Originally Posted by Shareholder
But location is still the deciding factor for me. In Edmonton, a city I visit frequently on business, a newly renovated HIX opened up in the city centre just at the time I needed something more cost-effective than the CP, Westin or then-Sheraton. The HIX was perfect from all standpoints in meeting the need.
And in some cases, just as nice. I have been in several HIX (usually the "& Suites" deviation from the brand, that are just as nice as many 4* hotels. Ones that I can think of off the top of my head are PDX Airport, Black River Falls (Sadly between MSP & MSN), Wisconsin, and Greenwood (IND), Indiana.