OverviewThis hotel is located directly off of the 401 and is well-suited for roadside travellers. Based on the reviews used for this analysis, this hotel appears to be frequently used by business travellers staying in the area.
In each room, guests can expect free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a hair dryer, a 32" LCD TV and an iron and ironing board. Rooms are furnished with either queen or double beds. Pets are allowed for $10 per night.
There is no on-site restaurant, but guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast daily (including items like baked goods and waffles). Free parking is available on site.
The Kapuskasing Golf Club is under a 5-minute drive away. Also within a 5-minute drive is the Ron Morel Memorial Museum (exhibits showcasing local history, housed in two passenger cars and a CNR 5107 Engine). Rene Brunelle Provincial Park is just under a 40-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: January 22, 2013).
The GoodThe bulk of reviews used for this analysis were favourable and guests were really happy with the cleanliness of the rooms and with the customer service.
Guests said that rooms were clean, comfortable, spacious and well-maintained. Guests commented on clean bedding, towels and linens and said rooms were fresh and bright. In-room amenities like 32" TVs and mini-fridges were appreciated.
Guests felt that staff at this hotel really cared about their comfort. They were consistently pleasant and frequently went out of their way to make sure that guests were happy. Guests appreciated small extra touches (providing extension cords, de-icer and a car battery booster in the winter months, for example) that went a long way to make a good impression.
A number of guests appreciated the convenience of having a complimentary breakfast served on site. Guests said that the selection and the quality of food was good.
There were some additional comments about comfy beds.
The Bad
Almost all of the reviews used for this analysis were positive and guest criticisms were almost non-existent.
There were only very isolated comments with one guest that felt the breakfast area was too small to accommodate all the guests that wanted to dine at the same time, along with another guest tat felt the room rate was expensive.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers ranked this hotel #2 out of 3 Kapuskasing hotels based on 14 reviews.
Priceline.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 9 out of 10 based on 2 reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 22, 2013 to verify some information.
