OverviewLocated just south of Vanier Highway, the Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook is situated in downtown Fredericton and is popular with business travellers and those visiting the University of New Brunswick (roughly 5 minutes' driving time).
This non-smoking hotel has 168 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, all of which offer free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, a CD player, a coffeemaker, a desk, and a hair dryer. Suites offer additional amenities such as a cordless phone, turndown service, bathrobes, a mini-fridge, and a whirlpool tub. The hotel also offers 7 meeting and conference rooms, a business centre, fitness facilities, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a steam room. Accessible and pet-friendly rooms are available at no extra charge, and parking is $10 per day.
The hotel has 4 on-site restaurants: The Terrace Dining Room (open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Governors Room and Maverick Room (both open daily for dinner), and the James Joyce Irish Pub (open daily for lunch and dinner). The Crowne Plaza Lord Beaverbrook is a 5-minute drive to the University of New Brunswick and is across the street from the Fredericton Playhouse. The Fredericton Convention Centre and the Provincial Legislative Building are both within a 2-minute walk. Shopping is available throughout the downtown district (where the hotel is located) at several one-of-a-kind retailers and artisan shops within walking distance. The hotel
is roughly 14 km (a 16-minute drive) from Fredericton Airport (YFC). (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, parking is $10 per day, and pets allowed. (Call date: August 25th, 2012).
The GoodThe majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms, and staff.
Several reviewers praised the location of the hotel, characterizing it as close to everything, and "within walking distance to all attractions". The hotel was also complimented for its views of St. John River and for being near biking/hiking trails such as the Old Train Bridge Trail (roughly a 15-minute walk from the hotel).
The rooms were the source of several compliments by guests, who described them as quiet, spacious, and spotless. The beds were also deemed very comfortable by some reviewers.
Many guests were pleased with the staff and the service they provided at the hotel. They described them as capable, helpful, having great suggestions, and that they "made you feel at home".
The food at the on-site restaurants was also praised by some. The Terrace Dining Room's breakfast buffet (offered Monday through Friday), was described as having many delicious hot and cold items.
The Bad
While most of the reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints among them about the added charge for parking and dated decor.
Some reviewers were disappointed they were charged $10 for parking. A few guests mentioned that parking used to be free at the hotel, and they felt it should still be included in the price.
A few guests described their rooms and the lobby of the hotel as being "tired" in terms of its decor. They described old and stained carpets and faded paint.
Additional complaints about the hotel included loud air conditioning units in the rooms and that the only elevator was located at the far end of the lobby and it was often busy.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #3 out of 19 Fredericton hotels from 139 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.3 out of 5 from 39 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.4 out of 5 with a 100% recommendation rate from 18 reviews.
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and pets allowed. (Call date: August 25th, 2012).
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Analyzed by Erin H.
Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.
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