Strathcona is a good deal

TV Nov 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Quick, easy walk to Union Station one way, to convention center the other way.Parking directly next door in public lot. ...

In the heart of town

Convention attendee Nov 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Very clean but a bit worn. Small rooms but if you are attending a convention at the Toronto Convention center, this is as as ... close as you can get except for the on-site hotel (twice the cost). A short block walk to the Union Station Skywalk to the convention center. Only a block and a half from the theater district.

Unexceptional

Rebecca Oct 31, 2009

My husband and I stayed at the Strathcona for 5 nights on our belated honeymoon. We drove in from Chicago on this trip, and ... it was the first time either of us had been to that city. The location of this hotel is excellect. It is in the heart of downtown and we were no more than a 30-45 minute walk from almost anything we wanted to do. However, the room was quite small, and the lack of parking lot added at least $20 each day to the cost of the vacation. Also, while I did not have a problem with the bed, my husband woke up with a sore back every morning. This hotel has very firm mattresses, so if that would be a problem for you I would suggest finding a different hotel. Overall, we had a decent stay here. It was our first time in Toronto, so being centrally located was very useful. However, if we come back to Toronto, we probably won't return here.

Great location, otherwise just okay

Jess Oct 12, 2009

We were just in Toronto for the weekend and it was our first time there, so we wanted to see a lot of the sites and do some ... shopping. This hotel was the perfect location for that, it is just a few very short blocks away from just about everything. Checking in went very quickly and the room was very clean, although small. This didn't bother us much, because we didn't need a lot of space and didn't spend much time there anyway. The worst thing about the room was the bed - it was hard as a rock! Also, when people were talking in the hallways you could hear them in the room. This only happened two or three times and not while we were trying to sleep, but was still annoying. Also, the restaurant attached to the hotel was not open the entire weekend (although the pub downstairs was), this might have been nice for breakfast. The hotel was nice enough, but I think next time I would spend a little more and try something else in the same neighborhood.

Good Location

Marty Oct 9, 2009

Went on a city tour Went on a bus tour to Niagara Falls. The room was fine. It was just too small. We had a room with two ... twin beds. I have been in Motels with larger rooms.

Not very impressed

ckimberlygo Sep 20, 2009

I attended a 3 day training session in Toronto this past week. I was quickly checked in by a friendly desk person and found ... my room to be adequate, a king sized bed, entertainment unit, small desk and 2 piece bath. The view was of another high rise. I found the room to be clean but very small for the price and rating point of this hotel. I have stayed in Toronto many times and have paid less for a more spacious room with a better view and hotel parking. The bedding was clean but had the smell of hospital sheets. On my last day there, I went to take my medication to find that it had been removed from the drawer. I had put it in the night side drawer the day before so it was not lying out for the housekeeping service to see. I was very upset and searched the room at length with no avail. This medication is controlled and very necessary for my health. I spoke to the desk staff immediately and was met with an unhelpful response, "we will check the room and see if it turns up." The medication was not found. When I was picked up from a family member on my last day, he was upset because he had called the hotel to inquire about directions and a place to park to pick me up. He said the staff was helpful initially until they realized that I had checked out that morning. He said their tone became terse and abrupt, he said they did not help him at all and ended the call. I would not recommend this hotel and have already booked another place to stay when I return to Toronto next month.

Fantastic location, nice rooms

The Sindbad Sep 17, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I was sightseeing in Toronto for 6 days and the hotel's great location made everything very accessible. There was a bus stop ... for each and every hop on hop off bus in a 3 min. walk distance and union station was just round the corner. the room was nice a and clean, nothing fancy but everything you need is there, the service was good and the concierge was very helpful, The hotel's location on york st south of front st makes it a nice quiet spot but still near everything. The airport express says it stops in front of the hotel but actually it stops in front of the royal york hotel which is round the corner but it's a 2 min walk or more if you have lots of luggage. I recommend it for families, friends or loners!

Convenient location!

