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Reviews of University of Toronto-New College Residence-45 Willcocks Residence

45 Willcocks Street, M5S 1C7 Toronto, Canada

#81 of 115 hotels in Toronto

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Review score

Based on 428 hostel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.5

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    7.0
    Okay for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shared bathrooms quite a way from our room

    Price

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Can be great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My first room had a great view over toronto, the second, this time, had all of the A/C vents for the surrounding university vuildings and bars. Far noisier night and notably more light coming through the blind that didn't allow the room to go dark.

    Well located right next to a tram stop, and easily accessed.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Was looking for something cheap but safe and it provided all the basic necessities I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower water didn’t go very hot which was uncomfortable, but I was also showering quite early so I don’t know if that made a difference. Also the pillows were awful! So uncomfortable, making it hard to sleep.

    I liked how secure the building and rooms were, especially as a female solo traveller.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I was first going to be put in a room in the old residence, which I requested to change.

    Clean, modern once in newer building as opposed to old one. Security and access good, location excellent

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    7.0
    Generally fine. It’s a good crash pad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was incredibly hot and the A/C machine didn’t work that well, if at all. The hallways and common room were very well-ventilated and always cold, but the room had south-facing windows and got a lot of sun during the day, which made it really hot at night.

    The location was very accessible since it is so close to Spadina Station and the 510/310 streetcar line. The amenities were bare bones (which I expected) but I appreciated that they gave me a towel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Price, location, clean, safe, convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No issues

    Simple room, just as expected. Wonderful price for staying in the centre of Toronto, great location for walking trips or trips by public transport. Beatiful university campus. The staf super nice, big thank you !

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cleanliness of the bathroom

    Location and the ac in the room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, convenient, and great value depsite fab problems.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fab thing is a bit ridiculous. Those who want to lock their doors should be able to, but not required to. Needing an access key for the floor is enough. No need to require a fab to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Very annoying! Also some soap in the kitchen would help, and at least a hot water boiler.

    Wasn’t aware there was breakfast?? But I love the location and its great value. Also 45 Willcocks was much quieter than Wilson Hall, newer as well, and the corner unit was extra quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No overnight parking close by.

    Good price for travel alone. Clean room and safe environment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value for your stay!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I was bitten by bed bugs. I reported this incident to the staff during check out. I saw bed bugs twice on the sheets and when I arrived home, I discovered several bites marks on my both arms. This is very unfortunate

    The residences was located in a very easy accessible area. You can get the tramp or walk to most of the attractions like CN Tower and Queens St.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in could have been smoother. Shared facilities need a little preparation but are bearable. Would be better to have filtered water available in common rooms.

    Modern and spacious student accommodation in a nice neighbourhood with great views across Toronto. Laundry facilities handy. Overall great value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    7.0
    Spartan but quite OK rooms in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The closer you are to the communal showers/toilets, the more noise of slamming doors you'll hear - bring silicone ear plugs! Absolutely no thought put into noise dampening, with an open gap under room door to hallway, and the noise from lift shaft reverberated to room - south end rooms better.

    Fab location for sites, restaurants, transport, and cool neighbourhoods experience (Toronto's different neighbourhoods are fascinating!). Friendly, cheerful staff at reception. Secure and clean room, albeit quite spartan. Reception did give me a second flimsy blanket to go with my first one. Towels and sheets clean. Bed OK, but something you might expect in a dorm. Very good WiFi.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Good sleep,quick checkout,close to transit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Checkin was friendly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathrooms and showers weren't bad, but it's a little awkward walking down the hallway with all of your supplies, particularly if your room is on the far end. Also: a note for tall people - the bed is not XL, so your feet may hang off the end.

    The room was clean, in a great location, easy enough to access, and cheap. It's a barebones spot -- just a bed, chair, and desk -- but for exploring the city it's just about perfect.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    7.0
    Great value in a downtown location but nothing fancy
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    some toilets did not flush and the sink was dirty

    very affordable quiet other than construction noise at 6am

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Great cheap stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very easy check in and simple to find room. Staff very friendly and helpful. The view from the room over downtown was phenomenal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    This student dormitory one level has one washroom. I suggest to remove one student room to build at least two washroom each floor.

    The best location in downtown, easy access and bus stop just 1 minutes walking. Also very good price.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Fun and enjoyable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    Everything was great here. The buildings are very well maintained.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff: They need to be trained and more friendly. One of the staff is rude and does not accommodating which they need to improve that attitude especially when regards to customer service. It would be nice to switch for room. Hope they provide soap at least.

    The location is very accessible to all like street car stop, parks, walking distance to Spadina and China Town where there is a near convenience store. The room given to me was okay but unfortunately you cannot choose which part to stay.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    9.0
    Shared bathrooms and kitchen area, but great if you don’t need to socialize with others but have your own plans for the
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was difficult to get in contact with other travelers.

    Spacious rooms with functioning WiFi, and a big desk.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    8.0
    will be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    none

    location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Nice stay in the downtown of Toronto
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shared bathroom needs to be upgraded and the bed was not very comfortable. But for the price it is excellent value.

    A typical dorm where you share bathroom with a lot of other people and have your own room. It is very central in downtown of Toronto and close to everything and the Spadina subway and streetcar is just some minutes in walking distance. Excellent value for the money and for the location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    7.0
    great value for money, clean and great location, but needs better housekeeping
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was only one working (barely) shower for the whole floor and even that one didn't work properly with most hot water going thru the tap and cold water running out of shower head. It was due to the breakage of the shower head.

    Great value for money and location

    Stayed in August 2023

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