OK to stay,

Value pricing, so close to the MTS and free breakfast, what more do you want.

Good downtown location

Easy check in/out. Our room was upgraded. Quiet, comfortable room.

Close to MTS Center so that was good

Broken door handle on first room, sewer gas smell in the second, hair in the shower on the third. I lived with the third as i was tired of changing. Great breakfast though

Interesting!

It's a lovely old building and a little worn around the edges but I enjoyed my stay. My fellow 'guests' were 'interesting' and a little challenging but I had no problems other than having to listen them murdering great songs at the karaoke in the bar! The hotel was fine, a clean comfortable room and an excellent complimentary breakfast in the lovely restaurant. The staff were polite, friendly... more

yuc, not a very nice place to stay, would not stay

not a very nice place to stay the towels had stains on them and did not even smell clean, staff was ok, elevator feels like an carnavial ride, the breakfast was ok

They don't know what to do!

The hotel is in a historic building, yet they have terrible reception staff. They charged the credit card twice, as if I checked in again after I checked out! This should be sorted out after I left the city. Also one of the two elevators is always out of order and I cannot see why. A lot of people keep soliciting in front of the hotel all the time.

lovely breakfast room - friendly staff

I enjoyed my stay at Marlborough, the staff were friendly, bed was comfortable and the place has alot of character. not recommended if you're looking for posh, but much more interesting than sterile hotel rooms.

Nice old building and nice lobby but rooms sucked!

Nice building but rooms were in desperate need of renovations! As is " most" of the hotel! Lobby was nice thought as was the front desk staff

Don't stay here

The hotel is old and historic, but could have been better appointed - furnishings way outdated. The carpets were dirty, bed was worn out, the room smelled of room freshener..... could not tell what smell they were trying to cover up. The heating/cooling was not working. Bathroom had chipped tub, uneven water temperatures. Very noisy, could hear the people next door, people above and in the... more

Would not recommend this hotel unfortunately.

Overall feels like a motel, facilities are old and outdated, the room was clean enough. However I'd rather pay a little more and stay in better facilities in the area. The hotel absolutely needs to be upgraded. The staff however are courteous and nice, and the free breakfast was much appreciated and offset the otherwise poor experience at the hotel.

Close to all everything

On the average , the hotel needs a lot of renovation.

Served its Purpose

Was okay, just needed somewhere to sleep and was close to the MTS centre, wouldn't want to stay there longer than 1 night it's a very old building, 1 elevator was down, and we were woken up by someone yelling and banging in the hallway at 4am, called down to the staff to come deal with the person, they did nothing.

very noisy in the halls

I spent two nights at the Marlborough and was awakened both nights by noise in the hallways. The first night was partiers in the hallways and the second was people fighting. SO loud and for hours. The carpets were filthy and there was food on the floor in the restaurant - which was also covered in filthy carpet. The place needs some serious work to get it up to an acceptable level for me to... more

Close to railway station

Staff were helpful and efficient at check-in. Breakfast was nice.

If you want to change the world, stay here

Reviewing the Marlborough is complicated. A bit rough around the edges, yes, location not prime, sure, but all that is unimportant. The Marlborough is a venerable 1914 hotel at the vanguard of a revitalization of downtown Winnipeg; the owners and staff are doing an amazing, practically heroic job helping to reclaim the urban core. Admittedly, this is not for everyone. It's not for whiners who... more

Only if you have no other option!

Felt like Jack Torrance(Jack Nicholson) in the Overlook Hotel - The Shining(1980) - a film based on Stephen King's novel of same name. The pros: the free breakfast, location(downtown core) and staff. Terrible for a week period. Ok for one or two days.

Would not stay here again

The staff was rude, the public parking was very expensive and the overall feel of the place was grungy. It's unfortunate because it has a lot of potential but if I am in Winnipeg again I will not stay there.

Gross - do not stay here

Pay the extra $50-$100 bucks more and stay in a decent place. Best Westerns look like fancy resorts compared to this place. Not worth saving the extra $20 and staying here! YUCK!

It is not updated like the pictures

This place must house a lot of homeless people cause the crowd of 10-20 people that constantly lauder outside is less than pleasant. They watch your every move, checking you out and make sexual comments. I was there with my parents and husband and my mom and I felt very uncomfortable.
The hotel itself really needs an update. Our room... more

Very interesting place and not in a good way

Hotel is not what it says it is. It's very crowded lobby with people trying to stay warm. Rooms were very cold at night and you could smell smoke. If it was not for the security guard I would have never stayed.

