Toronto hotels
The Clarence Park
A unrated The Clarence Park at 7 Clarence Square — no POI rows with a 8 headline from 5,574 reviews and cleanliness issues named in the cons.
- Clarence Square
- Independent — no chain recorded
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Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book The Clarence Park if a 8 headline from 5,574 fits your tolerance — accept cleanliness issues, basic breakfast options as named trade-offs.
This seed has no POI distance rows for The Clarence Park, so we do not invent landmark kilometre claims. Location still scores 8.9 out of 10 in guest analysis.
The supplier rating is 8 out of 10 from 5,574 reviews, captured 8 January 2026. Cleanliness 6.89. Service 8.86. Pros name affordable pricing, great location, helpful staff. Cons name cleanliness issues, basic breakfast options, noise disturbances.
Filtered amenity facts include Fitness/spa locker rooms, Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety, Parking, Private parking, Street parking, WiFi available — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a unrated with a 8 headline from 5,574 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone who needs verified landmark pins — none in this seed
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as cleanliness issues
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.0/10 from 5,574 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at The Clarence Park
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 8 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for The Clarence Park, captured on 2026-01-08. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience7.9 / 10Good
Overall positive experience with noted issues.
- Location8.9 / 10Excellent
Multiple reviews praised the location as perfect and central.
- Cleanliness6.9 / 10Mixed
Issues mentioned with cleanliness due to bed bugs and mouldy smell.
- Service8.9 / 10Excellent
Staff was kind and helpful; however, there were complaints about customer service response.
- Room Quality7.8 / 10Good
Some comfort issues with mattresses and lighting, but generally satisfactory.
- Amenities7.9 / 10Good
Facilities were useful, but breakfast options were basic.
- Value for Money8.8 / 10Excellent
Many positive remarks about the prices being very affordable for the quality.
- Food and Beverage6.9 / 10Mixed
Breakfast was basic but included.
Praised consistently
- Affordable pricing
- Great location
- Helpful staff
- Comfortable beds
Complained about consistently
- Cleanliness issues
- Basic breakfast options
- Noise disturbances
The Clarence Park in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Historic Charm
Experience the elegance of a 19th-century building at The Clarence Park in Toronto. Located near iconic landmarks like the CN Tower and Rogers Centre, our property offers a unique blend of history and modern amenities.
City Views and Comfort
Each room at The Clarence Park features a private bathroom and a desk, with some offering picturesque city views. Guests can enjoy the comfort of an oven in every guest room, ensuring a cozy stay.
Culinary Delights
Indulge in American cuisine and vegetarian options at our in-house restaurant. Whether you're exploring the city or relaxing at the hostel, savor delicious meals without leaving the property.
Book your stay at The Clarence Park for a memorable blend of history and comfort in the heart of Toronto.
Facilities
49 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- BBQ facilities
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Games room
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Shared kitchen
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Lockers
- Evening entertainment
- Outdoor furniture
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Movie nights
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
7 Clarence SquareToronto M5V 1H1
Canada
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Latest arrival
- 12:00 AM
- Check-out by
- 11:00 AM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our Toronto area notes cover what is worth walking to.
Where to stay in Toronto — all 4 properties and the areas they sit in · Read the full Toronto guide
Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
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The Clarence Park — common questions
- How does The Clarence Park score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 8 out of 10 from 5,574 reviews as of 8 January 2026. Location 8.9/10. Cleanliness 6.89/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is The Clarence Park to the main sights?
- We cannot quote kilometre figures — this hotel has no POI rows in the ingest. Location scores 8.9 out of 10 from 5,574 reviews as of 8 January 2026. Plan walks on a map before you book around a tight itinerary.
- What time is check-in and check-out at The Clarence Park?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM, with the latest accepted arrival at 12:00 AM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.