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Clarence Castle Reviews

8 Clarence Square, Toronto, Canada

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93%

This was our second time staying at Clarence Castle, and it was just as great as the first. We had the private suite room with the bathroom, and everything was cleaned when we arrived. No complaints! We love the staff (Danny is hilarious) and we'll definitely be going back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

This was our second stay at Clarence Castle and we were extremely happy with the accommodations, from cleanliness to friendliness and location for us was ideal. We plan to be in Toronto more often & won't even consider staying elsewhere. Thanks Danny!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

Best place to stay in the city. Very central. Very nice and helpful staff. The room was very clean. If I come back to TO, I will for sure go back to Clarence Castle hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

I really liked the place, it was just perfect.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Friendly, helpful staff, clean rooms, spacious bathrooms and a fun time!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

Staff was friendly and helpful, I liked that. Kitchen was sometimes a bit messy and people sometimes used other peoples food from the fridge, but still: fully equited kitchen available! Very nice. Rooms okay, beds long enough, but my room was quite dark and small. Maybe use stronger lightbulbs.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Sorry about the food that you had taken! But as the sign on the fridge warns, if you do not label and date the food that you put in the fridge, it can be disregarded without warning! Especially if the food looks like it is going bad.

100%

The owner Dany really loves his work. This is a excelent hostel and excelent treatment and location also. The room 2D is also excelent, perfect for a couple of days with your partner. Only one comment: too low preassure of the shower water! Thanks Dany!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We new this guest was going to enjoy their stay, even though they expressed serious concerns by email telling us this was their first time in a hostel. We directed them to our web site were we are 1 of the only hostel that shows pictures of the facilities! Not just guests in the common area holding up a beer. If a hostel is not showing pictures of rooms and facilities, you are taking a big chance!!!

100%

Was a great stay -- thank you!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Great experience for a first time visit to Toronto :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Morocco
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Well, you asked us for real mattresses, we gave you real mattresses!

90%

The staff is very friendly, the hostel is clean and is in a great location. I was satisfied with their accommodation and will return again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Serbia
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff were really lovely and felt completely welcome there. Made the trip that much better. Thank you so much for everything!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


70%

The room was ok, but not exactly as the pictures from the website. Our room had no windows and was a bit noisy during the morning. We didn't like that there's not a 24h reception, because sometimes travellers can't choose the time they're going to arrive. Anyway, we thought it was a nice neighbourhood. We also liked that you can see the CN Tower every time you leave or arrive the hostel.

Owner Comment (Show)
We do not know why the office hour are an issue because they are clearly posted on our home page! Even so, in this case, these guests did arrive late and we waited up for them!

90%

A great hostel - if you take a single room the experience is more that of a hotel, I guess. Nice people, no bed bugs or anything, super clean actually. Staff is fantastic. I felt very welcome. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

Staff were all helpful but not all friendly (one yes, another no). The place was clean. Very serious atmosphere and little opportunity for guests to meet and interact. Reception booth seems cold and distant, the adjacentt tv room is not inviting and kitchen is restrictive. No info offered about breakfast option, social opportunities and where to go/how to get to places (just offered a map).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

very good location, friendly staff, super clean bathroom!!! I stayed only for a weekend so I didn't see much of it, but all in all, it was very satisfying.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

very close to recreational area and not too far away from the metro station

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

I was really easy to find the place (only 20 mins walk from Union station). Not so impressed by the 'Castle' aspect... its a 3-story townhouse, for clarification!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The room we stayed in was AMAZING! The owner was very nice. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to travel to Toronto whether it be for business of pleasure!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Bosnia And Herzegovina
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


90%

The staff are very friendly, welcoming and obliging to guests. The bedroom (double private) was clean, warm, nice big TV and alarm clock. The showers were powerful with lots of hot water. The kitchen in Clarence 10 - there were signs telling guests to wash up, but the sink was filled with dirty dishes, and it was hard to find a clean cup when I needed one. Looked in dishwasher -no sign that I could see to say dishwasher was out of order, and there was a layer of mould inside the appliance.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
This is correct! We do get guest, like other hostels do, refusing to follow the rules that are clearly posted! It is hard to apologize for that. But what we can do is put the sign back on the dishwasher, that a guest has so conveniently removed, that states the dish wash is not in use! Thank-you for letting us know this! We hope to see you again!

100%

bless you clarence (aka danny)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 06 Feb 2012 (93%)
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