Most guests enjoy the amazing view, as all rooms, villas and suites overlook either the Waterfront Park and Okanagan Lake, the lagoon, the city, or the mountains.  The rooms are refined and spotlessly clean.  Service is excellent, as is the food in the hotel’s seven restaurants.  You can also walk to several pubs and fine restaurants nearby.

However, precisely because of its price and reputation some reviewers expected more, and noted too was slightly outmoded décor which, under new management, is being addressed.

Tourists enjoy the short, three-block walk to trendy downtown Kelowna.  Other attractions are Guischan Heritage Park, Klo Orchards, Old MacDonald’s Farm, and The Bear Golf Course.

Guest Rooms

The hotel’s guest rooms have cable TV, coffeemakers, irons/boards, individual climate controls, two telephones, desks, alarm clock radios, hairdryers, and in most rooms, mini-bars.

The 24-hour front desk offers tour assistance, concierge, a business center, fax/photocopy, currency exchange, wake-up calls, ATM, laundry/valet, shops, safe deposit box, and parking (fee). There is also a gym, indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, sauna, lockers, classes, and personal trainers.

Function Rooms

This hotel has three function rooms.  The Grand Ballroom, 15,652 square feet, can be divided into seven rooms and seat 1500-2,000.  The Grand Foyer and Terrace, another function room, has an elegant portico leading to a 6,000 square foot terrace overlooking the swimming pool, courtyard and Okanagan Lake.  Finally, nine Breakout Rooms, some with balconies, fit 6 – 100 people.

Overall, the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort is a place that offers fun and high-class rooms with a short hop to the sandy beaches. ]]> http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/33/delta-grand-okanagan-resort/feed/ 1 http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/38/prestige-hotel-and-resorts/ http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/38/prestige-hotel-and-resorts/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:34:21 +0000 admin http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/?p=38

Independent reviews laud its excellent location fronting Hot Sands Beach and near shops, clubs and restaurants; tourist sites like Prospera Place and Lake City Casino, world-class golf and ski resorts, boating, hiking and winery tours.

Guest Rooms:

Independent reviews laud the guest rooms’ large bathrooms, comfortable beds and cleanliness.  Every guest room and suite has king or queen size beds, a 42” TV, fridge, coffee maker, hair-dryer, iron/board, and redesigned bathrooms with either oversized showers or tub/shower combinations; voice-mail, high-speed internet and pay-per-view movies. Most guestrooms have a glass-enclosed balcony.

Premier Rooms & Suites have the above plus upscale décor choices of Premier King, Bali, Governor’s or South Pacific.

Executive Suites feature the above plus two bedrooms, a living room with sofa-bed, a private balcony overlooking City Park, dining area, kitchen with a full-size range, refrigerator, microwave, cabinets, sink, dinnerware, cutlery and utensils.  The two-bedroom Condominium-Style Executive Suite has a private entrance, sound-proof windows, parking and a patio, a gourmet kitchen, and a dinette suite.  Bathrooms feature a spa tub, separate walk-in shower, designer sink and faucet, LCD television and designer bedrooms.

Designer Suites ambiance choices are the Egyptian suite, French Country suite, African suite, Medieval Castle, and the Bahamas suite.

Function Rooms:

The Industry Room (Restaurant and Lounge) can double for private dining, meetings, or banquets.  Other choices:  The Regatta Room, Lakeview Salon or Okanagan Salon for 10-125 people.  Menus and AV equipment are available as well. ]]> http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/38/prestige-hotel-and-resorts/feed/ 1 http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/23/royal-anne-hotel/ http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/23/royal-anne-hotel/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:39:46 +0000 admin http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/?p=23

There are also restaurants of various cuisines and budgets, from fine dining to fast food. The hotel itself has O’ Flannigan’s Pub and Deli (in a separate building), and an on-site beer & specialty wine store.

Guest Rooms:
The guest rooms have either two queen beds or a king bed with a separate sitting area. Don’t expect a flat screen, but there is a TV set. The bed might be a bit firm, but not so much that you won’t get a good night’s sleep. There are necessary facilities for business trips –fax ports, irons/boards, coffee makers, hair dryers, automatic voice mail, and desks with lights.

The front desk will assist with printouts (spreadsheets, notes, correspondence), receiving or sending faxes, making/reconfirming travel arrangements, guest e-mail message service, complimentary high speed lobby internet, and high speed wireless internet access.

Function rooms:
The Royal Anne has meeting and banquet rooms for weddings, seminars, et. al. for 10-160 people, with a selection of catering menus.

Summary:
Don’t expect luxury at the Royal Anne in Kelowna. There is no Jacuzzi and the carpet may seem a bit worn. If you can overlook these details however, there is good service, value for money, and a high overall independent rating of 4-1/2 stars from guests. ]]> http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/23/royal-anne-hotel/feed/ 1 http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/53/coast-capri-hotel/ http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/53/coast-capri-hotel/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:17:03 +0000 admin http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/?p=53

Reviews by people who have stayed here are largely positive, and one reviewer was delighted that in the hotel restaurant Def Leppard was just two tables away.  Hotel restaurants include the Vintage Room which is distinguished for its cuisine and selection of wines from the region and around the world; Vintner’s Poolside Grill which features jazz and blues on Friday nights, Bluelines Sport & Comedy Club with interactive sports games, satellite feeds, plus YukYuk’s comedy shows three nights a week; and Coffecopia Gourmet Coffee Bar with specialty coffees.  Room service is 24-hours.

If you choose to eat out or go shopping there is the Capri Centre Mall nearby with Winners, A & B Sound and 40 other stores; and a grocery store.  Starbucks is across the street, and De Dutch (for breakfast) and Fat Burger (for lunch) are a few steps away.

Other hotel amenities include a complimentary hotel shuttle service to the airport and in the city, a heated outdoor swimming pool and hot tub which many customers favored, a 24-hour gym, 24-hour business centre, free car and bus parking, free in-room wireless internet, and the Beyond Wrapture Day Spa.  This hotel is pet friendly.

Guest Rooms:

There are 185 guest rooms and suites, most with balconies.  The rooms are spacious and the upgraded rooms include a comfortable bed plus a duvet, bathrobe, water and chocolates.  Linens are clean and fragrant, and service is very good.

Function Rooms:

The Coast Capri Hotel is well situated downtown for small meetings and major conventions.  Function rooms have been newly renovated and are one of the largest in the area with 10 flexible meeting rooms, a main ballroom, four adjacent breakout rooms and several private boardrooms which all together comprise 9000 square feet.  There is a selection of menus for functions. ]]> http://www.kelownahoteldeals.com/53/coast-capri-hotel/feed/ 0