Holiday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat by IHG
A two-story waterslide pool minutes from the casino
About this stay
The two-story waterslide inside the indoor pool is the reason families circle this one on the highway strip, and it runs through the coldest Medicine Hat winter without anyone needing a coat. Suites add a microwave, fridge and coffee setup on top of the flat-screen cable TV, so a week on the road does not mean eating out every meal. Casino By Vanshaw is a 0.7-mile trip for anyone splitting a stay between kids' pool time and an evening at the tables, and the Saamis Teepee, billed as the world's largest teepee, is 2.8 miles from the door for a half-hour detour. A small gym and business center round out the property for anyone mixing work with the family stop, and laundry facilities on site cover the longer road trip.
- Indoor pool with waterslide
- Casino nearby
- Kitchenette suites
- Business center
Our take
Families driving TransCanada Highway 1 with kids who need a pool break should put this near the top of the list, waterslide included. The casino distance also makes it workable for couples who want an evening out without a long drive back. Anyone chasing a quiet, adults-only stay should skip the waterslide wing, since the pool is clearly the center of gravity here, not a side amenity.
- ✓Time pool visits around family swim hours, the two-story waterslide draws a crowd once school lets out for the day
- ✓Walk or drive the 0.7 miles to Casino By Vanshaw for an evening out without moving the car far
- ✓Detour 2.8 miles to the Saamis Teepee, it is an easy half-day stop on a highway trip through the area
Why we love it
- Indoor pool with a two-story waterslide
- 0.7 miles from Casino By Vanshaw
- Suites with microwave, fridge and coffee kit
- 2.8 miles from the Saamis Teepee
Why guests love itHoliday Inn Express & Suites Medicine Hat is built around one thing children remember: an indoor pool with a two-story waterslide. It is a 4-star hotel on TransCanada Highway 1, rated 8.1 across 232 reviews, so it suits families crossing the prairies by car. Suites have a microwave, fridge and coffee kit for easy snacks and breakfasts. The Saamis Teepee is 2.8 miles away for a short outing. I would book it as a family road-trip stop where the pool does the entertaining.
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