OverviewThis hotel is located in a suburban area and is a 4-minute drive from Stephenville International Airport (YJT), making this a good choice for those who need easy access to the airport.
Each of the 47 individually climate-controlled rooms comes with a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a desk and chair, cable TV, a telephone and complimentary newspaper. Free Wi-Fi and wired internet are available in all rooms. Select rooms come with a microwave, teamaker and a mini-fridge. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available and service animals are welcome.
Free on-site parking is offered and pets are permitted to stay at this hotel free of charge, although they cannot be left unattended in rooms.
Other hotel features include a business centre (fax, copy and print), meeting space and AV equipment. There is an on-site restaurant, Emile's Pub and Eatery, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a bar and family dining room. Room service is available from 7 am to 10 pm.
The Stephenville Mall is within walking distance, 10 minutes on foot or a 2-minute drive. Local attractions like Stephenville Dome Stadium and Stephenville Arts and Cultural Centre are both a 4-minute drive away. (All driving and walking estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed on March 20, 2013 with a front desk agent: pet policy, free Wi-Fi and wired internet, microwave and mini-fridge availability.
The GoodThe majority of reviews sourced for this analysis were positive. Guests complimented the rooms, the beds, the restaurant and the staff.
Many guests complimented the rooms and described them as clean, comfortable and spacious.
The beds were another source of praise for several guests. They thought the beds were comfortable. One reviewer claimed they had the best sleep in weeks at this hotel.
Several guests really liked the on-site restaurant. They thought the food was good and felt it was a convenient feature. However, there were mixed reviews about the restaurant (see below for more details).
The staff were praised by several reviewers and were described as friendly, helpful and accommodating.
The hotel's location was also praised often. Some guests liked the hotel's proximity to shopping and restaurants.
The Bad
As mentioned above, the majority of feedback sourced for this analysis was positive. However, there were some common complaints about the restaurant and the hotel not having a pool.
While the majority of comments regarding the restaurant were positive, there were some guests who felt the restaurant had a limited menu and was overpriced.
A couple of guests felt a pool would have added value to their stay. One guest also mentioned wishing that the hotel had a fitness centre.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #1 out of 2 hotels in Stephenville with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 24 reviews.
The author called the hotel on March 20, 2013, to confirm some information.
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Analyzed by Jennee R.
Jennee loves to travel and loves to live vicariously through others to help them find the right place to rest their heads while away from home.
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