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Reviews of Royal Inn and Suites

2 out of 5
Royal Inn and Suites
106 Carden Street, Guelph, ON

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 235 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
If you are looking to spend one night, it was good. Service was great!!!! Everyone was nice and polite. The tv only had one channel, and it was the news. Our window showed a roof top and into other windows..... The bed was extremely comfortable... like amazingly comfortable. But it looked like there was old nicotine stains and mold on the ceiling in our bathroom. The 14 foot ceilings were great, and made the room look like it had alot of space!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was nice being right downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 2, 2021
Thank you for this review!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Things are better than expected even during this COVID-19 pandemic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 2, 2021
Thank you! We are trying are best to ensure guests have pleasant stays by providing as many COVID-19 pre-cautions as we can!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awful overpriced for a crappy accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Maggie, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
the hotel was very close to our evening theatre, that's why I booked it. It looks better in the pictures, It's very tired. But it was very clean and the staff was very helpful. It was also very close to the bus station. Not the best part of town.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Junior

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

DH, Leamington

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms need an upgrade . You can see dust accumulated along walls Hot waters from sink didn’t flow well Someone is going to hurt themselves going to washroom with a small step at door
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Nov 28, 2019
Hello! We are sorry to hear that you had some issues with the bathroom during your stay. We are glad to inform you that we are currently working on upgrading the rooms but unfortunately we can only upgrade a few at a time! We thank you for this informative review! Most of our rooms do not have steps leading into the washroom however we will further look into putting an additional warning/informing guests if they are in one of the few rooms that do! We thank you for staying with us and leaving us this feedback! -Hope you have a great day, Front Desk Staff Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was old with little to no improvements done.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Nov 16, 2019
Hello! Thank you for this response! Unfortunately renovations take time! We will further look into what renovations we can prioritize to maximize guest fulfillment! -Thanks Front Desk Staff Royal Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasantly surprised with a bigger room than we paid for. Great location and really close to the Sleeman centre for the concert we were going to. Only downside was finding parking for the night it wasn’t totally clear where the best place for us to park was.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Nov 10, 2019
Hello! We are glad to hear that overall you had a positive stay. We apologize for the parking inconvenience we are looking into ways we can help guests better locate safe and convenient parking we thank you so much for this helpful feedback! And we hope to see you again! -Thank You Very Much Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Dawnne on Nov 9, 2019
Thank you for the wonderful review. The staff at the Royal Inn are happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again soon! Take care and have a great weekend! Kindest Regards, Dawnne Fiorillo

6/10 Okay

ADEDOTUN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Nov 10, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to rate your stay at our hotel! -Front Desk Staff Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location was great: Close to University and right downtown. Very large room, but old building. Spring mattress, not very comfortable. Overpriced for the room, but the location likely drove the cost up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Nov 4, 2019
Hello! We are glad to hear the location of the hotel suited your needs! We are sad to hear the mattress was not up to your standards and would love for you to contact us to see if the mattress in that specific room needs to be replaced. We hope to see you again! -Many Thanks Royal Inn and Suites Front Desk Staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the old building, lots of character. The price was good. The only problem was the cold water didn’t work in the bathroom sink
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Nov 2, 2019
Hello! We are so glad to hear you liked the building! We are also incredibly sorry to hear that you were having some issues with the bathroom sink. We apologize for any inconvenience this caused you and will do our best to ensure the situation does not happen again. We hope to see you again! Front Desk Staff Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Oct 28, 2019
Thank you for the review! Please don't hesitate to contact staff with any suggestions you may have to help improve future stays. -Have a good day Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a dump. Never, ever ever again will I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Oct 27, 2019
Hello! We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay. If you would please contact the hotel directly and give us suggestions as to what you feel could have improved your stay that would be great! The hotel staff is always happy to hear constructive criticisms/ideas. We were sold out this weekend and would love to hear what we could further improve to continue selling out in the future; as well as making sure the same guests keep coming back! -Thank You Very Much Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 30, 2019
Hello! Thank you so much for this score! We hope to see you again! -Many thanks

