Bayside Inn & Waterfront Suites vs Similar Hotels

Rooms were small, dated, and had various issues.

Rooms are clean but some have issues like odors and comfort.

Rooms are generally well-received, noted for comfort and cleanliness.

Rooms are modernized, comfortable and well appointed for most guests. Some negatives include a few reports of uncomfortable/squeaky mattresses, AC noise, an inoperable shower faucet for one guest, and a window that would not open.

Dirty rooms reported with mouse droppings and soap scum.

Clean and well-maintained, but some rooms reported musty smells.

Generally clean with several mentions of cleanliness in reviews, though some concerns about details.

Multiple reviews explicitly praise cleanliness: 'very clean', 'propre', and positive mentions of housekeeping. One guest noted a peroxide smell in a room, but overall rooms and public areas are described as clean and well maintained.

Convenient location for stopover and nice view.

Convenient for public transport but a bit far from main attractions.

Convenient for travelers, notable positive reviews about proximity to major routes.

Location is repeatedly praised: easy to find off the 401, close to downtown, shopping and attractions; convenient to other locations and within a short drive of Kingston centre.

The desk agent was very helpful and polite.

Staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating.

Most reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff despite minor complaints.

Service is frequently described as polite, courteous and hardworking (front desk, housekeeping, restaurant). However several reviews note communication issues (discount confusion, check-in time discrepancy) and at least one negative staff interaction, so service is generally strong but inconsistent.

No specific issues raised; good nearby restaurant.

No specific mentions, assumed standard for hotel facilities.

Breakfast had mixed reviews regarding quality and variety.

The hotel restaurant receives strong praise (varied menu, several excellent meals, large/clean dining area) and some guests called breakfast 'awesome.' However others object to the lack of a buffet and extra charges for items like specialty coffee.

Limited amenities noted; no extra coffee or creams.

Good range of amenities, although parking could be improved.

Some amenities were well-regarded (e.g., breakfast), but others were criticized (e.g., lack of hot tub).

Free and ample parking is highlighted positively, but some guests note limited/remote parking spots and an inconvenient elevator location. Pool is described as small/oddly located. Major negative: at least one report of poor in-room entertainment/internet and no lobby coffee.

Overpriced for the quality and condition of rooms.

Great experience for the price, but some guests mentioned areas for improvement.

Guests felt they received good quality for the price, though one mentioned a cost discrepancy.

Perceived value is mixed: many guests feel the property is worth returning to given quality and modern rooms, but several complaints about breakfast being à la carte with extra charges (and no buffet) lower perceived value for some guests.