Stay somewhere else

Great location close to downtown & MTS center. Other than that... nothing good to report. We went in December to the Olypmpic curling trials.. Every night when we came back to the hotel we would have to walk through a doorway of at least a dozen homeless type people warming up. At midnight I am not exactly comfortable wiggling my... more

Good location and friendly helpful staff

We needed a hotel near to the main railway station so based on the cost and amenities we chose the Marlborough. Other reviews have stated that there are some issues with this hotel. We found some of the same issues, ie very dated and in need of some repair. It is avery busy hotel with many people apparently living on... more

Okay but service sketchy

I stayed there twice in one week. The first time I was upgarded to a business class suite while the second time I was not.
The restaurant I had the most problems with. The staff just sat around doing nothing, in full view of the patrons There was never any attempt to ask how my meal was and I was... more

Good budget hotel

I arrived at the hotel on Jan 29 mid-morning. The hotel clerk went out of the way to please and upgraded my room to business class. I was allowed to check in immediately instead of waiting until the afternoon. This business class room had very basic amenities which made me wonder what the standard rooms looked like. The hotel offered... more

Not that great

Only great thing was the price, but thats it. Hotel room was actually really dirty and was in need of some repairs. The lobby and hallways looked like they were in much need of some TLC as well. There were a lot of unsavoury characters hanging around the hotel that made me feel very uncomfortable, so I wouldn't exactly recommend... more

This is a no frills hotel but if you want friendly service and a cheap clean place to stay then this is it, the Ramada Marlborough Hotel is i think the oldest hotel in winnipeg and has lots of character the rooms are basic and could do with some updating but overall clean and comfortable.

Unique Quality: The Ramada Marlborough Hotel has a wave pool with a slide and a great breakfast room with... more

Awesome

Great location .. Great service.. Quality daily breakfast and food services. Clean .. Attentive considerate cleaning staff. Attached pub the Reagle Beagle great place to unwind and friendly service! Management is top notch and goes the extra mile to accommodate. Great pool and exercise facilities. This is truly one of the Best Hotel Winnipeg offers for value. You are always... more

You get what you pay for

Stayed at this hotel for 9 days during the curling Olympic trials and found that it was acceptable. It depends on your expectations. Rooms were small like a new York city hotel, and as far as people lingering outside of the hotel, it is downtown and they are all over not just at this hotel. I walked at night outside... more

6 night stay

We stayed here because it is in walking distance to the MTS centre. We travel extensively and stay in hotels on a regular basis. We are not high maintenance people. Lets start with the outside entrance. This hotel is located in downtown Winnipeg and there are a lot of less fortunate people in the area. For personal safety you should... more

Shady! And I don't mean Shady Acres

Attended a function held at the Marlborough and found it mediocre at best. Didn't feel safe going outside on my own and the parkade across the street is a great place to leave your car if you want it damaged, and your possessions stolen. No help from the hotel either. They don't even have security cameras in the parkade, even... more

Very Pleasant

My Wife and I were going to a concert and wanted a place close by ,the Marlborough was within walking distance so we didn't have to waste money on a cab or more parking.It is a very hold hotel and it shows but the staff every where we went were excellent,the room was clean ,the bathrooms had all necessities and... more

What Can I Say About The Marlborough

The staff was really nice - we were trying to pull up the hotels.com offer and they basically just gave us a discount that matched the internet price. That was nice. The room we got kinda smelled like pee, but that could be overlooked because we were so tired and it was only one night in our huge trip across... more

Pleasant Stay

The staff were courteous and helpful and our room was nice. The kids had a great time in the pool and waterslide. Its location made it very convenient for shopping and to the downtown area. Included was a very nice free breakfast. I had no issues and will stay again next time.

Cheap and Cheerful

The Marlborough is showing its age a bit. After all it is 99 years old and I guess we'll all be looking a bit decrepid by then! But, we found the room to be quite adequate, the bed comfortable and the bathroom clean. The staff were exceptionally good at providing service rapidly and cheerfully. If you are looking for an... more

A decent hotel with reasonable price

We stayed in Winnipeg for one night before getting on the train to Churchill.
The front desk staff are all very friendly. The double bed room was pretty small but clean. Considering the price, it's pretty decent value. The only complaint is the room next to us was really noisy and the sound proof is not the best.
While checking... more

dingy

stay here if you dare... that is, if you don't mind, a squeaky mattress, paper thin walls, mis-matched shower curtain rings, faint stains on your towels and non-fitted bottom sheets and the dull pulse of the adjacent nightclub. bright, yellow tiled bathroom may make up for the intermittent hot-cold shower temperature changes.
there is nothing historical about the interior of... more

