Downtown Home Inn is a great place to stay…read more Located in Downtown Toronto, close to the centre and near lots of public transport. The rooms are lovely with a really homely feel. I stayed in the Lily room. The bed was comfortable and I had a great nights sleep. The place has shared bathrooms and a free breakfast which is self service, but you can eat as much as you like. The price per room is also excellent. You really feel safe and at home here. The only reason I did not give this place 5 stars is because the guy looking after the place did not stock up on food in the morning and we had no milk which I ended up buying and little bread. He later admitted to going out the night before and getting drunk so I guess his hangover won out over our want for food. He also did not have the room ready for the next guests after I had vacated. I have been reliably informed that the owner looks after the place a lot better. This place is lovely though and definitely worth staying in. I will be back for sure.

No phone number . And when call no answer and mk return calls . Strange for a hotel that' needs to…read moresurvive in dull Toronto area

I couldn't have been more pleased with my decision to stay at the Gloucester Square Inn during a…read morerecent visit to Toronto. The inn itself comprises two beautifully restored historic houses; both private rooms and common areas are gracious and tastefully appointed. The location -- steps away from Toronto's gay village, a short walk from Yorkville's shops and museums, and a few blocks from a subway stop -- facilitates every stop on the out-of-town homosexual's pilgrimage to Ontario, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff will keep you on top of your logistical game. If you're lucky, you'll also get to say hello to Patsy, the Gloucester Square's friendly feline mascot. Far better value than a ho-hum corporate hotel. I'll happily stay here again.

I was referred to this business by a friend who suggested I use them when planning my business…read moreretreat. They were professional, thorough, and great at communicating. My retreat had its hiccups but Luxe and Lavish travels acted quicmly with looking after some inconveniences with travelers who were arriving to the location. I appreciate their responsive behaviour and overall service and I will be using them again in the future.

I would love to shower praise on Butterfield and Robinson, but alas, honesty compels me otherwise…read more After interviewing three other agencies and engaging in hour-long discussions with each about my dream Cycladic adventure, I ultimately chose Butterfield and Robinson. They seemed to understand my desires perfectly--or so I thought.The brief was simple: no Santorini or Mykonos (too touristy for my taste), and a strong preference for Corfu, Paros, Naxos, and especially Sifnos, the foodie island. Winery visits, cooking lessons, and hiking were the core activities, with a heavy emphasis on the first two. After carefully reviewing all proposed itineraries and costs, Butterfield and Robinson seemed to tick all the right boxes. This was mid-January 2024, and I made my preferences abundantly clear. Yet, when the first itinerary revision included Santorini, I was irked. I had explicitly said no Santorini! The travel specialist assured me there was an "unmissable" winery there. Hesitant, I said, "Fine, but only if they age their wine in the sea or something equally unique." She assured me it was worth it. Spoiler alert: Santorini is beautiful but swarming with cruise ship tourists. The experience was akin to being engulfed by a horde of locusts. Looking back, this should have been my first red flag. I started planning in Jan2024 to avoid last-minute chaos, yet a week before my trip, I still didn't have the name of the so-called "unmissable" winery. When I finally did, my heart sank. It was a regular winery, nothing special. Furious, I did a simple Google search and found a genuinely unique winery myself. Butterfield and Robinson then booked the visit I found. I paid a premium for their bespoke service, only to end up doing their job. Their lack of attention to detail and failure to provide the bespoke experience I was promised were astonishing. I could have Googled it myself and saved a fortune. The final straw? My flight arrived in Santorini at 11 AM, but hotel check-in was at 3 PM, and they scheduled an experience for 5:30 PM. I had emphasized the need for an early check-in back in January. Up until the Wednesday before departure, nothing was arranged. It took escalating to a manager to fix it. The travel specialist should have had the foresight to understand that after an overnight flight, I would need a shower and rest before any activities. Instead, they were asleep at the switch. They also failed to secure a cooking experience on Sifnos, despite my clear passion for it. Instead, they scheduled a hike. The luxury hotels they booked were underwhelming, with malfunctioning air conditioning and delayed check-ins. In the end, my supposedly bespoke luxury adventure was a series of poorly managed experiences. Butterfield and Robinson, you had one job, and you failed miserably. Upon being escorted to my room, the moment the door swung open, my jaw hit the floor--and not in a good way. For the lofty price of over $1200 a night, this room is a complete rip-off. Not a single thing is complimentary. No water, no nothing. The minibar fridge contains nothing but their overpriced water and soda (a whopping 7 Euros for a bottle of Coca-Cola or Coke Zero). The bathroom? It's smaller than a NYC closet (see picture). The shower is a mere 30"wide and just over 3'deep, leaving me unable to fully extend my arms. There's hardly any counter space, and the sink is an ill-fitting disaster. Drop something on the floor near the sink, and you'll likely bump your head on the way back up. The food was forgettable, the drinks lacked any ounce of creativity, and, surprise surprise, everything was overpriced (22 Euros/cocktail, 14 Euros/gllass for Prosecco).In the end, it's abundantly clear that Butterfield and Robinson is teeming with so-called specialists whose wheels are spinning, but the hamster is long dead. The staff is inattentive, lacking in creativity, innovation, individual thought, or any consideration for their clients' experiences. Rather than an adventurous, stress-free experience, I found myself micromanaging to avoid missed timings (several experiences had no pick-up time or incorrect ones) and getting into the wrong transport vehicles because no names were provided. I also had to escalate issues to ensure my physical safety as a solo traveler, dealing with stress caused by the very agency I paid a premium to ensure a stress-free trip. They had one job&failed spectacularly. To add insult to injury, their in-country concierge badmouthed me to the guides, stressing them out to the point of hesitation. However, they were pleasantly surprised when they met the "monster" described by the agency and found a cool, fun, and funny person instead. Maligning and assassinating my character for holding you accountable is not only unprofessional but morally reprehensible. This agency proves that things can always get worse and exemplifies moral erosion.So, if you're looking for bespoke, off-the-beaten-path experiences this is a DON'T.

5 Stars isn't enough for these guys…read more I have been on 2 trips in 2 very different areas and have been incredibly impressed on both occasions. B&R is the standard for guided travel period There guides speak the language and understand how to treat their clients. You will stay in unbelievable 5 star hotels, eat incredible food and see absolutely wonderful parts of the world As I said before, these people set the standard

Great downtown deal The owner is always willing to…read moreaccomodate and make sure you are comfortable. You probably won't even see him since transactions are mostly done online or on the phone but he is always available by phone. I have had a few friends stay here and they were all happy. Good price with nice results, great location

I have stayed here twice now and it never disappoints. This year I went for Pride and lucked out…read moreas there was a last minute cancellation. My room was in the back of the house with a beautiful view of the back yard. I met some of the funniest and sweetest of people while staying there. The owner is just as sweet as he could be (and insanely hot). The decor of the place, the rooms, and just the whole vibe of the place is always so comforting to me. Thanks Dave, you're the best!