We were going to stay at the Best Western next door but when we checked on the rate; $267 (discounted!) plus hotel tax and GST decided this was outrageous given we had just left Victoria and stayed in the Marriott, on the waterfront, for $200 a night, all-in.
This Sandman is right next door so we checked it out. They were completing a $5 million renovation on their rooms so we asked to see one with a king bed and in a quiet location. We were shown one in the main building which fit our needs nicely.
The room was nicely decorated and the bed provided the best sleep we had on our trip, even better than the Marriott in Victoria!
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. This was the first time we have stayed at the Sandman, but it won't be our last.