About Residence & Conference Centre- Barrie
Easily accessible from Ontario Highway 400 and on the doorstep of Muskoka, Residence & Conference Centre- Barrie provides family-friendly suites housed in an impressive eight-storey building.
A living room, TV, fridge and microwave are standard, and each suite also has a separate dining area and a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. In addition, guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and free local calls.
Residence & Conference Centre- Barrie has a front desk, terrace, free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas, and guests have access to a coin-operated laundry. There is also a business centre which features meeting rooms, board rooms and a lecture hall, and other benefits to guests include a gym, indoor running track, as well as basketball and volleyball courts.
The property provides complimentary breakfast and morning coffee service daily, and the suites are set up for self catering.
Barrie Farmers Market, the MacLaren Art Centre and Bayfield Mall are nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Spacious and modern rooms
Many guests appreciate the deep sinks in the kitchen countertops, and say that the bedrooms are furnished with extra-long double beds. Others add that the dining areas have large tables, and love that the bathrooms are spacious, the air conditioning is effective, and there is plenty of crockery, dishware and cooking utensils to prepare a family dinner.
positive:
Impressive conference space
Several guests mention that the board rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and note that the lecture hall seats up to 700 participants, and the acoustics are impressive. Others add that 20,000 square feet of column-free event space is available year round, and say that the venue is ideal for trade shows and private gala dinners.
positive:
Great location
Many guests appreciate that Barrie Country Club is a short drive away, and comment that the nearby waterfront on the western shore of Lake Simcoe has plenty of live music events, food trucks and beer gardens. Others add that the nearby Mount St. Louis Moonstone features thrilling ski slopes, and say that the Barrie Molson Centre, also close by, is home to the Barrie Colts ice hockey team.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Internet service is poor
Some guests note that the wireless router is often offline, and comment that Wi-Fi signals are weak in the common areas, and the connection drops frequently. Others add that the Internet speed is slow, and dislike that devices take a long time to connect to the router.
negative:
Service needs improvement
A handful of guests mention that the front desk staff is not trained, and dislike that the manager is not available at convenient hours. Others add that the property is thinly staffed.
negative:
Limited service during winters
Some guests say that the suites are not available for booking in the winters.