Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre
89 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R1 Canada
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Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre offers accommodation in Downtown Toronto, with the look and feel of a hotel and the economy of a University Residence. Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre is located in the heart of downtown with Toronto's famous City Hall and Nathan Phillip's Square as our direct neighbours. Near shopping, business, entertainment districts and all major attractions.
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Paid public parking on-site
Car park
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Game room
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Internet
Breakfast buffet
Vending machine
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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Centrally Located
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89 Chestnut St, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R1 Canada
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Great for walkers
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We made a quick three day trip to Toronto and only needed a place to lay our heads. Room was clean. Air conditioning worked. Quiet sleeping conditions. Breakfast was good and the location allowed us to walk everywhere we needed in less than 2 km. Staff were friendly and a very secure building.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We heard about 89 Chestnut when my son was notified that it would be his residence when starting University in September. We were going to be in Toront a few weeks before, so we decided to stay there instead of a regular hotel. We had two adjoining rooms with a south view of the city looking over Nathan Phillips square so there were lots of trees and the CN tower was in the view. Comfortable, clean air-conditioned rooms and the shower had invigorating water pressure. You couldn't ask for a better downtown location - the Eaton Centre, Queen St. and the subway very close and great restaurants all around. Walking distance to the theatres, Yonge St, University of Toronto and just about everything. Price about $80 Canadian for two including an OK continental breakfast with option to upgrade to a great hot breakfast. Excellent security and underground parking. We didn't miss the TV - in 8 days I went out a couple times to the Common room on the floor to watch the news.
My son lives there now for the academic year and loves it. Taxi stand at the hotel across the street. What more could you ask for?
My son lives there now for the academic year and loves it. Taxi stand at the hotel across the street. What more could you ask for?
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Date of stay: August 2005
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Great rooms, great location and a good value. A university of Toronto residence the rest of the year but visitor accommodation for Summer season. Friendly and helpful staff and a welcoming atmosphere. If you have a minimum 3 night stay(they don't accept shorter bookings) in downtown Toronto, this is the place to be!
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This is a student dormitory which rents rooms to travelers in the summer. It is an excellent budget-travel choice. There is a security guard 24/7, so if you arrive late at night you will not be standing outside the door waiting for someone to let you in. You must use your key card to get to your floor of the building. Room was clean and comfortable, but the lighting was rather dim. There is AC. This is a high-rise building, so windows are not openable. No fridge or microwave in the room, but you can use the shared one in the common room on your floor. Breakfast in the cafeteria is included, and it is plentiful and offers a variety of choices: Eggs cooked in different styles, pork sausage, halal chicken sausage, baked beans, oatmeal or rice porridge on alternating mornings, fried potatoes, 3 yogurt flavors, cantaloupe and honeydew, toast, fruit juices. You can also buy dinner, which is basic cafeteria food, for a reasonable price. The location is very good, with many places to eat nearby. We give it our highest recommendation.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: You need to bring your own laundry detergent, as there isn't any for sale in the large laundry...
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Stayed here for 3 days rooms are disgusting, mucky, curtains don’t close. All you hear all night is the lift is the lift going up and down. My husband and I went down to breakfast to grab a snack to eat in the room while we got ready for a day trip to Niagara Falls and l was not allowed to leave the dining area and come to my room you was only allowed breakfast if you sat in the dining room full of shouting students. Staff extremely rude!! AVOID!!
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Don’t use this place
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This so-called hotel is literally an old dormitory. The rooms have no refrigerators, no TVs, not even a trashcan. The staff was unfriendly and inattentive at checking. There is no coffee available unless you go in to have breakfast. Unfortunately I would say this is the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We needed a place to stay while in Toronto on Saturday night. We just needed a place to sleep. Found 89 Chestnut, the room was clean and provided a great night sleep. This place was reasonable priced and fit the bill. I will definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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If you want room service, daily housekeeping and multi-channel tv this is not the place for you. If on the other hand you want a cheap room (we paid CDN$79 per night) right in the heart of the city (it's located behind Nathan Philips Square close to the bus station and Eaton Centre) with a free breakfast buffet then this is a great deal. Formerly the Colony Hotel the rooms obviously have a hotel feel with comfortable beds and chairs, nice bathrooms, a writing desk and table. There is a hairdryer in the bathroom and also an iron and ironing board. Housekeeping comes around twice a week but there are plenty of towels available to keep you going.
Check-in was quick and simple. You have to show your key to security before going up to your room but the staff are very friendly. Check out was no problem either and there was no problem storing our bags until later. An added advantage of the hotel is that the airport express bus stops directly outside the front door so no long walks with luggage. I found this hotel thanks to reviews on here and would have no problem recommending it to others.
