As is our custom, we decided to on a New Year's romantic couples getaway. We like to keep things local, so as to be able to fully enjoy ourselves without the need to travel. This year, it was at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. their "Getaway Package" included 2 nights with 1 dinner and 2 breakfasts.

Check-in was friendly and efficient and parking was convenient.

Our room was located - due to early booking - on the top (6th) floor and enjoyed a lake view. As it's the winter, while the view was very nice, it'd probably be even better during the warmer months. The room, itself, was a decent size and everything was clean. The furnishings, while not new, were in good working order. Flat screen tv was fine and the mini fridge kept things cold.

Nice room amenities. Good bathrobes are provided. The shampoo and stuff was all good product (if you care about such things!) and, unlike many other hotels, there's complimentary bottled water provided along with little coffee creamers (not the powder). Nice little touch. Additionally, an evening treat of delicious cookies and apples are brought to your room each evening.

The bathroom was comfortably large and well lit. Lot's of hot water and good pressure.

We had a king-size bed and found it to be very comfortable. Better than average sitting area, too. If there's any criticism to be made, it would be with the heating/cooling unit. A friend, in the industry, calls these units "wallbangers" and they're very common in hotels. This one, while not loud all the time, had moments (unfortunately, in the wee hours) where it was REALLY loud. Only happened a couple of times, but, management should be aware that it foretells of a need to change it, soon.

The indoor pool and hot tub were good. The water, in the pool, was nice and it's large enough to do laps - if that's what you want! The hot tub was, well...hot! Nice jets, too. The fitness centre, unfortunately, was closed due to the holiday (it's part of a fitness club), but, in looking through the window, it looks spacious with lots of new equipment. The business centre looks pretty nice, as well.

We enjoyed both on-site restaurants and the bar and found them to be quite nice. Separate reviews, on those.

The casino is REALLY small. It's ok. Probably would have liked it a lot more if I'd have won...

It was a nice stay. Worth checking out, if you're in Penticton.