Sonder the Slate

Our most recent stay really exposed the flaws with this not-a-hotel-quasi-AirBnB business model. At check-in, if there are issues, you're kind of just stuck. There's no one at the desk to talk to and even if you could get ahold of someone through the app (good luck), there aren't any rooms to move to. You also can't get housekeeping services even with longer stays. Even trying to get an extra towel was a fruitless endeavor. This paired with the fact that they did some renos that made it kind of bland on terms of decor and that the neighborhood seems to have gotten even noisier (the peddle pubs will drive you insane if you're unlucky enough to get a room facing on to Adelaide) and it's just not worth the convenient location. They've always gone for form over function (see frosted glass bathroom walls that wake up your partner if you prefer not to pee in the dark in the middle of the night, the free standing tubs that are impossible to get in/out of without slipping, the heavy ceiling height door to the bathroom isn't lockable but anyone else in the room can see into the bathroom anyway) but now that they've also chosen to use super low beds, it has officially tipped over into uncomfortable to stay. Your money is better spent at a real hotel.

A perfect overnight stopping point. Found it easily enough (after walking the wrong way from the station like the tourists we are). Room was clean and comfortable and the building is well located for eateries. One small criticism, if it can be called that because I found it hilarious, was the frosted glass bathroom might look cool and contemporary but when you pop to the bathroom at 5am because you have jet lag, it may be wiser to use your phone torch rather than repeat the drama of me turning on the light and waking my husband up like the sun had just burst across the horizon. All in all, great stay. Recommended.

Keypad did not work, no staff on premises, no microwave, no counter space in the bathroom and ridiculously large heavy glass bathroom door.

Our door wouldn’t shut properly. Shower floor. Was very slippery

Comfortable Comfortable and modern except therewas no plug near a mirror to do my hair

Perfect Location This was a pleasure trip and I wanted to be near the Arena's. 100% perfect location! Clean, easy to access, affordable and a less than 15 min walk to HHOF, Scotia Arena and the Roger Center. If you like Pizza, Grand Assembly is right across the street. Well worth it!