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514 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2H6, Canada
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Gloucester Square Inns - Rundle and Gallow Mansions
Gloucester Square Inns - Rundle and Gallow Mansions
Gloucester Square Inns - Rundle and Gallow Mansions
Gloucester Square Inns - Rundle and Gallow Mansions
Gloucester Square Inns - Rundle and Gallow Mansions
Gloucester Square Inns - Rundle and Gallow Mansions
Ranked #81 of 118 Toronto B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
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Ottawa
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Tina Turner Would Cringe”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 September 2007
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I stayed at the Gloucester Square Inn in the "Rundle Mansion" for two nights in September 2007. I stayed in the "Tina Turner Suite" at a rate of $389.00 per night including taxes which was a discounted rate I was told from the normal asking price. The decor was at best right out of a bad episode of "Trading Spaces". The room was so dreary and depressing, with a mixture of mismatched furniture which included some reproduction furniture, to ikea leftovers and some rattan. The bed was like sleeping on a concrete slab. It was definitely an afterthought. The room was very large and sparse. The bathroom had a whirlpool tub with shower, but no shower curtain, so I had to constantly dry up water that splashed out onto the floor after each shower. The first morning, there was no hot water for 15-20 minutes. I was able to get a look into some other rooms which were much smaller, but seemed to be better decorated. The breakfast, which was served in the "Gallow Mansion" consisted of what seemed to be a slection of "day old" pastries, fruit, cereal (mostly kids types..fruit loops, etc-adults don't eat that kind of cereal) and very bad coffee with milk only..there was no coffee cream. To be honest, I was quite surprised to see that Cawthra Square (one of the three buildings) was listed on "The World's Foremost Gay & Lesbian Hotels". I have stayed at a few of the other hotels from this site in Fort Lauderdale, Provincetown and Palm Springs. Gloucester Inn comes nowhere near these places in decor, atmosphere and customer service. I would recommend you pass on this establish, unless you ask to see what you are paying before before you agree to check in. Tina Turner would certainly cringe if she saw the suite named in her honour.

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Dreary Decor and poor customer service
  • Stayed September 2007, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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toronto
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Don't waste your time”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2007
11
people found this review helpful

while I was here I found nothing very pleasant. I have traveled all over the world and this place is just not up to par. The only thing that was okay were the rooms but even they were not great... people speak of the breakfasts but i just dont get it.....costco food! Chris was very friendly but not very helpful and seems to be always in a rush. I would never put my head to rest here again.... sorry guys

  • Stayed May 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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“Fantastic!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2007

We held our wedding at Gloucester Square on May 26th and I have to say it was the BEST time ever!! The staff Ric, Rory & Chris were on hand all day and night in case we needed anything. The rooms were spotless and gorgeous. It was everything I wanted, and more! Our wedding is still being talked about by our guests as the 'event of the season'. :D

The breakfast had more than I would have thought and was delicious. I do like the 'serve yourself' method and we were able to sneak off some food during the day of the wedding as the girls and myself were not able to have lunch.

All in all it was a wonderful experience and I will return, perhaps on our one year anniversary.

Thank you Gloucester for making our special day better than I have ever dreamed.

I agree with the previous review. If you're not a bridezilla then you'll love it here! If you're looking for a unique & beautiful wedding definitely go to Gloucester. However I would not have more than 48 people in the carriage house for the reception. Anymore than that and it's too tight. Check out our table set up in our photos.

  • Liked — The whole mansion is beautiful and unique!
  • Disliked — The front desk has a few hiccups.
  • Stayed May 2007
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Toronto
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“Best day ever!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2007

I recently attended a wedding at Gloucester Square. It was stunning! The on-site planner transformed the space into the most elegant wedding I have ever been to. I find it hard to beleive the other brides adding bad comments about this establishment. Bridezillas possibly?!? My hat goes off to their planners Rory and Chris. Thanks for a wonderful time. We WILL be back!

  • Stayed May 2007, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A complete let down by management, false promises and overbilling”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2007
10
people found this review helpful

I have never in all of my years been so excited about spending a few nights in such a magnificant place. My excitemnet was short lived as I encountered many problems first with the room they supposedly upgraded, as I was told the room I had specifically booked had a had a problem and was under renovations. The room they provided turned out to be very musty with damp bed linen. The TV had very poor reception I was unable to use the bathtub.
I was spoken to in a very rude and condescending way on several occassions by the Host . Many promises were made that were not kept. I have never encounterd such unprofessionalism in the hospitality busness, ever.
We were promised a 20% discount on our rooms, but it never happened. We were also overbilled on several itemsand have made several requests for a refund. which are being ignored. who pocketed our money?
As I was leaving I noticed two others each complaining about the charges. they too had expectations of a discount and too were disappointed.
Thank God for the catering company and family who despite all the issues, all the problems and inspite of the Gloucesters pulled the whole event together and we had a great time.
I would never recommend this place to anyone inspite of it's beauty.

  • Liked — the mansions
  • Disliked — They way we were misled and the unprofesionalism of the host and they event planner
  • Tips/Secrets — don't use this facility
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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514 Jarvis Street, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2H6, Canada
Price range (per night):* INR6,721

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