We stayed at the Best Western Plus Kamloops over the busy May long weekend (2012). I have to preface this fundamentally decent review against the extreme number of young children staying at this location for a sports tournament (Kamloops, is, after all, the Tournament Capital of Canada!!) This wasn't the problem of management and the kids did clear out in the morning rather quickly. BUT BE WARNED: ANY hotel in Kamloops can be overrun with children that can be noisy if there is a tournament going on...

First off, I was swayed at staying at this location as it appears that this hotel is one of the newer hotels in the area. Secondly, I was also a Best Western Rewards member and have grown accustomed to the FREE breakfasts that many locations provide. I had booked the hotel directly with Best Western reservations originally: the price fell over $40 about 36 hours prior to my arrival based on a hotel.com listing...so I immediately called them back. They beat the price by $0.50 and saved me over $40! THANK YOU BEST WESTERN!

The staff was excellent, and friendly for this class of hotel.

We were placed in a suite at the end of the hall. BONUS!! It was CAVERNOUS. The only bad thing was the noise emanating from the adjoining room door...the kids again! Drat!

Breakfast was EXCELLENT: They have a new pancake machine, both fruit, cereal, boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, yogurt and bacon. BACON!! (I ate $10 worth of bacon ALONE without even the slightest bit of scorn from staff! LOL.) The staff was excellent in keeping up with the high demand items as this was a very busy weekend. This was very astute on the part of management, as too often the FREE breakfast doesn't mean much if the good stuff is gone and you can't wait forever for the staff to bring more. A BIG THUMBS UP for good staff and great service during a busy weekend.

The WiFi worked flawlessly which is very important for many people on the go today.

My room had 2 robes, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a coffee machine and a pull out sofa. There were 2 flat screen TV's in this room (suite). This suite could sleep 6. I did not see an in-room safe, I looked for it in all the closets, etc. I could not find one, which was a negative.

The property could use some fencing around it to limit access for thieves, too. I drive a car vulnerable to attention and theft and the lack of outdoor security was a slight concern on my mind, although nothing did happen to my vehicle.

All in all, I will give this place a 4/5 based on the city and star quality/value.

I will stay here again on (hopefully) a quieter weekend.

Cheers from Vancouver.

We stay at many best westerns anywhere from 100 to 140 a night. This hotel because it was a plus was 150 with tax 174 ( caa rate) closer to 200 for regular rate. I however could not find why they charge extra. It had a pool, hot tub, breakest etc, all the best westerns we have stayed in have that. On this particular weekend they had soccer teams in the hotel, no warning upon booking or checking in that there was probably 100 plus pre teens and teenagers. The night was extremely loud. We were put next to the breakest room and from 6 am onward it was impossible to sleep. Could they not have put us somewhere away from the front at least?? Especially with a baby. Before 6 am all you could hear was barking. Upon check out we stated the problems and we were told we should have talked to the night clerk as he woud have certainly calmed them down. I don't see how he could force an animal to stop barking. No adjustments made, and definitely not worth the extra money, there is no difference between this best western and any other. A bit bigger rooms that is all.

this newly renovated hotel offers an excellent salt water pool & hot tub. The staff are friendly and very helpful. We got early check in as well as late check out when the hotel was fully booked so they really try to help out. Very clean.
Breakfast was good, I like yogurt and there was none, but the kids in the room loved the fresh pancakes. Small fridge & microwave in the room is so useful.

We stayed at this hotel while in Kamloops for a swim meet. The location could not have been more perfect as the pool is right around the corner.

We arrived at noon and our room was ready and so we got an early check-in. That was awesome.

The rooms are clean and have your basic items available...hair dryer, soaps, wi-fi, nice tv....

The Breakfast provided the following morning had lots of healthy choices and hearty fare. There was sausage, french toast, eggs, cereal etc. This was great since we were there for an athletic event. We were able to take an extra apple or two for the road and that was great.

The only draw back is the noise.
The doors are very heavy and you can hear each and every door slam shut...not great.
We were two doors down from a vending machine and could hear as people would get a pop or candy bar....you could actually hear it fall.

So overall, take your ear plugs...ask to be away from the elevators and any vending machines, maybe go top floor...Good luck.