User Reviews for Holiday Inn and Suites Winnipeg

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Oct 9, 2009 by Rod from East St Paul,Canada
Overall Rating: 4

• Wireless internet.
• Old dated room and the bedding.

“For the price and star level I chose, I felt it was a really bad selection. I stayed at Place Louis Riel hotel, and their rooms are exquisite, they should not be a 3 star hotel, they should be 3.5 star+. Was very disappointed to see that instead of staying at the Place Louis Riel on the Sunday instead, I had to move to the Holiday Inn.”

Aug 13, 2009 by Edward from Keewatin,Canada
Overall Rating: 2

• Hotel Staff were friendly.
• Very noisy & beds were old and uncomfortable.

“We were not very pleased with this hotel. While in the rooms you could hear all kinds of noise from the hallways, doors opening & closing, street noises were easily heard in the room all night long.”

Aug 4, 2009 by Jeremy from Sacramento,CA
Overall Rating: 5

• Comfortable bed
• $10/day parking fee

“Hotel is close to everything downtown. Parking is $10/day on top of the price you pay for the room. The room was decent, but not up to par with a Hampton Inn or Mariott. Definitely a 2-star hotel at best. Good high-speed internet service and the room was clean. Comfortable bed, too.”

Jun 25, 2009 by Jarret from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 4

• They gave me bottled water and offered pillow choices.
• Smoky, dirty, bathrooms were unread, pool had film, above a bus depot.

“It is located above the Winnipeg bus terminal, when you've finished paying your $9 parking fee for sketchy, unmonitored parking, you must walk past all sorts of interesting people in search of the locked hotel door. From this point, get in a retries elevator and travel to your floor. The floor itself has a nice smell of lingering smoke, and burnt carpet. The room itself again, had the same smell, only not quite as pungent. The bathroom had not been reno'd in some time, caulking was peeling from around the tub, the toilet seat fit didn't match the toilet and the rooms carpet had poorly been patched in numerous places. I have never checked under a mattress before for bugs sadly there is a first for everything.”

Dec 16, 2008 by Denis from Brampton,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Clean, comfortable,and relaxing.
• Near ems and fire. Frequent sirens.

“A very relaxing stay, clean and comfotable. Not a luxury hotel but more than adaquate and they have a pool.”

Nov 5, 2008 by dale
Overall Rating: 5

• Close to everything downtown.
• Their valet service was good only if you drove an automatic car and with me having a handicap it was difficult because parking was far away.

“When we arrived, check in was fast and easy. They offered valet parking which was important to me as I have a handicap. The manager was the only one who knew how to drive a standard so if he wasn’t around there was no one who could do it. This posed a problem for me as I have a handicap and the parkade is a fair distance away. The room itself is basic but was clean upon arrival and a good size. The location can't be beat. It’s close to everything downtown. We were there 2 nights and found the maid service to be somewhat slack. The toilet paper roll was not replaced when finished and not all towels were replaced on day 2. Overall the place is perfect you are looking for convenience but no frills attached.”

Aug 13, 2008 by David from Salina, KS
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Convenience to most sights.
• Bus depot next door.

“With the patrol did not have any problems, staff was very helpful in directions.”

Jul 17, 2008 by Rob from Thunder Bay, ON CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Small rooms and dated.

“As a experienced business traveler I have stayed in some very nice Holiday Inns and this one is only just adequate. It's locations what saved the day.”

Jul 15, 2008 by Amanda from Shilo, MB CA
Overall Rating: 1
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[1] • Location:[1]

• I didn't like it!
• The noise, the facilities, location, safety, didn't accommodate to us having an infant.

“Our hotel experience was horrible, expired permits, noise and lack of customer relations! They put us in a loud room, we heard sirens all night and that woke up our baby, which in any case we got no sleep and she was cranky all day.”

May 20, 2008 by Jen from Edmonton, AB CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• The staff was helpful and polite. Valet service was free.
• No free parking, the hotel was right beside the bus depot, it was a shady area at night.

