortable.

The staff received many compliments from guests. There were described as being friendly and very helpful with giving directions and recommendations to local attractions.

Some guests were impressed with the free breakfast and felt there was a good selection of fresh food provided.

Many guests felt that the hotel offered good value with clean, comfortable rooms, free breakfast and pool. A few reviewers were surprised by the amenities at the hotel as they were expecting something more basic based on the price they paid.

The Bad
Many reviews used for this analysis were positive but one consistent complaint regarded the location.

Although a few guests noted that the hotel offered easy access to public transit, many complained that it was located on a busy road and that there were "questionable characters" in the area. Guests felt that it was not a good area for walking as there was a lot of traffic and few restaurants in the immediate surrounding area. Some felt the area was a bit seedy but that the hotel took security measures like locking the doors at night (accessible to guests by ringing a doorbell) and monitoring the building with security cameras.