OverviewThis hotel is located in a commercial/big box shopping area south of downtown Saskatoon. There are several restaurants and shopping venues within a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive of this hotel. This property is ideal for business travellers looking to access nearby offices or tourists who prefer to explore the area by car. The nearest Highway 16 (Yellowhead Trail) interchange is a 4-minute drive away, while downtown attractions are about 11 minutes away by car.
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 119 rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi, free bottled water, a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, air conditioning, an iron and ironing board, a work desk and ergonomic chair, free local calls, and a coffeemaker. Some rooms are equipped with a shower and tub, while other rooms are equipped with a walk-in shower only. Rooms may be furnished with 2 queen beds or 1 king bed. Suites offer more spacious accommodations and may also include a sofabed and/or a jetted tub.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
The on-site Stonebridge Cafe and Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the on-site Stonebridge Tavern is open for lunch and dinner. Room service is also available.
On-site recreational facilities include an indoor heated pool, a waterslide, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. Other on-site amenities include free newspapers, a 24-hour business centre, coin-operated laundry machines, dry cleaning service (extra fees apply), safe deposit boxes, luggage storage, and vending machines.
The Willows Golf and Country Club is a 3-minute drive from this hotel. The Midtown Plaza (shopping centre and movie theatre), TCU (arts and convention centre), Saskatoon Farmers' Market, and the dining and entertainment district can all be accessed within a 10- to 12-minute drive. The University of Saskatchewan and the Royal University Hospital are both about 10 minutes away by car.
The Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) is a 20-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps).
The GoodPositive reviews for this hotel outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed with modern decor. Several reviewers thought that their rooms were spacious and many guests found their beds to be comfortable. A few reviewers mentioned that the linens were of high quality.
The staff were frequently complimented and guests described the front desk agents as friendly, helpful, knowledgeable about the area, and responsive to guest concerns and requests. One reviewer thought that the customer service at this property was "exceptional".
Many guests found the location of this hotel convenient for accessing major highways. Some reviewers mentioned finding several restaurants and shopping venues nearby.
A couple of reviewers thought that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent and guests mentioned the following amenities as value-added features: fast and reliable Wi-Fi and the indoor pool and waterslide.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews outnumbered negative reviews for this property, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, there were a few common concerns found.
Several guests complained about expensive prices and inattentive wait staff at the on-site restaurant. One reviewer who ordered room service said that his food was poor and that the service was slow.
A few guests were disappointed that their guest rooms were equipped with a walk-in shower only and that they did not have access to a tub.
A few reviewers were disturbed by noise from neighbouring rooms and the halls.
A couple of guests thought that the indoor pool area closed too early in the evenings (9:00 pm).
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.7 out of 5.0, with 76% of 29 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #15 out of 30 properties in Saskatoon, from 57 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.4 out of 5.0, based on 103 guest reviews.
