Leading edge renovations
I had a chance to stay overnight at this hotel last summer. I was looking forward to it as I was familiar with the hotel for many years, and knew they had been renovating. My room was fitted with all the latest amenities, including: -- A large bathroom with a great walk-in shower. (Who takes baths at hotels?) -- A convenient kitchenette. (But no paper towels were provided.) -- Wood laminate flooring and duvet covers instead of bedspreads. Let me explain why I am excited about these two things: I have spent a lot of time in hotels over the years, and I don't think I've ever seen a bedspread on a linen cart. Do they wash them? Frankly, I'm not sure. Washable duvet covers seem a little more hygienic to me. Same thing with flooring. It is much easier to keep laminate flooring clean than carpeting. I think this is the way of the future for hotels. -- Other offerings were a comfy armchair, a flat screen TV, free wifi, ample free parking, and a good range of in-room lighting for everything from working to relaxing. I enjoyed my stay and look forward to staying again, but I wish they offered day rates. I live just outside Ottawa and often only come in for the day. I don't need a hotel for the night, and the standard check-in and check-out times don't work for me. I'd use this hotel regularly if they offered day rates.