OverviewThis property is situated within the downtown area. Restaurants, shopping and a movie theatre are all accessible within an 8-minute walk. Grocery shopping is a 1-minute walk away at Save-on-Foods. Offering suites with full kitchens and a separate sitting area, this property is well suited for travellers looking for extended-stay accommodations.
This property is 100% smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, a TV, a desk and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one queen bed or two double beds.
Suites provide more spacious accommodations and include a separate sitting area, a sofabed, a kitchen (fridge, stove, oven, cookware and utensils) and a king bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per night. This property has two floors and no elevator.
The on-site Denny's Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness centre and a business centre.
The Williams Lake Stampede venue is a 5-minute drive away, while the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame at the Museum of the Cariboo-Chilcotin is 7 minutes away on foot.
Highway 97 is a 3-minute drive away. Access to the Williams Lake River Valley Trail for hiking or biking is 5 minutes away by car, while the 18-hole golf course at Williams Lake Golf and Tennis Club is a 6-minute drive away. The Williams Lake Regional Airport (YWL) is a 15-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on April 17, 2013: Pet policy.
The GoodThe staff were the most complimented aspect of this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. Many guests described the front desk agents as friendly and accommodating.
A couple of reviewers found the location convenient for accessing the highways, shopping and restaurants.
A few reviewers found their rooms to be clean and quiet, while a couple of guests specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable. However, a couple of guests were not happy with the cleanliness of their rooms (see below for more details).
A few guests enjoyed meals at the on-site Denny's restaurant, however some guests did not agree about the quality of the food served (see below for more details).
The Bad
There were several common concerns and complaints found among the reviews sourced for this analysis.
The most common complaint about the guest rooms was the ineffective air conditioning, as many guests found their rooms to be uncomfortably warm. A couple of guests said that their rooms did not appear clean, while a couple of other guests complained that their rooms were not equipped with a mini-fridge. A couple of guests found their bathrooms to be small and cramped.
A few reviewers were disappointed that this hotel did not have an elevator.
A couple of guests thought that the food at the on-site Denny's restaurant was poor.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #6 out of 9 hotels in Williams Lake, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 32 reviews.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.5 out of 5, with 76% of 29 guests recommending the property.
The author called the hotel on April 17, 2013 to verify some information.