Residence Grey Nuns By Concordia University

Friendly and comfortable. Certainly no frills (no TV, no 'phone), but everything worked, including the refrigerator and fan. The shared bathroom might make some folks uncomfortable, but it was serviceable, clean, and didn't bother me. And if you turn left after you exit the building, a cafe called 'Second Cup' on the corner is pretty good for breakfast and stays open fairly late. I plan on staying again sometime next year.

The pillow was ridiculously small, but serviceable. Some on this site have complained about the bed being 'hard' ~ but, it's actually the kind of mattress I much prefer (I'd call it 'firm') and I slept well.

Liked : location is amazing! Building is beautiful inside and out...signs of the nunnery are still present (if you look for it) In rooms: Fridge, fan (for coolness and white noise) sink, and lovely windows. The bed,linens, towels and pillows are fine... not fancy but functional. Loved the free wifi in room. Common areas: microwave, kettle and toaster, and paper towels very much appreciated. Liked that they recycled and kept everything clean. There is access to many different types of bathroom and showers throughout the floors i.e. can have ones that are totally private (in hall ways) but we always used the multiple ones since every stall is separated by a wall from ceiling to floor and felt private enough. Felt safe because of security right at front.

Cons: some guests are unaware on how their voices carry and how the heavy stepping in halls and rooms magnifed through the wooden floors... this place is beautiful with high ceilings, wooden floors but designed for quiet nuns so earplugs were needed for myself. we left the last day they were open(as a hotel) and weren't allowed to keep our luggage there until our train left in the evening. The locker at Eaton center is small (not for suitcases) so we had to store it at the train station ($). We would have appreciated knowing this in advance. The spiral staircase when you first enter may pose issues for people with mobility problems/ heavy luggage as there is no elevator in this section....rest of place does have elevators.

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