The Clarence Park

it was great over there

Quite place to stay with their friends or family and good value for money, clean and tidy place I am planning to go again. There is a good place to stay anyone who care value for money ,,, lot of tourists during September it is a summertime. I don’t know what about winter let’s see

Despite reading some negative reviews from previous years, I had a great experience staying here! Inside was clean, simple, and comfortable. I was in a room of 4 with a private bathroom. Staff were generous and kind. I was able to leave my bags here the day I checked out and came back to collect them in the afternoon. Great location in the city, and felt safe here (there was a homeless encampment in the park but they keep to themselves). Would definitely recommend it and stay again!

Don't book the deluxe queen room - it's a scam. I booked this one because on the website it says it has lots of amenities, but I got there and the room was completely different. There was no desk, and no balcony. When I went to the front desk to complain they said they had no rooms that looked like that. So it's false advertising. I also had to haul my large bag up two flights of steep and narrow stairs to get to the room, with no offer of help. The reception was in a different building to my room, so if I needed anything I had to go down the two steep flights of stairs, out the door and go over. My room also looked over the homeless camp on the grass over the road - unsightly but the homeless people never caused issues.

Check-in was easy after hours even though will be charged a late check in fee. Staff are okay, some not too friendly but night security guy was very helpful at welcoming. The location is awesome as you have close access to the streetcar, metro stations 5-10 minutes' walk and easy access to fast food and grocery stores. The dorms are spacious; however, the downside is if you end up with a top bunk there is not power outlet access as they are all on the bottom so you may have to power up in the sitting area outside the dorm or next door in the common area (kitchen and lounges). There have been complaints about the unhoused encampment across the street in the park, but it wasn't as much as expected but still quite the eye sore for the business but it's manageable as its pretty much people walking their dogs. The place is very clean, which is strictly enforced and a good thing (especially the kitchen). I like that! The next time I am in Toronto I will definitely stay here and would recommend. Clarence Park saved me hundreds of dollars on a near the airport hotel.

When we entered our room (#16), we were hit with the smell of chemicals from two Glade Plug-ins. The air, sheets, pillowcases, and towels were all permeated with the smell. We opened the back door (there were no windows that opened), changed the sheets and pillowcases, and did everything we did to get rid of the stench. My eyes burned, and my fiance had a scent allergy, so she felt nauseous and dizzy and got a headache (which was still present 18 hours later). We had to leave (after asking if another room was available) and book a last-minute, more expensive place to stay. We asked for a refund but were denied as we cancelled within the hostel's stated cancellation window (not sure how that was possible as we weren't aware the room was going to smell of a chemical factory). Nice staff, though.