Offering casual student housing in a relaxed environment, Algonquin College Residence is located one mile from the Algonquin College and Centrepointe Theatre. This smoke-free environment features free self-parking. Each unit includes a kitchen with fridge and microwave. Students will be able to access free Wi-Fi and enjoy cable TV. Local calls are free of charge, and a work desk and chair is included. Amenities on offer include a 24-hour front desk, the convenience of a laundry facility, and free weekday newspapers. Algonquin College Residence features a coffee shop/café on the property that offers light meals, snacks and beverages. For an outdoor experience, try the lovely barbecue facilities. The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is within a 20-minute drive of the residences, and both Nepean Sportsplex and Queensway Carleton Hospital are just less than a three mile drive. Guests arriving by car will exit on Highway 417, five minutes away.
WiFi in lobby
Free WiFi
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym
Even though these residences are packed with a variety of students, as well as their parents in some instances, almost all guests were pleased with the quiet, serene rooms. The soundproofing was definitely up to scratch, and students said they were able to concentrate on their studies.
With a location close by to the highway, you will be able to get to town in a jiffy. If you love the outdoors and the natural surroundings, then the Ottawa trail is close by, and perfect for an early morning jog. For those who cannot get going without their morning cup of coffee, there's a Starbucks in the Student Commons across the road.
Guests have described the rooms as spacious, and more than adequate for a family of four. The units have two separate bedrooms, the price tag is reasonable, and parents like the close proximity to their children.
You will have to specifically request for the cleaning staff to attend to your room when you need it. Some guests only had the pleasure of having their room cleaned out once during the week, while others were lucky enough to have their rooms cleaned every other day.
If you can't wait to get back at the end of a long day to have a hot shower, you might be a little disappointed at the trickle that many guests experienced. The water pressure does not allow for a very relaxing shower.
Although the rooms have been reported to be relaxing and quiet, the hallways are a totally different story. Students have been found to be running up and down the passages during the early hours of the morning, causing a bit of concern for some.
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