“The adjoining restaurant which provided room service had horrible food and that food as also overpriced!”

Jan 1, 2008 by Kim from Beausejour, MB
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[2] • Location:[2]

• Nothing to say.
• Awful, never stay at this hotel.

“The rooms were not that clean, no towels at the pool area, staff. None on hand, paid for breakfast and did not receive any. Kitchen was closed and to top it off, we had no heat in our room. The location is awful. I would not suggest this hotel to anyone!”

Oct 15, 2007 by Julie
Overall Rating: 2

• The hotel was the lowest end hotel I have ever stayed in.

“I was very disappointed with service and will not use it again.”

Sep 4, 2007 by Ronald
Overall Rating: 7

“Convenient location, good service and friendly staff.”

Jul 23, 2007 by Greg
Overall Rating: 9

• Close to indoor mall, you can walk to it. Clean. Friendly people.
• The room had a hint of smoke. Linked to a bus stop.

“The hotel met my expectations but did not exceed them. I would say the hotel is closer to a 2.5 star than a 3.5. The hotel is linked to a bus stop, but it is in walking distance to a nice downtown mall. Overall a nice place to stay.”

Apr 26, 2007 by Carl
Overall Rating: 7

• The hotel staff was great; they gave directions to my work location.

“Nothing fancy, but clean and comfortable.”

Feb 21, 2007 by Shelley
Overall Rating: 6

• Location to downtown was nice.
• Pool & hot tub under renovations.

“Hotel was clean on the surface but the air felt dusty. Hotel was nothing fancy but did the job.”

Nov 14, 2006 by Mark from Keewatin On
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• They park your car for you, and greeted with a smile!
• The fire trucks and first response vehicles going by at night.

“If you stay in the hotel at night you feel safe, but you get the impression that you do not want to be out at night. The location next to the greyhound bus terminal seems to bring a different mix of people to watch. You can go to the terminal store without going outside for a snack; however I suggest not going alone. There is a restaurant in the terminal for the frugal travelers if desired. There is an exercise area along side of the small pool area, with a laundry area. I stayed three times in this hotel, the first two times were very enjoyable. However the third time the staff and management were now changed. This has proved to be a detriment to the hotel; the staff is not as friendly as the previous. I had a waitress who when I asked for a steak, she told me how I was going to get it cooked, and what I was going to get with it. Maybe I am wrong here but I think that I am supposed to ask her these things. If it wasn't for the cook to take it upon himself to come to our table after over hearing the conversation to apologize, we would have walked out. A word of advice when you check out makes sure that you get a total for you room and a copy. I checked my MasterCard bill a month later and found that they double charged me for my room. They charge the company and me for the room and all incidentals (local calls, parking). Oh and as a footnote, the last time I stayed, I found a razor blade on the top of the bed. I will not be going back!”

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May 4, 2006 by Ken
Overall Rating: 8

• The king size bed was comfortable.
• Paying $9 per day for parking.

“For the price I paid it was a very good deal. If you want a downtown location, it is hard to beat. While it is not prime time downtown, it still is a good downtown location, convenient to transportation and other events. Good shopping in the area as well as a few good restaurants.”

Dec 22, 2005 by Earl
Overall Rating: 10

• Hotel actually exceeded my expectations. Great deal for the price. Nice & clean.
• Exercise room had some basics - couple treadmills, stepper, bikes, no more.

“I am quite familiar with this city as I grew up there. Hotel was remodeled within last several years. Good location to catch public transit. There are some unsavory characters that can hang around the area as it is next to a Greyhound Bus Depot but no more than places like downtown San Francisco. In the winter this is not much of a problem due to the cold. Downtown shopping close by as well as many places to eat. I have stayed in many nicer hotels but would not hesitate to recommend this one to anyone. Only real negative to me was having to face a $9 nightly parking fee as hotel does not have own parking facility. Can actually still work around that though if you don't mind parking in neighborhood a few minutes from the entrance.”