Michelle Sep 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The hotel was pretty bare bones, but was perfectly fine for me. My room was on the small side and the towels weren't the ... fluffiest, but it was clean, the bed was comfortable, it was usually quiet, and the location was great! I was walking distance from the Harbour, the CN Tower, The Second City, and from Union Station (so I could hop on the subway easily). The room service menu looked pretty scanty. Also, I could never figure out when people started cleaning the rooms. It seemed like they started early and just hung out waiting for me to leave me room--I heard them shuffling around when I woke up (at around 7:30 am), and they pounced on me at the elevators ("Can we clean your room now?" when I left around 9:15 am).

Good location.Cafe on site for breakfast

ex-pat Sep 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Rooms are small but adequate.Lobby very basic.Great location for getting around town. Don't get excited about the Pub...does ... not have any atmosphere.

Awful, Refund Please

Is. Traveler Sep 14, 2009

Room we reserved was not available. Room we were given was small and dirty. No chair, view of a wall. Staff was ... understanding and offered an upgrade. The 'upgraded' room was even worse. Orbitz was very supportive and arranged with the hotel to break our reservation and provided my refund.

good value accommodation, great location

DAS Sep 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great base for exploring the city. All main attractions within walking distance-including CN tower, Rogers Centre, Steam ... Whistle Brewery, Theatres and some museums. Also near Union Station and subway stop for exploring further afield. Friendly and helpful staff Clean rooms - although a bit on the small side - but ok if like us you only want to sleep there. Lifts could be unreliable - a problem if you were on the 10th floor. Overall good value for money - a superb trip!

Poor service, tiny room

Family man Sep 6, 2009

Room was tiny. Staff was not very friendly or helpful. Great location, but would not recommend this hotel. ...

Good location, reasonable price

thrifty conference traveller Sep 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I was in Toronto for a conference at the convention center. The Strathcona was a reasonably priced alternative to other ... hotels in the area, and just as convenient. The rooms were small but clean and nicely done. I didn't spend much time in the room, but it was a comfortable and convenient stay.

Disappointed beyond belief

JJ Sep 3, 2009

This Hotel was incredibly disappointing. I brought my 2 boys to Toronto for the "downtown" experience and going against my ... better judgement, opted to try something new. Bad choice. The staff initially didn't have my reservation from Orbitz, he answered 5 phone calls before finishing my check in a 1/2 hour later with my 2 kids present. The he put us in a "better" room and after finding out parking was >$40 for a 24 hour period, OR 2 blocks away, we hauled all of our luggage back to the hotel only 2 find that the "better" room was a queen bed in a matchbox room size that smelled so bad of smoke we were coughing!! When I hauled my kids and luggage back to front desk I was greeted by a new person that disbelived my findings and even my kids were trying to defend me! He then set us up in another room, about the same size.. with 2 twin beds. It was in view of a brick wall and incredibly small. Whenever we walked through the lobby we were greeted with stares at the kids. Someone in the elevator actually commented on them being there!!!!! Aside from the location, and there are many hotels in the same area.. I will NEVER stay at this place again!!!

Close to Rogers Centre

Red Sox follower Aug 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Nice little pub in the basement, many good resturaunts very close, walking distance to Rogers Centre. Location is close to ... everything you would want to do in Toronto.

Great location that's right downtown

Bill Greene Aug 22, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We love the location across from the train station, Metro, and walking distance to Rogers Centre. Wheels on beds make them ... roll away from the wall when you try to read which is a nuisance.

Strathcona

Saskatchewan Aug 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Staff were very helpful. ...

Excellent!

Supergirl Aug 15, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The staff verry friendly and efficient. The decoration is very nice and clean. The rooms are small but they are updated. The ... location is excellent and near to all the attractions and subways.

Great bargain!

Toronto Traveller Aug 11, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The strathcona is in a prime location for sightseeing and nightlife. Its right between the club district and the world ... famous eaton centre. the rooms, although small, are clean and decorated with a modern touch. everything was in good working order.

It was ok.... I expected better

AEKaki Aug 6, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I expected a lot more from the hotel considering there are better reviews. If you just want a room in downtown Toronto, next ... to the CN tour, and you don't care for the type of room they offer and want something cheap, then this is the place for you. If you want something decent enough to relax and have your "space", then pay the extra 20-30$ and go somewhere better.