This place is a hidden gem. From the outside it looks like your average motel/lodge. Other than the great location, it would be easy to overlook this place. I was in the hunt for a budget friendly place to stay. Luckily, this place was just what I was looking for!
The check-in process was quick and painless. The staff were friendly. There was an indoor pool area just beside the front desk and lobby area. When I found out my room was down the hall from the pool, I immediately regretted not having my swimsuit. It would've been such a short walk to the pool area.
My room looked newly renovated! The carpets were clean. There were no musty odours. The standard coffee maker, TV and mini fridge were available. However, there was also a small microwave which I thought would be convenient for travellers to use.
The bathroom was awesome! The walk in shower had floor to ceiling tile. The vanity mirror over the since was F-A-N-C-Y!! If you pressed a button on the mirror, a bright light would turn on, along the rim of the mirror! It was super cool and kind of unexpected. It seemed like something you would see in LA or some trendy hotel. This mirror seemed out of place here. But whatever, I loved this feature!
The walls are quite thin here. You could hear the people upstairs literally using the bathroom. If you're a light sleeper and are sensitive to sounds, you could have issues with this. It's just something to consider. Honestly, this is a risk no matter where you stay. I personally didn't have a problem sleeping.
The next morning, I had breakfast in the second floor Sky Room. The spacious dining area was filled with natural light. There was plenty of seating available. It was nicely decorated too.
There were decent breakfast options here. I had a waffle that I made with the waffle iron. They had yogurt, cereal, hard boiled eggs, toast, pastries and some fresh fruit.
They also had juice, tea,and coffee to drink.
Overall, I had a pretty good experience here. I definitely felt it was good value for the price I paid. The location was next to the Chinook Mall and also my favourite sushi restaurant Kinjo. I would definitely consider staying here again. read more