Stay & Play

The Holiday Inn Express Golden – Kicking Horse
Serenity in the Heart of the Rockies

by Jasmine Morcos

After spending some time in Canmore, we were ready to hit the road towards Golden, Alberta. Our plan was to drive from Alberta to Vancouver, British Columbia. The Holiday Inn Express in Golden – Kicking Horse was ideally located for us. The hotel is just off the highway with a great proximity to all services. It is surrounded by restaurants, grocery stores and markets making it an easy place to settle into.

If you enjoy breathtaking views, this is the place for you. Located a few minutes from Downtown Golden, you can get to the most impressive national parks like Banff, Glacier, Jasper and Yoho. Finally, if you appreciate amazing views, head over to the Kicking Horse Mountain Resort not too far away.

The rooms

We were surprised to walk into such a modern hotel in this cute modest town, in fact the Holiday Inn Express was built in 2014 and is the newest Hotel in Golden, Alberta. All 75 featured rooms were very clean and comfortable. Our bathroom was spotless and spacious, with complimentary bathrobes and toiletries from Bath and Body Works. Our room had a spectacular view of the Horse Kicking Mountain and was fully equipped to satisfy all our needs. The fridge and the microwave, as well as the electronics like the 40” TV, the safe, the iron, the coffee machine and the hairdryer were all in perfect condition. We had a beautiful desk, (very practical since we had a lot of planning to do!) as well as a large dresser with the television standing on top of it.

The lobby and dining

The lobby was very welcoming, there were modern sofas facing a contemporary fireplace and big flat screen television. Fresh coffee, tea, and juices were served in the afternoon with accessible “to-go” cups for those who were heading out of the hotel. Complimentary hot/cold breakfast was available for every guest at the hotel. The breakfast had a wide variety of choices including fresh pastries, omelets, bagels, cereals, yogurts, fruits, etc.

Amenities

The hotel offered complimentary 24-hour Internet access and has a business center with two meeting rooms, a boardroom, a printer and office supplies available for use. For those who wish to lounge around the hotel, take advantage of the indoor pool and spa tub surrounded by large windows. Also, a fully equipped fitness center is on site.

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