Dec 1, 2005 by Mohammad
Overall Rating: 9

• Close to shopping, hockey arena, sports bar and other attractions and it's downtown.
• Should have access for drop off and pickup. Vehicles were always parked by entrance.

“Would recommend to anyone.”

Nov 1, 2005 by Stephanie from Neche, ND
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Clean, friendly, kids eat free, convenient to downtown amenities.
• Rough neighborhood, small pool area that needs to be updated, floor is slippery, small rooms, mandatory 9.00 for parking.

“Overall, our stay was very pleasant. We had tickets to a show at the Imax downtown so it was very convenient, walking distance. The immediate area around the hotel though is very rough, would not go out alone at night. Kids eat free at the hotel restaurant and the portions are HUGE. The small pool area needs to be updated but the kids had fun regardless. The $9.00/day mandatory parking fee is an unexpected addition to the price. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.”

Nov 1, 2005 by Dave from Neche, ND
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Kids eat free in the restaurant.
• Pool was kind of small.

“Rooms were basic, but comfortable. Location was good, close to mall and IMAX. Kid friendly and kids eat free which is a big bonus.”

Oct 18, 2005 by Phyl from Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Courtesy of staff, good high speed internet, nice rooms.
• Would prefer queen size beds.

“Hotel is well situated in downtown Winnipeg. Staff is extremely courteous and helpful. Rooms are clean and comfortable. High speed internet actually works consistently, contrary to my inexperience in many hotels.”

Oct 13, 2005 by Allen from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Central location.
• Neighborhood a bit rough around the edges.

“A good convenient place to stay, clean and comfortable.”

Sep 28, 2005 by He from Ann Arbor, MI
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Clean, comfortable and in center of downtown area.
• It took me about $10 for parking per night. Also, hotel asked for extra province tax about $5.

“Totally, it is a comfortable and convenient hotel, if you do not care to pay parking.”

Sep 14, 2005 by Bob from Grand Forks, ND
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Central location, downtown.
• High traffic of fire department, emergency cars, poor parking.

“The hotel had easy access to downtown mall, shopping and attractions, but the fire trucks were actually very frequent. The parking is valet parking, but it was seemingly in the packinghouse above the greyhound bus-stop. Other parking options were open parking lots in the down-town area.”

Sep 12, 2005 by Preston from Litchfield, MN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Very nice staff.
• Can't access your car without getting the valet.

“Very good location. Very clean and accommodating. Would stay there again for sure.”

Sep 7, 2005 by Steve from Devils Lake, ND
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• nice size room
• pool and work out area below standard for 3 star

“Nice room...quiet hotel. Nice lobby, valet parking a plus....Pool and work out area below standard for a three star hotel.”

Aug 24, 2005 by Sandi from London, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• king size bed, pool, hot tub and excersize facilities
• parking costing $9.00

“Location was excellend along with the facilities”

Aug 22, 2005 by Karen from Bemidji, MN
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[3]

• We enjoyed visiting with our waiter
• It was right next to the bus station and not in a real safe part of town.

“The staff was very friendly, the room comfortable, but the pool area and location left a great deal to be desired.We were also without power for about 8 hours so there was no hot water until late in the day, (seems to happen often in the Winnipeg area) If we returned to Winnipeg we would stay in another location. This hotel does not even begin to compare with the other three star hotels.”

Aug 5, 2005 by Charlie
Overall Rating: 10

• Location.
• Parking $9.00 a day.

“Other than parking everything was 1st class.”

Jul 27, 2005 by Travis from Bottineau, ND
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[2] • Location:[1]

• Towels were clean
• In a very bad area of town

“I would never stay here again. Our car got broken into as well as 4 others. They even had security in the hotel parking lot.”

Jul 7, 2005 by Justin from Fargo, ND
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[4] • Location:[6]

• The restaurant ws terrible.

