OverviewThis hotel is situated south of the city centre on Highway 2. With limited on-site amenities and no shopping or dining within walking distance, this property is well-suited for guests looking for short-term accommodations and convenient access to the highway.
This hotel is 100% smoke-free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, free local calls, a flat screen TV, an iron and ironing board, a desk and ergonomic chair, a hair dryer and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one or two queen beds. Suites are furnished with one queen bed and also include a separate sitting area, a microwave and a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets (under 15 lbs) are permitted for an additional fee of $10 per night.
A free continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am.
Other on-site amenities include guest laundry facilities, dry cleaning, ice/vending machines, guest copy and fax service and a business centre.
The Northern Lights Casino (table games and entertainment) is 2 minutes away by car, while the South Hill Mall (shopping centre and movie theatre) is a 3-minute drive away. The Kinsmen arena and water park are both about 4 minutes away by car. The downtown area of Prince Albert is a 6-minute drive away and features multiple art galleries, the Prince Albert Historical Museum and the Gateway Mall. The Prince Albert Airport (YPA) is 13 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on January 21, 2013: The free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am to 9:30 am. Pets are permitted for an additional fee of $10 per night.
The GoodMany reviewers described overall pleasant and satisfactory stays at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. Guests mentioned room cleanliness, customer service and the free breakfast as the highlights of this property.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and their beds as comfortable. Some reviewers also thought that their rooms were well-appointed with modern furnishings, generally comfortable, and well-equipped with amenities such as a mini-fridge, microwave and free Wi-Fi. Several guests found their rooms to be quiet and one reviewer was impressed that, given the hotel's highway location, no traffic noise could be heard in his room.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and pleasant service.
The food and selection at the free breakfast was praised by many guests. A few reviewers also mentioned that the breakfast was frequently replenished, the dining area had ample seating and that the provided coffee was tasty.
A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, a few guests found the hotel difficult to locate from the highway, especially at night. One reviewer mentioned that the hotel signage was not well lit, while another guest found the hotel driveway awkward to access.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.6 out of 5, with 100% of 8 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #1 out of 9 properties in Prince Albert, with a score of 4 out of 5, from 41 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.6 out of 5, based on 22 guest reviews.
The author called the hotel on January 21, 2013 to verify some information.
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Analyzed by Tammy B.
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