Inn at the Forks

I spent last night at the Inn at the Forks.
The room was $ 220 (plus taxes). Parking is a block away. You can either park it yourself for $ 15 (which I did) or have it valet parked for $ 20. WIFI is included and it’s quick. There is no microwave oven or mini fridge in the room but there is a safe tucked in the desk drawer.
It’s next door to the Forks Market among other things and there is a spa in the hotel (alas, I didn’t have time to enjoy any of the services).

Parking was convenient.
Check-​in was seamless.
Room was clean and ready, even though we showed up a bit early.
We were in a Luxury Suite, which was the perfect place to spend a night away to relax and disconnect from the world. The LS had a unique floorplan that added to the privacy and disconnectedness that we were hoping to find.

This hotel is nicely decorated however the rooms are a bit dated. The location is convenient and the staff are very friendly. On the down side, when I went to have a shower the water was luke warm at best despire running it for 20 minutes. How uncomfortable to be in one of the coldest cities in Canada and not be able to take a hot shower. I’m still shivering!

I had a horrible experience at the Inn a few days ago. Besides its amazing kid friendly location it was dreadful. I was greeted by a few of the front desk receptionists who had a few problems checking me in due to the heavy traffic in the lobby.
We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was mediocre at best. It looked like a ‘renovated’ late 80’s motel with a nice sink in the bathroom. The pull out bed was really thin and springy. The king size bed was average (motel def not hotel standard). I noticed there was a lack of electrical outlets. The views from the fifth floor were really nice.
We were unable to call room service upon check in due to the phones not working. Headed down to the lobby to see that it was still busy and went into the Forks for alternative food options.
We came back for bedtime wanting to take a bath to run a tub full of disgusting dark yellow water. My daughter opted out and took a shower instead. We crawled into bed wanting to rent a movie and call an early night. Unfortunately the remote control was unresponsive and it was the typical fight with the controller due to dying batteries. Tried calling downstairs but no tone for the phone again. After 30 mins battling it out with the remote we were able to rent ‘epic’.
During the late evening I decided to stay an extra day because we wanted to see more of the Forks. Was told that it wouldn’t be a problem so I headed to bed. Throughout the night there was continuous building noises (plumbing?) and just a restless night overall.
I woke up to breakfast from a friendly room service staff member. Pleasant smile and warm food who could complain?! Breakfast was mediocre as the toast was soggy and potatoes were cold.
At this point I was notified that they were unable to fill my request due to a mistaken overview of their system. No apology for any inconvenience it may have caused for my stay or anything. Wow that was nice way to start my day. If I knew I needed to check out early in the am I wouldn’t had ordered my breakfast as late and I might’ve packed the night before. My morning of my so called vacation was ruined by the chaos it caused due to a horrible experience here.
I understand that I might’ve been a one off with my experience but I do not recommend this hotel due to some of the things I mentioned above. I wasn’t looking for a free ride, I was hoping to maybe having some sort of management present when a few of these issues were mentioned. I hope no one had a shitty experience as I did here

I stayed at the Inn at the Forks on a recent weekend trip to Winnipeg with my wife. The hotel is centrally located right next to Downtown Winnipeg so getting everywhere we needed to was pretty easy. It is located right next to The Forks, which is a bit touristy, but given that we were first time visitors, this was not a bad thing.
We booked a special weekend deal, so we were able to utilize the parking lot and valet for «free» or at least have it included in the room rate. We also got a $ 50 gift card… that we were able to use towards the room… which we did.
The staff was very friendly and attentive. And the room was comfortable if not particularly fancy or special in any way.
All in all, I would recommend a stay at the Inn at the Fork s for people visiting Winnipeg. But you definitely should have your car so you can get around.

This is one of my favorite hotels. I love the location, the in-​hotel restaurant, the staff, the in-​room spa products and the earthy décor. I feel so relaxed once I enter it’s doors. Once I was accompanying my husband there for a business trip. It was winter and cold out so they shuttled me to Polo Park mall so I didn’t have to go by myself on the bus while my husband was at work!

I expected a lot when I booked a room at Inn at the Forks. To be honest, Canadian hotels usually deliver on the quality and value front.
It was a quality room with decent amenities but I am not sure it was worth it.
Winnipeg is a weird town in that the centre is not where everything is. There are a lot of centres scattered around the city and the Portage and Main hub is not necessarily where everyone goes to.
So having a room in the centre of Winnipeg is not like being in the centre of London or Glasgow. It usually means that you are pretty far away from where you need to be. If you need to be in the heart of Winnipeg then Inn at the Forks is the only place to be. Otherwise, getting a cheaper room and a rental car in one of the other major hotels scattered around the city would probably serve you better. The quality of the rooms would probably not differ.
I would not book a room there again. It looks like a Vintage Motel from the outside and it does not do much to surpass that on the inside.

