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Jan 4, 2010 by Anne Marie from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Location, staff, atmosphere, and high ceilings.
• No ice machines, parking not ideal, no vent in bathroom.

“Great time, love the atmosphere and historic features of the hotel, great staff, and great time!”

Dec 9, 2009 by Neil from Mississauga,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Looked very classy from the lobby to the concierge.
• Rooms were too "old" and bed wasn't comfortable.

“Hotel lobby and hallways were very nice looking, but the rooms were too old looking. Bed wasn't comfortable. Hotel staff was VERY friendly.”

Dec 9, 2009 by Talya from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• The lobby was beautifully decorated.
• The staff tried to put us in a horrible room at first.

“This hotel was nice, but doesn't quite live up to it's claims. My parter and I felt as though they initially put us in a horrible room (small, around rooms being painted, tiny window looking at a wall) because we were getting a discount. When we finally did get a much nicer room, we found that we had to call the front desk a lot for information and help. There was no information in the room about their facilities to we had to call to find out. As well, the rooms are to have complimentary bathrobes and slippers, and you have to call for them as well. The staff was generally friendly, and the hotel was nice - but we certainly didn't feel pampered or appreciated the way we were expecting to for a 4 star hotel. My experience here was not nearly as pleasant as at other nice downtown Toronto hotels.”

Dec 8, 2009 by Bruce from Grimsby,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Nothing to complain about, which was something I've never experienced before.
• Had to call down for ice. And I thought there would be bathrobes, but no, there weren't.

“It's the King Eddy.”

Oct 1, 2009 by Mary from Waterloo,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• Excellent location for shopping, theater and dining; staff very helpful with directions.
• The gym was quite small and the bathroom could use a makeover.

“For the price I paid it was very worthwhile staying here we had a very quiet room with a great view of the lake the staff was friendly and helpful.”

Sep 3, 2009 by Jayson from Waterloo,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• Excellent downtown location, historic building, well maintained for 100+ years old.
• Queen size bed was actually a double (we measured) and this reduced sleep comfort.

“The King Eddie is a historic hotel located in the heart of downtown Toronto. John Lennon and Yoko Ono once stayed here while in Toronto. For 100+ years old, the hotel is well maintained. The rooms offer nice vistas and are reasonably well furnished. Our bed was comfortable, but it was small (a double was provided instead of a Queen). There was no pool. Otherwise, we had a great stay. The Richtree Market Restaurant (formerly Movenpick Marche) and the Hockey Hall of fame are just a short walk from the hotel.”

Aug 26, 2009 by Bud from Lockport,NY
Overall Rating: 4

• Location.
• The bed.

“I now realize four star hotels have lousy rooms. Avoid the bed in Room 1407. 1.51 for a local call.”

Aug 12, 2009 by from Glasgow,SC
Overall Rating: 8

• Friendly service at front desk.
• No in-room hotel guide to explain where services were located - even after we requested it.

“Good hotel in general with friendly front desk and concierge staff. Our room wasn't huge, but it was sufficient. Typical 4 star accommodations - not a lot of character, but everything was clean and well maintained. Lack of hotel information even after we asked about it was a bit of a let down we had no idea if there was a pool, fitness area etc.”

Jul 12, 2009 by Arthur from Hollyglen,CA
Overall Rating: 7

• Old world decor and ambiance was interesting.
• The $40 per night parking was a shocker.

“Has a touch of class. The concierge was helpful. Wouldn't do it on a budget.”

Jul 8, 2009 by Carlos Lopez from Loveland,OH
Overall Rating: 10

• The rooms were very comfortable and clean. Also the people were very friendly.

“Was a great experience, the locations is perfect. In general we enjoyed the time at this hotel.”

Jul 6, 2009 by Elizabeth from Winnipeg,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Location.
• A
  little musty smelling.

“Perfect location to downtown Toronto, waterfront and Eaton center and St. Lawrence market, theaters etc.”

Jul 1, 2009 by Michael from Cote St. Luc,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Very comfortable

“Excellent, friendly staff. Very comfortable, great towels, linens, etc”

Jun 23, 2009 by Chris from Fraserville,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Upscale.
• The odd repair to be done once off the main floor.

“Very solid for the money, luxury hotel.”

Jun 14, 2009 by Dave from Calgary,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

“Great hotel on the edge of the business district.”

Jun 2, 2009 by Victor from Bowmanville,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Location! It's near everything.
• The $40 for valet parking was too much.

“I really enjoyed my stay and the stay was extremely friendly and helpful. The were able to accomodate all of my requests. I highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in downtown Toronto.”

May 26, 2009 by David from Cuyahoga Falls,OH
Overall Rating: 9

• Great location.

“Nice hotel and in a great spot with many things to do.”

May 23, 2009 by Pamela from North Vancouver,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful, great location.

“Absolutely gorgeous! Wish I could have stayed longer.”

May 22, 2009 by John from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Perfect location and very nice accommodation.
• We stayed 2 nights
  first room wasn't very nice 2nd was excellent.

