The location of Frankie's place cannot be beat! You're overlooking the CN Tower, the aquarium, Rogers Stadium and the water. My boyfriend and I stayed here for 4 days and 3 nights in May and we really enjoyed ourselves. The pro's of Frankie's place are as follows:
- Location, location, location! Less than a 10 minute walk from Union Station, about a 15 minute walk to Queen Street, and a 2 minute walk to the water. You're also ridiculously close to a grocery store, pharmacies and the LCBO.
- The bed and pillows were so comfortable and soft. We slept so well and we felt refreshed when the alarm would ring in the morning.
- The AC was turned on upon arrival, which was super!
- The check in and check out instructions were really clear.
- Frankie was super responsive whenever we messaged them.
If you're coming to Toronto for a short stay, I highly recommend this place.
Now for a few cons, which are not major enough for me to not go back:
- The cleanliness could have been a little better. There were scuff marks on the walls, some of the dishes in the kitchen needed to be washed before using, the ice cube trays had crumbs in them, and the couch had a few crumbs and dirt from the previous guests
- One of the pocket doors for the bathroom was broken, so it could not be closed. Make sure to go with someone you're comfortable with if you're staying with a person!
- The kitchen did not have a salt or pepper shaker, and it did not have a baking sheet for the stove. This was not a big deal since we only cooked breakfast while staying at Frankie's place, however, this might really bother someone else looking to stay here.
- The unit could have used a few additional homey touches: extra pops of color, coasters, maybe a little bistro set to sit outside and take advantage of the beautiful view.
All in all, I would recommend this place if you're looking for a place to stay for a short time and if you just need a place to sleep and cook breakfast. The price you pay for the location you get is a great bang for your buck.