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the age of the property it is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 27, 2019
Hello! We thank you for taking the time to leave us this positive review! -Many Thanks Front Desk Staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly, helpful. Price and quality are in line.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Royal Inn Guelph on Sep 26, 2019
Good Morning, Thank you for the great review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again. Kindest Regards, Dawnne Fiorillo

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very old hotel. Served its purpose. Staff was indifferent. Bathroom had not been cleaned properly. Hotel is in dire need of repair
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Front Desk on Sep 25, 2019
The Royal Inn & Suites is the longest-standing hotel in Guelph, aged at almost 200 years old. We have many return guests who appreciate the character of the building and it's ideal location, but we understand that it's not for everyone. We apologize that you did not find your stay to be entirely satisfactory.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
...Excuse me ma'am you're peeing on my entrance
No curb appeal. A woman was actually peeing on the entrance when we tried to enter. Very musty smell. Low lighting. Room was spacious though, decent price. Would have booked elsewhere had it not been late. Would not recommend bringing children here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Front Desk on Sep 23, 2019
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share a review. We are sorry that this was your experience. Our location downtown is convenient for many reasons but on the alternative side of that, sometimes there are "out of the ordinary" situations that arise in our immediate area. Happy to hear the size of the room and price were satisfactory. Thank You

4/10 Poor

Doug, Owen Sound on.

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Check in was good facilities not so good. First night bathroom floor flooded Second night no plug for bath (I have realest leg syndrome) Third night toilet broke and no one came to look at or fix
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Front Desk on Sep 18, 2019
Good Evening Doug, It is always our intention to remedy any room issues as soon as possible; our sincere apologies that you had a few during your stay. If you book with us again, please contact us and we will provide a discount. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again. Thanks, Front Desk

8/10 Good

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was better than I expected based on other reviews. Only thing that could be updated is bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 14, 2019
Hello! We thank you for leaving us this review! We will make a note to re-examine our bathrooms and maybe look at moving them up on our renovation priority list! We hope you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you in the future! -Many Thanks Royal Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Dawnne on Sep 12, 2019
Good Afternoon! Thank you for the great review! We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Have a terrific weekend! Kindest Regards, Dawnne

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 6, 2019
We thank you for taking the time to leave us this review.

4/10 Poor

Kimby, Sundridge

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very tired and patched together. Incredibly small. Sign actually tells you remotes may not run the tv. Permanent smell to the building and linens.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Sep 2, 2019
Hello! We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay with us! The hotel has recently purchased brand new linen to ensure all of our guests feel comfortable! We thank you for leaving us this review and will continue to look into different ways we can update the TV to make it optimal for guest Use. -Thank You Very Much Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Aug 31, 2019
Hello! We thank you for such an excellent rating! We hope to see you again -Front Desk Staff Royal Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

Sidhesh

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Royal Inn & Suites on Aug 12, 2019
Good Morning, We are happy you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to seeing you again! Take care and enjoy the rest of your summer! :)) Kindest Regards, Royal Inn Management

4/10 Poor

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is obviously an older property that an owner is trying to use as a hotel. It was clean, but the carpets, beds and everything else about the property was old and should be updated. It was useful for it's location, but I wouldn't stay here again if I can prevent it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Royal Inn & Suites on Aug 12, 2019
Good Morning, We are sorry to hear that you will not be staying with us again. We understand that older hotels are not for everyone. The staff & Management appreciate all feedback (good or bad) so that we may improve/update those areas. On that note, the Royal Inn & Suites is over 190 years old and is classified as a Heritage Building. The current owners have started to upgrade areas of the hotel and will continue to make improvements over the next year! Kindest Regards, Royal Inn Management

