Testimonials

“We held our Regional United Way conference at TRU and participants were so pleased and excited by the Residence. The cost was reasonable for all, rooms were great, views and amenities were terrific. The Loft Suites rival any first class hotel. For a conference setting, this can’t be beat. The TRU Residence and Conference Centre has access to everything on campus and looked after our every need from initial planning to departure. We’ll be back!”

Brenda Aynsley
Executive Director – Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way

“Great sales staff. Smooth booking procedures. Excellent rates, especially for student groups (our specialty). Very good accommodation and facilities. Highly recommended.”

Garry Townsend
Group Coordinator – Affinity Group Tours

"As part of the BC150 celebrations we were able to bring 100 students from across BC to Kamloops for the first Provincial Heritage Fair. The TRU Residence was an ideal facility for students and adults alike."

Hoberly Hove
Education Consultant – BC Heritage Fair Society

"The British Columbia Soccer Association has been working with Thompson Rivers University for the past 4 years. Each year 44 of our Provincial teams, players and staff travel to Kamloops to train and play local DDC teams at the University. The reservation staff is extremely accommodating, organized and professional. The University is situated in a prime location with many amenities within walking distance. The training fields, pool and fitness centre are ideal for teams. Thank you TRU for making Kamloops a great team experience."

Lindsay Ross
Member Programs Assistant – British Columbia Soccer Association

"In dealing with the TRU Residence and Conference Centre they were always willing to go the extra step to ensure everything met our needs. The people from across the country that attended our National Championships all agreed that the conference centre was one of the highlights of the Nationals. These accommodations are second to none and right at the site venue, it could not have been better."

Ken Olynyk
Director, Athletics and Recreation – Thompson Rivers University

"Thank you, it was again a wonderful experience. Very cordial staff at the front desk, in the breakfast room and the women who cleaned our rooms. I can imagine it is quite a challenge with so many teams coming through, with all the youth, soccer cleats and exhausted parents. The staff at TRU is not only cordial but extremely patient. On Sunday morning I approached the kitchen staff to purchase oranges for our game as I failed to pick them up the evening before. As we were guests they provided us with 12 complimentary oranges for the team. We would never take advantage of this easy going service, but it took a lot of stress from me to have oranges for the game. While we may not have come home with a trophy this year our team is definitely coming back and will book early to stay at TRU again."

Kathleen MacKillop
Team Manager - Mission Wave U-13 Girls

“I have run many camps and coached at many more over the past 15 years in British Columbia, the USA and across Canada. I can say without a doubt that the Residences at TRU offer the best in terms of Campus Housing. The quality of the rooms, the service and breakfast rank up there with any hotel and far surpass all the Residences I have stayed in. I am proud to host events such as the U-15 Baden Cup for 150 athletes across the Province and out High Performance Camps for recruits and prospects and have these athletes stay at our Residence.”

Pat Hennelly
Head Volleyball Coach - Thompson Rivers University

“We really enjoyed our stay at the TRU Residence. The facilities were wonderful and were kept very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful throughout our stay. We were able to check in right on time which was much appreciated with our large group. Our special rooming requests were also accommodated which facilitated much easier chaperoning for our BC 4-H Youth Conference. Thank you TRU Residence and Conference Centre”

Sarah van Heeswijk
Youth and Community Development Specialist - BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands

“Members of the Kamloops Rube Band who stayed at the TRU Residence all raved about the accommodations and got a continental breakfast to boot. We would heartily recommend this facility”

Ken Hoshowski
Reunion Chairman – Kamloops Rube Band