There are few hotels in Canada where dramatic location, superb historic architecture, and exceptional hospitality come together so magnificently as the Delta Bessborough. Built in the 1930s to resemble a French château, the towering, turreted hotel dominates the Saskatoon skyline and the parklands along the South Saskatchewan River. A complete renovation of the hotel interior completed in 2003 celebrates the hotel's gracious past while thoroughly updating systems and facilities -- this is one of western Canada's great luxury hotels.

Signature Club rooms are large and graciously furnished with feather duvets, handsome furniture, mobile phones, and high-speed Internet access, plus access to a private lounge. Standard rooms are equally large and luxurious, though without the business-traveler extras. Be sure to peek inside the hotel's magnificent ballrooms on the third floor, especially the Versailles-like Adam Ballroom. Facilities also include a full health club with a small pool and spa with beauty and fitness treatments. The Samurai Japanese Steakhouse offers delicious tableside teppanyaki grill preparations.

Room Info: 225 units

In Rooms: A/C, TV w/video games, dataport, free high-speed Internet, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron

Facilities: 2 restaurants; lounge; indoor pool; fitness center; Jacuzzi; sauna; business center

Parking: Valet or self-parking C$6 (US$6/£3) per day