Holiday Inn Express Saskatoon East - University

The pool and hot tub were handy, breakfast was decent, and the staff were helpful. I liked the hotel overall, though the rooms brought my rating down. The walls are thin enough that we could hear the neighbors plugging in a device, and getting the internet set up was a bit funky. Still, we’d stay here again if we return to Saskatoon.

There isn’t enough parking for hotel guests, so people end up leaving cars on the roadway or sidewalk. There’s no street parking or other alternative, which is ridiculous and risky for your vehicle. For what a stay costs, that’s unacceptable. The hotel itself is nice, comfortable, and in a good location, but expensive.

Our kids had a good time, which mattered most to us, and the pool was an extra bit of fun for them. Breakfast was great, though I wish they’d had bacon every day since the kids liked it most. We spent the weekend at this clean, organized, well-kept hotel. The room was set up well, with plenty of space for the kids. I liked having a door between the hallway and our room, so I didn’t have to worry about my toddler wandering into the washroom. They also had the crib I’d requested set up before we arrived. Nice hotel, and a good view.

Parking is a little odd, and the entrance roundabout seems to confuse which way traffic should go. It’s fairly easy to get around if you watch what others are doing and take it slowly. Our room was well maintained, breakfast was decent, and even though it was busy, everyone was nice.