Penticton Getaway: Unbeatable Deals at Days Inn & Conference Centre!
Penticton Getaway: Days Inn & Conference Centre - Unbeatable Deals? Let's Dive In! (With a Side of Chaos)
Okay, so I'm just back from (drumroll please…) Penticton! And, of course, I stayed at the Days Inn & Conference Centre. "Unbeatable Deals," the website teased. Alright, alright, I'm game. Let’s see if that promise held water. This is gonna be a long one, folks, because a stay, especially one with a "conference centre" attached, is like a small city unto itself. Buckle up, because frankly, I'm still unbuckling… my mental luggage, that is.
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Alright, now for the juicy stuff…
First Impressions & Getting Around (The Clumsy Shuffle):
Accessibility is key for me. I appreciate a hotel that actually considers all its guests.
- Accessibility: Good news! The Days Inn in Penticton seemed pretty on the ball with accessibility. Wheelchair accessible everywhere I needed to go, elevators were smooth, and I saw ramps strategically placed (though one felt a little steep on entry) which is better than usual. This is a major plus point right off the bat.
- Around the hotel: Car park [free of charge] and Car park [on-site] were great. No agonizing circles looking for a space, and no wallet-busting parking fees. Nice touch.
- Arrival: Check-in/out [express] certainly lived up to the express part! The staff were quick, which, after a long drive, is a godsend.
- Getting Around : Airport transfer is a great option if you're flying in.
Rooms & Comfort (The Good, The Bad, and the Hair-Dryer-That-Tried-to-Eat-My-Hair):
Okay, let's get real about rooms. Comfort is paramount.
- Available in all rooms: Air conditioning (essential!), Alarm clock, Coffee/tea maker (thank god!), Hair dryer (see above re: attempted hair consumption!), Ironing facilities (yes, I do iron, sometimes!), Mini bar (a little empty, hmm…), Refrigerator (good for keeping the Okanagan wine chilled!).
- The Bed: Extra long bed was a godsend.
- In-room bliss: Free Wi-Fi (more on that later), Satellite/cable channels (because sometimes you just need mindless TV), Desk, Laptop workspace, Reading light were all appreciated.
- The Bathroom Saga: Private bathroom, Separate shower/bathtub (luxury!), Toiletries, Towels (clean and fluffy!), and even Bathrobes were a bonus.
- **Annoyed by the *Soundproofing* (which was good at least). Also was glad for the Non-smoking room!
- Added bonus: Additional toilet!
Okay, the Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! was a bit of a mixed bag. It was free, which is always a win. But the speed… let’s just say my Instagram feed got a serious workout in patience that week. I ended up tethering off my phone more than I'd have liked, which is not ideal when you're trying to work. Internet access was… there. Slow, but there. I suspect the Internet [LAN] access was better but I didn't even bother. Internet services, in general, felt a bit behind the times.
- My biggest gripe: Cleanliness and safety are paramount. The room looked clean, but… and I'm being polite here… things felt a little tired. I always bring my own anti-bacterial wipes, so I gave everything a once-over. I did appreciate the Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Individually-wrapped food options, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol, Rooms sanitized between stays which shows they are at least trying to do the right thing. More on that later.
- The Verdict: The room was… adequate. Functional more than fabulous.
Dining & Drinking (Fueling the Adventure - or Attempting To):
Food is life, right? So, did the Days Inn feed my soul?
- Breakfast: Breakfast [buffet] was available, which, while convenient, isn't always the best quality. I did appreciate the Breakfast takeaway service for those mornings when I just wanted to grab and go. There was also Asian breakfast available, I think.
- Dining Options: Restaurants and a Coffee shop? Yes, please!
- Alcoholic beverages: Bar and Poolside bar were great after long trips or days of relaxing.
- Convenience: Did I mention the Room service [24-hour]?
- Overall The food wasn't stellar, the dining options felt a little basic.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax (Finding My Zen – Or Not):
This is where the "Conference Centre" aspect kicked in.
