OverviewLakeview Inn and Suites in Bathurst is a non-smoking facility with 79 guest rooms. The hotel boasts several amenities, including a few complimentary services. There is a business centre on site to accommodate corporate travellers, as well as other guests who require fax, copy and print services. The fireplace in the lobby creates a cozy and warm atmosphere and the hotel offers an on-site fitness centre and a laundry facility. Parking is complimentary, as well as the continental breakfast.
Each guest room at Lakeview Inn and Suites receives complimentary newspapers each morning and hotel guests can brew their own beverages with in-room coffee/tea makers. Local calls are free and each guest room is equipped with free wireless Internet. Other in-room amenities include an iron, an ironing board, a hair dryer, a television, a DVD player and a refrigerator.
The GoodGuest reviewers across multiple sources praised Lakeview Inn and Suites for providing comfortable beds. Many guests described the beds as "great" and "awesome." There were also a handful of guests who complimented the hotel for providing soft, comfortable pillows. The size of the guest rooms also left a positive impression and many guests felt that the rooms were spacious or large.
The friendly, helpful staff also received much attention from guest reviewers. Some guests described the hotel's staff as "outstanding" and one guest related an experience to underscore the staff's helpfulness. This particular guest was having car trouble and a member of the hotel's staff assisted him with his vehicle.
The continental breakfast was an added bonus and some guests felt that the hotel offered a delicious variety.
The Bad
Negative comments regarding Lakeview Inn and Suites were rare. However, one major complaint expressed by guest reviewers across multiple sources revolved around cigarette smoke. The hotel changed its smoking policy and became a non-smoking facility. Yet, several guests complained of smelling cigarette smoke in their rooms and in the hallways. The scent of smoke was detected in the walls, carpet and drapes. A few guests stated that the hotel needed to replace the carpets and repaint the walls to remove the odour. Additionally, some guests felt that the hotel wasn't a good choice for people who are sensitive to smoke smells.
CanadianHotelGuide.com guest ratings averaged 6.8 out of 10 points.
Hotels.com guest review ratings averaged 4.5 out of 5 points at the time of writing.
TripAdvisor.com ranked Lakeview Inn and Suites #2 out of 6 hotels in Bathurst. Guest ratings averaged 4 out of 5 points.
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