The hotel is new, which is a definite plus. Rooms follow a modern space-saving design, with an exposed coat-rack style closet instead of a traditional one. We had a balcony facing Main Street — the view was mostly parking lots and a large communication tower — but the two Muskoka-style chairs were a nice touch.
The room had some drawbacks. The ironing board was very small, which made pressing pants and shirts difficult for work travel. The bathroom, while clean, felt underwhelming and was finished in an unappealing dark brown color. The counter under the TV was cluttered with hotel items, leaving little space for personal belongings like keys or wallets. Two overpriced bottles of wine were displayed for purchase, which felt unnecessary given that there’s a liquor store in the lobby.
Key areas for improvement:
Guest parking – Signage is unclear and poorly placed. In addition, the parking fee feels overpriced for the size of the city and the local market.
Elevator availability – The building is also partly residential, but residents share the same two elevators with hotel guests. For an eight-story building, wait times were longer than expected.
Overall, the hotel’s newness and cleanliness are positives, but small design choices, operational details, and pricing decisions impacted convenience and comfort.