Northern Star Hotel & Convention Center

6.0 | Fair | #5 out of 5 hotels in Slave Lake

MAP801 Main Street, S.E., Slave Lake, AB, Canada

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Older Slave Lake hotel with basic rooms, free hot breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi

Pros

Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast and free parking
Several guests praised the food and selection at the free breakfast
A few reviewers found their rooms to be clean
A few guests complimented the staff for their friendly service
A few reviewers found the location convenient for accessing restaurants and shopping

Cons

Many guests said the hotel was old and tired with stained carpets and smelled of stale smoke
No elevator

Freebies

Free Wi-Fi

Free Breakfast

Free Parking

Editor's Review

Updated Feb 24, 2015

Overview

This hotel is situated within a 2-minute walk of restaurants. This property is centrally located for guests looking to explore various destinations in the Slave Lake area by car or on foot.

Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All 99 rooms include free Wi-Fi, a 32" flat screen TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer, free local calls and a work desk. Rooms are furnished with two double beds, one queen bed or one queen bed and a sofabed. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available.

Free parking is available on site and pets under 20 lbs are permitted for an additional fee of $10 per night or $25 per week. This hotel has two floors and no elevator.

A free hot breakfast buffet is served daily from 6 am to 10 am. This hotel has an on-site lounge that is open for lunch and dinner and provides room service

Other on-site amenities include banquet/meeting space, a 24-hour fitness centre, laundry and dry cleaning service and a 24-hour front desk.

Northern Lights Aquatic Centre which offers a zero entry indoor pool, waterslide and hot tub is next door. Shopping, including the Sawridge Plaza, and restaurants in the town centre are about a 7-minute walk away. The Gilwood Golf & Country Club is a 14-minute drive away. The Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park is 18 minutes away by car. Access to Highway 88 is a 2-minute drive away, and Highway 2 is 3 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified by a front desk agent on Feb 24, 2015: pet charges, breakfast hours, lounge details

The Good

There were a limited number of recent reviews available for this property. However, there were several common compliments found.

Several guests praised the food and selection at the free breakfast. A couple of reviewers also enjoyed the food at the on-site coffee shop.

A few reviewers found their rooms to be clean, while a couple of guests agreed that their rooms were spacious and quiet.

A few guests complimented the staff for their friendly and helpful service, while a few other reviewers found the location convenient for accessing amenities, such as restaurants and shopping.

The Bad

As mentioned above, there were a limited number of recent reviews for this editorial, at the time this analysis was conducted. However, there were some concerns and complaints found.

Several guests described this property as old, dated and in need of renovations. A few reviewers specifically mentioned that their rooms appeared dated and that the in-room TVs were old.

There were some other concerns mentioned by guests, however, these concerns were not shared by multiple guests and may have resulted from isolated experiences.

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Sources

Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.9 out of 5, with 86% of 21 guests recommending the property.

TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #4 out of 7 hotels in Slave Lake, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 9 reviews.

Booking.com gave this property an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on 12 guest reviews.

Verified by a front desk agent on Feb 24, 2015: pet charges, breakfast hours, lounge details

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Guest Reviews

Rated by Guests

6.0 / out of 10

"Fair"

Ranked by Guests

5 / out of 5

hotels in Slave Lake

The average guest rating for Northern Star Hotel & Convention Center is 6.0 out of 10 based on 18 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Northern Star Hotel & Convention Center at #5 out of 5 hotels in Slave Lake.

Location

Northern Star Hotel & Convention Center
801 Main Street, S.E., Slave Lake, AB

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801 Main Street, S.E., Slave Lake, AB