Decided to spend Christmas 2024 in St. Jacobs at the Homewood Suites by Hilton. Phoned hotel to see…read moreif room had been cleaned and early check in was possible to which front desk confirmed both. Arrived. Front desk girl, Macklyn, was polite and friendly and gave us our key cards to room. Upon entering room, noticed that room had definitely not been cleaned. A magnet was still affixed to the door on the outside alerting of a pet in the room (and we had NO pet with us). The tile floor in the kitchen had not been swept. The dishwasher was loaded with dishes. There was soap scum and hair in the tub and only one towel for two people for a 3-day stay. Beds looked hurriedly made. Frantically drove to nearby Dollarama to pick up basic cleaning supplies (on Christmas Eve) to clean room only to discover the sole light that was over the tub/shower was leaking water. Informed front desk and they asked me if I wanted to change rooms. (Were pleasant and accommodating but seemed truly unfazed by the situation). Changed rooms and newest room, while slightly better (in terms of having been cleaned), detected a faint pet odor in bedroom. Again, dishes had been left in the dishwasher. Retrieved a couple of bowls from cupboard to find food caked on them. BREAKFAST: continental. Not huge selection, mostly cold options such as yogurt, muffins, fruit. Sufficient space to accommodate seating and tables were clean. Was surprised to find out that there was no 24 hr coffee made available to guests in lobby/restaurant area - just water with lemon. Also, Manager's reception is usually offered each Wednesday (and Christmas was on Wednesday), but they did not offer that. Instead, Front desk told me to call the following day to inquire if something was "going to take place." I guess they were unsure themselves? Called Christmas Day at 3pm to see if anything being offered in lobby/restaurant area. No answer at front desk. Phone rang at least a dozen times. Made numerous calls in the span of 15 minutes and no one picked up at front desk. Went down at 5pm (as that is when the Manager's reception would normally be, from 5-6:30pm) to find out that there had been a few trays of cookies and squares and hot chocolate. By then, only a few squares and cookies remained. The hotel could have informed their guests by a note on their door, or a courtesy call to inform when they were planning on putting out something. Should not have been the guests responsibility to call down to see when or if something was taking place. Disappointing, to say the least! CHECKING OUT: Upon leaving, I called down to front desk to see if housekeeping or busperson (do they still have those?) could bring up a luggage carousel and no one was available to do that. Up to the guest to be responsible for that. OVERALL IMPRESSION: will not be returning to this hotel again. Advice: fire housekeeping staff or at the very least, retrain staff and follow up by checking rooms to ensure highest cleaning standards are being met. (I also note that when I had to go down to return my old room key, another guest was complaining of their room not being clean, mentioning that their dishwasher was stacked with dishes, not having been unloaded). I was compensated with two bottles of complimentary water for our troubles in having to switch rooms. No monetary offer to reduce the amount on my total bill, or an offer to stay a free night. Just an overall frustrating experience.

I've stayed here multiple times and each time had been great. Great facilities and rooms…read more.. staff... food... convenient location. All of it. What spurred me to write a review this time was the housekeeping supervisor. I travel with my two kids often and it's sometimes not easy to juggle two little monkeys. Her friendliness, help and demeanor with them helped brighten our day! She has genuine kindness in her eyes and it was noticed by my kids too. Thank you, Ashley, and thanks for the smiles!