- The Pool: They had a Swimming pool and Swimming pool [outdoor], but the promised Pool with view was slightly obscured by… well, the building. It was still a pool, though, and that's a win in my book.
- Relaxation: The Spa and Spa/sauna were calling my name, but a quick peek revealed… no, nothing. Sorry, no. They had a Gym/fitness which was a surprise.
- My Biggest Miss: The promise of a "relaxing getaway" felt a little… thin.
Services & Conveniences (The Little Things That Make a Difference – Or Not):
- Convenience: Cash withdrawal was a lifesaver.
- Help: Concierge was available, and really helped.
- Stuff: The Gift/souvenir shop looked interesting.
Cleanliness & Safety (The Constant Worry):
- Hygiene certification is a plus. I appreciate that.
- Cashless payment service is the way of the world, and I'm fully on board.
- Safe dining setup was reassuring.
- Shared stationery removed – good.
- Smoke alarms, Fire extinguisher, Security [24-hour], CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Check-in/out [private] made me feel secure.
For the Kids (If You're Braver Than Me):
While I have no children, I’m always on the lookout for kid-friendliness.
- Family/child friendly. Good to know!
- Kids facilities.
The Verdict: Unbeatable Deals?…Maybe Not. But…
Okay, so, was it an "unbeatable deal"? Ehhh… maybe not in the traditional sense. The Days Inn in Penticton isn't a luxury resort. But it is family-friendly, and accessible, it has a good location, and it's clean and safe. The staff were friendly and helpful. The Car park [free of charge] alone made it a decent option.
Was it perfect? Nope. Did I have a blast? Mostly. My experience was… mixed. But overall, for the price, the Days Inn & Conference Centre in Penticton is a decent option, as an accessible hotel, a family-friendly hotel, with free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. The room was a little dated, the food wasn't phenomenal, the Wi-Fi was slow, and the spa was non-existent. But the accessibility was great, the staff were friendly, it's reasonably priced, and the location is good.
So, would I go back? Possibly. Penticton is beautiful, and if I'm looking for a budget-friendly, accessible, and mostly hassle-free stay, the Days Inn is a contender. Just bring your own spa kit and prepare for some slow internet. And maybe a really good hair dryer.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this is going to be less "polished travel brochure" and more "drunken postcard from a friend." My trip to the Days Inn & Conference Centre in Penticton, BC? Well, buckle up. It's gonna be a ride.
The Penticton Pilgrimage (or, How I Accidentally Became a Wine Snob and Nearly Drowned in Peach Juice)
Day 1: Arrival & Initial Disappointment (followed by a surprisingly good pool)
- 1:00 PM: Arrived at the Days Inn. Let's be honest, it wasn't the Ritz. The lobby smelled faintly of chlorine and forgotten dreams. The check-in process was…efficient. The person at the front desk seemed utterly unfazed by my presence, which, considering my general chaos, might have been for the best.
- 1:30 PM: Unpacked. The room was…adequate. Cleanish. The carpet looked like it had seen some things. And the view? Well, let's just say I wasn't exactly gazing out over the Swiss Alps. This was Penticton, not paradise.
- 2:00 PM: The pool. Ah, the pool. Initially, I was skeptical. It looked a bit tired, like a retiree after one too many bingos. But, after a quick dip, it turned out to be surprisingly refreshing. Took me back to those childhood summers. I ended up staying there way longer than I intended, lost in the blissful sound of splashes and half-remembered childhood memories.
- 4:00 PM: Wandered aimlessly down Main Street. Penticton is…charming in that small-town way, like a slightly eccentric aunt who always offers you too many cookies. Found a coffee shop and devoured a pastry. Fueling the chaos, as always.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at a local pub. Ate way too many wings. Regretted it instantly. Beer, as always, was the perfect remedy.
- 8:00 PM: Collapsed in bed, feeling vaguely guilty about not "doing more." The travel regret was already creeping in.
Day 2: Wine Country & The Great Peach Peril
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast! The continental breakfast at the Days Inn. I'm not going to lie. It was an adventure. Instant coffee that could strip paint, stale bagels, and a selection of cold cereals that looked suspiciously like they'd been in the bin since the last ice age. Still, fuel is fuel.
