Holiday Inn and Suites, Kanata, Ontario

This is a superb hotel.  The service when we arrived was excellent, friendly, welcoming.  We were staying there for a wedding. We’d miss-booked our time and needed an extra day. Realizing the error a day before they were wonderfully accommodating when I phoned.  

Given it was Covid everyone was practicing proper procedures, masks and cleanliness.  Just doing the right thing. Nothing overboard or intrusive.  Legal and responsible.  It all felt right.  Reception was even extremely welcoming of our little cockapoo Madigan.  Dish water bowls for various sized dogs in the lobby even. 

The room was exceptionally clean.  The view of the city was terrific.  On the 7th floor we had incredible skyline views. We loved the sun and clouds each day with the glorious fall colours of the forest below.. 

Wi fi was great.  The television had regular channels and On Demand.  We watched several movies still in the theatre late evening. I walked the dog each morning and put in the complimentary breakfast coupon at Grafitti Restaurant. This was the icing on the cake.  Most ‘complimentary’ breakfasts are not the elegant delicious full meal fare that Grafitti provided.  You could have stayed in the lovely restaurant but we preferred having breakfast in the room so I’d order take out and pick it up after walking the dog.  Eggs Benedict first day was a treat. The maple flavored French toast a  creation.  Eggs Florentine another days was delicious. Then we settled for bacon and eggs or sausage and egg standard with toast and fruit.  Laura loved breakfast and a bath. I had a long shower before we dressed and headed out for the day.  

I left valuable my computer and iPad in the room and nothing was disturbed. Holiday Inn is that kind of safe.

Despite Covid I did get to use the hot tub and  family pool. There was an exercise area with lots of equipment but my work out was walking the dog.  There were lots of trails around the hotel.

Across the street was the Kanata malls extending for 3 city blocks. Lots of fashion and retail, Walmart, Best Buy, Canadian Tire, Marks and PetSmart.  There were a variety of restaurants like Milestones. I was even able to buy the perfect gifts for my genius nephews at Mind Toystore.  All within walking distance.  So convenient. The gas station we used to fill up last night before taking the 30 to 40 minute drive to the airport this morning was only 5 minutes from the hotel. Ottawa central was only 30 minutes drive on the freeway as well.

After days of weddings and family, when we weren’t eating out at the fabulous National Art Gallery Terrace restaurant or friendly delicious nearby Fratelli’s,  we had room service from Grafittis and loved the 5 star meals. After we had great sleeps on the comfortable beds waking to another day of activity.

Holiday Inn Kanata was a great find at a reasonable price with the best of thoughtful and friendly service from the front desk to Grafittis to the cleaning staff.  

Thank you Holiday Inn. I really wasn’t looking forward to travelling during Covid but you made the experience thoroughly positive.  Thank you!