OverviewLocated about a 2-minute drive from the 401, this hotel is popular with guests who want easy, quick access to this major highway and who have a vehicle to get around to attractions outside of downtown Toronto.
All of the 140 rooms at this hotel have free Wi-Fi, a 27" TV, a coffeemaker and a hair dryer. Guests can choose between standard rooms (king or double beds) or more spacious suites (king or queen bed, a sofabed, a mini-fridge, some with a jacuzzi). Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
There is no on-site restaurant, but guests are offered a complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily. There are a number of restaurants (including chains like The Keg and Jack Astors) within a 5-minute drive. On-site amenities include free parking and a gym.
Mall shopping is nearby at the Scarborough Town Centre (4-minute walk). The Scarborough city centre is a 6-minute drive away. The Ontario Science Centre is a 15-minute drive away, while the Toronto Zoo is a 13-minute drive away. Guests should plan for a 28-minute drive to travel the 36 km between the hotel and Pearson International Airport (YYZ). (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: November 1, 2012).
The GoodMost of the reviews used for this analysis were positive, and guests were most enthusiastic about the hotel's cleanliness and its price point.
Rooms and common areas were clean and well kept, according to guests.
Several guests found the price point attractive and were satisfied with what they got in return for the room rate.
Guests received good service from the staff here, who were very helpful towards guests and very knowledgeable in providing directions to and advice about local attractions, shops and restaurants.
Many guests liked both the quality and the selection of the food offered at the hot breakfast buffet.
A number of guests liked this hotel's proximity to the 401 and said that it was easy to locate.
There were some additional comments about comfy beds and good Wi-Fi connections.
The Bad
Many of the reviews used for this analysis were favourable, but guests did have a few complaints in common about unpleasant odours and challenges with in-room air conditioning/heating units.
A few guests complained of unpleasant odours in their rooms, which some described as lingering cigarette smoke, while others said that they experienced moldy smells. A few guests said that their rooms smelled stale.
A number of guests had difficulty regulating the temperature in their rooms and said that their rooms were either excessively hot or cold.
Some guests were disturbed by noise from other guests in the hallways, particularly in the late evening and early morning hours. Guests overhead loud conversations and slamming doors.
A few guests thought that the rooms were small and narrow.
There were some peripheral complaints about window coverings that did not shut properly
TripAdvisor.com guest reviewers ranked this hotel #2 out of 11 Scarborough hotels, based on 92 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviewers rated this hotel 7.8 out of 10, or "good", based on 22 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviewers rated this hotel 4.5 out of 5, based on 33 reviews. 100% of guests would recommend this hotel.
Confirmed with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast (call date: November 1, 2012).
