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Downtown Toronto furnished apartments with weekly housekeeping and full kitchens
Pros
- Free Wi-Fi
- Many guests praised the hotel's proximity to attractions and public transit
- Apartments were found to be well equipped and spacious by several lodgers
Cons
- Parking is $15 per day
- Noise transfer and Wi-Fi issues were reported by a few guests
- The lack of on-site staff was an inconvenience for a few lodgers
Freebies
Free Wi-Fi
Editor's Review
Updated Mar 20, 2015
Overview
Located a few seconds from the nearest Gardiner Expressway on-ramp and about a 5-minute drive away from Toronto's city centre, Glen Grove Residence Maple Leaf Toronto is suitable for business or vacation travellers who require centrally located apartment-style accommodations with extended kitchen amenities, free Wi-Fi and easy highway access.
more Each of these non-smoking units offers air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a DVD player, a separate bedroom, a full kitchen, a free starter pack (including coffee, tea, a condiment kit, a dental kit, laundry soap, dish soap and dishwasher detergent), a desk, a dining area, a living area with a sofabed and a private phone with voicemail.
On-site amenities include weekly housekeeping, a hot tub, a sauna, fitness facilities, guest laundry, an indoor golf driving range, a convenience store, a 10-person meeting room, a business centre and a games/media room. On-site parking is available for $15 per day. The hotel is not wheelchair accessible. Pets are permitted upon request for $5 per pet, per day.
Ripley's Aquarium is about a 12-minute walk from the hotel, while the Eaton Centre can be found 5 minutes away by car. Union Subway Station and the VIA Rail Station are both roughly a 4-minute drive away and Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a 21-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, parking $15/day, pets $5/pet/day, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: March 11, 2014)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, parking $15/day, pets $5/pet/day, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: March 11, 2014)
The Good
The majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with compliments going to the location and rooms.
The location was praised by many guests, who described it as central and close to downtown Toronto, public transit, restaurants, Toronto Island Airport, the CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium and the marina. One patron noted, "Central and close to major business and centres and major attractions. All done without a car, just public transportation".
Several reviewers were pleased with their accommodations. They found their rooms to be clean, quiet, spacious, functional and well equipped, with great views of Lake Ontario. A few travellers were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and staff.
Although several reviewers were pleased with their well-equipped and spacious rooms, a few guests criticized their accommodations. They reported noise transfer from the highway, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, worn fixtures, dated decor, stained carpets and some cleaning issues.
A few lodgers were disappointed with the level of customer service they received. They reported no on-site staff and had difficulty getting issues resolved in a timely manner.
Sources
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.2 out of 10 from 86 reviews.
The author called the hotel on March 11, 2014 to verify some information.
Guest Reviews
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# Location
- Toronto City Hall (1.5 km)
- Nathan Phillips Square (1.6 km)
- St. Lawrence Market (1.9 km)
- St. Michael's Hospital (1.9 km)
- Toronto Eaton Centre (1.9 km)
- Massey Hall (2.0 km)
- Sick Kids Hospital Toronto (2.0 km)
- Mount Sinai Hospital (2.1 km)
- Princess Margaret Hospital (2.2 km)
- Toronto General Hospital (2.2 km)