OverviewThis hotel is situated in downtown Saskatoon and is a 1-minute walk from the Midtown Plaza (shopping centre and movie theatre). This property is ideal for guests who prefer to explore the downtown area on foot.
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 166 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a work desk and ergonomic chair, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board, and a TV with pay-per-view movies. Rooms are furnished with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. Suites at this property are furnished with 1 king bed, a separate living area with a sofa bed, a fireplace, and a 2-person jacuzzi tub.
Parking is available on site for $12 per day and pets are not permitted.
The on-site restaurant, The Great North American Grill, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also an on-site café which serves lunch items and Starbucks Coffee. Room service is also available.
Other on-site amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, a 24-hour convenience store, a business centre (with free printing), meeting space, coin-operated laundry machines, an ATM, luggage storage, and safe deposit boxes.
TCU Place (arts and convention centre) is 2 minutes away on foot, while the dining and entertainment district is about a 7-minute walk away. The Saskatoon Farmers' Market is 10 minutes away on foot.
The University of Saskatchewan and the Royal University Hospital are both about 7 minutes away by car. The Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) is a 12-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps).
The GoodPositive reviews for this hotel greatly outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and several reviewers found their beds to be comfortable. A few guests described their rooms as spacious and well appointed with modern furnishings.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for exploring the downtown area on foot and guests described walking to the Midtown Plaza, movie theatre, restaurants, the TCU, and boutique shopping.
The staff were frequently complimented and the front desk staff were described as friendly, helpful, efficient, and professional. One reviewer said that the customer service at this hotel was "outstanding".
A few guests praised the food and the attentive wait staff at the on-site restaurant.
Guests mentioned the following amenities as value-added features: Starbucks Coffee at the on-site cafe, the on-site convenience store, the indoor pool, and the well-equipped fitness centre.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews outnumbered negative reviews for this property, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, there were a couple of common concerns mentioned by guests.
Many reviewers complained about paying additional fees for parking ($12 per night).
A few guests described the on-site hot tub as too small.
One guest who stayed in a room near the elevators complained that noises from the elevator were disruptive and kept her awake at night.
Other isolated complaints included: unreliable Wi-Fi service, expensive room rates, and the on-site pool was uncomfortably cold.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.2 out of 5.0, with 90% of 51 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #4 out of 30 properties in Saskatoon, from 79 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.2 out of 5.0, based on 76 guest reviews.
