Arriving at INDEX B&B from Toronto airport by rental car was a challenge, but we made it with the help of a good map and written instructions provided by Holly. We were somewhat taken aback by the streets & buildings around it - not our usual scene at all - and by the bars at the doorway, but once inside we were delighted. It was spotlessly clean, polished wood floors, good security, very comfy bed (firm) and plenty of room for computer, (free WiFi) bags etc. The bathroom was small but quite adequate except for my usual gripe of towel rails too small for two bath towels, and having them hanging over the toilet is really not a good place for them.
There was as usual in Canada a duvet on the bed, which was too hot, so removed duvet from the cover and thus had the equivalent of three sheets, which was fine for the first night. I then requested a blanket which was provided and perfect for the September weather. Not sure how it would be in summer or winter for heating or cooling. Only issue was that the B&B was on the corner of a very busy street and outside our room was a very bright street light. We slept well once we held the somewhat skimpy curtains together with a peg to shut out the light. The noise level increased early in the morning as buses accelerated when they rounded the corner but with double glazing we found it not a problem, but if you wanted to open the windows then it could be.
The breakfast was taken in the art gallery on the ground floor, at small tables. We had lovely fresh fruit juice, choice of cereal, toasts, yoghurts, milks and fruit. One morning we were given home-made muffins - and they were very nice indeed.
We found two good restaurants nearby, so did not need the car which was parked in the carpark behind the B&B. The tramcar directly into the centre of Toronto was at the end of the street and went by every 10 minutes or so during the day. It was an easy exit by car to drive to Niagara for the day, and then out of the city when leaving for Ottawa.
We would quite happily recommend INDEXG B&B as a convenient, clean and comfortable place to stay, with an excellent breakfast. Don't be put off by the surroundings.
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