I must admit that this arrangement was not what I was expecting. Although, I must admit upfront, that this has nothing to do with my host, Macky, who was very nice and accomodating in all respects. I must also admit that the booking misrepresentation was partially my fault, as I should have filtered a condo for myself. Herein lies my issue, as I was expecting a shared arrangement. The tiltle of the accommodation was "Downtown Core, 1 Bedroom near Union Station". I misinterpretted the ad, and thaought that I had the whole place to myself, so was unpleasantly surprised that I was not only sharing the condo with another guest, but with Macky as well. As I was on a business trip, this made it very difficult for me to live in the small room. Although Macky made me feel at home, and offerred access to the living and kitchen area, I felt uncomfortable. But that's my bad. If any one else who is on a business trip is considering this accomodation, it might not be the best choice. Otherwise, its well priced and very well located for the casual traveller.
One a negative note, although I can't say that the room was dirty, it could have been a tad cleaner, as I found dust and dust balls lurking in corners. The other thing that I found very inconvenient, was that there was no where to hang my suits and shirts, and had to live in my suitcase. Not very appropriate if on a business trip. The closet in the room was locked and being used by the owner.
On a positive note, the condo is very centrally located with easy access, and the room well priced, under $100/night in March. Macky was a very nice and accomodating host. So much so, that I kind of feel bad about leaving a less than stellar review, but I need to be honest.
The bottom line is that this is, in its current situation, not ideal for a business traveller who needs privacy and proper accomodations (the price should have raised a flag, lol). Although, that said, it is perfect for the casual (single) traveller on a budget, who wants to stay in downtown Toronto, and doesn't mind the shared (including owner) accomodations.
Nothing is perfect in life. It is what it is. Just be aware of your needs and what you're getting. I wasn't. Thanks Macky! You were a great host.