slomo Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 Information about this motel has been posted previously, but just re-inserting it into the Lodging forum for anyone's future reference: The Apollo Motel is located westerly of the main part of Kapuskasing business area on highway 11 and the A trail....a busy Casey's and another restaurant is in easy walking distance and gas and other essentials are easily found on the A trail or the highway back into the town.... No web site yet - here is a copy of their pamphlet with various features and contact information. (click to enlarge) The motel is a map advertiser for district 15: Staff is friendly, owner made a point to introduce himself and ask if everything was okay. Very good response to email and the front desk is open 24 hours each day for late arrivals. Lots of room in the parking lot and you can park your sled outside your door and ride to trail across the highway. Lots of hot water and room heat is fine. Good sized mini fridge, basic array of cable TV channels. You may have to ask for a micro wave. Electrical plugs are available for your block heater.... Rooms are typical of family type motel - makes a good base for sledding either east or west of Kapuskasing... Various types of rooms with different rates are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildbill Posted December 29, 2014 Share Posted December 29, 2014 slomo the hotel reviewer good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonCalling Posted December 30, 2014 Share Posted December 30, 2014 I was through Kap for twice now in 2 days. Might just be the most snowmobile accessible town I've ever been to. Trails were stellar or better. Good chance I may stay here this winter, or in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 We were through that area last year with some friends. They booked us in there for the night. The Apollo. Needless to say I would rather sleep on the sled. Will never stay there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted January 7, 2015 Author Share Posted January 7, 2015 We were through that area last year with some friends. They booked us in there for the night. The Apollo. Needless to say I would rather sleep on the sled. Will never stay there again. IQ - if I remember your report from last year, it was the town of Hearst where you got really loaded....singing Karaoke ...something about a waitress.... but seriously, what was your complaint(s)? I found it an okay place for the few days I stayed there. Not fancy, but had all the facilities I needed as a base for sledding the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 We were through that area last year with some friends. They booked us in there for the night. The Apollo. Needless to say I would rather sleep on the sled. Will never stay there again. We never had a problem w/ the Apollo. Mind you the old Two Bridges back in 2000 was a different story. Bed sagged like a sway back horse & since the transports were so loud, I think they were being detoured thru the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 IQ - if I remember your report from last year, it was the town of Hearst where you got really loaded....singing Karaoke ...something about a waitress.... but seriously, what was your complaint(s)? I found it an okay place for the few days I stayed there. Not fancy, but had all the facilities I needed as a base for sledding the area. What happens in Hearst, stays in Hearst...HEHE!!! As for the Apollo, it was not our choice to stay there, our friends had booked us there. So we decided to give it a try. Well, upon arrival there was little to NO heat in the room, and no water for a shower. Will never stay there again. That's as nice as I will put it..Me and the fliying Dutchman were pretty close to riding on, and heading to another place for the night.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 What happens in Hearst, stays in Hearst...HEHE!!! As for the Apollo, it was not our choice to stay there, our friends had booked us there. So we decided to give it a try. Well, upon arrival there was little to NO heat in the room, and no water for a shower. Will never stay there again. That's as nice as I will put it..Me and the fliying Dutchman were pretty close to riding on, and heading to another place for the night.. I remember reading that years ago from some American sledders on the old TrailConditions.com forum. LOL Boy that is bad about the Apollo. We've stayed in both the upper and lower rooms & never had any complaints about them. Did you let the management know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Doo Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I remember reading that years ago from some American sledders on the old TrailConditions.com forum. LOL Boy that is bad about the Apollo. We've stayed in both the upper and lower rooms & never had any complaints about them. Did you let the management know? After we checked in, there was nobody to be found.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Are you sure it wasn't the other motel who's name also starts with an 'A' next door? I'm frankly really surprised - my room was warm when I got there, they were ready for a late check in as I told them the highways were slippery, room, while a bit worn was clean and I had no complaints. Lots of hot water. Someone is at their front desk 24 hours / 7 days a week, even on Christmas day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whits-end Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Are you sure it wasn't the other motel who's name also starts with an 'A' next door? I'm frankly really surprised - my room was warm when I got there, they were ready for a late check in as I told them the highways were slippery, room, while a bit worn was clean and I had no complaints. Lots of hot water. Someone is at their front desk 24 hours / 7 days a week, even on Christmas day. 4:36 AM??????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 4:36 AM??????????????????? Maybe he was at the front desk making sure it was staffed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 4:36 AM??????????????????? One of my sidelines is a Ground Hog ranch. I supply ground hogs to various communities which hold Ground Hog Day festivities. Best time to check on their dens is early in the morning when they are drowsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 We've been sledding thru Kap most years since 1998. Every year that we have stayed in Kap, we stayed at the Apollo. Old hotel, yes. basic room yes. However, every time we have had heat, and warm water. The good thing is that next door is Caseys for dinner, and on the other side is a great breakfast place. The owner provides a sledder's rate, just ask. In 2013 I spent over 60,000 miles on an airplane, which is many hotel rooms around the world, and even at $350/night, I've had to speak to the front desk about an issue with the room. I'm sure that the Apollo would move you if you ask. Actually, we are at the Apollo Monday the 9th of Feb. Kap is a great sled friendly town - Dealers, beer and easy access to hotels....all on the main street... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetman Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Information about this motel has been posted previously, but just re-inserting it into the Lodging forum for anyone's future reference: The Apollo Motel is located westerly of the main part of Kapuskasing business area on highway 11 and the A trail....a busy Casey's and another restaurant is in easy walking distance and gas and other essentials are easily found on the A trail or the highway back into the town.... apollo02.GIF No web site yet - here is a copy of their pamphlet with various features and contact information. (click to enlarge) The motel is a map advertiser for district 15: apollo01.gif Staff is friendly, owner made a point to introduce himself and ask if everything was okay. Very good response to email and the front desk is open 24 hours each day for late arrivals. Lots of room in the parking lot and you can park your sled outside your door and ride to trail across the highway. Lots of hot water and room heat is fine. Good sized mini fridge, basic array of cable TV channels. You may have to ask for a micro wave. Electrical plugs are available for your block heater.... apollo03.jpg Rooms are typical of family type motel - makes a good base for sledding either east or west of Kapuskasing... Various types of rooms with different rates are available. I'm impressed that you travel with a laptop that size, and that it works after all the beating it must take.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 We've been sledding thru Kap most years since 1998. Every year that we have stayed in Kap, we stayed at the Apollo. Old hotel, yes. basic room yes. However, every time we have had heat, and warm water. The good thing is that next door is Caseys for dinner, and on the other side is a great breakfast place. The owner provides a sledder's rate, just ask. In 2013 I spent over 60,000 miles on an airplane, which is many hotel rooms around the world, and even at $350/night, I've had to speak to the front desk about an issue with the room. I'm sure that the Apollo would move you if you ask. Actually, we are at the Apollo Monday the 9th of Feb. Kap is a great sled friendly town - Dealers, beer and easy access to hotels....all on the main street... Papa Franco's is the breaky place, quick & good meals. I can't think of a town that has a "beverage store" that is easier to get to. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomo Posted February 6, 2015 Author Share Posted February 6, 2015 I'm impressed that you travel with a laptop that size, and that it works after all the beating it must take.... We can often get away early - return late as ms. slomo sometimes has work to complete and the laptop comes in really handy for after hours data entry. Also found that we are planning future vacations, while on current vacations, and laptop is best tool for research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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