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| - I had the opportunity to stay at the Novotel Hotel North York for the first time the Friday evening of the long weekend in August. The experience was passable but not a hotel that at this point I would be quick to recommend if other options fit. If you need a place to lay your head that is clean, safe and typically less expensive then hotels in the city core, this location will serve just fine. But if looking for anything beyond that you may want to look at other properties.
Pros:
Check in was fast, friendly and efficient, the lobby warm, welcoming, modern and bright.
With easy access to the TTC's Young-University-Spadina (Yellow) subway line via indoor connection to the North York Center station, transit to and from downtown was simple, inexpensive and stress free. (They really do need better signage or direction somewhere regarding how to find the hotel upon arrival at the station as the hotel is so close that it is actually a bit tricky to find at first.)
Room was spacious, and well appointed (Coffee maker, large screen TV, fridge, safe, iron & board, etc) with décor that is relatively modern, trendy and upbeat.
King bed was extremely comfortable, with high quality linens that appeared to be well maintained
Free Wifi internet access
Great morning breakfast buffet, well presented and the restaurant staff were all friendly, welcoming and all around pleasant to deal with. (They hire people who like people...and it shows! Thank you!)
And of course due to location, often less expensive then similar range hotels downtown or other parts of the city depending on occupancy rates and events etc.
Cons:
Although clean, the guest floors are turning the corner and starting to look shabby. Both my room and the hallways are starting to feel tired and warn.
My room although decorated well needed a lot of work. Wall paper in the bathroom was bubbling, walls have marks on them in places, some of the furniture is looking warn etc.
Bath tub needed help! I took two showers during my stay and the tub did not drain at all, 8 hours after taking the first I found myself standing in ankle deep water for the second as the water had not drained out at all. By the time I was finished my second the waterline was literally up my calves.
Room not sound proof at all. I could hear every conversation in the hall and nearby as though they were in the room with me. ("Laura" your boyfriend sounds like a jerk...get out while you can!)
Hotel is quite far from downtown and most things a leisure traveler would like to be close to. (35-40 min by Subway or $20-$40 cab ride during non-peak hours) So if you are the kind of person that wants to be able to run back and forth to your hotel a lot and be in the heart of things this might not be the best location for you.
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