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Holiday Inn Express Kelowna – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 4J2, Canada
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Holiday Inn Express Kelowna
Ranked #3 of 36 hotels in Kelowna
4.5 of 5 stars 94 Reviews
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Castlegar BC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Comfortable and convenient”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

First time staying at this conveniently located hotel, although we had driven past it many times. Fingers crossed, because past experiences with Holiday Inns have not made a good impression. In Kelowna for an appointment and some shopping, so just one night. Reception desk staff very friendly and efficient. Nice room: clean, quiet and comfortable rather than luxurious, which is fine because luxurious usually means a higher price for a few more bells and whistles, but not more value. Flat screen tv and wireless internet worked well. Microwave allowed us to bring our own (special diet) dinner. Both clocks in the room (microwave and clock radio) showed the same, correct time. Very satisfying breakfast buffet: lots of choice, and able to stoke up for cold weather (-19C) that morning. Minor beef: toilet is apparently made for vertically challenged people, i.e. under about 150 cm.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Excellent room!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

Stayed here for a couple of nights on the way from Vancouver to Lake Louise. the hotel was clean and tidy and we got an upgrade, so we were in the Tower. the room was large with 2 double beds, however a step ladder to get on to them amy have been helpful. i felt like alittle kid again!

Breakfast was standard fare, and parking and internet was free. what more can you ask.

point to note, although in Kelowna, it is not near the centre, so you will need to drive into town, however just across the road are 2 great resturants and a Walmart.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oliver BC
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“staying with sports groups”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011

We recently stayed at this hotel that was full of sports teams. After 11 pm we were frustrated with kids running and banging on walls. The desk staff promptly stopped this and threatened to kick them out. Next night no problem. The staff is absolutely excellent as was our room. The breakfast was the best we have had. Next time, should this happen, they asked us to please report this immediately and not wait to see if it stops. We will! Check when you book as to how many teams have booked. Most are very well behaved and appreciate getting rooms and even opened kitchen at 5 am for them...how nice.

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  • Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Harlow, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Very tall bed!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011
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Bit surprised at the size of the bed and by that I mean it appeared to be multiple mattresses piled on top of each other. Still though it was very comfortable.

Checked in for the week starting 7 November 2011 into one of the double rooms in the tower. The hotel sits in what can only be described as a huge never ending retail park on the road between Downtown Kelowna and it's airport. One advantage is that basically every resturant brand in North America is on your doorstep so you won't have to drive or even walk far for grub. Bad news is is that you'll miss out on the small but great nightlife in downtown Kelowna itself. Didn't notice any noise during my stay but my view was basically of a garden centre and some hills.

Room itself was comfortable but the bath was absolutely tiny which made me worry if it could even keep in the shower. No wonder the shower curtain was huge compared to what you'd have at home (or at a hotel with a normal bath). TV was big and had a good offering and the hotel offers free wifi.

Staff were excellent and check in was quick. They were just as quick to answer our questions about taxis and places to eat.

The breakfast was...well...like any buffet breakfast in North America: those colonials still haven't quite managed to master the art of having bacon with meat (i.e. back bacon) instead of the strips of fat they have now.

All in all a nice time. Felt refreshed every morning really.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kamloops, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Hotel!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011
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My husband and I stayed at this hotel on a weekend get-away. We didn't have reservations and were offered a terrific room on the 6th floor of the tower with a discount thrown in! The room was really nice with a comfortable king-sized bed, microwave, small fridge, flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

The room was nice and quiet, we had great service during our stay, we enjoyed the hot tub immensely, my husband enjoyed the complimentary breakfast both mornings...we really had no complaints at all and would stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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  • Kelowna Holiday Inn
Address: 2429 Hwy 97 N, Kelowna, British Columbia V1X 4J2, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR8,401 - 12,658

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