Nicola Lake

Pros: unbeatable location! Right on Davie St with loads of great restaurants right outside your door. The view is brilliant. I had an ocean view with towers in the foreground and mountains to the right. It’s really beautiful. It’s also apparent that this room (and i believe others) have had renovations. The kitchen amenities are nice and it actually came stocked a fridge, stove, coffee pot, and silverware, which i didn’t expect. Cons: the renovations missed the mark on a few things. The lighting in the BR was so dim I had to move a lamp in from the living room. The shower door wouldn’t stay closed so water got on the floor as much as I tried to prevent it. The other complaint i have is that when i asked about leaving my suitcase with staff for a few hours while i waited for check in, i was offered an option for early check in at an additional $60 or they would waive that fee if i gave a five star review. I don’t like when i find out good reviews are coerced from people. It devalues all reviews for the hotel.

Stayed in room 227. Nice room, great amenities. The heater sounded like a rocket taking off about once an hour, all night long. Nobody slept. The pool was pretty cold.

Older building but clean, relatively quiet room, great location. Some renovations have been done, hot tub was nice. Only downside I found was parking wasn't included in room rate, but wasn't any more expensive than less secure public parking. The room was also on sale for Black Friday, and very reasonable. I was surprised to get a free upgrade on the room as well. Staff were all friendly, helpful and courteous.