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Fanshawe College Conference Services

8.4 | Very Good | #14 out of 31 hotels in London
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Seasonal accommodations at Fanshawe College with kitchenettes, free breakfast

Pros
  • Free wired Internet, free parking, free continental breakfast
  • Numerous guests were pleased with the quality and variety of the free breakfast
  • Several lodgers were pleased with their clean and spacious rooms
  • The hotel's staff were found to be friendly and accommodating
Cons
  • A few guests complained of no cooking utensils/cutlery and no Wi-Fi (only wired Internet)
Freebies
Free Breakfast
Free Parking
Free Internet
Editor's Review
Updated Apr 7, 2014
Overview
Located on Fanshawe College's campus and about a 4-minute drive from Highway 2, Fanshawe College Conference Services is suitable for summer travellers who prefer a hotel with extended kitchen amenities, a free breakfast and easy highway access.

Please note this hotel is available only in the summer months (please contact the hotel for details).

Each of this smoke-free hotel's units comes equipped with free wired Internet (ethernet cable not included), cable TV, four lockable bedrooms, a kitchenette (utensils and cutlery not included), a dining area, two bathrooms and a sitting area. The hotel is wheelchair accessible.

Hotel amenities include meeting/conference space, a fitness centre, a business centre, guest laundry, a common lounge on each floor, daily housekeeping, vending machines, a free continental breakfast, several restaurants (located on Fanshawe College's campus) and free parking. Pets are not permitted.

Cherryhill Village Mall is about a 12-minute drive away, while the University of Western Ontario can be found 11 minutes away by car. Fanshawe Pioneer Village is roughly a 10-minute drive from the the hotel and London International Airport (YXU) is an 8-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)

Verified with a front desk agent: Free wired Internet (cable not included), free parking, no pets, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: March 31, 2014)
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The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's breakfast, staff, rooms and location.

The hotel's free breakfast was the source of numerous compliments by reviewers, who described it as fresh, plentiful and well stocked, with a good selection of hot and cold items. One patron noted, "The breakfast is continental & very good with fresh fruits, cereals, breads & waffles as well as the usual beverages".

Many lodgers were pleased with the level of customer service they received. They characterized the staff as friendly, helpful and accommodating.

The hotel's accommodations were enjoyed by several guests. They described their rooms as spacious, clean, updated, well maintained and functional, with comfortable beds. A few travellers had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).

Several patrons found the hotel's location to be convenient to restaurants, Fanshawe Pioneer Village, downtown London and shopping. A few guests had trouble locating the hotel due to a lack of signage, however.
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The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms.

Although several guests were pleased with their clean and spacious accommodations, a few lodgers had complaints about their rooms. They reported worn carpets, no Wi-Fi (only wired Internet), no cutlery or utensils and no coffeemakers.
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Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.7 out of 10 from 37 reviews.

TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #1 of 5 specialty lodging in London with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews.

The author called the hotel on March 31, 2014 to verify some information.
Editor's Analysis by Erin H.
Analyzed by Erin H.
Erin loves to travel, and considers it her personal mission to help fellow travellers get the inside scoop, both good and bad, on Canadian Hotels.
Guest Reviews
Rated by Guests
8.4 / out of 10
"Very Good"
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14 / out of 31
hotels in London

The average guest rating for Fanshawe College Conference Services is 8.4 out of 10 based on 166 reviews from past guests. This average guest rating ranks Fanshawe College Conference Services at #14 out of 31 hotels in London.

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Map Marker Fanshawe College Conference Services
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard, London, ON