The Champlain Waterfront Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
8 (1205 reviews)
2 Front Street North , Orillia , ca

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Rude staff
Insufficient room cleaning

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
The hotel was clean enough, but not spotless; common areas could use more attention.
Service
8.18
Some staff were accommodating, but others were reported as rude.
Location
9.22
Great location close to downtown and various restaurants.
Room Quality
7.67
Rooms were reported as comfortable but with issues such as cold temperatures.
Amenities
7.7
Basic amenities and some malfunctioning facilities noted.
Value for Money
8.16
Good value for the price considering location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.21
Breakfast was basic and had some service issues.
Overall Experience
8.18
Generally enjoyable stay with room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:16

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience a blend of comfort and style in our guest rooms equipped with modern amenities like a 49-inch LCD TV, Keurig coffee maker, and cozy fireplace in select rooms.

Convenient Location
Located near Lake Couchiching, our boutique hotel offers easy access to top attractions including Casino Rama and the Orillia Opera House, perfect for exploring Ontario's Lake Country.

Dining Excellence
Indulge in delicious meals at Fionn MacCool’s Restaurant on-site, providing a convenient dining option during your stay.

Book now at The Champlain Waterfront Hotel for a memorable getaway in Orillia.

Important information:

Please note this property does not have a elevator.

Breakfast will be grab-and-go until further notice.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: YYZ

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1205 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 8.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 7.67
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 8.16
Food and Beverage: 7.21
Overall Experience: 8.18
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Jennifer couple us
4
It was decent but not worth the price.
Pros:

Looks nice

Cons:

The parking is awful. We had to park a block away. At least have a parking spot just to register.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Susan couple ca
7
Have to give a shout out to the evening front desk, staff Nathaniel, who was friendly helpful and went above and beyond
Pros:

The location ..proximity to the waterfront and downtown shopping was excellent

Cons:

Slight smell in the room. Musty
Breakfast was disappointing..no eggs.. no bacon

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Sophie solo_traveller ca
2
Hotel sale et répugnant
Pros:

L’emplacement géographique

Cons:

La propreté, l’hotel n’était pas propre, ni dans les corridors, ni les murs, ni les portes, la salle de bain non plus, la chambre était sale comme le reste… c’était dégeulasse. Meme l’extérieur de l’hôtel est mal entretenu et sale. Je vous ai écrit pour modifier les dates de séjour pour ne pas demeurer dans cet endroit et personne ne m’a répondu. AUCUN service à la clientèle de votre part. Je suis terriblement fâchée et je ne pense pas faire affaire avec vous à nouveau. Croyez moi je vais partager comment vous m’avez (pas) traitée!
Le déjeuner était tellement frugal qu’on ne peut même pas appeler ce que l’hotel offrait comme un déjeuner.
Un seul membre du personnel croisé a été courtois.
Bref une expérience à oublier

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Jonathan solo_traveller ca
5
A place to stay if transmitting through Orillia.
Cons:

Rear entrance from parking lot was not nice. Parking was tight. Room was small. Some linens did not appear fresh. Alarm clock went off at 4:30, even though I did not use it. A/C heat system was loud and did not seem to respond to the controls - I had to unplug it. Breakfast was marginal.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children ca
8
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Todd couple ca
5
Average.
Pros:

Staff were nice and close to shops and restaurants.

Cons:

Small room, garbage piled up in and around the dumpster in the parking lot. We’re told by the staff at the Social restaurant that the area is unsafe and not to leave anything in your car. Limited parking spots.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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karine solo_traveller fr
1
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Caren solo_traveller ca
8
Great place for a short stay
Pros:

Close to restaurants and shopping

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
D
Daniel family_with_children ch
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
C
Conor solo_traveller ca
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Nathan extended_group ca
10
2026-07-16 via Nuitee
T
thomas couple ca
7
Pros:

location

Cons:

no swim pool or gym

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Jakob solo_traveller be
7
Pros:

Nice and clean. Lovely and accomidating staff.

Cons:

Pricey for a room next to the street when the sound proofing is quite bad.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Agnes solo_traveller ca
2
Cons:

We had an overflow parking lot at the Wolf Café in a dark , unlit neighborhood.
Our car was damaged , somebody wanted to break in our car.
At the driver’s side there were deep scratches on the door.
We reported it at the hotel bug we are still waiting for a reply

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Peter extended_group ca
8
Super helpful staff and very accommodating in helping us to store bikes
Pros:

Great location close to the waterfront and downtown.

Cons:

We were on the lower level and room was a bit cramped but not bad.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Worth solo_traveller ca
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller ca
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Daniel Macean couple ca
9
Perfect location, very good bed
Pros:

Perfect location, very good bed. We had bicycles and they accommodated our bicycles without any problem.

Cons:

We had a basement room, it's a bit claustrophobic, but we knew that when we booked it.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Wendy couple nl
6
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller ca
5
Not great
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Damp basement room
Ran out of breakfast food

2026-07-10 via Nuitee