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Pembroke House Toronto Reviews

94 Pembroke Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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75%Overall Rating

From 22 ratings
  • 73%Character
  • 75%Security
  • 80%Location
  • 75%Staff
  • 68%Atmosphere
  • 76%Cleanliness

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20%

Got 20 very nasty bites from only what I can assume… the room was so dirty, smelling and unclean. Stretchy neighborhood, if you stay here, just make sure you do NOT have to step foot outside for nothing. I can\'t understand how I\'ve read other people rave about this house.. It is NOTHING at all like the great reviews.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)


100%

This is the first time for me to stay in a hostel. I feel very satisfied and enjoyed my staying there. It is clean, quiet, save, easy to check in and out, and let me feels as if I was at home. The price is good too. Remember to take enough cash with you as you need to pay in cash. The staff is also very nice, I didn't have enough cash when I arrived, he led me to several ATMs and finally got the cash.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


73%

Although we were sceptical about the hostel because of the reviews that we had read about it being in a bad location and not very clean, it was very good. The room we stayed in and the bathroom were clean and we didn't have any problems with the location. We had a flight from Toronto Lester B Pearson later that evening and we were allowed to stay in the room till whatever time we wanted which was very handy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

House looks nice and clean. I'm very suprised to hear from the owner that the house itself is over a hundred years old. I didn't see any where looks such old or doesn't functional. Because I was too busy to check the e-mail, I missed the password e-mail from the owner, I couldn't get into the house when arrived. I knocked a neighbour's door and they kindly lend a cell phone for me to call the owner. A staff came soon after the call and took a really good care of me during my stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (1 review)


23%

The house is in bad repair and in need of updating and painting. Quite depressing.We stayed 6 nights and we were glad to leave.I contacted the owner 2 weeks prior to arriving for a destination hotel near by where the airport bus drops off and he never replied.To arrive with no detailed instructions was a little daunting to say the least.His arrival details on his sight are not very informative.I received a key code from the owner to let ourselves in. It had been changed they did not inform me.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 41+
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
The reason that you did not receive a response back was because our email address got hacked, and we no longer had access to it. We had to make a new one so we could not see your email. We are sorry about this. As for the house itself, it is newly renovated

20%

Stay away!!!!! I thought I was dreaming but the second morning I wake up to had bites all over my body. The bites itch, burn, swell and stay with you for about 2 weeks. In top of this massive hygienic issue, the neighborhood is very unsafe, doggy & it is rife with drug lords.


83%

Was really looked after , here in pembroke street,the owner. Was a very nice man looked after me well, it's a nice house rooms r clean staff iris good close to city, perfect for a few nights stay, to take in the city,at a good pirice

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


93%

Clean and wonderful hostel. Easy and cheap. I've had a good time. Thanks!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Chad
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

It was a very nice stay. Dennis was very helpful and understanding, we would definitely come back. Thanks

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Cannot find better deal. Excellent place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


73%

A bit strange because there is no reception when we got there had to wait a bit for someone. The hostel is very clean and great for the price. Had a private room with a TV and closet on new years for only $60 ($30 each). Would recommend for travellers who don't mind sharing a bathroom. They also had wi fi and a sitting/waiting room so not so bad. The area is a bit sketchy but not as scary as other places in Toronto.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


90%

I am 25 and I have been staying in hostels since I was 17 all over the globe and this one was one of the best. Now having said that, I like staying in hostels where it's clean and safe and I can cook dinner if I want to. This place has a great kitchen (with utensils and plates) and one of the best showers I have EVER used. If you want to party your face off, this isn't the place for you. But if you want a kitchen and a fabulous computer and Wifi I would thoroughly recommend it.


100%

Amazing shower, nice owner and staff, clean room, save and quiet place, big TV, fast computer and wi-fi, 7x24hr avaliable gate and check-out...... every thing feels comfortable and relax. Excellent!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)




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