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Idlewyld

3.5 of 5
36 Grand Avenue, London, Ontario N6C 1K8, Canada
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West Branch, Michigan
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

Overall it was very charming & quaint. The room was wonderful and a very comfortable bed. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Went out of their way to accommodate our needs. Enjoyed the restaurant. Although, it was a bit pricey. Coffee in the morning was strong and good. A beautiful warm morning and sat out on the front porch in... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and am glad you enjoyed your stay. We pride ourselves on a high level of customer service and am happy to hear you were happy with the staff. Unfortunately you came during a spell of cool weather...as we are an older building we have the option to either heat or cool the building. We took... More

London, Canada
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

i checked in very late but was greeted warmly at the door and felt extremely comfortable. the parlor and lounge is very charming and old fashioned. my room was a front room and was perfect for me. very comfortable king size bed, an old rustic fireplace added a little ambiance to the room and hardwood flooring. the mini bar was... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are proud of our 24 hour service that allows us to cater to our guests anytime during their stay, no matter how early or late. I am glad you were able to sample our mini bar - we have tried to source products that we... More

Bay Fortune, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

As part of a large group I stayed for 3 days. Room was spectacular- old world charm- new world Jacuzzi tub! Bed was King size and very comfortable. Front desk was very helpful- even washed my husband's chef jacket on short notice and returned to our room. Early morning coffee was good and strong. Breakfast requires some time- but if... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback and am glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We have worked hard to mix the old and the new, to create a unique experience for our guests. Our 24 hour front desk/concierge is there for all kinds of requests - even cleaning chef jackets! Our breakfast is always served made to order and a... More

Newmarket, Canada
2 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

My wife and I with 6 friends booked into this inn for a two night stay. The inn was informed that this was a type of reunion and was asked whether or no there was a lounge where we could sit and socialize. The answer was yes. This worked for the first day; however the inn was more interested in... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for your response. I recall your group clearly and had front desk and dining room server check on you after your dinner on Friday as you lounged in our Parlour Room. Everyone seemed quite happy then. It is unfortunate that you did not mention the lock or any other issues during your stay or at checkout, when something... More

Toronto, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I came to Idlewyld Inn via Hotwire and was very happy, as I lucked-out on this property. Centrally located it was very handy to Parkwod Hospital where I was visiting. I arrived after 9pm and was warmly welcomed and offered a bowl of soup and glass of wine in the dining area (kitchen was closing down for the evening.) It... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
23 April 2013

Thank you for your review and am glad you enjoyed your time here with us. Unfortunately, our carpets do need to be stretched seasonally, and we have not gotten to that yet. We hope to have them done within the next month - as an old building this is an ongoing issue but also part of our charm. During functions,... More

Toronto
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44 reviews 44 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

I had to go to London on business recently, and booked last minute on hotwire!! was very concerned at first, ESPECIALLY when they handed me a key..(yes a regular key!!) to my room. Very bed and breakfast "feeling" but a HOTEL!! in the middle of downtown London!!...Very different. Only ONE issue and that I had a room that faced the... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback and am happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We find the "old school" key part of our charm and character. I am also happy to hear you found our location useful, as we feel it is a great asset. As for the 7am pickups - because of useful feedback like yours, I... More

London, Canada
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I held an event in the Parlour Room for members of an engineering association I volunteer with. We had 25 attendees. Vivien planned the event. She did a great job of communicating with me before and during the event. She met with me to show me the room. Gave me an idea of how it would be set up. She... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
4 April 2013

Thank you for your feedback and am glad you had a successful event here. We are proud of our team and their execution of a variety of events from weddings to meetings. We feel that we provide a unique setting with a high level of service and high quality of food. I am glad that you enjoyed your event here.... More

Top Contributor
87 reviews 87 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

First, let me start with the hospitality of the staff -- simply outstanding. They went out of their way to accommodate. Unfortunately, the rest of the hotel was disappointing. The nicely sized room had three small lamps that did not provide quality reading anywhere. The bed and chairs were lumpy. The HVAC was loud (!!). There was abundant hot water,... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Thank you for your comments and am pleased the hear that the staff treated you well. We pride ourselves on delivering a consistently high level of service. We are constantly updating our rooms, but I am not sure which you stayed in. We have 19 unique guest rooms and I hope you will be able to try another one out.... More

Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Unfortunately I have spent only 3 nights in this boutique hotel in London, ON. I HAVE BEEN IN THE ROOM 304. There are no two same rooms, but each room is unique not just because of the furniture, but the size and shapes are not the same. Rooms: very interesting furniture and very loud HVAC unit. Food: there's is no... More

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
5 March 2013

Thank you for your comments and am happy to hear you were able to enjoy your stay and your meals with us. We are constantly updating our rooms, but will never have two look the same. I am happy you enjoyed 304, we are looking into the HVAC unit currently. At Avenue Dining, we try to offer a unique gastronomic... More

Woodbridge, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

My daughter and I stayed at this hotel overnight. The front desk staff was friendly, helpful, and very caring. The service was EXCELLENT!! It was nice and quiet and just what we wanted, and very clean. We had a couple of requests and the staff were more than gracious...would definitely recommend and will come again!!!

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Idlewyld, Owner at Idlewyld, responded to this review
26 February 2013

Dear Teresa, Thank you for your feedback and am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We pride ourselves on a high level of service and it is always nice to know it was well received! Our grounds certainly add to the charm of our building and I sincerely hope that you are able to visit us when... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Idlewyld Hotel
Idlewyld Hotel London
Idlewyld London, Ontario
Address: 36 Grand Avenue, London, Ontario N6C 1K8, Canada
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Region: Canada > Ontario > London
Amenities:
Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#9 Family Hotels in London
#12 Business Hotels in London
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Originally one of London's mansions - The Idlewyld has been a landmark in the city since 1878. It has been a private home, luxury apartments, a nursing home, medical office and a quaint Inn. Most recently it has turned into a Historic Boutique Hotel featuring Avenue Dining.Home to 19 unique guest rooms, several private dining rooms, meeting space, garden terrace and front porch this property is truly one of a kind in the city. ... more   less 
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