The Anndore House [Joie de Vivre], Toronto REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
Dec 29, 2020, 6:03 am
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The Anndore House [Joie de Vivre], Toronto REVIEW - MASTER THREAD
I was just scrolling through Hyatt's pipeline page and saw that the Anndore House on Charles Street [just a hop from Bloor and Yonge] will be joining JdV. Can't find anything on when this is happening, but it's great to have another Hyatt option in the city!
This one looks nice and youthful with a retro/grungy twist, but for a property that reopened after a huge redesign in April 2018, it's bound to be in good shape. Online reviews look pretty good too.
khabah
This one looks nice and youthful with a retro/grungy twist, but for a property that reopened after a huge redesign in April 2018, it's bound to be in good shape. Online reviews look pretty good too.
khabah
Sep 16, 2021, 12:21 pm
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I'm also interested in hearing about this one - would love to hear anyone's thoughts. Had no idea this was now a Hyatt until I did a search last week.
Pre-pandemic, I used to stay at the Marriott on Bloor - not because it was a great hotel (it was a below-average Marriott - IMO), but because it was quite convenient location-wise. That is going to be a W when it re-opens (not my thing...), and Anndore looks like a nice, mid-price option in the area now. I realize that the property has been redone inside (at least, I'm pretty sure it has), but the one thing that gives me pause is that it used to be a Comfort Inn.
Pre-pandemic, I used to stay at the Marriott on Bloor - not because it was a great hotel (it was a below-average Marriott - IMO), but because it was quite convenient location-wise. That is going to be a W when it re-opens (not my thing...), and Anndore looks like a nice, mid-price option in the area now. I realize that the property has been redone inside (at least, I'm pretty sure it has), but the one thing that gives me pause is that it used to be a Comfort Inn.
Sep 16, 2021, 2:30 pm
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I was there last week in a standard King room as an Explorist. I thought it was perfectly fine. Decor was nice, as were the little touches like the pillows, record player, and finishes. Too bad the restaurant was only open for dinner service due to the pandemic affecting staffing levels. Was good value overall.
Best part is the location close to both lines 1 and 2 at Bloor Yonge.
Best part is the location close to both lines 1 and 2 at Bloor Yonge.
Sep 16, 2021, 11:05 pm
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I'm also interested in hearing about this one - would love to hear anyone's thoughts. Had no idea this was now a Hyatt until I did a search last week.
Pre-pandemic, I used to stay at the Marriott on Bloor - not because it was a great hotel (it was a below-average Marriott - IMO), but because it was quite convenient location-wise. That is going to be a W when it re-opens (not my thing...), and Anndore looks like a nice, mid-price option in the area now. I realize that the property has been redone inside (at least, I'm pretty sure it has), but the one thing that gives me pause is that it used to be a Comfort Inn.
Pre-pandemic, I used to stay at the Marriott on Bloor - not because it was a great hotel (it was a below-average Marriott - IMO), but because it was quite convenient location-wise. That is going to be a W when it re-opens (not my thing...), and Anndore looks like a nice, mid-price option in the area now. I realize that the property has been redone inside (at least, I'm pretty sure it has), but the one thing that gives me pause is that it used to be a Comfort Inn.
Oct 3, 2021, 9:40 pm
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Stayed here recently as a Globalist. Booked a King Loft room and was upgraded to a Master Suite. I would stay here again if the location worked for my visit.
About the room: The suite was fairly spacious. The room faced Charles Street, which meant some street noise in the sitting area but the bedroom window faces the (currently closed) park and was noticeably quieter. Water pressure was a bit weak but the washroom was spacious, bright and had a unique design. A minor thing but the floor tiles in the sitting/bedroom areas are some synthetic material like vinyl and weren’t particularly nice to walk on.
Other points: Breakfast was not offered due to a “new Hyatt policy” and was offered 500 points per day instead. Constantine restaurant looks great and the patio was popular. I’d like to try it post-COVID. 4PM check-out was offered when I requested a later check-out. Normal check-out time is 11AM and they were willing to extend to 12PM before I pointed out my WoH status. Daily housekeeping is currently suspended. Water bottles not found in the room but I was given a voucher to show at front desk when I wanted a bottle.
About the room: The suite was fairly spacious. The room faced Charles Street, which meant some street noise in the sitting area but the bedroom window faces the (currently closed) park and was noticeably quieter. Water pressure was a bit weak but the washroom was spacious, bright and had a unique design. A minor thing but the floor tiles in the sitting/bedroom areas are some synthetic material like vinyl and weren’t particularly nice to walk on.
Other points: Breakfast was not offered due to a “new Hyatt policy” and was offered 500 points per day instead. Constantine restaurant looks great and the patio was popular. I’d like to try it post-COVID. 4PM check-out was offered when I requested a later check-out. Normal check-out time is 11AM and they were willing to extend to 12PM before I pointed out my WoH status. Daily housekeeping is currently suspended. Water bottles not found in the room but I was given a voucher to show at front desk when I wanted a bottle.
Oct 4, 2021, 6:09 am
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Other points: Breakfast was not offered due to a “new Hyatt policy” and was offered 500 points per day instead. Constantine restaurant looks great and the patio was popular. I’d like to try it post-COVID. 4PM check-out was offered when I requested a later check-out. Normal check-out time is 11AM and they were willing to extend to 12PM before I pointed out my WoH status. Daily housekeeping is currently suspended. Water bottles not found in the room but I was given a voucher to show at front desk when I wanted a bottle.
May 17, 2022, 7:27 pm
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First stay here tonight. They are now offering a drink and two food items per guest from Hot Black Coffee (connected to the hotel)
Seems like fair value - juices are priced up to $10 and food items include hot breakfast sandwich-type entree. Seems like they are doing their best to now fulfil the Globalist breakfast promise.
Seems like fair value - juices are priced up to $10 and food items include hot breakfast sandwich-type entree. Seems like they are doing their best to now fulfil the Globalist breakfast promise.