University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence puts you in the heart of Toronto, steps from University of Toronto - St. George Campus and within a 20-minute stroll of Royal Ontario Museum. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Downtown Toronto hotel include Art Gallery of Ontario and Downtown Yonge.
What's nearby
University of Toronto - St. George Campus - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Spadina Avenue Shopping District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Queen's Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Royal Ontario Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Art Gallery of Ontario - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Spadina Ave at Willcocks St Stop - 1 min walk
Exhibition Station - 7 min drive
Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 5 min walk
Dina’s - 6 min walk
Fresca Pizza & Pasta - 6 min walk
7-Eleven - 5 min walk
Smoke's Poutinerie/Weinerie - 6 min walk
About this property
University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence.
This Toronto hotel is smoke free.
1 building
240 guestrooms or units
8 levels
Conference rooms
Built in 2003
Self-service laundry
Staff members are multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Library
Television in lobby
Lift
No smoking on site
Microwave in a common area
Coffee shop
University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence offers 240 accommodations with air conditioning. This accommodation is furnished with desks and desk chairs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [40 Willcocks Street]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Nearby parking fee: CAD 30 per day (984 ft away)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
We should mention
Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence?
The closest beach to University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence is Woodbine Beach (7.4 km).
Is there a free airport shuttle available at University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence?
No, University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are pets allowed at University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence?
No, pets are not allowed.
University of Toronto - 45 Willcocks Residence Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great for my stay. I was solo and stayed 4 nights. Room was clean. Bathrooms were good but dated. Friendly and helpful staff. Gym and pool near by for a cost.
Thank
Easy check in and check out process. Rooms are incredibly quiet especially for such a central location. Curtains are not blackouts, if that’s something you’re looking for. Excellent value for the price and location.
Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Bradley
3 July 2025
Liked: Amenities
A simple dorm room with shared bathroom facilities but is clan, quiet, and private. An amazing deal for central Toronto.
Bradley
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
lisako
13 May 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is my first time staying on campus!
The room is very simple☺️
This is a quiet university dorm. Expect dorm like facilities. Perfect if you are just looking for a place to sleep safely and quietly. Near streetcar stations and major shopping locations. Super friendly staff!
Yao Nan
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Tokuro
1 June 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staffs were very kind, welcoming, friendly. The price are so cheap. I can recommend for short stay here. One sad point was that the kicthen room was so dirty because any students didn’t use properly…?
Tokuro
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Bob
1 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room and bedding were acceptably clean, but the furniture a bit run down and the windows dirty.
Clean, quiet, comfortable, and easy to access.
Was not sure what to expect, given that it is a university residence, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Only feedback is that I would have liked the option to have towels/linens changed or the room cleaned at some point (perhaps halfway) for a 5 day stay.
Overall good value and would happily return.
The staff were cordial and helpful. The facility was clean and functional as you might expect of a university residence. Just the basics but when the basics are all you require then this option is an excellent one. Would happily use it again whenever the occasion arises.
Ted
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Meredith
28 June 2025
Student dorm room with bed, desk, (nasty) desk chair, with free access to washroom, showers, and kitchen. Other guests were respectful and friendly. Bikeshare bikes available right outside the building. Easy to walk to streetcar and busses - public transportation.
Would consider staying again. Thanks from Iowa, USA.
This was perhaps the worst mistake I've ever made in booking a hotel room. Fine print doesn't say that it's a shared "all genders" restroom for men, in which 2 of the 3 showers were out of order and the third one was a filthy bathtub. Graffiti was riddled throughout the bathroom and I thought to myself..."this is probably pretty close to what prison feels like."
The room itself had A/C that barely worked and the bed was a plastic-covered mattress that the sheets couldn't grip, so the sheets kep sliding off the bed every time you moved, exposing the mattress itself. The coving in the room was absolutely disgusting and has probably never been cleaned.
I had a two night booking and grabbed a proper hotel for my second night, eating the cost because the place was so disgusting and in such rough shape.
Advice to UofT - if you want to rent out your dorm rooms to people attending the university in the summer session, do yourselves and your GUESTS a favour and at least have some pride in the product you are providing. This was lazy at best, but very negligent and off-brand. I wouldn't even want a student to stay in those quarters for the regular school year.
Gross. Felt like a homeless shelter.
The room was perfect for my needs, but the showers were not so clean and the kitchen was terrible (mostly because other residents would not clean up properly, but part of the issue is also that not enough is provided for people to cook and clean).