Ramada by Wyndham Kamloops — Hotel in Kamloops

If you're looking for a hotel that combines the ambience of a haunted bus station with the service efficiency of a passport office on fire, look no further.

My family of four arrived late Friday night after a long day of travel, weary but hopeful. We had pre-checked in through the Wyndham app—a process so tedious it felt like applying for citizenship. I scanned my ID, input our vehicle info, and gave them more personal data than my doctor has. But it was all worth it to save time at check-in, right?

Wrong.

At the front desk, I was greeted with a smile and a form to fill out... so I could re-enter every single piece of information I had already submitted online. ID? Again. Credit card? You bet. Pre-check-in, as it turns out, is just a fun little ritual designed to crush your spirit in two phases instead of one.

She then confirmed that we'd be there for one night. Nope. Two nights. Just like I booked, and just like I entered in the pre-check in. I should have seen red flags at that point, but I didn't.

Then came the room assignment. We took a depressing stroll past stained furniture and carpets that could double as crime scene exhibits. The elevator was so comically small that I was sure it was a prank—my family (2 of them are kids) barely fit into it with our luggage. I've seen bread boxes with more legroom.

When we reached our room, the door was already open. Inside, it looked like someone had just rage-quit their stay, and clearly nobody had cleaned it. I made my way back down to reception—leaving my family guarding our suitcase fort—and requested a clean room. I laughed about it with the receptionist. These things happen. I got a new room key and went back to get my family.

We got reassigned to another building entirely. Dragging kids, bags, and our last shred of hope, we entered the next room to find… one bed. For four people. I went back down and informed the receptionist that, unless we were expected to stack ourselves like human lasagna, this wouldn’t work. She asked me if I was sure there was only one bed. Reader, I was sure.

To her credit, she hunted down another room herself. Third time's the charm?

Not quite. Sure, it had the correct number of beds. But when we looked up at the bathroom ceiling, we were greeted by what can only be described as an abstract art installation of yellow gelatinous mystery pods. Imagine a colony of rogue tapioca pearls staging a coup from above. I don't know what bodily function caused this, and I no longer care to find out.

By then, we were too tired to move, cry, or scream. We simply accepted our fate, like survivors of a shipwreck washing up on a very budget beach.

Other fun features of our stay included:

Paper-thin walls, perfect for those who enjoy symphonically detailed audio of their neighbors' phone calls, TV habits, and bowel movements.

A toilet flush in the next room that sounded like NASA testing a rocket engine.

An A/C unit that made more noise than a Michael Bay film.

Parking that requires either a compact car or wizardry.

Bottom line: If you enjoy a travel experience that doubles as an escape room challenge, this hotel is for you. Otherwise, pitch a tent behind a gas station. You'll sleep better, breathe easier, and probably have a...

I was visiting Kamloops for 1 night and planned every aspect of my trip in advance. I checked out Google Maps and got a list of hotels and their prices with the locations. The closest and only hotel on the North Shore was priced out of my range as were most of those downtown. I was hesitant to go with an off brand hotel downtown since I didn't know the area. I found the Ramada was close to where my bus arrived and departed, reasonably priced and had Brand Recognition. It wasn't the cheapest and it wasn't the most expensive but since I was travelling alone I felt it was more secure. I had some trouble trying to book online through one 9f those cheapest ratefinder sites. I was given prices and then when I applied the seniors (55+) rate the price actually increased. So I called the hotel direct and explained the issue I was having and she gave me the best price and I booked with her. I didn't receive a confirmation email and after a few days I called and they gave me a confirmation number. A day before I left I went online and tried to use that number to confirm my reservation and it didn't recognize it. So I called and they said their system was down. I later called the online reservations number for the chain and she confirmed my booking and gave me a different confirmation number. That day I received 2 confirmation emails with different numbers. I was just relieved to know that there was a room waiting for me the Ramada.

When I arrived in Kamloops I had 2.5 hours before the 3pm check in so I went for lunch at a little pub nearby, that didn't kill enough time so I called the hotel and asked if it was possible to check in early and they said yes, I could come at 2. I was very grateful not to have to lug my bags around for an hour. The front desk clerk was very pleasant and check in was a breeze. I thanked her for letting me check in early and asked if it was possible to have a later checkout on Sunday since my bus didn't leave til 4 30pm, she let me have a 12 pm checkout which allowed me a relaxed morning.

The room was very nice, it was bright and airy with two queen sized beds nicely made up in white. It was clean and nicely laid out, big tv, usb charging stand on the bedside table and coffee at the entrance. I had read some reviews for this hotel and didn't see any of the issues some had mentioned. It is a funny layout of the common areas and there is no place to sit in the lobby, nothing is square it's odd angles that can be confusing, a minor issue. I think they took the lobby seating out to have a big nicely done Christmas Tree. Maybe maybe not.

I only stayed one night but I was impressed with the quality of my room and service. I could have gotten a less expensive hotel but I wanted to feel secure and the Ramada offered that.

With a seniors discount I paid $85 plus fees and taxes and that's booking direct with the hotel. I recommend the Ramada by Wyndham in Kamloops, I got everything I expected and more. I will stay there again the next time I'm...

Title: Avoid This Dump - Terrible Facilities and Unfair Charges

My experience at Ramda was nothing short of a nightmare. The level of incompetence and disregard for customers is astounding.

Let's start with their outrageous pricing tactics. They seem to charge whatever they please, with no rhyme or reason. It's as if they view guests as walking wallets to be exploited.

The rooms? Don't get me started. They were straight out of a horror film—dingy, outdated, and reeking of who-knows-what. It's evident they don't care about basic hygiene or guest comfort.

And the staff? They were not only rude but also discriminatory. It was clear they had their favorites and treated others like second-class citizens. This type of behavior is not only unprofessional but downright offensive.

I strongly urge anyone considering staying here to look elsewhere. This place is a disgrace to the hospitality industry. Save yourself the stress and find accommodations where you'll be treated like a valued guest, not an inconvenience to be exploited.

My recent stay at Ramada hotel was a complete disaster. This place is nothing more than a rundown dump with zero amenities.

Firstly, the wireless internet was practically useless. It was slow and unreliable, making it impossible to get any work done or even browse the web.

The television in the room was another joke. The reception was so poor that it was unwatchable. It's like they haven't upgraded their equipment since the '80s.

As for cleanliness, don't expect much. The carpet looked like it hadn't been cleaned in ages, and I was hesitant to walk barefoot anywhere.

To top it off, their check-in and check-out policies are absurd. I was forced to check in late at night around 11 PM and had to vacate the room by a little after 10AM. And to add insult to injury, they charged a whopping $600 deposit upon check-in. Despite checking out weeks ago, I have yet to receive the $400 refund.

This establishment is a disgrace. Save yourself the trouble and find somewhere else to stay. They don't deserve a penny of your hard-earned money！！！

This establishment is a disgrace. Save yourself the trouble and find somewhere else to stay. They don't deserve a penny of your...