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Pmichaeljorgensen

Masterful Artistry & Unparalleled Value in Handcrafted Mansion Inn

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 Dec 2014
For a price at least 2-300% below market value, I rented a room in the Westmount Riverside Inn. I was greeted with a warm welcome by the owner, who I learned is a gifted artist, painter and carpenter who designed this palatial home, fit for a King, along with his wife, for their family. Every square inch of the home features custom wood work with inlaid images, curved doorways and monumental spaces. Although a new home with every modern feature, I felt like I was walking through a masterpiece, a sacred Cathedral, made by hand by a contemporary Michaelangelo, who cut, sanded, stained, and installed miles of wood work. And then painted nearly every gorgeous canvas seen in this 2 storey stone palace. Generously, I was upgraded from the smallest room to the king sized room with private balcony and luxury private bathroom overlooking the Bow River, because it wasn't booked that night. I have only ever fantasized about sleeping and living in such a grand space. The pictures do not do the Inn justice - they don't convey the expansive spaces and tasteful fabrics and finishings. During the building of the home, the owner injured his back, and unable to continue his carpentry, they undertook the task of renting their beloved home to travellers, business people and special events and conferences in order to keep the house. While emerging from a tragic turn of events, this historic-value mansion of exceptional artistry is now shared with the public.
Ridiculously under priced, you had better visit it soon, because it won't remain this affordable or accessible for long. It will be discovered for its genius, I am certain.
Date of stay: November 2014
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Reviewed 19 November 2014

Many Pluses:
-The owners, John & Kim very nice people, made you feel welcome & free to enjoy their Inn.
-Above average quality room, beautiful woodwork, high end furnishing, fireplace, very clean etc.
-Quite, did not have to worry about people making noise, having a party during the night.
-Provided evening snacks and continental breakfast
-View of river across the street, market & shops walking distance
- Perfect for a weekend get away
Bonus - If you love art, John is an awesome artist! Must see to check out his paintings!

Date of stay: November 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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2  Thank Len - Diane N
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Reviewed 7 November 2014

I was looking for a unique hotel and found this one on trip advisor. The home is beautiful with an elegance and warmth that you do not find often. John and Kim, our hosts were warm, helpful and you can tell they really love this house. we stayed in a very large bedroom with a massive on suite. The bed was so comfortable. The bathroom has a jet tub and steam shower.
The quality of the house is apparently everywhere from the inlaid wood floors to the surround sound music in each room.
Finally the cost of this stay was approximately half of other comparable boutique hotels. We will definitely come again. Thanks to Kim and John for the wonderful stay!!!!

Date of stay: November 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 30 October 2014

Indeed i did not notice it was homestay as i looked in the category 'hotels' the taxi driver could not find the place, there was no light outside to show the house, no mention of homestay, tenants welcome me in socks then i was asked to take my shoes off. Very surprising when you arrive at night, i was thinking of a strange place. Rooms are nice, the lady insists it is a 2million CAD house, but the door of the room leave the light through, and does not ensure full privacy, there is no individual gift (1 liter bottle of shampoo, shower gel nearly empty perhaps to make sure you won’t take it away, towels leave your body full of bobble and you are explained this is because of the company that cleans them, that tenants ask customers between that or a milder washing, and people prefer that option, personally i had to do 2 shampoos to remove all bobbles before my business meeting,) and last surprise was to find a condom in the rubbish bin...i wanted to run off

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Date of stay: October 2014
  • Trip type: Travelled on business
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Reviewed 19 February 2014

This inn is one of the best I have ever stayed in. Kim and John the owners are extremely welcoming and friendly the inn is beautiful from the woodwork done by hand by John himself to the beautiful elegant paintings and art work all over the house. Every time I have stayed at the Inn everything has been perfect so clean and quiet and everything I needed or ask for Kim and John where there to help me. If your looking for high class comfort and a very beautiful and relaxing stay this is it. Nothing compares to this Inn and trust me I have been all over the world nothing comes close to this. Thank you so much Kim I will always come back to your beautiful home no questions asked. Lee:)

Date of stay: January 2014
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Date of stay: July 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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