Howard Johnson Toronto West

Bad part of town?

Whe I visited this hotel it was very hard to get in and out of the parking lot due to road construction in front of it. I didn’t find the bed very comfortable. I went out for the evening and returned to a whole squad of police cars. A couple cops had some suspicious looking characters rounded up in the back parking lot talking with them and in the front another policeman was handling some tenants of the hotel. As I walked through the lobby I over heard the desk clerk on the phone telling someone they had 2 minutes to get out of the room before she sent the police up to get them. I made sure to use all the locks on the door that night. Also the toilet broke and would not flush that night or the next morning. Hotel was not ’dirty’ per say, but had things like red stains on the lamp shades and holes in the wall where the bathroom door had been opened too hard. The hotel was not located close to many ammenities, unless you needed a payday loan. Overall I think the hotel is located in a less than desireable part of town, and I’m dissapointed at the room I got vs. the rate.

Good deal, hassle free

first room that we checked in had a missing window pane so they quickly moved us to another room without any hassles. second room was nice and spacious but the wall of the bathroom’s tub looks like it could use some scrubbing. the staff was excellent and helpful in giving directions. plenty of parking. hotel was across from convenience/pharmacy store and within walking distance to many restaurants. complimentary breakfast buffet had juice, instant oatmeal, fruits, bagels, mini muffins, and mini donuts. near Toronto and parks.

Definitely get a car (Avis rental is right next door). Bus stop is across the street but was not as convenient to go to Toronto. Also, bring your own bathroom stuff (soaps, shampoo, lotions, etc.) because the freebies weren’t as great.

It was OK to stay there

It’s a good hotel.