- 10:00 AM: Wine tour! I signed up for a guided tour. The bus was filled with people older than my parents (and, let's be honest, me), but hey, free wine.
- 10:30 AM: Winery #1. The first winery was lovely. The wine was…okay. The tour guide was enthusiastic to the point of manic. I felt like they were reading off some sort of generic spiel about "nuances" and "bold finishes". Didn't fully understand any of it. But I tried to act impressed.
- 11:30 AM: Winery #2. This winery was a bit more fun. They let us sample a sparkling rosé, which, despite my general aversion to pink drinks, was surprisingly palatable. The tour guide was a little less “enthusiastic” and a lot more “let me fill your glass with wine until you can’t stand up.”
- 12:30 PM: Winery #3. This one was special. This one was the one I now dream about. It was the one that changed me. This place was pure magic. The sommelier (yes, they had a sommelier) was a character – a grumpy old guy with a twinkle in his eye and a vocabulary like a dictionary. He actually seemed to enjoy what he was doing, and he knew his stuff. More importantly, he let you taste and feel it without sounding pretentious. I learned what oak-aging did to a bottle and the difference between a Pinot Noir and a Merlot. And for the first time in my life, I could tell that good wine tastes good, bad wine tastes bad, and it was okay to say so. I bought three bottles. I might go back, just for him.
- 2:00 PM: Peach orchard! My stomach and wallet were both empty, so I swung by a local peach orchard and devoured a peach pie. Then another. Then, in a moment of pure, unadulterated brilliance, I thought it would be a good idea to buy a bottle of peach juice.
- 3:00 PM: Accident in the hotel room. The peach juice exploded in the mini-fridge when I opened it. It was a full-blown, sticky, fruity disaster. The walls, the fridge…everything was orange and smelling of peaches. As if the peach gods had just had a very messy moment.
- 3:30 PM: Spent an hour cleaning up the peach carnage, cursing the fruit gods, and regretting my life choices.
- 6:00 PM: Wandered the streets again, still stained with peach. Dinner at a restaurant which I now can no longer remember and have already forgotten the name because the experience felt as unmemorable as the Days Inn itself.
- 8:00 PM: Fell asleep immediately.
Day 3: Relaxation (Sort Of) & Departure
- 9:00 AM: The breakfast disappointment, but with more determination this time. I even dared, god help me, to try the scrambled eggs. They were as you might expect.
- 10:00 AM: Decided to be responsible and give the room a once-over before I depart.
- 11:00 AM: Walked to the lake. Walked along that lovely lake and breathed, let the moment take hold of me. Ah, bliss.
- 12:00 PM: Packed.
- 1:00 PM: Goodbyes to Penticton.
Quirks and Observations:
- The hotel staff seems to exist in a permanent state of mild bemusement.
- Penticton has a lot of car washes. I remain unsure why.
- The wine tour was worth it. Seriously, find a good one.
- Bring Clorox wipes. Mostly for the peach juice.
Emotional Reactions:
- Initial arrival: Mild disappointment bordering on apathy.
- Wine tasting: Delight, learning, a sudden appreciation for things.
- Peach juice explosion: Utter, unadulterated rage (and the lingering scent of peaches).
- Departure: Mild satisfaction with a lingering sweetness in my mouth.
So, there you have it. My slightly jumbled, occasionally messy, and entirely honest account of a trip to Penticton. Would I go back? Maybe. Just to that winery. And probably to buy more Clorox wipes. Because, trust me, you'll need them.
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So, "Unbeatable Deals"… is that just corporate-speak or are we talking actual steals?
Alright, let's be real. "Unbeatable" is *always* a suspect word, right? Like, did they consult a dictionary before deciding on that? But here's the thing - I snagged a deal there LAST WEEK. Yeah, last week! Needed a quick escape from the existential dread of doing laundry, you know? And... it was pretty darn good. Not like, "I'm-going-to-sell-my-kidney-and-buy-a-yacht" good, but definitely "score-a-decent-room-and-not-feel-financially-violated" good. I'd say, check the website (like, right now. Seriously go check. I'll wait.) and see what's up. They do seem to shuffle prices based on the season and... well, who knows what else, but yeah, actual deal potential exists.
