Why is Edmonton such a hotel black hole?
Mar 12, 2004, 10:46 pm
#18
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Posted by KH-
"Actually it's only a "pretend" Starwood property, that offers imaginary SPG benefits."
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Don't complain KH-- the wWestin made it to the Best of Starwood list!!! When I asked the lurker how it got there since it provides no benefits to the Platinum's I was politely directed to some other person. I am seriously considering staying at the HGI on the rest of my visits this year. I agree with the general idea that YEG lacks good hotel choices. YYC-- though only a bit bigger has far superior choices.
"Actually it's only a "pretend" Starwood property, that offers imaginary SPG benefits."
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Don't complain KH-- the wWestin made it to the Best of Starwood list!!! When I asked the lurker how it got there since it provides no benefits to the Platinum's I was politely directed to some other person. I am seriously considering staying at the HGI on the rest of my visits this year. I agree with the general idea that YEG lacks good hotel choices. YYC-- though only a bit bigger has far superior choices.
Mar 13, 2004, 6:18 pm
#19
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I understand that you are looking for a chain hotel. If not, try Canterra Suites hotel - full kitchen, fireplace, marble tile, berber carpet, 1-2 bedrooms, high speed internet complimentary in-room, terry cloth robes etc. A nice place on Jasper Avenue & 112 St.
Cheers !
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Cheers !
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Mar 13, 2004, 8:38 pm
#20
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Dogstar:
Okay, how about Regina then?
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Okay, how about Regina then?
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Au contraire. The Hotel Saskatchewan (Radisson) was an outstanding stay for me.
Simon
Mar 14, 2004, 12:30 am
#21
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Why don't you stay at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald? Its grandeur, location, and river valley view are unbeatable. Sutton Place hotel has much better service than the Westin IMO.
Mar 14, 2004, 11:15 pm
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The hotel of choice for Alberta Learning conferences. 
(serieusement)
(serieusement)
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by acysb87:
[B]You are all forgetting the one and only "Fantasy Land Hotel"
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[B]You are all forgetting the one and only "Fantasy Land Hotel"
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Mar 15, 2004, 7:44 am
#26
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by YYCOllie:
[b]The hotel of choice for Alberta Learning conferences. (serieusement)
[b]The hotel of choice for Alberta Learning conferences.
(serieusement)
Originally posted by acysb87:
You are all forgetting the one and only "Fantasy Land Hotel"</font>
You are all forgetting the one and only "Fantasy Land Hotel"
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Oh, not just Alberta Learning
Apr 24, 2004, 11:59 am
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Originally Posted by Fermat
I know it's always been lousy with airline service, but geez... try and find a hotel in town that belongs to one of the major chains
Starwood - only the Westin
Marriott - nil
Hilton - only a Garden Inn on the outskirts
Hyatt - nope
Radisson - nope
Wyndham - na da
Starwood - only the Westin
Marriott - nil
Hilton - only a Garden Inn on the outskirts
Hyatt - nope
Radisson - nope
Wyndham - na da