OverviewThis hotel is situated within a technology/business park in Markham about a 1-minute drive from Highway 7 and Highway 404. The Times Square Shopping Centre is 2 minutes away by car or an 8-minute walk away. It's ideal for those looking for accommodations close to the highways and businesses in Markham, with the added benefit of on-site amenities like a restaurant, an indoor pool, and business services.
This property is 100% smoke-free and all 126 rooms include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an iron and ironing board, a mini-fridge, a coffeemaker, a TV with pay-per-view movies, and a microwave. Select rooms also include a jacuzzi tub. Rooms are furnished with 1 king or 2 queen beds, and some also come with a sofabed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
The on-site restaurant, Bistro, serves breakfast and dinner. A buffet breakfast is offered for $12.95 and a continental breakfast is available for $9.95.
Other on-site amenities include free coffee in the lobby, a business centre (fax, print, and mail, and copy services), safe deposit boxes, foreign currency exchange, coin-operated laundry machines, dry cleaning (extra fees apply), vending machines, a fitness centre, an indoor pool, and a hot tub.
Woodside Shopping Centre (big box stores, restaurants, and a Starbucks) is a 4-minute drive away. Canada's Wonderland (amusement park) is a 23-minute drive away. Silvercity movie theatre and the Langstaff GoTrain Station are both about a 6-minute drive away. The GoTrain provides access to downtown Toronto in about 30 minutes.
Downtown Toronto is 25 minutes away by car and features the Rogers Centre (home of the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays), the Eaton Centre (shopping mall), and the theatre district. The Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is 26 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodPositive reviews outnumbered negative reviews for this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and well appointed with modern furnishings. Several reviewers found their rooms to be spacious and a few guests thought that their rooms were quiet. A couple of guests specifically mentioned that their beds were comfortable.
Many reviewers found the location convenient for accessing shopping, restaurants, nearby offices, and major highways.
The staff were frequently complimented and guests described the front desk agents as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.
Several reviewers praised the food at the on-site restaurant.
A few guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent. Reviewers mentioned the free parking, free Wi-Fi, and in-room black-out curtains as value-added features.
The Bad
As mentioned above, positive reviews for this property outnumbered negative reviews, among the reviews sourced for this analysis. However, there were a couple of common concerns mentioned and a few isolated complaints found.
A couple of guests thought that the carpeting in the halls appeared to be worn and stained.
While many guests complimented the front desk staff, as mentioned above, a couple of reviewers complained that the front desk agents seemed rushed and unfriendly.
Isolated complaints included: pool area did not have showers or lockers, an in-room air conditioning unit was noisy, an in-room TV was difficult to view from the bed, a guest bathroom was small, and cigarette smoke odours were discovered in a guest room.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.5 out of 5.0, with 92% of 37 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #10 out of 14 properties in Markham, from 59 reviews.
Hotels.com gave this property an average score of 4.4 out of 5.0, based on 42 guest reviews.
