Holiday Inn VS Howard Johnson - Toronto

Yoda · April 6, 2007

Hi guys....okay...anyone familiar with the Holiday Inn on Bloor (around corner from TLBC) and the Howard Johnson on Avenue Rd (near Prince Arthur?).

Mr Yoda stayed at that HI before and said it was fine. They are both close to TLBC but HJ is a little bit cheaper. I don't mind spending more and staying at the HI....but I would prefer the cheaper option....but NOT if the HJ is a scuzzy place!?

Anyone know about that particular HJ?

Thanks in advance!!!

msrobby73 · April 8, 2007

When I ws banded at TLBC we stayed at the Holiday Inn. Arrived Wednesday and checked out on the Saturday and it was about $430.00

Room was clean, and decent. there is a coffee shop downstairs along with a resturant. Across the road was a corner store. The TLBC was about 1 block behind and 1.5-2 blocks over. Cheapest cab ride of my life after surgery- i think it was $3.75.

Robyn

sg_sg · April 9, 2007

i havent been myself........ but a friend of mine has been to the HJ.

it's not scuzzy..... it's good enough and clean.... but a bit older that's why it's cheaper i guess.... decent for a nights sleep

Yoda · April 9, 2007

WTF?????!!!!!

SO...when I called the HI on Bloor a few days ago, and inquired about the price for the night of 4 May...they quoted me $119 (as the "Medical rate"). I didn't book it because I wanted to compare.

So, I just called to book it and NOW they quote me a price of $139. WTF?????? That PISSES me off. Real nice....real professional. I informed him that I was provided a quote of $119 a few days ago. He said, "who did you speak to?" Well of course I don't know and never thought to ask since I wasn't planning on booking. I asked him if he was going to honour the original quote and he said "no". Naturally I didn't book there.

I hate that it is inconsistent like that......you know? What....depends on how they feel...what kinda mood they are in for what price they quote you? ^&&*&()*%^#^*&

I'm gonna call later and hopefully get a different person and see what THEY say.

*grumble grumble grumble*.

Bad time to mess with me...what with my floor being ripped up and all and the incessant HAMMERING!