OverviewThis hotel is located in a commercial area of an otherwise residential neighbourhood, west of downtown Saskatoon. There are several restaurants located within a 5-minute walk of this property and the hotel is ideal for guests who prefer to explore the area by car. This hotel is located on Highway 14 (or 22nd Street West), which is a major thoroughfare in Saskatoon.
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 40 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a flat-screen TV, and a work desk. Rooms may be furnished with 1 king bed, 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, or 2 queen beds.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted for an additional fee of $10 per day.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am - 9:30 am.
Other on-site amenities include coin-operated laundry machines, free newspapers, and a business centre.
Downtown Saskatoon may be accessed within a 7-minute drive (via 22nd Street West) and attractions include Midtown Plaza (shopping centre and movie theatre), the TCU (arts and convention centre), the Saskatoon Farmers' Market, and the dining and entertainment district.
The University of Saskatchewan and the Royal University Hospital are both about 12 minutes away by car, while the Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) is an 11-minute drive away. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps).
Verified by a front desk agent on October 3, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am - 9:30 am.
The GoodNegative reviews for this hotel outnumbered positive reviews, among the reviews used for this analysis. However, there were a few common compliments found.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and a couple of reviewers found their beds to be comfortable.
Several reviewers complimented the staff throughout the hotel for their customer service. Guests described the front desk agents as friendly, helpful, welcoming, and accommodating.
A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and a few other reviewers mentioned that the Wi-Fi service was fast and reliable.
The Bad
As mentioned above, negative reviews outnumbered positive reviews for this property, among the reviews sourced for this analysis.
Many guests thought that the neighbourhood immediately surrounding the hotel appeared unsafe. One guest said, "the area is a little sketchy so I would not recommend walking alone at night." Another guest mentioned receiving a warning from his cab driver not to walk in the area around the hotel alone.
Several reviewers found their rooms to be small.
A few guests were disturbed by noise from outside the hotel and reviewers described hearing traffic noise and sirens.
A couple of reviewers found the in-room climate control ineffective and these guests had difficulty maintaining a comfortable in-room temperature.
A few guests found the dining area for the free breakfast small and cramped. A couple of reviewers thought that the free breakfast consisted of poor food, and guests described stale cereal and muffins.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.6 out of 5.0, with 57% of 21 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #23 out of 30 properties in Saskatoon, from 16 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 3.3 out of 5.0, based on 46 guest reviews.
Verified by a front desk agent on October 3, 2012: The free breakfast is served daily from 6:30 am - 9:30 am.
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