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Staying in a Luxury Mansion Hotel on Canada’s Atlantic Coast

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Bright Sun Travels
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👁️ 152K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 18:16

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores Newfoundland and Labrador, specifically focusing on a stay at The Devel, an ultra-boutique hotel in St. John's. Located within a former mansion from the late 1800s, the hotel offers only seven guest rooms. The creator reviews a deluxe room, noting high-quality amenities like a Samsung Frame TV and handmade pillows, while criticizing the small bathroom space, the doorless shower design, and the texture and scent of the towels. Despite these flaws, the creator praises the personalized service, such as the customizable in-room amenities and the ability to use real candles. The video also covers the hotel's communal spaces, including a library, a lounge, and a self-serve bar. Beyond the hotel, the creator highlights the charm of St. John's, mentioning local landmarks like Jellybean Row and Signal Hill, as well as the natural beauty of the province. The creator concludes with a detailed scoring system, awarding the hotel 43 out of 50 points, and expresses a strong desire to return to the province to see whales and icebergs.

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Solid Strip

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This created the coziest room I have ever stayed in. lighting candles, cracking open the window to let in the brisk sea air was truly magnificent.

Overall, I loved the Devel. I thought it was a fantastic inn that made our stay in St. John's so comfortable and very memorable.

But I ended up loving Newfoundland even more. This is such a slept on place.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Cross-check prices on third-party sites for the best value when booking the Devel.
Consider visiting Newfoundland in spring to see whales and icebergs offshore.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Devel hotel in St. John's, Newfoundland, worth the money?
QWhat are the amenities and experience like at this luxury mansion hotel?

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St. John's4½ Happy Bacon
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