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great but hotel needs major upgrading & improving!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Royal Inn & Suites on Aug 12, 2019
Hello! Sorry to hear that we did not meet all of your expectations. Upgrading is an ongoing process, given the age of the hotel. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope that if you choose to stay with us again, you will be fully satisfied with your next stay. Thank You! Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nope. Not for $125+
Wow. At roughly $130/ night this was just not acceptable. I gather some of the rooms in the hotel have been renovated, but many have not. Ours was in the latter category. Water damage on the walls, peeling wallpaper (that was stapled back in place in the bathroom), a window air conditioner that was so loud you couldn't sleep with in on - and really seemed to be mostly a fan with no cool air. In truth, this should have been priced at about $69/night. It was as clean as it could be, given its dilapidated state, and the staff were friendly and helpful. WiFi worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Jul 30, 2019
Hello! Sorry to hear that we did not meet your expectations. You are correct in that not every room has been renovated; it is an ongoing process, given the age of the hotel. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and improvement ideas. We hope that if you choose to stay with us again, you will be fully satisfied with your next stay. Thank You Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was within walking distance of the people I was visiting. It was acceptable, though an older hotel. The price was a bit lower than other hotels.It served its purpose, for a 2 night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Jul 12, 2019
Hello! We are glad to hear the location of the hotel and the price suited your needs! We thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We hope to see you again! -Thank You Royal Inn & Suites

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was warm and dry. I didn't like that it was NOTHING like the pictures show. We were even taken to the 3rd floor but ALL the rooms we were shown were nothing like what was advertised. We stayed only one night and found other accommodation for the remainder of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Jul 1, 2019
Hello! We are in the process of updating rooms at the hotel so some of them differ. Ex. Some of our rooms have been switched to a laminate flooring while others still have carpet. We thank you for bringing this to our attention and we will look at how we can update our photos that are posted to better ensure guests feel they have an accurate idea of what their room will look like! Thank You Very Much Royal Inn & Suites

2/10 Terrible

Md

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible to stay in Royal inn Guelph
I didn’t stay after my check-in to the hotel because of terrible environment. I should not recommend anybody to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Jun 13, 2019
Hello! We are sad to hear you had a negative experience at our hotel! We please ask that you contact the hotel directly to speak with staff as our records indicate that our staff was told by yourself that the room was okay. We understand how frustrating it can be when a room is not up to expectations and we want to do everything in our power to ensure that all the rooms are altered to best reach guests needs. -Thank You Very Much

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff. on May 30, 2019
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to leave us a rating! We hope to see you again in the future and please don't hesitate to provide our staff with some suggestions as to how we can improve the hotel to better suit your needs! Thank You

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pillows were massive. Light switch had goober on it. Comforter had many stains. Price was good, location was good. Staff were nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on May 17, 2019
Hello! As Happy as we are to hear the things you enjoyed about the hotel we are disheartened to hear there was some issues. We ask that you call us and directly speak to the front desk so we can make sure no stains are found again! -Thank You, Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

