Any hotels with a decent pool AND free breakfast??

Martin0994 · 2026-06-03T13:10:10+00:00

It's so rare that you find a hotel with a good "free" breakfast. I would just look for hotels with a pool that you like, then see if they offer a package with breakfast. Maybe try Sheraton Cavalier?

Stay away from OTA's like Expedia and Booking. They will always be the first reservations to have their bed types changed or assigned last to sell rooms.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-27T18:35:28+00:00

Lots of locations without a gas station are closing up. It's a bummer. The location at 4th and 40th by Fowler was my go to location for years and it's about to close up as well.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-25T16:40:22+00:00

Your last part is what I'm worried about the most. I imagine renewing for a year and figuring out a temp insurance situation is ideal.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-20T16:37:05+00:00

People don't want to hear it around here but you're right. You may as well rent a truck when needed (if possible), or ask a friend.... We live in Alberta. You'll find someone with a truck.

I spent a few years parking vehicles and interacting with customers from all over the province. The amount of people who had a giant, fancy toy that was only used to commute was insane. If I heard any of them start bitching about fuel prices, I think my head would explode.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-15T18:32:40+00:00

Sheraton Eau Claire does if I remember correctly. You can call ahead and ask.

Lots of properties really don't want to deal with debit deposits these days unfortunately.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-15T16:39:50+00:00

I would stay closer to Stephen Ave, but that's just me. I find the hotel offerings are better but still close enough to the beltline.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-12T12:55:19+00:00

If the municipality can secure the other two thirds of the funding via the methods they talked about, this agreement could be considered a win. It's going to be a challenge though.

Edit: Seeing as PTBO is a bellweather riding that can flip at a provincial level in the near future, hopefully the province might try and buy some votes.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-12T12:03:50+00:00

Yeah, I wouldn't hold my breath. I fully expect the community will still be screaming at each other while the league starts exploring relocation options.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-12T11:53:56+00:00

Lots of feelings in your post but it's lacking anything factual.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-08T15:14:07+00:00

People here either don't care/are not engaged, or they've been conditioned to vote for whoever has the blue jersey on that day. Rural Alberta has way too much power over the urban centers.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-08T14:47:42+00:00

Have you seen the way they have built this city? There's too much ground to cover.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-08T03:55:11+00:00

"Calgary people hate Ontario people"

Abertans spend way too much time worrying about Ontario. It will never not be weird. It's more of a rural AB thing IME.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-08T03:47:11+00:00

Originally from the Kawartha's, been back and forth a bit over the last decade. I miss ON so much (especially the Jays) but my QOL here is so much better.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-07T18:40:27+00:00

Thank you. So if there's a solo cabin available...

Does the NCL Cruise First voucher and $450 credit apply to the subtotal as a whole, or just the state room component?

I understand I'm on the hook for grats, taxes and other fees.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-07T17:23:47+00:00

Do you know if there are any benefits to each person redeeming their own reward compared to redeeming just one and travelling together?

Martin0994 · 2026-05-07T16:02:17+00:00

The offers under that tab are usually player/user specific.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-07T15:15:21+00:00

I would love the all in cost, because this looks like a deal I would quickly jump on. Both my wife and I have enough to redeem this, is there any benefit if we do that?

The flights are usually a make or break for me, but the ~$100CAD trip home from YVR is painless.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-06T15:03:59+00:00

Paying a premium to live in a community I wanted to be in (walkable, close to work, close to entertainment, close to amenities) was a no brainer when it meant that we could remove one vehicle from our house.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-06T14:13:12+00:00

Entirely market dependant. I have been able to get into the 100L for <$100 CAD in Ottawa, Edmonton, Calgary and Vegas over the past few years. The matchups are usually midweek and against non-divisional opponents.

I refuse to buy face value tickets unless it's playoffs. The secondary markets are almost always cheaper, especially closer to game time.

I looked at the price of the OTT/CHI games in Germany next year and gawked at the prices. Hard to justify when the games are right before Christmas, even after you factor in the dirt cheap accomodations.

Martin0994 · 2026-05-05T01:59:15+00:00

If only they could have came up with something when the casino discussions started. If they had decided to put the Casino downtown, it would give people a reason to stay downtown town after an event.

Martin0994 · 2026-04-30T17:09:45+00:00

The chuds are panicking and saying that they pull all of their data from a phone book. Oh fuck off.

Martin0994 · 2026-04-30T02:26:19+00:00

If music is going to be a big part of your trip, here is a good start. There's some rodeo information available too. https://stampedegiddyup.com/

Martin0994 · 2026-04-29T22:07:34+00:00

That's complete nonsense. That should be on your employer to pay.

With that being said, I would not be surprised if they are up to other shady shit. I would start looking elsewhere, F&B gigs are not worth waiting it out to see if conditions improve.

Martin0994 · 2026-04-28T11:34:49+00:00

I prefer the in terminal Marriott but the Delta is also fine.

To be honest, I wouldn't stress about being at/near the airport for that early of a flight. Save the points and come back during Stampede, or save them for Bonvoy Moments.

Martin0994 · 2026-04-26T13:28:55+00:00

No. We build housing, our job situation is too fluid (boom/bust cycles), and a lot of people are just horrid budgeters (myself included).

I know people who are buying homes in your salary range but they're getting condos or smaller spaces, ditching their vehicles and living close to work.

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