Alt Hotel Saskatoon, SaskatoonAlt Hotel Saskatoon in Saskatoon, Canada has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 17 of 35 hotels we score in Saskatoon. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.5 before correction. Rooms from about $131 a night (cached, not a live quote).Alt Hotel Saskatoon is a smoke-free, eco-certified hotel in a ten-storey chateau-style building on the banks of the South Saskatchewan River in downtown Saskatoon. Rooms are air-conditioned with free WiFi, and many look out over the waterfront. Guests get a 24-hour fitness centre, a bar and lounge, an on-site restaurant, and breakfast available for an extra charge. The location suits business travellers and visitors alike, with a riverfront park, trails, restaurants and the University of Saskatchewan close by, and pets are welcome. Rates start around $131 a night. Two things to note: parking is not free, and rooms have no microwave.What stands out

Helpful, friendly staff

River views from many rooms

Central downtown location

Comfortable, clean rooms

Watch out for

Parking costs extra

No microwave in rooms

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