10/10 Excellent

Simeon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wanted a clean economical hotel to which it met. It is a bit dated but it is located n the heart of downtown that offered close distance to eateries..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on May 15, 2019
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to review the hotel! We are glad to hear that we met your expectations. We are currently in the middle of doing some renovations on the hotel to help give it a more modern feeling. We hope to see you again! -Thank You, Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property felt like i was going to be stabbed in the middle of the night. I took the reviews of 4.3 stars as good. After check in I went to my room where I was greeted with the smell of cigarettes and mold. This hotel should be shut down and overhauled. DO NOT STAY HERE
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff. on May 15, 2019
Hello, We are sorry to hear that you felt unsafe while you were staying at our hotel. Guest security is one of our priorities here at the hotel and we have security measures in place for all guests to feel safe and secure while they stay here! All of the rooms here are Non-Smoking and we take any report of the smell of smoke very seriously. We ask that you please contact us directly and inform us more about these issues so we can ensure that every single room is designed to best ensure a pleasant experience here. -Thank You For Taking The Time To Review Us, Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on May 6, 2019
Thank You For The Review. We are glad to hear you had a good stay with us and we hope to see you again. -Many Thanks Royal Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on May 6, 2019
Thank You For The Review! We are happy to hear that you had a good stay with us. We hope to see you again in the future! -Many Thanks, Royal Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a lovely view. The staff was really friendly. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on May 6, 2019
Thank You For The Review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the view from your room. We hope to see you again and we thank you for the kind words about our staff! -Thank You, Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
OK for a night.
Old hotel in noisy area near bus and rail stations but convenient to downtown, which is why we chose it. Room was fine, parking was bad. OK for a night but not a long stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Apr 15, 2019
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to inform us of the pros and cons of your stay. We are sorry to hear that the area was noisy during the time of your stay. We are glad to hear that the room was adequate for you! We thank you and hope to see you again! Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on May 3, 2019
We thank you for taking the time to send us this review. We are sorry to hear that you felt the hotel was this score. We please ask that you don't hesitate to the call the hotel with suggestions/Recommendations as to how better improve your experiences while staying with us. We hope to hear from you again. Thanks, Royal & Inn and Suites Front Desk Staff

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worse than a motel, extremely old, no maintenance, wanted to cancel the room the moment I step into the so called deluxe queen room (just because the tiny window). Will never go back again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Front Desk. on May 2, 2019
Hello, We are sorry to hear that you had a poor experience at our establishment. We have recently begun renovations to the hotel lobby and we encourage you to contact the front desk directly to tell us in more detail some ways you think we can improve the hotel. Particularly ways you think we could improve our rooms such as the Deluxe Queen you stayed in! -Thank You, Royal Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Apr 8, 2019
Hello! We thank you for taking the time to give us this review. We hope to see you again in the future, Thank You, Front Desk Staff Royal Inn & Suites

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is the downtown It needs a complete renovation
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Apr 3, 2019
Hello, We thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to announce that as of March 31st We have started renovations here at the hotel. We hope to see you in the future, when our renovations are further along. Many Thanks, Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Apr 3, 2019
Hello, We are sorry to hear that the hotel did not meet your expectations. We thank you for staying with us and we encourage you to notify the front desk with any issues regarding your room/overall experience. Thank You, Royal Inn & Suites Front Desk Staff

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place was alittle outdated beds need to be repaced nit that comfortable. Carpet is old.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Feb 12, 2019
Thank you for staying with us. We apologize that your stay was not as comfortable as we would have liked. We thank you for bringing these issues to our attention and hope you consider us again. -Thank you, Front Desk Staff

4/10 Poor

Wendy, Sarnia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The lobby was nice and the front desk staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Front Desk Staff on Feb 12, 2019
Thank you! We are Glad to hear that the staff was pleasant. We hope to see you again! -Thank You, Front Desk Staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: it had a microwave and mini-fridge which was large enough for the food I brought. Everything was spotless. The bed was made nicely and there was an extra blanket in the closet which was perfect. There were hangers in the closet. The desk and chairs offered enough room for my things. There were so many channels on the TV (use the Rogers remote) and the free Wi-Fi had a strong signal. Could be better: the bathroom smelled odd, I think it might have been cigarette smoke but I can't be sure (even though it was supposed to be a "no smoking room"), but luckily there was a bathroom fan and it didn't smell at all in the main room. The lights didn't turn on when I first tried them, I had to try all sorts of combinations with all 4 switches and the plug under the desk before they turned on. Also, I wanted to use the blinds to cover the windows but they seemed busted and I didn't want to risk breaking them so I had to use the curtains, which was a bit awkward as the air conditioning/heating is installed in the window too. All in all, a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Front Desk on Feb 8, 2019
We at the front desk are happy to hear you enjoyed your time here at our hotel. We are sorry to hear about the small issues with the room but we thank you for bringing these issues to our attention! We hope you will consider us again for future stays! -Thank You, Front Desk Staff.