Description: Both evenings that we were in Winnipeg our group enjoyed time in the lounge for an adult beverage (or two) and dinner with our tour group friends. Saturday night in the lounge was very dead, even the regular bartender was off for the evening. The poor young lady who was hostessing was also doubling as the barmaid. She seemed to do OK but most were not willing to be to exotic with their drink choices.
What a difference a few days makes in that when we returned on Wednesday evening, the lounge was hopping. Lots of what appeared to be business men enjoying the CFL (Canadian Football League) on the televisions while have a beverage and snack of their choice. Our little group of four girls met up with the "3G" group from Canada. I called them the "3G" group because they were three generations of women from the same family . . . mom & daughter and the mom's mother-in-law. They were a wonderful family and terrific ladies, one of the highlights of our new found tour friends.
The atmosphere in the lounge was very nice and the seating comfortable for sharing stories and fondly remembering our collective adventures earlier in the week. Prices were very reasonable especially by American hotel bar standards. My large frozen drink (pina colada) was $6.50 CDN and that was not a happy hour price. Most of the others had wine, which was ordered from a rather extensive and reasonably priced wine list.
As for dinner our two nights in Winnipeg, both meals were offered from a limited menu given the size of our group (23 including our hosts). Both evenings we were treated to soup or salad, choice of entree and dessert. Rounded off with non-alcoholic beverages, it was a complete dining experience.
My first night I enjoyed the NY strip steak with garlic mashed potatoes and a berry covered cheesecake. The steak was served with a light burgundy sauce and was prepared just right. The soup was a creamy potato and was not too heavy. All and all, not a bad meal at all!
For the other dining experience, I opted for the fish which was served with some sorta of white creamy sauce. While the flavor was OK, I felt like it overwhelmed the taste of the fish. Dessert that night was a sinfully double chocolate "pyramid" with chocolate cake and white cream on the inside.
On my last morning in Winnipeg, our tour group was also treated to breakfast . . . the sunrise special which consisted of two eggs, toast, breakfast potatoes and coffee. I used my breakfast certificate (valued at $12 CDN) towards the Hilton Hot n Cold buffet for an additional $4 CDN. They provided a full spread of fruits, juices, cereals (hot and cold), eggs, breakfast meats (smoked salmon, sausage and bacon) and a nice selection of breads and muffins. Upgrading to the buffet was well worth it!
If you are staying at the Hilton Suites - Winnipeg Airport I believe you will be pleased with the food and beverage facilities onsite. They also offer in-room dining on a limited schedule.
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