University Place Hotel and Conference Center

Relaxed and nice staff, very well equipped room (you could get more coffee and tea at the reception), good value for money, good public transport connections but may walk to downtown (25 minutes or so). Good (not extreme) air conditioning that could easily be switched off or changed, and well working internet,

The location of the hotel was very convenient for walking to eating establishments and other shops. The hotel staff was very helpful and pleasant. The rooms were clean.

The hotel was under stress due to weather conditions impacting staff, fairly high non-seasonal occupancy due to displaced residents from surrounding districts (power outages, etc), yet the staff were friendly, considerate, efficient and effective.

Staff at reception were exceedingly helpful and friendly. The pool was fantastic (during the heat wave especially!) and plenty of ice machines around. Breakfast was good, waffles/cereals/toast/bagels etc. Large rooms and bathrooms, very clean and soaps provided.

This was a university run or operated place, I gather and sometimes these can be a bit dodgy. However, this place was like a decent hotel in all respects. The swimming pool was a a big plus, especially if you have kids and especially with the heat wave we had at the time. Lots of excellent food trucks in the area and still a university vibe and not really sure it was central but it was a very comfortable place. Another big bonus: free breakfast which was way more than the usual "continental". The only problem - bath tub didn't drain well but that could have been me!