“Excellent. Perfect downtown location, hotel is well kept and luxurious.”

May 21, 2009 by Peggy from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• location and room
• no pool. I expected with a 4 star hotel that there would be one

“nice room and a great locationNo coffee maker, newspaper in the morning or pool. I would expect all of these things from a 4 star hotel”

May 21, 2009 by Chris from Lindsay,Canada
Overall Rating: 6

• Location.
• For a 4 star hotel, the bed was horrible.

“The staff were very friendly and courteous. Unfortunately, this did not overcome the fact that the room was average at best - dark with only a small window, poor view, the bed was saggy and not comfortable at all.”

May 21, 2009 by Ajmal from Montreal,Canada
Overall Rating: 2

• Presentation.
• I have no room available for me which they could have informed me before I got there, no parking was available for the guests, valet parking $40 extra.

“Never to book a Motel downtown even if it is free or 50% off, too much of a hassle for parking.”

May 6, 2009 by Steven from Plattsburgh,NY
Overall Rating: 10

“Would definitely stay here again, good staff, accommodations and service was excellent!”

May 5, 2009 by Jaon from Harrison Twp.,MI
Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful interior.
• Small rooms.

“Gorgeous hotel. Although the hotel is over 100 years old, it has been restored and kept up such that it is really a hidden gem in downtown Toronto.”

Apr 30, 2009 by Emily from Woodstock,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• The room was modern, lobby was classy and
  great staff.
• I don't think it had a pool.

“I had a great stay. Classy and sophisticated. I would recommend this place more for adults than families.”

Apr 27, 2009 by Jim from Conesus,NY
Overall Rating: 8

• Clean and comfortable. Very close to expressway.

“Excellent value for services and amenities offered.”

Apr 23, 2009 by Albert from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[2] • Location:[8]

• Lots of laid back bars and cool clubs nearby. Try P.J. O'Brien.
• Dress nice or get treated with rudeness.

“While the hotel is great, the hotel's parking is a problem. Do yourself a favor and park at the lot on the side. It is safe, conveniently located right outside the hotel's side door, and your fee for the total stay will be less than one night with the valet.”

Apr 22, 2009 by Dave from Windsor,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Best lobby of any hotel in Toronto. Comfy beds and
  very comfy pillows. Excellent location.
• Wish it had a pool.

“The King Edward is grand in every way. It is aesthetically stunning down to the last detail. The rooms are somewhat small but the comfort more than makes up for the lack of space. The staff is friendly and very helpful; they leave no detail unattended to. The hotel has no pool. This is detrimental in my eyes. Also, they charge for high-speed internet access. In this information age, I find that appalling. The King Edward's history alone makes it a legend but its staff, comfort, cleanliness and location make it an ideal place to stay while sojourning in Toronto for business or pleasure.”

Apr 22, 2009 by Karen from Owen Sound,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• The lobby and staircase is magnificent! Very regal and elegant.
• Not enough power outlets in the room.

“I have stayed here before and look forward to staying here again in the future. Thanks, Priceline for making travel so much fun!”

Apr 22, 2009 by Issam from Windsor,Canada
Overall Rating: 3

“Hotel was horrible. There was a total of 4 of us and when we arrived, we were told that there was no more rooms left and we could only get a room with 1 king size bed. The manager was not helpful at all, she said that we would have to pay an extra $ per night to rent a cot for the room, I argued that this was not fair and basically received, making it seem like we did something bad or illegal. It took me 2 hours of complaining and arguing before they gave us our room. I have used Priceline many times before and stayed at the Sheraton in Toronto without any problems. This was ridiculous and ruined our trip for the entire weekend.”

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Apr 21, 2009 by Jerry from Buffalo,NY
Overall Rating: 4

• The grand lobby.
• Everything else (the rooms, the halls, etc).

“This hotel will be beautiful & deserve a 4 star or better once renovations are complete. Until then, it is a solid 3 star.”

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Apr 19, 2009 by Chuck from Kanata,Canada
Overall Rating: 9

• Location - near financial district.
• Expensive parking - $42 per night.

“Built in 1902 and completely refurbished. Upscale, well located with modern rooms.”

Apr 18, 2009 by Qian from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Best hotel
  I 'vie ever stayed.

“Best for everything.”

Apr 16, 2009 by Shanelle from Chatham,Canada
Overall Rating: 7

• Clean, friendly staff, good location, luxury design.
• The fan wasn't working at all, theres no window to open.

“It was good, and comfortable, nice design, good location for shopping, drinking, transportation etc but the fan wasn't working at all, plus, theres no window to open.”

Apr 16, 2009 by Lori from Oxford,CT
Overall Rating: 4

• Lobby.
• Room - looked like a haunted mansion - old, Victorian decor.

“The lobby was very attractive. When I went to the reception, I was told that there are no rooms. After some time I was told that the only one I could have was a handicap accessible with everything in the room higher than normal. When I refused and got upset they upgraded my room.”

