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The Residence


90 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1J6, Canada
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3 of 5 stars
empqrul   12 contributions
zaragoza
4 Oct 2007 | Trip type: Solo travel

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

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1 of 5 stars
AussieDan   1 contribution
Sydney
24 Nov 2006 | Trip type: Business
4
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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

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Chicago
7 Jun 2006
2
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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

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2 of 5 stars
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Far east
26 Apr 2006 | Trip type: Business
2
people 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
Ember2   5 contributions
Ottawa, Canada
11 Apr 2006
2
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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

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
11 Mar 2006
1
person 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

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Ottawa, ON
13 Sep 2003
5
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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

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1 of 5 stars
macollo   1 contribution
Valencia / España
22 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

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The Residence Also Known As

  • Residence Hotel Toronto
  • Residence College Hotel
  • Residence Toronto
Address: 90 Gerrard St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1J6, Canada
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