“Very nice property - great location!”

My boyfriend and I stayed at the Highland Lodge for three nights in Feb 2009. We chose this hotel for its proximity to Kicking Horse, as we were in the area primarily for skiing. The lodge is about a 5 minute walk to the base of the ski hill. I thought the location was perfect! Close enough to all the Kicking Horse amenities, but at the end of a quiet road and away from the hustle & bustle of the ski hill. Positives: -The view from our room was amazing -We booked a baronial room which had a fantastic two-person spa tub surrounded by windows -The balcony was huge and very private -The staff was quite friendly and helpful -Breakfast was included -The bed was huge and very comfy. -There are only 10 rooms in the hotel, so it was never very loud in the halls/common areas. It always felt very cozy. Negatives: -There was no sitting area in our room. It would have been nice to have a few chairs to sit on, instead of just the bed. -There was also no coffee maker in the room. My boyfriend is a huge coffee drinker so this was a bit of a concern. -The service at the property pub (Local Hero) was a bit disappointing,it was slow & inattentive. -It would be great if the breakfast service (7:30-9:30 a.m.) could be extended a bit later for those who like to sleep in (even to 10:30 would have been great!)