We stayed on the Delta Kamloops as a part of our practice experience with the Rocky Mountaineer. The one different Marriott property in Kamloops is the Fairfield Inn and Suites, and the Delta occurs to be one of many higher, if not one of the best, resorts within the space.

As a smaller metropolis, Kamloops doesn’t have too many different lodging choices that may be booked utilizing factors. If you end up on this a part of central British Columbia, the Delta Kamloops will probably be your greatest guess. 

Delta Kamloops – Reserving

This keep was routinely included as part of our Rocky Mountaineer reservation, so we didn’t must shell out any extra money or factors for the keep. 

Money costs at this property for a one-night keep fall between $100–200 within the off-season, rising to $250–300 throughout busier occasions. If reserving with Marriott Bonvoy factors, you’ll be able to anticipate paying 18,000–30,000 factors per evening.

Primarily based on our present valuation of 0.9 cents per level, you’re probably higher off paying money and saving your factors for a extra aspirational redemption, although there are occasions when redeeming factors may make sense. 

Delta Kamloops – Location

The Delta is centrally situated in Downtown Kamloops. You’ll discover quite a few retailers, eating places, and low retailers all inside strolling distance, with lovely surroundings to admire in your manner.

Riverside Park is simply 12 minutes by foot from the Delta. The park is located on the banks of the Thompson River, and makes for an amazing place to go for a stroll whereas having fun with views of the encircling nature.

You’ll additionally discover the Sandman Centre near Riverside Park, the place you’ll be able to take a look at a hockey sport when you’re visiting through the season.

Thompson Rivers College is lower than 10 minutes from the resort by automotive, whereas Solar Peaks, the closest ski hill, is about 45 minutes away.

Different standard sights close to the Delta embrace the Kamloops Wildlife Park and the Monte Creek Vineyard, each inside a 20-minute drive from the resort.

Lastly, the Kamloops Airport is simply quarter-hour from Delta by automotive, or round 50 minutes by bus.

Delta Kamloops – Examine-in

On this specific event, our resort keys had been handed out onboard the Rocky Mountaineer practice, so we didn’t must examine in upon arrival. Moderately, we simply proceeded to our room as quickly as we arrived on the resort.

Getting into the resort, the check-in desks are to the left, whereas the elevators are to the appropriate.

There are a number of couches and chairs dotted across the foyer lounge. The resort’s restaurant, Cordo Resto & Bar, is located close to to the check-in desks and foyer lounge, too. 

The resort underwent a renovation in 2019, and the brand new foyer may be very a lot consistent with the fashionable aesthetic of Delta’s latest properties.

After trying out the foyer, we headed as much as Room 534, situated on the fifth flooring of the resort.

Delta Kamloops – King Room with Metropolis View

The King Room with Metropolis View was gentle, brilliant, and minimalistic. The usual fashionable Delta aesthetic was additionally obvious right here.

I appreciated getting such a pleasant room in a modest-sized metropolis within the heartland of British Columbia. You may not instantly consider nicer resorts being tucked away in these areas, however I felt that the standard of the Delta Kamloops was a nice shock.

The king mattress was the centrepiece of the room, and was plush and cozy. The brown leather-based headboard was a pleasant contact, complimenting the sunshine wooden accent behind it.

To the left of the king mattress was a single brilliant pink armchair, with a facet desk subsequent to it.

On the wall reverse the mattress was an extended desk, with ample floor house, charging ports, and USB retailers. To the left of the desk was a baggage rack.

On the far proper of the desk was a small espresso and tea station, whereas a flat-screen TV hung above.

Moreover, the resort’s normal supervisor occurred to be a reader of Prince of Journey. Upon our arrival, the desk had a really pleasant welcome notice and a few considerate further facilities, together with some further snacks and Voss water.

The toilet was additionally smooth and fashionable, with a single self-importance that includes an oblong LED mirror.

The bathe was trendy and nice, the jet-black accents of the toilet including a contact of refinement to the in any other case normal Delta look.

General, the room was very appropriate for our wants, and had every part we’d need for a snug evening’s keep. We additionally loved being handled to welcoming views of the Kamloops metropolis centre and rolling hills off within the distance throughout our temporary keep on the town.

Delta Kamloops – Breakfast

Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium, and Ambassador Elite members can take pleasure in a complimentary breakfast within the restaurant on the Delta Kamloops.

Alas, our practice would depart from Kamloops comparatively early within the morning, and we wanted to board the coach sure for the trainyard brilliant and early at 6:15am. Since breakfast solely started at 7am, we didn’t get an opportunity to take a look at the resort breakfast earlier than we left.

Breakfast is served on the resort’s solely restaurant, Cordo Resto & Bar. The breakfast menu could be discovered on the restaurant’s web site.

Delta Kamloops – Pantry

The Delta Kamloops encompasses a Pantry, which is accessible to Marriott Bonvoy members with Platinum standing or above.

Located on the fifth flooring, the Pantry is obtainable in lieu of a bigger Membership Lounge, which is often an ordinary providing of the Delta model. 

Within the morning, you’ll discover a number of breakfast gadgets out there, comparable to bagels, muffins, and pastries. All through the remainder of the day, there are some snacks, cold and hot drinks, and different grab-and-go choices.

The Pantry is a really modest further perk when you’re a higher-tier Marriott Bonvoy elite member – higher than nothing, however not a lot to jot down dwelling about.

Delta Kamloops – Different Services

The health centre comprises a number of choices for a very good exercise, together with treadmills, elliptical machines, and cycles. Moreover, you’ll discover some dumbbells and a cable machine. 

The heated rooftop pool is usually outdoor, however can be partially lined by a roof. The ability was enticing and of an honest dimension, with a number of lounge chairs on the facet, good metropolis views, and a scorching tub.

Conclusion

The Delta Kamloops is a stable alternative for a centrally-located resort in Kamloops. After a complete refurbishment in 2019, it’s now generally considered among the finest properties out there within the space.

Whether or not you’re visiting Kamloops for outside actions, a pit cease, or a sports activities occasion, the Delta can be my advisable alternative of lodging, with all of the necessities for a snug keep regardless of its comparatively unassuming profile.