Alright, alright, deals. But the *location*? Any good? Penticton itself, I mean.
Penticton? Okay. So, here's the thing. I've been to Penticton. I've *lived* in Penticton. (Briefly. Let's just say I prefer places with actual bookstores.) But, it's got its charms. Wine tours! Beaches! The giant floating donut thingy! The Days Inn is... centrally located, which is actually a *huge* plus point, especially if you don't want to spend half your escape driving. You're close to the lake, close to the shops, close to... well, mostly everything. Now, does that make it a *magical* experience? Maybe not. But it's certainly practical. And sometimes, practicality is what you *need*, especially when you're trying to escape the aforementioned laundry-induced existential crisis.
The Rooms! What are they like? I need to know about the beds!
Okay, beds. The *most important* question. Look, let’s be truthful... they’re… *fine*. They’re not the "cloud-nine-luxury-that-makes-you-forget-all-your-problems" type. But they're comfy. Really. And clean! They're not *amazing*, but for the price, and the general vibe of the hotel, they’re a good deal. I fell asleep like a BABY. Honestly, I think I even drooled a little. Don’t judge. Sometimes, you just need a solid night’s sleep away from the constant hum of your own brain. And this? This delivered. Plus, I really loved that I could control the temperature in the room! I'm a furnace, and that was a MAJOR plus.
Conference Centre? Does that mean… meetings? Blah.
Ugh, CONFERENCE CENTRES. I feel you. My first thought was, "Oh god, endless beige, awful coffee, and someone droning on about spreadsheets." *shudders* But the thing is—and this is purely my anecdotal experience, so take it for what it’s worth—I didn't *see* a whole lot of conference-y stuff. Maybe it's the time of year, maybe I just got lucky. In fact, it seemed pretty quiet – other than a couple of people who seemed to be going to a wedding, which was actually pretty fun to people-watch. Honestly, if you're worried about non-stop corporate events, probably email them to see if anything major is going on during your stay. Nobody wants to listen to a marketing seminar during their chill-out time.
Breakfast? Is it included? And is it any good?
Okay, breakfast. This is where things get, shall we say… *variable*. I’m pretty sure it's included, which is always a nice bonus. And while it's not a gourmet, farm-to-table, influencer-worthy spread (let’s be clear, we’re not talking about that), it has the essentials. Cereal, toast, maybe some lukewarm eggs (okay, maybe more than 'maybe') It's a free breakfast and a starting point to get your day going. Don't expect to be blown away, but do expect to stave off the worst of the hunger pangs. Consider it fuel for exploring Penticton, or for another attempt to avoid laundry. Depending on your priorities.
Okay, you've mostly gushed. Any *downsides*? Hit me with the truth!
Alright, alright, real talk time. Here's the deal. The decor, you know, the whole "vibe"? It's not exactly cutting-edge. Think… functional. Think… not-recently-renovated-but-still-perfectly-acceptable. Also, parking? It can be a bit of a battle. I'm not saying you'll be circling the block for an hour, but it's not like you can park and waltz right in; it requires *effort*. I remember I almost got into a *massive* argument with someone about a parking space! It was a real low point. But hey, it added some spice to the escape, right? Mostly, though, it's just a good, solid, no-frills hotel. It's not flawless, but I'd certainly stay there again!
So, the bottom line? Should I book it?
Okay, the grand finale! Look, if you're expecting a five-star Ritz experience, you are IN THE WRONG PLACE. But if you're looking for a clean, comfortable, conveniently located hotel in Penticton, with a potentially decent deal? Absolutely! Especially if you, like me, just want a little escape from the everyday grind. Check the website. Read the reviews (but take them with a grain of salt, because people be crazy!). And maybe, JUST MAYBE, you'll find yourself drooling in a comfy bed, too. You know, the simple pleasures.
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