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Best Western Plus Grand Prairie
10745 117 Ave T8V7N6 Grande Prairie (AB) Canada
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Hotel description
Near Centre 2000
A stay at Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Grande Prairie, within a 5-minute drive of Centre 2000 and Gateway Power Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Prairie Mall Shopping Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Revolution Place.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Grande Prairie? This hotel features 2562 square feet (238 square meters) of event facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Padrino's Ristorante, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.
Useful informations
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Other things you would like to know
Maximum number of pets per room 2 2
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western) We Care Clean (Best Western)
Professional property host/manager
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Social distancing measures are in place
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Essential workers only - NO
Masks are compulsory at the property
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 99
Number of floors - 4
A stay at Best Western Grande Prairie Hotel & Suites places you in the heart of Grande Prairie, within a 5-minute drive of Centre 2000 and Gateway Power Centre. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Prairie Mall Shopping Centre and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Revolution Place.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Grande Prairie? This hotel features 2562 square feet (238 square meters) of event facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Padrino's Ristorante, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.
Useful informations
Due to COVID-19, this property’s food and beverage options may be limited.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property, and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas.
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
- This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
Other things you would like to know
Maximum number of pets per room 2 2
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Pets allowed
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western) We Care Clean (Best Western)
Professional property host/manager
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Social distancing measures are in place
Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Essential workers only - NO
Masks are compulsory at the property
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 99
Number of floors - 4
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Hotel information
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Grande Prairie? This hotel features 2562 square feet (238 square meters) of event facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).
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Internet
Free WiFi
Internet facilities
Accessibility
Access for disabled people
Handicapped Room
Business services
Business Center
Spa services
Sauna
Fitness facilities
Gym
Transfer service
Airport shuttle
General
24-hour Reception
ATM/cash machine on site
Dry cleaning service
Express check-in/check-out
Luggage storage
Multilingual Staff
Newsstand
Hotel facilities
Elevator
Laundry service
Meeting centre
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Sofa bed, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Sofa bed, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Sofa bed, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Fireplace, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator:
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, Pet-friendly room, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator:
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator:
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Sofa bed, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave:
1 Queen Bed
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Sofa bed, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub:
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator:
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Free local calls, double sofa bed, and laptop-compatible safe
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Sofa bed, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace:
1 King Bed
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Fireplace, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator:
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi and wired Internet access
Entertainment - 37-inch LCD TV with premium channels and pay movies
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Iron/ironing board, laptop-compatible safe, and free newspaper
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible, low-height counter and sink, and grab bar near toilet
Non-Smoking, pet friendly
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Non-Smoking, Television, Satellite TV service, Grab bar - near toilet, Pillowtop mattress, Pet-friendly room, In-room climate control (air conditioning), Blackout drapes/curtains, Refrigerator, Coffee/tea maker, Free wired internet, Daily housekeeping, Free WiFi, Phone, Desk, In-room safe (laptop compatible), Free local calls, Premium TV channels, Bedsheets provided, Connecting/adjoining rooms available, Low-height counters/sink, Shower/tub combination, Private bathroom, Wheelchair accessible, Free toiletries, Hair dryer, Iron/ironing board, Pay movies, Deep soaking bathtub, Microwave, LCD TV, Free newspaper, Room service (limited hours).
Internet
Free Internet WiFi Access
Internet Access
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible rooms
Air conditioning
Climate control
General
Blackout drapes or curtains
Daily housekeeping service
Direct Phone
Fireplace
Interconnected room(s) available
Ironing Facilities
Linen
Microwave
Mini Fridge
Non Smoking Rooms
Pillowtop mattress
Room service
Safe
Tea & Coffee maker
Entertainment
Flat screen LCD
Pay TV
Satellite or Cable TV
TV
Bathroom
Bathtub or Shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair Dryer
Private Bathroom
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