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Reviews of The Champlain Waterfront Hotel Ascend Hotel Collection 3 stars

2 Front Street North, L3V 4R5 Orillia, Canada

#5 of 15 hotels in Orillia

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 489 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful stay and would stay there again if opportunity arises.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was a bit noisy outside at times.

    Continental breakfast was typical. Location was across from lake so beautiful walking trail's. Close to city downtown core as well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    sometimesat during day time the Parking lot is full, but it seems overnight parking is not a problem.

    The location is really good, close to the waterfront and not far away from downtown area. Stuffs are nice and friendly. the Room is clean. breakfast is included.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Only one night but was a great spot.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Room was very clean and comfortable. I wish all hotels removed their carpets. Good location to downtown area as well. Restaurant next door was easy access as well.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    7.0
    I would return if I go back to Orillia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    On site parking is limited. They have a secondary lot about a block away. We were lucky to get spots when needed. The only other draw back was a live music performance at a bar next to the hotel felt like the were playing in the room next to us. The music was good so we didn’t mind too much. If it had of been a bad band……. Oh well. Small potatoes compared to the overall experience

    Great location, comfortable room. We had left a tablet in the room unfortunately. Incredibly, we were checked out less than 30mins and the hotel called us to let us know. We were able to go back and pick it up. Fantastic! Bathroom was large and clean.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location of our room which was right above the back exit where the staff went to smoke. The air conditioning system was too loud.

    Location Decor Breakfast

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was almoste nothing.

    Good clean and nice rooms. Friendly personal.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    7.0
    Overall great stay until I tried getting a receipt from this place...
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was okay. Would be nicer to have real plates and cuttlery instead of disposable. Perhaps a few more options for fruit too, expecially for Southern Ontario in late summer, there could be so many local delicious options. Also, it was like pulling teeth trying to get a simple receipt from this hotel. First they told me at the desk they would email me a receipt. some days go by and I didn't receive anything, so I asked them via chat on Booking to provide me with a receipt. Still no response or receipt after multiple days. Then I try calling the number they have on google for the hotel to ask them to send a receipt. This number is faulty apparently and treats every phone number like it's a spam number instead of letting you through to the hotel. I finally called the numbr for the hotel given here on Booking and could get through to them, but I don't know why I had to do all this when the default should just be sending the receipt by email automatically.

    Comfy beds, clean rooms, friendly, helpful staff. Convenient location near waterfront in Orillia. Nice to get discount on dinner at nearby restaurant. Comfy lobby.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    We got an exceptionally comfortable sleep that compensated for the very small room size.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was very small and tight

    The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The room was competitively priced.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only grab and go breakfast which was very nice but a cooked one would be good

    Nice Hotel, comfy beds, good location, friendly staff, good restaurant attached to Hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough on-site parking but additional parking is provided close by. The Marketing Services charge and the requirement to pay a $250 damage depisit

    The room was comfortable and very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Location to downtown Orillia is great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice but make sure to book well in advance to get a good rate for this kind of property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One section we stayed in had stairs where you had to go down then up to get to your room. Hard to manage with luggage. Noise from other rooms and restaurant below and across the street. Walls need better sound proofing.

    Location good, close to waterfront and downtown. Nice that breakfast was included. Lounge area in lobby .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking and drop off. The property has very little parking on site and shares it with the restaurant. Alternate parking is a municipal lot about a block away. I would like to see cup dispensers rather than every cup wrapped plastic. Also there was no sorting for waste, recyclable, compost etc.

    Room was spacious and clean. Beds were comfy. Great location for access to beach, downtown restaurants and attractions

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    8.0
    quaint and quiet, i felt comfortable and safe during my stay overall.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room service did not come in at all while we were there, but I also don't know they're scheduling and routine, usually service will come every day when I stay at hotels. I also would have preferred having some sort of hot breakfast but the food provided was great too.

    Overall a good stay, I liked the style of the lobby and the staff were very nice

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    7.0
    Interesting old hotel in an area with great restaurants
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator for our room; lots of stairs up and down

    Location charm

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    8.0
    Perfect locaiton, nice service with some tiny issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking/Basement level
    • Stayed 1 night

    Do something with your breakfast - still the same poor choice, and not comfortable and tiny breakfast area. Also having $250 deposit on the top of the room price of $200 is kinda too much, no?

    I have been here a couple of times. The location is perfect, facilities a bit old though very well-maintained. I had concerns regarding its cleanness, this time it got better.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    7.0
    Great location, great service, good value and we will be coming back again for sure!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking/Basement level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basement room with tiny window No parking onsite

    Breakfast was good Service was good at front desk Location was walking distance to alot of stuff Liked the pub attached to restaurant Close to the waterfront Room was very clean

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    9.0
    The staff were very accommodating and access to tea/coffee etc…at all times. Location, location, location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stairs

    Ease and access to the Waterfront and amenities.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hair in the bathroom and the carpet felt wet. Packing was a nightmare.

    The staff was friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing comes to mind.

    It was probably one of the busiest weekends of the year, but the staff were super friendly and helpful. I appreciated that off property parking was arranged and well mapped out. And I had a question about the billing afterwards and it was quickly addressed.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    8.0
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited parking at the actual hotel but they have another lot about a block away

    Amazing location! Close to waterfront with a beautiful boardwalk and close to downtown shops

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was big city prices for a very small double room. Both beds were against the walls. We had to move rooms as the initial one was smokey smelling.

    Downtown with parking was good.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great. The place is comfortable and clean. I would recommend it and go back to it next time I’m in Orillia. Thank you

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking/Basement level
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We liked our stay but would prefer a room on main floor or higher. Didn't really like being in the basement area.

    It was very clean and good location. Staff was very friendly.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Non-Smoking/Basement Level
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room did not have anything to hang clothes

    Nice hotel and room

    Stayed in July 2024

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