We stayed here because we were attending a concert at the TD Coliseum and this accommodation was…read morewalking distance from it. I picked this months ago and after our experience, we were pretty satisfied overall. Our room was nice and spacious enough for the two of us. We had a queen bed and also a sofa that could be converted into a mattress from inside if needed. We also had a little kitchenette and full fridge which I was impressed by. We didn't use it during our quick stay but it was nice to have everything if we needed it. Breakfast was very nice actually. Since we stayed on the weekend, the hours were from 7:30-10:30 am. Food selection had alot of variety and there was always an attendant manning the area and greeting people. It was clean and accessible with many places to sit in the breakfast area. There were many rooms occupied on our floor, we could hear them when we were walking in the hall but not from our room. So I'm glad we weren't situated right next to any neighbors for our stay. All the staff and everyone we came in contact with were friendly, helpful, and professional. The only thing for me was that the fan was quite loud at times when I made the room cooler. It wasn't a white noise, "easy on the ears" type of sound. But luckily it would go away after some time. And the sofa was very firm, it wasn't comfortable. Those are really the only complaints about this place that I have, everything else was done well and we had a great stay here. Location was perfect for the TD Coliseum, restaurants in the area, and also for transportation and bus stops. It's walking distance and accessible to so many things. All in all, this was a 4.5/5 experience for me. If we have another concert here or weekend trip in Hamilton, we would stay here again. Thank you!

I do not recommend staying here, overpriced and unsafe…read more They gave us a room facing to a parking lot with a construction going on. It was loud during the day and early in the morning. They gave us complimentary ear plugs. XD They had 2 security guys inside the hotel at night. The area is scary/sketchy, one lady was banging on the hotel door at 4am in the morning, screaming "let me in!" Another guy on Meth was sitting around the hotel in the morning. Found out, there is a shelter few blocks away. The garage is so small. Our floor smelled like wet dog. Their complimentary light dinner was inedible. Only good thing: Our room was clean.

I enjoyed my stay. My cousin, who was getting married at the time, blocked rooms at this hotel…read more So naturally I booked a room there, and got the king bed guest room. Check-in was fast, even with the long lines. What's interesting is that the front desk has these little assorted vitamin tablets to put in your complimentary water bottle. I've never seen that before, but maybe that's what happens in a country with socialized healthcare. I totally appreciate that! The room itself was clean. The AC worked fine. I find that the air can be dry in hotel rooms, but I didn't experience any issues. The lobby has a lot of seating. The on-site restaurant had good food and great service. The staff was VERY patient with my big and loud family, which I also appreciate. The property isn't too far from shopping and restaurants. Though it was summer so the weather was nice. I can't imagine walking in the middle of winter, though I guess walking would be safer than driving for me since I'm not used to driving in the snow. The nearest grocery store is like a 5-min walk so it is doable. I recommend this Marriott property if you need a place to stay in Waterloo since it's close to restaurants, shopping, and the university.

I spent last night at the Delta Hotel in Waterloo. I've stayed here a couple times over the years…read more Parking was self-parking and $12/night. There are lots of restaurants nearby, including in the hotel. There is a fitness room, pool and hot tub but I didn't get a chance to check them out. My room had a mini fridge and a coffee maker. WIFI was complimentary and was speedy. There were two complimentary bottles of water. The bathroom had a large night light under the vanity (by the floor) that came on when I entered the room, which was handy when going to the bathroom in the middle of the night.

Where do I start? I wouldn't stay here again based on several factors. Here's why:…read more No loyalty recognition or amenities provided. -advertised status welcome amenity was not provided. I asked at the front desk after check in and was given two bottled waters. -no upgrade available or proactivily given. Noisy Walls are thin. We were on the second floor and heard everything from the guests above us and down the hall. Amenities In room toiletries are heavily perfumed. North something... this is a wider Marriott issue. -no q-tips, cotton balls, or anything else -old towels and not enough of them (1 washcloth to share?!) Lack of working plugs on the nightstand. Dirty room -long white hairs on floor and furniture -raisins, pet treats, and other strange objects on the carpet I had to pick up -hanging dust on the exhaust fan in the bathroom Poor room layout and dated -the best room they have appears to be a Peleton king room which I booked. The main bed tv is parallel to the bed as in you can't see in the photo I posted. You won't easily be watching TV in bed. -rooms on the second floor look at an eye level dirty roof full of water and black dirt/mold Overpriced This hotel was booked specifically because they were THE host hotel for a music festival I attended. A free dedicated shuttle was promised all weekend to and from the festival from the property. I saw the shuttle three times in three days. I addressed this at check in and also with the GM at check out. We had to drive every single day because the shuttle times were not even remotely consistent. If it's every hour - great. Every half hour - great. But give guests a time to be there and stick to it. I paid more than double the hotels Nextdoor to stay at this Marriott even though I have top tier status at two hotel chains on the same street. I was hoping the shuttle would be a perk and perhaps they would offer guests staying under the festival block something that related to the festival (a welcome gift, a sticker... ANYTHING). Disappointed to say the least.

