Monte Carlo Inn Oakville Suites

I stayed at this inn in Oakville for three nights on a weekday and got a very good deal. I had seen the building before and, honestly, the exterior is quite outdated and has that typical “sad inn” look, so my expectations were very low—especially arriving on a quiet weekday afternoon in crummy weather. That said, the inside was better than I expected. Still dated, but clean and generally well kept. The front desk staff were not overly welcoming like some other reviews mentioned, but they were not rude or disrespectful either. Very much all business—no small talk—but they did their job and that was fine with me. In contrast, a few of the cleaning staff I encountered were genuinely kind and friendly, which stood out in a positive way. The room itself was clean and bright and didn’t feel like a typical dated inn room. The overall grey-toned wallpaper and decor, paired with a grey-blue accent wall, gave it a somewhat modern feel. One concern I had going in—based on multiple reviews—was the pillows. I usually dislike hotel pillows and often travel with my own because they’re too firm or too high and cause neck pain. I almost packed mine this time but decided against it due to limited luggage space, and I’m glad I did. I tried a few different pillows during my stay and found them all comfortable. The bedding and linens were also comfortable, though not the crisp, starched, hotel-quality type. Instead, they felt more like staying in a friend’s guest room—soft, comfortable, and homey. The same goes for the towels. The bathroom was another plus. The bathtub is a seamless one-piece style with no nooks or crannies, which makes it easier to keep clean. I stayed on the 4th (top) floor and was pleasantly surprised by the water pressure. Hot water was instant, properly hot, and the cold water was actually cold. One downside is soundproofing—it’s quite poor. Thankfully, I didn’t have overly noisy neighbors, but I could hear actual conversations, including phone calls, from the room next door at night. I didn’t get a chance to use the gym, but it’s small and has only a few machines. From what I could see, it looked clean and well maintained. Breakfast was a typical continental breakfast: bagels, toast, butter, jam, pastries like croissants, muffins, and danishes. I had a croissant and a muffin, and both were fresh and tasty. There were also cut-up fruits and flavored yogurt available. Overall cleanliness was decent, though not squeaky clean. I did notice some loose hairs in the room and older dust on lampshades and in hidden corners. That said, nothing felt dirty where I needed to place my belongings, and it didn’t bother me. One more downside: I chose this location for its proximity to the nearby plaza with Shoppers, Whole Foods, Indigo, etc. However, from the inn to about 500 meters out, there’s no sidewalk—unless it was completely hidden under snow. With the rainy, muddy weather, walking to reach a proper sidewalk wasn’t pleasant. If you have a car, this won’t be an issue. Overall, it really felt like staying in a friend’s guest room—nice, clean, a comfortable bed, and clean towels. Not perfectly clean, but everything was decent and comfortable. If you go in with realistic expectations, it offers good value for the price.

Perfect for a nice room at a good price. Easy location.

Good rate, got a premium room with Jacuzzi, room was clean, service was good. Pillow wasn't my tastes but that's the only bad thing I have to say here