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| - Decided to book our stay at The Residence Inn by Mariott in Downtown Toronto during our visit to Toronto this Summer because of all of the great reviews and I'm happy to say it was an excellent choice. Loved that this hotel offered a fully-equipped kitchen in each suite, complimentary wifi, and complimentary breakfast.
Upon arrival, I was greeted by Amanat, who was very friendly and welcoming. She always had a smile on her face. She was able to give us a room that I requested- High floor, away from the elevators, with a view of the CN Tower. After a very smooth and quick check-in, we found ourselves in our room in less than 10 minutes.
The Room:
Very clean and attractive. We loved our suite! We stayed in Room #1912, and had an amazing and unobstructed view of the CN tower from our window. The king-sized bed was very comfortable, however the pull-out sofabed in the living room was not as comfortable as we hoped for. It was very thin and springy- I would recommend requesting extra sheets/blankets or pillows to make for a softer bed. The kitchen included a full-sized refrigerator, which we stocked with water and snacks. It was nice that everything you needed- dish ware, glassware, and microwave was available for use. Note: A sponge is provided in the kitchen, but there isn't any dish-washing liquid for you to use.
Breakfast:
The complimentary buffet breakfast that was served until 11AM was a definite plus! Do go early around 8AM before it gets too crowded. They serve a variety of foods each day: Scrambled eggs, Sausage, Bacon, Potatoes, Pancakes, Cereals, Muffins, Toast, Bagels, Oatmeal, Coffee, Tea, Juice, etc. I believe that you're able to bring food back to your room as well, which is great.
Gym/Pool Facilities:
Gym is very small, can be full at certain times of the day- 2 treadmills, 1 elliptical machine, 1 stationary bike. There are also weights (limited), a BOSU ball, and mats available. Pool is also on the small side, and usually filled with children. There is also a jacuzzi and a business center with printers available for use.
Pros:
- Great Location (Walking distance to Chinatown, Queen St., King St. and the CN Tower and nearby attractions Rogers Centre, etc.)
- Complimentary Buffet Breakfast
- Fully-equipped kitchen with full-sized refrigerator
- Complimentary and reliable WiFi Service
- Friendly Staff
- Very clean
Cons:
- Became very crowded on the weekend, especially since it was during Caribana weekend. The downstairs lobby was full of groups of people loitering inside and outside of the building at night and blocking the main entrance.
- Slow elevator service, as there are only 3 elevators. During my stay only 2 elevators were working, which meant long waits and packed elevators.
- Sofabed was not very comfortable
Overall, we were very happy with our stay. Would recommend this hotel for those traveling in big groups and families with children. Would love to stay here again the next time we're in Toronto.
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