I had a great stay at the Marriott Waterloo next to the St. Jacobs market back in August. We booked…read morea king size room with sofa bed for one night. We didn't use any of their facilities, it's clean and met all our expectations so can't complain. We booked using their points program and they instantly recognized us as a loyal customer which is a nice touch. Upon entrance, we were greeted warmly by the staff and the entrance lobby look quite new. They told me the hotel was previously converted from a Holiday Inn. I love that there is a mini fridge inside to hold our fresh strawberries from our Farmers market haul. The best part is the location it's next to a Playhouse, an outlet, and St Jacobs market, and short drive to the University campus, Waterloo Park and golf course if you're intending to visit there.

Did a little "staycation" at this hotel the weekend of the total solar eclipse. The room was clean…read moreand quiet. No frills, but also nothing to complain about. I had to take a couple of work meetings, and found the internet to be a little slow/choppy. But other than that it was a comfortable stay. The Starbucks in the lobby was helpful, and the location is super walkable, right in the heart of downtown Hamilton. The complimentary water bottles were super useful and a nice touch. They had a nice terrace and held a low-key viewing event for the eclipse. All-in-all we had the perfect little weekend getaway thanks to the Sheraton!

Location Location Location…read more Sheraton Hamilton Hotel locate right in downtown Hamilton is great if you want to explore Downtown area or have business to attend there. Walkable to most attractions. I highly recommend parking at their underground lot which will give you in and out privileges. The rate is good till 4 pm on the day of checkout. Room is standard and dated. Decor and layout is typical to Sheraton brand. Nothing too fancy but adequate for a short stay. Hotel is connected to Jackson Square and the bus terminal is right across the street. FYI: Go Bus serving YYZ and towards Richmond Hill has a stop in front of the hotel.

My sister & I had an early flight to catch & this hotel helped us catch some much needed rest…read morebefore flying out to Calgary. The front desk was welcoming & the hotel was warm & inviting. Our 2 Queen sized beds we're comfortable, clean, & followed the environmentally friendly towel regulations. The room was spacious & clean with a nice sized desk to put some of our luggage on. I only wish there were more outlets & usb charger ports but that is me being picky. We unfortunately weren't able to participate in breakfast because we had to leave at 3am for our flight but from what the front desk said that had an extensive hit buffet with tons of protein options. Overall, great experience!

At first I was very impressed with this hotel. The manager of guest services Natalie was super…read moreaccommodating and very polite and helpful. Even offered a corporate rate through my employer. Includes free breakfast for two and parking and wifi. The rooms were OK they were clean but dated. The breakfast was OK. The disappointment started a few weeks after my stay. I have called numerous times and left messages for natalie on her voicemail and with the reception three times. I still to this date have not received one call back. Super disappointed and very unprofessional.

This was truly an excellent choice in Hamilton. It's centrally located & near the Hess Street…read morerestaurants. Security is stellar. My room was spacious and super clean. The bed was quite comfy & the showerhead had great pressure. I would stay here again!

