Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre

Toronto 43.75615500, -79.47481400 , 3710 Chesswood Drive (Show on Map)
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Summary of reviewsMontecassino Hotel & Event Centre provides a balanced blend of practicality, comfort and accessibility that makes it a favorable choice for various travelers. Located in a tranquil industrial area, it offers convenience for those attending events or visiting places like York University and sports venues. The hotel stands out for its proximity to the Downsview subway station, providing guests with swift access to downtown Toronto in about 25 minutes. Public transportation options, local bus stations, highways and essential amenities such as stores and restaurants are within easy reach, offering an ideal base with the right mix of accessibility and tranquility. Furthermore, ample parking is available for those traveling by car.

The rooms at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre are a major highlight, frequently praised for their spaciousness and cleanliness. They resemble small apartments with separate living areas and bedrooms, ensuring comfort with comfortable beds and well-kept bathrooms. The suites enhance convenience, featuring amenities like kitchens and multiple bathrooms. Despite minor issues like outdated decor and occasional maintenance concerns, the rooms generally meet and exceed guest expectations.

Cleanliness is a noteworthy aspect of Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre. Guests often commend the high standards of tidiness maintained throughout the property, from the lobby to the hallways and rooms. The maid service is frequently mentioned for its friendly and efficient approach, contributing to an overall clean and well-maintained environment.

The staff at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre earns high praise for their exceptional service and professionalism. Particularly, Daniel from the reception team stands out for his friendliness and helpfulness. The front desk staff are recognized for their quick problem-solving abilities, ensuring a smooth check-in process and providing prompt assistance, such as calling cabs for guests. Throughout the hotel, the staff is described as incredibly kind, polite and accommodating, making guests feel welcomed and well-cared for.

While the breakfast at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre receives mixed reviews with some guests appreciating its convenience and others noting the limited variety and quality, it is clear that improvements could be made. Basic offerings like bagels, cereals, coffee and toast are available, but the absence of items like eggs and fresh fruits, as well as some operational inefficiencies, have been pointed out by guests.

The wifi also presents a mixed experience with some guests appreciating the free internet access and others reporting issues with weak signals, slow speeds and frequent disconnections. Connectivity seems to vary depending on the room location within the hotel.

Regarding the beds, experiences are mixed but mostly positive. Many guests find the beds comfortable and spacious, contributing significantly to their overall stay satisfaction. However, some guests highlighted issues with bed comfort, noting outdated, creaky and hard mattresses along with scratchy sheets and small pillows.

Overall, Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre offers good value for money, particularly within its three-star rating category. While it shows signs of age and could benefit from updates, it provides a basic yet comfortable stay with a focus on cleanliness and guest service. The location, although industrial, proves to be practical and quiet, making it a strategic choice for those looking to balance convenience with some separation from downtown Toronto's hustle and bustle.
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Room Types
Queen Studio Free Wi-Fi and cable TV are offered in this non-smoking room. A coffee/tea maker, microwave and refrigerator are supplied. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as toiletries and a hairdryer.

Executive Room with Two Double Beds Renovated in 2015, this modernly decorated room offers free WiFi and cable TV. A coffee/tea maker is supplied. The private bathroom has a shower/tub combination, as well as toiletries and a hairdryer. Pets cannot be accommodated in this executive room.

Executive Queen Suite Renovated in 2015, this suite features a fridge and a coffee machine. Free WiFi, a separate living area and a work desk are included. Pets cannot be accommodated in this executive room.

Run Of The House Bed type preference cannot be guaranteed as it will be allocated upon arrival based on availability.

Guest Reviews
6.3
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Location
Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre' location offers a mix of practical advantages and a few drawbacks. Situated in an industrial area, it remains a favorable choice for many travelers due to its convenience. The hotel is especially beneficial for guests with specific destinations in mind—like sports tournaments, weddings or visits to York University—owing to its proximity to the necessary venues. The leafy Norrtiorck neighborhood adds a level of tranquility and with a 5-minute walk to Downsview subway station, access to downtown Toronto is straightforward and swift, typically taking about 25 minutes.

Guests frequently note the ease of reaching the metro with multiple reviews mentioning that the station is within a short walking distance. This close access to public transportation options, including Line 1 and various bus lines, significantly enhances the hotel's appeal, making it a suitable base for exploring the city without venturing into the congested downtown core. Its proximity to highways, local bus stations and key amenities like stores and restaurants further adds to the convenience.

While some reviews highlight that the hotel is a bit far from the city center and challenging to reach solely by public transport, most guests find the location ideal and quiet, appreciating the blend of accessibility and peacefulness. The substantial parking facilities also cater well to those traveling by car. Overall, Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre provides a strategic and practical location for visitors looking to balance convenience with a bit of separation from the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto.

