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4.8 out of 5

"Very charming old house converted to an inn. Good service and great restaurant! " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 05 Jan 2020

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Hotel Description

3.5-star Victorian hotel near University of Western Ontario

South London stay

Within a 15-minute walk of this South London hotel, you'll find Farquharson Arena and Labatt Brewery Tour. Museum London and Citi Plaza Mall are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Full-service spa, dining

This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 3 conference rooms, along with free WiFi in public areas. Relax with a drink at the bar/lounge and enjoy free perks like cooked-to-order breakfast and free self parking.

Estate Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $260* Per night/room 1 Oct. - 2 Oct.

Estate King Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Estate Two Queen Room

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Idlewyld Inn & Spa ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Idlewyld Inn & Spa

Everyone (6) Couples (1) Family (2)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

21 Jan. 2019 by Alicia Hickmott, Front Office Supervisor

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you back again. Warm Regards

5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Aug. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 Aug. 2023 by Katie Desmarais

We are glad your enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you join us again in the future.

5 out of 5
Very charming old house converted to an inn. Good service and great restaurant!

Posted by on 5 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Jan. 2020 by Alicia Hickmott, Front Office Manager

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time with us due to the good service and great restaurant! We certainly hope to welcome you back again.

5 out of 5

Posted by on 22 Aug. 2019

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23 Aug. 2019 by Alicia Hickmott,

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are so pleased that you found your stay a perfect 5 out of 5! We hope to welcome you back again. Warm regards.

5 out of 5
It was stunningly beautiful and well maintained. The staff was top notch

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

1 Aug. 2019 by Michael, Front Office Manager

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your stay. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Inn due to the ambiance and overall staff service. We hope to see you again soon!

5 out of 5
Comfortable and affordable Excellent service given by the inn staff

Posted by on 18 Jul. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

22 Jul. 2019 by Michael

Thank you for your kinds words. We hope to see you again soon!

4 out of 5
The breakfast was the best part of my stay The room was adequate

Posted by on 18 May 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

24 May 2018 by Alicia Hickmott, Front Office Supervisor

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are very pleased that you enjoyed your breakfast. We hope to welcome you back again, perhaps in a more luxurious Suite if that is your preference. Warm Regards.

5 out of 5

Great location. Wonderful rooms! Great breakfast.

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing.
Location: Didn't have a chance to explore.
We loved the charm and ambiance of the hotel. Next time through London, we will definitely stay there,

Posted by , from Michigan on 17 Oct. 2015

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5 out of 5

Elegant and ubique

A rare find - lovely historic Inn with beautiful grounds, amazing restaurant and great atmosphere!

Posted by , from F on 29 Sep. 2015

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Renovations + Closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:

  • Full-service spa

The following facilities are closed on Monday:

  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Property Features

Idlewyld Inn & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces. 3 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. The business-friendly Idlewyld Inn & Spa also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free. This Victorian London hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1878
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: London Station (1.7 km / 1 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Idlewyld Inn & Spa offers 21 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Guests are served free cooked-to-order breakfast.

Idlewyld Dinning Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 19
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-out is available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Masks are compulsory at the property

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • Idlewyld
  • Idlewyld Inn
  • Idlewyld Inn London
  • Idlewyld London
  • Idlewyld Inn & Spa London, Ontario
  • Idlewyld Inn & Spa Hotel
  • Idlewyld Inn & Spa London
  • Idlewyld Inn & Spa Hotel London

You should know

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
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