There's a new hotel in town and it's the hope of the owners, staff and management that it will be your "home away from home."
Home Inn & Suites officially opened its doors for business with a special grand opening event held in Yorkton last Thursday.
General Manager Jesse Tiefenbach says the hotel group is excited to be a part of the city and looks forward to growing into the future.
"We opened the hotel on March 18 and ever since then it's been about the process of getting the outside of the hotel finished. We had the parking lot paved and we're finishing the last final touches on landscaping."
Construction kicked off last summer and Tiefenbach says everything went relatively smoothly and on schedule.
The Yorkton location is the third to open in the chain, with the other two facilities being located in Regina and Swift Current. "We have plans to open another in Regina and one in Saskatoon which would be the fifth hotel."
The Yorkton facility he says, is now open and ready to accommodate anyone who walks through its doors.
"Our philosophy is to make sure that people feel like they're at home when they stay with us. We offer a lot of comforts that you might not find at other hotels," says Tiefenbach. "We have kitchens in over 50 per cent of our rooms. These are really geared towards families or people who want to stay long term. We also have regular rooms but all of the rooms have the touches of home."
Each comes with a microwave, a mini fridge, coffee makers, high speed internet and an on-site laundry facility.
"As well we have a full service salon and spa on-site. We have a nice pool area, a fitness centre, a business centre and two meeting rooms... there's really just everything that you could possibly want here under one roof."
Guests have the opportunity to join a "frequent fan club" rewards program as well. "Guests who stay with us can receive rewards after their third night of staying at the hotel..." From getting free massages, to a complimentary night's stay, Tiefenbach says the program is a good one.
Location is another bonus he suggests.
"We're right across the road from the Gallagher Centre and next door to the Casino which sets us apart from other hotels in the city. We are really in the entertainment area. It's perfect for a couple getting away for the weekend and also for a family who might be in the city for a hockey tournament or just to go swimming at the Gallagher Centre."
Business has been great so far says Tiefenbach adding, the company looks forward to many successful years in Yorkton.
The Home Inn & Suites is located at 506 Broadway Street West. To learn more visit: HomeInnYorkton.ca or d3h.ca.
