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The Residence

90 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1J6, Canada
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 7 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 5 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 5 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 5 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 5 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool

Reviews of The Residence

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3 of 5 stars
zaragoza
Oct 4, 2007

Maybe it is not a very luxurious place, but i think it is the ideal option when travelling abroad as a student, because it gives plenty of opportunities to meet people from other countries. Rooms are medium size. The only problem is that the kitchen is not fully equiped, and the bathrooms are too basic... more

Nov 24, 2006
4/4 found this review helpful

Travelling from Australia my experience was this. The staff there are smug and apathetic, no smile, no please, no thank you, here's your key and here's the rules. The rooms prison cell small, level of cleanliness disgusting, Student dorm style, the furniture was old damaged and used, mattress delapated and extremely uncomfortable (I actually slept on the floor it was... more

Jun 7, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

Basically, the title says it all. The Residence is in an ideal spot with a decent price for a single room, and is in walking/driving/public transportation distance from all the good stuff. But unfortunately, the rooms left alot to be desired. I walked into my room and almost passed out from shock when I saw that the sheets were covered... more

Apr 26, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

The rooms are very very old and rusty. You have to use shared bathroom and toilet. There is no cafe downstairs. The receptionists are not well trained and may show signs of ignorance. For instance, they will kick the mail of the tenant back without double check or notice etc. The fire alarm may go off for unknown reasons from... more

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2 of 5 stars
Ottawa, Canada
Apr 11, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed on the 10th floor for two nights. The bed was comfortable, and the room relatively clean, although the carpet was really dirty. The room was adequately heated, and it was nice to have a sink in the room, but the mirror was so old, I couldn't see myself in it, and there was no place to blowdry my... more

Mar 11, 2006
1/2 found this review helpful

I booked with them last year and they took a $600 deposit (1 month stay) from me without sending me any receipt. When I went to cancel my booking (they did not tell me you could not cancel), they only returned half of my deposit. Only then did they send me a "contract" and even then, I cancelled much in... more

Sep 13, 2003
5/9 found this review helpful

I have travelled to toronto on many occasions and each time stayed at the residence college hotel. The rooms are basic but it has a good location and a pool more

Reviews of The Residence

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Address: 90 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1J6, Canada