Check-in was quick and simple. You have to show your key to security before going up to your room but the staff are very friendly. Check out was no problem either and there was no problem storing our bags until later. An added advantage of the hotel is that the airport express bus stops directly outside the front door so no long walks with luggage. I found this hotel thanks to reviews on here and would have no problem recommending it to others.
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Date of stay: June 2005
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Great place! This is the cheapest place with the best atmosphere I know in downtown Toronto. I paid $79 a night as opposed to $150 that I normally pay in other hotels. The only difference is that there was no TV in the room. But who is goes to Toronto to watch TV. I would definately stay there again, this place is a keeper!
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Date of stay: June 2004
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The original booking was done through Booking.com for July 16th to July 19th. Prior to arriving I called to verify some questions about bedding, air conditioning, lounge area, breakfast, towels, etc. We arrived on July 16th at 3:30 pm and were assigned a room on the 21st floor, Upon arrival in our room we turned on the air conditioning because the room was very hot. The room had two double beds with soiled carpeting. The room temperature did not change after a half hour so we went down to the front desk. Front desk put in a call to maintenance to have the air conditioning fixed in lieu of offering us a different room . We were forced to leave our room and go into into the sweltering heat of Toronto while this was being done. Upon reentry into the room we found first that the air had not improved and secondly that there were new boot prints all over the carpeting from maintenance. The carpeting on the side of the bed beside the air conditioning unit was wet and we stepped on it with our stocking feet. I called down to the Front desk to advise them that the air was still not working and they asked that I give them a minute and they would call me back. They called back and asked that we meet them on the 14th floor to see another room. We were relocated and finally re situated in a new room by 6:45 pm. I asked that the Manager be called and the Front Desk called Krishna. After I explained the entire situation to him and told him that it took over 3 hrs for us to get a proper room he said he would have to check with his team and that I could call him back the next morning. I asked that he call me back the next morning. I cancelled my morning plans and waited for his call which never came. My Husband finally called Krishna from Montreal that afternoon because the whole situation was unacceptable. Krishna said that he had not called me yet because the day was not over, He told me husband that the air was working fine and that the carpeting was wet because it had been washed (it was not wet anywhere but by the unit and only after it was worked on and if it was washed is it policy to send guests into a room with wet carpets). My husband said that the whole situation was unacceptable and that I would be leaving on the 18th rather than the 19th of July as planned. Krishna would not admit to any fault but said that I would have to deal with Booking.com since that was who I booked my hotel through. I did get a $55.94 credit for half a day but when I received my billed via email from Booking.com it stated that I should have only been charged for 2 days, but Chestnut Residence charged me for 2 and a half therefore further credit is due to me. I would also like to point out that the elevators were constantly malfunctioning and broken. Krishna the manager lacks in Customer service. Due to his inability to take immediate responsibility for the mistakes made instead of blaming Booking.com, our trip was ruined and cut short. We felt mistreated and mishandled. To sum it all up, I would not recommend the Chestnut Residence to anyone, not even if they had nowhere else to go.
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Date of stay: July 2013Trip type: Travelled with family
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Yes! Nothing modern or fancy - but clean!
It is multi-storey & there are elevators. I don't know about the transportation.
"You need to bring your own laundry detergent, as there isn't any for sale in the large laundry room. There are about 20 washers, 20 dryers."Read full review
boybanker wrote a tip Jun 2023
Washington DC, District of Columbia1,611 contribution198 helpful votes"Noisy but very effective HVAC in your room No facilities for safekeeping, but desk assured me there have been no problems."Read full review
"Don't stay here if you prone to complain as there many things to complain about if you look for them."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
C$183 - C$228 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
89 chestnut toronto, 89 chestnut hotel toronto
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
89 Chestnut
LOCATION
CanadaOntarioTorontoDowntown / Bay Street Corridor / Old Toronto
NUMBER OF ROOMS
700
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre
Which popular attractions are close to Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre?
Nearby attractions include Little Canada (0.4 km), Ed Mirvish Theatre (0.4 km), and Old City Hall (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and breakfast buffet.
What food & drink options are available at Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre?
Yes, a parking garage and paid public parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre?
Conveniently located restaurants include Adega, Donatello Restaurant, and JOEY Eaton Centre.
Does Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatre Centre (0.5 km), Spadina Museum (3.3 km), and Casa Loma (3.2 km).
Is Chestnut Residence & Conference Centre accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.