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Elaine Mar 15th, 2002 07:40 AM

Becker's Chalets or Pyramid Lodge?
 
Pyramid Lodge is further out from Jasper and older than Becker's Chalets, (the new section was built in the 90's), but quite a bit more expensive even though Becker's has a higher rating from AAA/CAA. <BR><BR>Does anyone have an opinion as to which is the better or nicer place to stay?<BR><BR>Also, are there any recommendations for dinner for two nights either in or around Jasper?

suzie Mar 15th, 2002 09:22 AM

Becker's is nicer but more expensive.

ja Mar 15th, 2002 01:36 PM

We were at Becker's in '98, and loved it. Are booked for a week there this June, so we're really looking forward to it. They've upgraded their TV selection (used to be able to get CBC from 4 areas of the country and not much else) and have done some renovating. Try to get a riverside chalet, as the Athabasca rapids make a lovely lullaby.<BR>ja

Elaine Mar 15th, 2002 02:43 PM

Actually, I checked the rates, and rather surprisingly, Becker's is quite a bit less expensive for August. AAA/CAA ranks Becker's with 3 diamonds, and Pyramid with only 2. <BR><BR>But thank you for the recommendation.

Elaine Mar 15th, 2002 02:46 PM

Thanks ja, I posted my reply before I saw yours. Did you mind not having the security of a telephone in your cabin? Did you stay in an upper or a lower? I thought we would take an upper for a balcony and a view.

ja Mar 17th, 2002 08:35 AM

Hi, Elaine -<BR> The office has a phone and I believe there's a payphone outside the office as well. In addition, if there's an urgent situation, just holler for help - it's a pretty laid-back, "family" feeling type of place. We take what they call a deluxe riverside chalet with 2 bedrooms - they have pictures at their website www.beckerschalets.com ; if you have a balcony facing the river, you should have a great view and no neighbors above you!!(our little in-joke is that anytime we're in a downstairs, the German Olympic furniture-moving team is housed above us)<BR>ja

Anne Mar 19th, 2002 06:23 PM

We stayed at Becker's couple of yrs. ago and loved it. We had 1-BR upper w/balcony.<BR>For a fine meal I'd suggest Jasper Lodge Inn. It was fantastic. Food was great and so was the view-overlooking the lake.Something special !You'll need reservations for dinner, I think.<BR>How I wish we'd go again- it was one of the best trips we have taken.<BR>Have a great time.


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