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  • Hotel class: 2 of 5
  • Rooms: 69
  • Address: 89 Avenue Road Toronto, Ontario M5R 2G3 Canada
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Comfortable Hotel situated near restaurants, shops & Royal Ontario Museum in the heart of Yorkville. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Centre No Fitness Centre No Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Not Allowed No Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
Check Rates: £74 (CAD 141) Avg. Price
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Reviews of Howard Johnson Hotel Downtown Toronto - Yorkville

( 4-8 of 18 )
“what a dump”

Howard Johnson Hotel Downtown Toronto - Yorkville

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1 of 5 stars
North America
18 Sep 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We arrived to toronto ( I had booked the Royal York, Fairmont)
to learn that my travel agent had booked the wrong night.
There was absolutely NOTHING else in Toronto ( the concierge at the Fairmont was kind enough to phone everyone in the city)
because of some Boston Redsocks game here in town.
The Fairmont had to sadly turn us away but found us the last room in town at the Howard Johnsons in Yorkville.
I don't know what star rating this has but the hotel was disgusting. A one star at best.
Lets start with the Free breakfast which consisted of a muffin and tiny little coffee cups. Thats it!!
Then lets get to the room.
We had a king room which was huge, but everything was dirty, the bed was hard and the pillows were old foam.
The sheets were old, and crappy.
The bathroom was dingy, tiny and the towels were at least 5 years old, thin and threadbare.
The carpets were filthy needed to be restretched ( were wavy ) and should have been cleaned years ago. I mean drink spills everywhere.
The drapes didnt even cover the windows entirely and were dirty and patched with tape. The windows were filthy.
The hall ways were filthy. The whole place needs a total facelift. And they gouged us for 199 bucks for all this charm.
The Fairmont ( had my damn agent booked it right) was only 30 bucks more.
Anyway, avoid the Howard Johnson at all costs.
It is a total DUMP.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — nothing
    • Disliked — everything
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worldtraveller-7's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2007
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 08 March 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
No way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
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“Well recommended”

Howard Johnson Hotel Downtown Toronto - Yorkville

7 Aug 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

4 of us stayed here for 3 nights in July 2007. We stayed in a family room which had a very small bathroom. Very quiet part of town in Yorkville. No problems with noise, we didn’t hear anyone talking in the room next door nor did we hear any noise on the street. I think we were facing a block of private apartments. Free breakfast of croissants and muffins provided which you could sit and eat at the dining table in the lobby area. One problem when checking in – the front desk staff almost gave us someone else’s room which was very confusing to us, even though we had our own reservation for the family room. We later found out that it was the manager. To this day we are still confused as to why we almost ended up sharing a room with a total stranger. But it was all sorted out in the end and the accommodation is good. Well recommended for anyone.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Big room and free breakfast
    • Disliked — Small problem at check-in
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Sarah2007Sydney's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2007
Travelled with: Other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 07 August 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Older Travellers, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene
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“Good location - the only thing going for it”

Howard Johnson Hotel Downtown Toronto - Yorkville

15 Jul 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Disappointing hotel - looks like it hasn't been renovated in 20 years. Cleanliness was not good. Definitely wouldn't stay there again. However location was good and it was reasonably priced - so if you are prepared to comprise then it will be fine.

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robinpark's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Member since: 15 July 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
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“Quaint hotel”

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3 of 5 stars
Stuart, Florida
4 Jun 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Stayed at this hotel Friday and Saturday night. It is a bargain for the area. This area seems to be pretty upscale, with Whole Foods and lots of shopping close by. When I booked I tried more expensive hotels but they were just out of my price range for a summer weekend.
The bathroom looked recently renovated, and the room was very clean. Some small things like peeling wallpaper and very country decor but overall a nice hotel. The worst part is I got a room facing a busy street. The noise on a Friday night was unbearable. Think loud motorcycles, ambulances, buses, etc. If you are a late night person this won't bother you but I like to retire early. If noise is an issue request a room away from the street. The could not switch my room when I asked, they said they were booked solid. They have free muffins and coffee in the morning (I skipped it whole foods cafe was much better) and the staff is friendly - when you can get their attention they seemed swamped most times. Also this is walking distance to the subway.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — price location
    • Disliked — noise from street
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vthokie91's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2007
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Quality time with friends
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 04 June 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping, Sporting event
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“We had a very pleasant stay!”

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4 of 5 stars
Montreal, Canada
31 Mar 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

We had a very pleasant stay at the hotel. The reception staff was friendly and helpful with assistance for parking the car, and directions within the city.

The hotel location is great - in Yorkville, close to the Royal Museum of Ontario, Bloor street, Bata Museum, etc. The subway station is nearby too.

The TV remote control did not work well - too many people must have pressed the channel + and - buttons over the years.

The rate includes a continental breakfast buffet that is served in the lobby. Although we did not use it, it seemed very fresh and nice.

There is a WholeFoods grocery store right next to the hotel, ideal for snacks and drinks.

Although this was not a four star hotel experience, the hotel offeres good value for money and great location. We would stay there again, no doubt about it!

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PhilippeN's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2007
Member since: 02 January 2007
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