OverviewThis all-suite hotel is situated near restaurants and shopping, making it popular with those who want easy access to amenities. Features like a kitchenette and guest laundry may also attract extended-stay travellers.
Each suite features 2 bedrooms, free Wi-FI, a kitchenette (microwave and fridge), a private bathroom, cable TV, individual climate control and free local calls with voicemail.
Free continental breakfast is offered and on-site parking is complimentary.
Amenities include a conference facility, a movie lounge, an outdoor patio with BBQ and guest laundry.
As this property is a student residence, only long-term guests (30 days or more) can be accommodated during the academic year (September to May). In the summer months, this property functions as a standard hotel.
A few restaurants are within a 5-minute drive of the hotel like Cora's, Hockey Sushi and Louisana Seafood and Steakhouse. Shopping is available at the Bramalea City Centre, 16-minutes southeast by car from the property. Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a 20-minute drive southeast, while downtown Toronto is a 37-minute car ride southeast. (All driving estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed with the front desk February 14, 2013: accommodation schedule.
The GoodThe reviews used for this analysis were mixed. There were some compliments from guests regarding the rates, the cleanliness and the staff.
Several guests thought the room rates were budget-friendly and for this reason would consider staying at this hotel again.
Some reviewers spoke favourably about the cleanliness of the rooms. The rooms were described as spacious and comfortable. However, there are opposing opinions about this (see below).
The staff were described as friendly and helpful by some guests.
Although the majority of feedback regarding the hotel's location was negative, some guests liked the hotel's proximity to restaurants and shopping (see below for more details).
The Bad
As previously mentioned, the reviews sourced for this analysis were mixed. Negative feedback focused on the hotel's location, noise complaints and room cleanliness.
Several guests complained about the hotel's location and felt it was difficult to find due to poor signage. One guest said it was not clear from the highway where the hotel was while another was confused at the front entrance.
A few guests felt the walls were thin and were disturbed by noise from other patrons.
As mentioned above, some comments regarding room cleanliness were positive, however, a few guests criticized housekeeping and felt the service was substandard.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #10 out of 13 hotels in Brampton based on 7 reviews.
Booking.com rated this property 7.6 out of 10 based on 10 reviews.
Expedia.ca rated this hotel 4 out of 5 based on 12 reviews.
The author called the property to verify some information on February 14, 2013.
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Analyzed by Jennee R.
Jennee loves to travel and loves to live vicariously through others to help them find the right place to rest their heads while away from home.
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