Breakfast
Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre offers a breakfast that garners mixed reactions from its guests. While some find the breakfast to be good, sufficient and convenient, others find it lacking in variety and quality. Basic offerings like bagels, cereals, coffee and toast are available, but there are frequent comments about the minimal selection and the use of budget products. Guests have also pointed out the absence of items like eggs and fresh fruits and some find the setup and service to be subpar with delays in starting times and insufficient refill practices.

The breakfast experience is described as basic and adequate by some, but many note it as a meager and unimpressive collaboration. Issues such as the use of low-quality polystyrene containers and lack of dining room availability further dampen the experience. Despite a few positive remarks about improvements and the presence of fruits, the overall sentiment leans towards the need for significant enhancement in both the variety and quality of breakfast offerings at this hotel.

Rooms
Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre boasts rooms that are repeatedly praised for their spaciousness and cleanliness. Guests often describe the rooms as big, resembling small apartments with separate living rooms and bedrooms. Comfort is a common theme with many appreciating the comfortable beds and neat bathrooms. The property is well-lit and in a good location, enhancing the overall stay experience.

Suites at the hotel provide added convenience, featuring amenities such as kitchens and multiple bathrooms. Cleanliness is another key highlight with many noting the spotless condition of both rooms and common areas. The hotel offers excellent room upgrades to cater to specific needs, such as accessibility.

However, some guests noted areas for improvement, including outdated decor and occasional maintenance issues, such as cleanliness problems and unpleasant odors. Despite these minor drawbacks, the overall consensus points to rooms that are largely comfortable, quiet and well-appointed, meeting guest expectations.

Beds
Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre has garnered mixed feedback regarding its beds, but many guests found them comfortable. Several reviews highlight the comfort and size of the beds, describing them as very comfortable and large. Positive comments also note that the beds were comfy and some appreciated the huge and comfortable beds. Alongside comfortable beds, other aspects like good parking, efficient wifi and a clean facility were appreciated.

However, not all experiences were positive. Some guests described the beds as uncomfortable with issues such as being outdated, creaky and having hard mattresses. A few mentioned the beds being uneven and squeaky. Additionally, there were complaints about scratchy sheets and tiny pillows.

While bedding comfort seems to vary, it appears that when the experience is good, it is very satisfactory, enhancing the overall stay at the hotel.

Cleanliness
Located in a favorable area, Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre garners praise for its cleanliness and spacious accommodations. Guests frequently highlight the rooms as both comfortable and remarkably clean, emphasizing that the overall property maintains a high standard of tidiness. The friendly maid service adds to the positive experience, ensuring that rooms are kept clean and neat. The facility, from lobby to hallways and rooms, is often described as very clean and well-maintained.

However, a few negative points were noted by some guests, mentioning issues like stained carpets and towels, occasional dirty bathrooms and inadequately cleaned spaces. Noise levels from other guests were also highlighted as a concern.

Despite these occasional shortcomings, many find the clean environment and functional amenities of Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre to be a significant positive during their stay.

Staff
Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre prides itself on its exceptional staff, who consistently receive high praise from guests. Daniel stands out as particularly friendly and helpful, making a strong impression. Guests frequently mention that the reception staff is friendly, courteous and professional, providing prompt service and ensuring a smooth check-in process. The front desk is noted for its exceptional service and quick problem-solving abilities, even facilitating cab calls for guests.

Throughout the hotel, the staff is described as incredibly kind, polite and eager to accommodate guests to the best of their abilities. Housekeeping staff ensures rooms are quickly made up and cleanliness is a consistent highlight. Breakfast service also earns commendations with mentions of sweet and attentive staff members who efficiently take care of guests' needs.

Overall, the hotel staff is recognized for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism, making guests feel welcomed and well-cared for during their stay.

Wi-Fi
The wifi at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre has mixed reviews. Some guests appreciated that there was good, free wifi available, noting that they loved having access to the internet and breakfast together. Others reported issues such as a poor or weak signal, slow speeds, frequent disconnections and, at times, wifi that did not work properly. Additionally, the wifi connection quality seemed to vary depending on the location of the room within the hotel. While some guests had a positive experience, others found the internet service lacking in reliability and speed.

3 Star
Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre offers a good value for money, particularly when compared to other hotels in the area. While the location is more industrial, the rooms are decent for a three-star rating. The cleanliness of the hotel is a positive note, providing guests with a basic yet comfortable stay. However, the hotel itself shows signs of age and could benefit from some updates. The breakfast is notably limited, to the point that it might be considered as not provided at all. Guests should be aware that the on-site cafe's availability isn't always guaranteed. Despite these drawbacks, the overall pricing remains competitive within its category.


No, Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre.

No, Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre.

Yes, Montecassino Hotel & Event Centre has a gym.

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