Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this hotel after the way they handled a genuine medical emergency.
I had booked two nights for $535, but while travelling to the hotel, my 15-year-old son suffered an allergic reaction that required us to go to the nearest hospital emergency department. By the time I contacted the hotel, the cancellation deadline had passed, and they chose to keep the full $535.
I understand that cancellation policies exist. However, given the circumstances, they could have offered a credit, refunded one night, or made some other reasonable accommodation.
What makes this especially frustrating is that I had stayed here several times before and considered it my go-to hotel because of its convenient access to the GO train and Toronto.
I have operated my own successful business since 1994, and I believe this was an extremely poor customer-service decision. They kept the $535, but in doing so, they lost a repeat customer and any future referrals I might have made.
Sometimes following a policy may protect one transaction, but showing compassion and flexibility protects a long-term customer relationship. In this case, the hotel chose the transaction.