Homewood Suites by Hilton Waterloo/St. Jacobs

On the edge of the charming village of St. Jacobs, minutes from St. Jacobs Outlets, St. Jacobs Farmers Market and St. Jacobs Country Playhouse. An all-suite, extended-stay hotel in Waterloo/ Township of Woolwich, with quick drives to University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, RIM Park and Conestoga Mall. Closest airport: Kitchener (YKF), about 19.7 km.

Suites feel like a little apartment—full kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops/cooktops, dishwashers and microwaves, plus 37-inch LCD TVs, iHome/MP3 docks, desks and in-room safes. Designed for longer stays with complimentary wired and wireless internet and optional grocery delivery. The property sits near hiking and skiing trails and leans eco-friendly.

Take a dip in the indoor pool, hit the well-equipped fitness center, or try the putting green and on-site bicycle rentals. Gift shop/newsstand, tour and ticket assistance, and a complimentary hot full breakfast each morning keep things easy. Expect simple sensory perks—close access to market mornings and laid-back evenings at the bar.

A 24-hour business center with printing and faxing supports work on the go, plus 1,200 sq ft of flexible meeting space for events or conferences. Free self-parking and complimentary wired and wireless internet make corporate stays straightforward.

On-site snack bar/deli and a bar/lounge for evening drinks. Start each day with a complimentary full hot breakfast, and enjoy a weekly manager reception midweek with complimentary snacks and local wine and beer available for purchase. An onsite shop and grocery delivery service add convenience for longer stays.