“The hotel is clean and affordable. The pool is small, but nice and is located in the basement. I did not expect to have to pay $9 per night to park my car and valet parking at that. The restaurant has good breakfasts at reasonable prices and kids eat free if you are staying at the hotel, however after eating two evening meals in the restaurant, I decided that the savings were not worth the terrible food we received.”

Jun 29, 2005 by Tom from Fergus Falls, MN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great location, nice room, great prices
• Pool was pretty cold.

“This is a very nice, clean, modern hotel with a great location. The icing on the cake was the free amenities such as valet parking and high-speed Internet access. This hotel is centrally located, within a 10-minute walk of even the furthest nightlife in the Little Italy/Corydon areas, and across the street from the Hudson's Bay Company, Winnipeg's largest department store. Other reviewers had negatively noted that the hotel was next to the bus station, but this was not noticeable for us.”

Jun 17, 2005 by Nick from Gloucester, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• nice location
• They try to nickle and dime you.

“Good Hotel, nice stay, beware of those add on fees.”

May 31, 2005 by Colin from Crookston, MN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[8]

• Central location in downtown Winnipeg.
• Not a non-smoking room as we requested. Staff insisted that it was non, but ashtray and matches were on desk. Room smelled smoky.

“This hotel is very centrally located in downtown Winnipeg. Valet parking is a plus here since the garage is underground. The nearby legislative building and a huge park are beautifully lighted at night.”

May 30, 2005 by Mark from Baudette, MN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Cleanliness
• Inner ctiy... no place to park... had to pay an extra $10 for parking.

“Room was nice. Pool facilities were good. Location was bad... parking pathetic... Resented having to pay extra for parking.”

May 25, 2005 by Tracy from Gilbert, AZ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• friendly staff, family friendly hotel,
• next to bus depot, parking lot locked to hotel at night, unsafe walk around to hotel

“location is good, rooms are nice and clean. Family friendly hotel and service. Would stay there again!”

May 23, 2005 by Jon from Hot Springs, SD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• location, bars, vip entrance to a club
• bed size

“wow- strongly recommend if your on a budget. friendly, clean, and nice hotel”

May 5, 2005 by Harvinder from Mississauga, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[3]

• All staff was really helpful and nice

“Excellent Customer Service, Great Rooms, Not so great of a location”

May 3, 2005 by Thomas from Trenton, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Central location,high speed internet availability
• The hotel room could be better appointed, good average

“Good value for the price”

Feb 27, 2005 by Joel from Morden, ND
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• clean, comfortable
• pool too small

“Well managed hotel. The staff do a very good job of looking after you. The facilities are clean, comfortable and very good quality.”

Feb 15, 2005 by Ben from Grand Forks, ND
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Downtown with Valet parking. Close to all downtown activities.
• All was fine.

“It was a pleasure being in this hotel. Within 1 hour of our arrival we were phoned to see if everything was to our satisfaction. It was clean and had a swimming pool and exercise facilities. I would stay there again.”

Feb 2, 2005 by Joy from Grand Forks, ND
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• The room decor was nice
• Parking, had to pay $9 a night,

“Staff were friendly, hotel was nice. It was very difficult to find and to park. Directions that I received were not correct.”

Jan 29, 2005 by Susan from Estherville, IA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Staff very friendly & helpful
• Connects to bus depot & area seems unsafe

“Staff are very friendly & helpful. Valet parking is available for a fee, o/w parking is in a nearby parking garage access is either on street or thru bus depot. Quite a bit of panhandlers in area.

Located in downtown, on major bus routes and close to shopping except for food stuff shopping, no convenience stores near by.

Restaurant is in lobby, food is ok, but not alot of variety.”

Sep 2, 2004 by George S. from Milbank, SD
Overall Rating: 8

“I do not remember being told that I had to pay extra for parking. Thus, I was charged a $9.50 fee for one nights parking. The fees and charges, and the additional parking, cost about 25% more that the bare price of the lodging.”