HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES KELOWNA - EAST BY IHG, Kelowna

The hotel sits just off Highway 97, making it an easy base for exploring the Okanagan Valley. Kelowna International Airport is 8 km away - a 10-minute drive - and a free airport shuttle is available on request (book 24 hours ahead). Downtown Kelowna and Okanagan Lake are about 6 km (10 minutes by car). Several beaches - including Tugboat Bay, City Park and Strathcona Park - are within a 7-minute drive. Mission Creek Regional Park is less than 1 km away for walking trails. The area is car-oriented; the nearest public transport is a bus stop a short walk from the hotel. Ample free parking makes car travel simple, though guests should park defensively as the lot has no surveillance cameras.

All rooms are air-conditioned and feature soundproof walls, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area and a tea/coffee maker. Bed configurations include Standard Rooms with two queen beds or one king bed, King Rooms with a sofa bed, and mobility/hearing-accessible King and Queen rooms. Private bathrooms come with a bath, shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Rooms are spacious and well laid out, with plenty of surface space for luggage and a small stool for additional seating. Highway-facing rooms on lower floors can be noisy from traffic; requesting a higher floor or a room on the quieter side away from the road is recommended for light sleepers. Upholstered furniture is modern and in good condition, though some beds have been noted to creak with movement. No rooms have balconies or kitchen facilities.

A free hot breakfast buffet is available each morning from 06:30 to 09:30, featuring a rotating selection of eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, cereals and the hotel's signature cinnamon rolls. The breakfast staff are attentive and regularly refresh hot items. For an evening meal, the hotel does not operate its own restaurant, but several dining options are within a short walk: Basil Leaf Asian Noodle House, Booster Juice and Mucho Burrito are just 100 metres away; Starbucks and Tim Hortons are within 400 metres. The breakfast area can get busy during peak times. No bar or room service is available on site.

The hotel offers an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a fitness centre, all included in the nightly rate. Pool hours are 08:00-22:00 daily; a time slot must be booked at the front desk as capacity is limited. The pool is heated and pool/beach towels are provided. The hot tub is free to use. The fitness centre is equipped with cardio machines and free weights. In summer, nearby beaches on Okanagan Lake are a short drive away, and several championship golf courses are within 12 km. No additional spa or wellness centre is on site.

Wi-Fi is free throughout the property. Parking is free on site (no reservations possible). The hotel offers a free airport shuttle that must be booked at least 24 hours in advance by calling the front desk. A 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage (free), late checkout requests (subject to availability and fees) and general inquiries. Guest laundry facilities are available for a fee. A business centre with computers and a printer is accessible free of charge. Daily housekeeping is included. A minimarket on the ground floor sells drinks and snacks. The hotel is fully non-smoking and lift-accessible, with accessible rooms featuring roll-in showers, grab rails and raised toilets. Pets are allowed on request (fee applies). Key card and key access supplement CCTV and smoke alarms for security.