Very nice. Not in a great spot for after dinner plans, but quiet nice place with great food.

Review is based on the conference room setting as I did not stay in the rooms. If you are arranging a conference, it’s a nice setting due to it’s location at the Forks. The conference room itself is nothing special. I am not sure about the difference types of conference rooms available but we had one that was medium to large that can easily accommodate 30 or so people. The room was set at an uncomfortably cold level — a sentiment that was echoed by many of the men in the room as well. Though staff did alter the temp after we told them. Chairs were not comfortable at all as they were very hard on the bum! Also, the tables were at this weird height so it was hard to cross your legs without banging your knees against the table.
Food was medicore. The fruit platters were nice and full with lots of varieties. Hot breakfast was okay; I like that they provided mini sized danishes. Coffee was a little weak. Sandwiches were decent and offered lots of options. Desserts were terribly dry and the cookies were monster size (who needs that mid-​day in a conference) and tasted like they were a few days old.
I found many of the dishes to be dirty. Several water glasses at the table had this rough grimey feel on the outside. And upon inspection, the glasses were not cleaned thoroughly. Ew.
Staff are nice and friendly. Overall, okay place for a conference, nothing amazing but nothing terrible though I’d like them to improve on the cleanliness of their dishes.

The hotel is in a newly developed area by the river (s)… and within walking distance to the Hotel Fort Garry. Hotel is located right at the junction of the two big rivers… exciting time in April when both rivers were rising…
My room has the «new hotel» smell… nicely appointed… surrounding amenities quite nice… Only complaint is poor ventilation in hotel gym and equipment kinda meagre… 2 treadmills, 1 elliptical, 1 recumbent bike and the basic weight machine… however the room is poorly ventilated and kinda stank…
Med school function in hotel… dinner was pretty decent… beef done just right and seasoned perfectly… quite impressed

As an occasional visitor/​business traveler to Winnipeg, it took me a few tries to find a nice hotel. The Inn at the Forks is a nice boutique-​style hotel located adjacent to the Forks, which is an historic shopping and dining area located at the point where the Red River meets the Assiniboine River. The hotel includes a spa for those so inclined and is easy walking distance to multiple restaurants and activities. The rooms are modern and comfortable as are the beds. The hotel bar is a great place to catch up on the game over a few beers or have a martini with friends. The restaurant is pretty good with a nice selection of offerings. For those who hate to eat at the hotel where they are staying, I suggest Sydney’s in the adjacent marketplace. Stellar food!

I was visiting U. of Winnipeg on business and the architect recommended we stay at The Inn at the Forks. The Forks being the Red River and the Assiniboine River intersection. The area has a childrens’ museum, gift shops, in the winter a snowboard park, river ice skating, hockey and a rink for ice skating. There are a few activities to do in the area. Very nice.
The university is probably a 10 minute drive to/​from the hotel during rush the hours.
I was checked into a 3^rd floor double bed room with a north view of the park at The Forks, CanWest Global Baseball Park and the Riel Bridge Esplanade.
— Larger than standard room with a typical lay-​out
— Desk area w/​power & data connections
— Easy chair in the corner
— Standard size TV
— Tile floors in restroom
— Two double beds
— Armoires, no closets
— Ironing bard and iron in one armoire
— Pillows — each bed had (3) pillows
— Standard tub/​shower
— No kitchen
— No drinks or snacks in room provided
— Décor is quite nice and the bathroom sink is very cool
— Business center located in the lobby
— Shuttle service
— Spaghetti Factory across the way
Overall, my stay was excellent. Room service was great, food was great. The hotel restaurant, The Current, offers some excellent meal choices. I tried some musk ox one evening and immediately felt guilty. Doesn’t make sense, does it.
The lounge has great afternoon/​evening lighting and my colleagues and I stayed in the lounge to eat dinner. The breakfast menu offers some great choices as well with healthy eating in mind.
The theme of the hotel is kind of a river/​fish thing, but very nicely done. No singing trouts on the wall.
I highly recommend this hotel.
The one change I would make is to have my room farther away from the loading dock. I was awakened at 6:00am each morning by the opening and shutting of truck doors and loading dock doors.

Thanks for putting up with a bunch of girl skaters! The rooms were so comfortable and top notch. The staff were friendly. One of us dropped a glass bottle of beer, and the staff didn’t even throw one mean glare. Also, for those who love to shred it is like a min walk away from the skate plaza!
See you next year1