Apr 15, 2009 by Sunil from Mississauga,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Old style, very elegant almost like you are in a different world.

“Exceeded my expectations in every way. Room was very large. Restaurant and bar was fantastic.”

Apr 9, 2009 by Mike from Rehoboth Beach,DE
Overall Rating: 7

• Fairly good location near Yonge. Smaller property; more intimate.
• Room was very shabby; carpet and furniture worn. Parking $40!

“This was my first time receiving Le Royal Meridian with Price Line. The location was okay, but the room I was given was in dire need of an update; very worn carpet; furniture very worn as well. No coffee maker. No wireless internet. Parking was only Valet at $40! Ridiculous! I parked in a public lot a block away for $12.00.”

Mar 31, 2009 by Karly from London,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• It was absolutely gorgeous.

“The hotel was beautiful, staff were amazing and the room was wonderful. The first room didn’t have a mini bar so the hotel staff put us in a luxury suite. The suite was perfect.”

Mar 23, 2009 by Laura from Richmond Hill,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Impeccable service! Make you feel special.
• No pool.

“Everything was perfect, from the valet before you even get inside the hotel, to the front desk, to the room service, the quality of the room, the 24-hour gym and
the location. Felt comfortable and luxurious and
a great end to a busy day.”

Mar 17, 2009 by Sheila from Pickering,Canada
Overall Rating: 6

• Location and spacious.
• The rooms were not ready and the staff could not tell us when.
  She just kept saying I don't know".

“Staff can be a bit more friendly. Every time I asked a question, they said I don't know.”

Mar 11, 2009 by Randy from Mississauga,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• Old world ambiance with a great location.
• No pool, no ice machines, expensive extra's.

“This is an old hotel that has some character. If you are looking for modern than this is not the hotel for you. The rooms and hallways were tastefully decorated and the bathroom, although older, was very clean. The queen room we had was smaller but functional.”

Feb 25, 2009 by David from Hamilton,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• Great location.
• No pool, no access to sauna unless reserve spa.

“Great location, not really a 4* based on no pool, no sauna and no recreation. Great lobby. Was surprised to find a 4* hotel without a pool!”

Feb 25, 2009 by Cheryl from Grand Rapids,MI
Overall Rating: 9

• Overall very clean.
• No ice machines but available by room service.

“Overall friendly staff. Room was clean. Plenty of hot water. No coffee maker but a Tim Horton's across the street.”

Jan 7, 2009 by Henry from Earlton,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Helpfull staff, very pleasant and kind.
• There was nothing that we did not like.

“From the time we arrived, the staff greeted us in such a pleasant friendly manner. Staff was knowledgeable to question about our areas of interest. The Hotel was First Class all the way, but it was the staff that made the stay so pleasant and comfortable.”

Dec 26, 2008 by Mike from North Syracuse,NY
Overall Rating: 9

• Great location, friendly and helpful staff, nice hotel.
• $40.00 a day for parking.

“The hotel was great. It was in a good location in walking distance or short cab ride to local attractions. Friendly staff and nice clean room. Only real downfall is $40.00 a day for parking.”

Dec 14, 2008 by DJ from Sudbury,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• Great location.
• Parking is very expensive.

“This hotel was great. Good central location, the rooms were very large, clean and nice bedding. The only thing is that we valet parked our cars and it was $40 per car, very expensive infact I've never seen another hotel charge so much for parking. However we did ask them to remove one of the vehicles and they did.”

Dec 9, 2008 by Allan (Regina, Canad from Onaping,Canada
Overall Rating: 8

• Beautiful foyer and very friendly, helpful staff.
• Not used to valet parking, was a bit of an inconvenience since truck wouldn't start and had to go down and start it.

“Very pretty, cozy, romantic and helpful staff at this hotel.”

Nov 20, 2008 by Kristine from Strathroy,Canada
Overall Rating: 7

• Lobby.
• Dated carpet in room.

“The room was way too dated, parking was
extremely expensive ($42.00).”

Nov 17, 2008 by Gail from Boulder,CO
Overall Rating: 3

• History.
• Shabby, rundown, neglected and badly remodeled in places.

“Very disappointed in this hotel. Was expecting a well preserved character hotel. Corners were cut everywhere: no conditioner in room, one small bottle of drinking water for a couple, cold, dingy bathroom with green fungus-like growth around the tap and gaps in the badly 'mended' ceiling. No robes in the bedroom, lots of cold marble floor with tiny bathroom mat = cold feet! Someone is cutting costs on everything and instead of feeling luxurious and indulgent it feels cheap and mean. The staff however, were clearly trying to please.”

Nov 11, 2008 by John from Huntsville,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Great hotel at great price point.
• Parking was very expensive.

“One of the old time hotels with great room size, great ambiance, and an overall terrific experience. We walked to the theatre district to see a show and felt safe and comfortable.”

Oct 28, 2008 by MJ
Overall Rating: 10

• Historical hotel - good staff.
• Parking fee was too high.

“Good location, if you like old historical hotels this is the place to stay, 1st class and excellent staff.”