Never thought I'd stay here but here we are!…read more Usually I visit Hamilton for family time. And always stay with family. This time, after 2 years of covid coming back, figured I'd get a cute little Airbnb close to my family's house. Close it was and disaster it was! They came in 7-8 times to the unit in 12-14 hours of me being there. Unannounced, unauthorized! It was that crazy. Long story short, Airbnb got me out ( luckily after 4 -9 calls/ emails) and put me here. Not much was available. And I appreciate this so much more! Walking in here albeit it was late/ after a stressful day, this was such a haven. The front doors don't slide open at night due to homeless, they have to buzz you in! That threw me off a little like ok where am I!?! But I guess most cities/ downtown's having this problem right now. They have stuff shortage like everywhere else, so check in was just check in. You can get their luggage carts yourself, load and or park and load. The receptionist ( Meagan I believe) was super nice to let me park out to load/ check in first. Then go park underground. So much better that way. The room was super spacious. Kitchenette was super clean, bathroom was nice. Even the kind bed was comfy. Could look a little more better if they tuck in/ do a better bed prep. But! It was a ok without it :) They had breakfast every morning ( or my room came with it). I didn't make it most days (4 days) only because I don't eat breakfast. But I made it in for coffee which was available all day. Even decaf! They also had a happy hour thing/ Thursday 4-6:30 I believe. Some cheeses, drinks etc even some tacos. I went for juice and coffee. Still great. Overall , it was very empty during my stay. The gym was small but clean. The Hammer! Downtown Hammer/ Hamilton is busy/ but empty. It's a nice change. But perfect escape from my nightmare Airbnb! I don't know If I would like this place as much if book and check in here without Airbnb disaster. But I definitely appreciated my stay here! Only if they weren't so expensive though. I stayed in Park Hyatt Toronto after this. Thought about coming back but the prices here are pretty high. Not as high as Park Hyatt Toronto but almost as much as Hyatt Regency Toronto. This area doesn't have as many hotels. So I guess it makes sense. Regardless, I enjoyed my stay here! Great, clean hotel.

This is a conveniently located hotel right in front of the University. Walking distance to the…read moreschool, store, restaurants and about 15-18 mins to the mall. As far as the hotel itself is concerned, it's a basic, no fancy style. The staff is really nice and the amenities are minimal (maybe it's the Marriott thing). The breakfast buffet is mediocre in variety. I asked for an egg white omelette which was extremely greasy and had yolks. They charged me $4.49 for my coffee on day 1, $3.50 on day 2 and $1.53 for day 3. For-the-exact-same-coffee. I think it was a little nuts. I called the front desk to ask about this strange coffee pricing anomaly and they didn't seem to get it.

This is a comfortable and well run hotel. Our check-in was quick--just had to sign a waiver since…read moreour 3 Pekingese were travelling with us. Truly a pet friendly hotel -- though there was a pet fee, it was a very reasonable flat $20 fee. Unfortunately this was a very quick trip in and out to take one of our dogs to the local Ontario Veterinary College for an MRI. I hope to return sometime for a longer stay to enjoy the hotel's amenities and relaxing atmosphere. We had a room with two queen beds that was larger than the typical hotel room. There was a small refrigerator and a very long desk. There was a cordless phone and an alarm clock that not only showed you the time on the front but also displayed the time on each side so you could see it as you were lying in bed. We were surprised to find a nice note from the manager welcoming us as a Marriott Rewards member. We were using a certificate for 1 night's free stay and as a thank you for choosing their hotel we had a delicious plate of fresh berries and exquisite chocolate as a welcoming gift. The bathroom area was separated by a pocket door so that the toilet and the shower tub combination are separate from the sink and two very large mirrors which were great for putting on makeup and having counter space for your Essentials. I don't think the hotel was very full on a Sunday night, I found the rooms to be very quiet and relaxing. All of the staff welcomed our three dogs and seemed very happy to have them there even sharing photos with us of their own dogs. Why not 5 stars vs. 4? Sorry, I'm spoiled by hotels that always have coffee/tea available in the lobby and complimentary breakfast. I'm not ready to pay $15.95 for a buffet breakfast. The hotel's location is also very convenient as it is literally adjacent to the University of Guelph campus, 5 minutes to the Ontario Veterinary College, in less than 10 minutes to the downtown retail/restaurant area.