We were going white water rafting (Kootenay River Runners, BC-on the Kicking Horse River-- it was GREAT!!!) and we needed to stay a little closer than Edmonton- so we decided to do a scenic drive through Jasper, the Columbia Icefield, LakeLouise and finally to end up in Canmore. We would've stayed in Golden- but there's major highway construction on the roads there. (AUG2006)
I'm glad we stayed in Canmore though- it's a beautiful little town- Not quite so tourist-y as Banff, so it was quieter- still very scenic, great mountain views. Lots of little shops & restaurants.
Anyhows- back to the room review- i tried to phone their 1800 number , but it was busy so I tried their website- usually, I'm a bit anxious, because I've heard of reservations being lost this way- but it was quick and easy to reserve a room. I originally booked a queen bed- regular room- BUT they automatically upgraded me to the queen room WITH the kitchen- What a great surprise!-- We paid $99/night (we had CAA) and stayed 2 nights.
It was quick and easy to check in. The rooms had the cardlock keys. Parking was right outside our door which made unloading luggage a breeze.
--- The room was SUPER!-- it had the queen bed (very comfy) AND a murphy bed- (like a hideabed, folded up into the wall), and a great kitchen- big fridge w/freezer, dining table, microwave, plentiful plates/supplies. TV worked well, showers were clean, rooms were fairly quiet- there was slight noise from the highway- the view outside of room (it had 2 entrances, a front and a back) was of the ?3 sisters mountain?-- felt like we were staying in a cottage. They also had a really comprehensive info book in the room- listed a whole bunch of restaurants and things to do while in Canmore- Very convenient.
There was also a whirlpool (we didn't have a chance to use-plus we went to the Banff Hotsprings anyways-only about 30min away), playstructure, and a barbeque if you want to cook your own food outside. We say a family out their having a great time cooking and sitting outside on the picnic table. They also had free wireless internet (we didn't bring our computer though)
and a free terminal i think but we didn't use it.
If I had to complain- I guess it would be about the towels--- I don't really trust hotel/motel towels unless they are white... and the ones here were that yellowy-brown colour...
I'd definitely recommend these accomodations- was a good value, good location- would probably be quite nice for a winter stay if you're skiing as well.