About The James Hotel
The The James Hotel hotel sits right on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River in the heart of downtown Saskatoon, just steps from Meewasin Trail and Kiwanis Park.
Each room at this hotel comes with air conditioning, a minibar, an in-room safe, an iPod docking station, a coffee maker, and premium bedding. Many rooms also have a separate living room, a kitchen, and a private balcony.
Guests of this property will have access to a nightly turn down service, a guest office, a business centre, a 24-hour fitness room, and dry cleaning services. Complimentary Wi-Fi and parking are offered to guests, as well.
Dining options at the The James Hotel include The Odessa Room and The James Lobby Bar. Restaurants like Carver's Steakhouse, Spadina Freehouse, and The Samurai Japanese can be walked to in minutes.
This hotel is located 800 metres from Midtown Plaza, two kilometres from the University of Saskatchewan, and nine kilometres from the SaskTel Centre.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Very comfortable beds
Most guests have raved about the beds and bedding at this hotel, saying that the sheets are extremely soft and are some of the most comfortable that they have ever experienced. Guests have also said that the mattresses provide an excellent night's sleep.
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By the river and downtown
Numerous guests have loved the location of this property, as it sits right in the heart of downtown Saskatoon and overlooks the South Saskatchewan River. Guests have been quite impressed by the walking trails that are along the river, as well.
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Beautiful, classy rooms
The rooms at this property are said to be well decorated and provide a classy place to spend the night. Many guests have found that they didn't want to leave their rooms at all because they had everything that they needed.
Negative Reviews
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Not all rooms have a nice view
Although many rooms have views of the river, those who ended up with city view rooms on the lower floors have said that all they could see from their balconies was an air conditioning unit. This left these guests feeling disappointed.
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Overcrowded breakfast room
Past guests have reported that the breakfast room gets quite crowded when it is busy at the hotel and, therefore, there isn't always enough room for every guest to sit down. This has left guests waiting for lengthy periods for their breakfasts.
negative:
Wi-Fi often doesn't work
There have been complaints about the Wi-Fi service at this property being in and out. Guests haven't been impressed by this service because it has left them without Wi-Fi access at various times.