Very interesting

We went to Winnipeg for a unpink weekend. Seeing that Pink had been canceled. We got to the hotel. We were greeted by scary people outside. The wives stayed in the vehicle as the men checked in. The woman were already scared, locking the doors in fear.
Going into the place, the staff were friendly but the building deffinately needs... more

freaked out at first

I wanted something close to downtown for shopping and found this hotel had a reasonable rate. When we pulled up to the hotel, there were 12 or so shady looking people standing around the hotel. My first instinct said, "RUN!!" While I was unloading my suitcase, I overheard one of them asking a man passing by if he could bum... more

Time to renovate

I stayed at this hotel for a wedding for one night.
I stayed in a superior room and it is small. There is two small rooms with the bathroom in the middle. One room is a pullout couch and the other room has a queen sized bed both rooms had a tv.
The bathroom is small and when I tried... more

Best experience

This hotel has the best accommodations of any hotel I've stayed in within the U.S.A and Canada. They are very considerate of each guest wants and needs. The rooms are cleanly, the beds are extremely comfortable and they also provide many different options on the T.V. for those days when you may feel like staying indoors. I would definitely stay... more

Fine period building, location, staff very helpful,

安全，愉快，出门行走方便快捷
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无线网络限制使用，可惜

Not too Expensive Staff was very helpfull
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Lots of "street people" loitering outside We arrived 5 minutes after 10 at the restaurant and were told we could not redeem our free breakfast voucher... was very frustrating. For this reason alone we will most likely not be using the hotel again.

The room we had was a very nice corner suite and the bed was very comfortable!
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All the Indians loitering inside and out

value location right downtown good for my purposes walking distances to appointments helpful staff friendly complimentary breakfast and free up grade on room bag check late departure adequate room for all my needs at very reasonable price great architectual details in hotel
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limited restaurant menu no fridges in rooms room seemed dark

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Room was decent, breakfast included, easy to get to.

Cafe breakfast was amazing. Staff are really helpful and friendly.
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ATM were down

Good place for a night stay

Staff was very good. We asked for a suite and for privacy just because our room was going to be loud. They put us on a floor that was booked for people attending a wedding which was perfect. Staff reached all of our needs we asked for! The bed was comfy and the pool is nice and simple with a... more

I would stay again

I stayed here for a concert because i was looking for a hotel that was cheap, had breakfast and a pool. I would recommend it for someone who is looking for a low price. The location was perfect because you could walk to the MTS centre and some of the good bars in town. I really liked that there was... more

Extremely satisfied

My husband and I had our wedding at the Marlborough. We were extremely satisfied with the service. I was honestly a little nervous about getting a room after reading the reviews but it was no where close to what people were saying. The room was very clean. We got a complimentary breakfast with our stay. The breakfast had many choices... more

Being located in down town it is very convinient. Staff is really good and helpful.

The staff redeem this hotel

We booked the hotel through booking.com, mainly for its price and location in downtown Winnipeg. At first sight it didn't seem like we would enjoy the experience: building seemed old and somewhat downtrodden and, as firmly middle-class folk we didn't seem to fit in with the crowd of other guests on display. We had booked a double room and the... more

Service
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"seltsame" Mitbewohner (soziale Minderheit)

The room smelled of urine, there were dangerous lotarers outside, front doors billowing with smokers, definately not what advertised.

fantastic staff

we booked this hotel not expecting anything fancy, it was just a 10 hour pitstop on our roadtrip (and for 8 of those hours we would most assuredly be comatose). so we were pleasantly surprised to find the woman at the front desk a complete angel; after seeing our road weary demeanor she immediately offered to upgrade our room to... more

The location is very scary. Having to park across the street and walk through that neighborhood was uncomfortable.

The location is convenient to downtown and easy to get onto the road leading to the Pembina Highway and Grant Ave where I was working.
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The Hotel is "tired". It needs a makeover. Front desk staff need better training and some looked "scruffy". Parking is terrible. Telephone system needs upgrading - I couldn't make a collect call from my room. Dining room is OK. with limited menu.

The staff at the reception was very nice and attentive. The laundry facilities were very usefull and you can buy detergent at the reception. As we were walking, it was very nice that the hotel is close to downtown and to public transportation.
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The staff at the breakfast restaurant in the hotel was very unfriendly, and it seemed they did not care at all.

Helpful staff got a free upgrade
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A little shabby

Top notch Staff

It all started before we even got there! Starting with the hotel Manager Chris taking the time to answer all my questions and concerns. Polite, respectful, and honest. The property is aged, but that is part of the deal--it was clean and organized, and what we expected. The location was perfect for us, and the Joanna's restaurant was reasonable priced... more

Despite the previous reviews, I did not feel so insecure. It took me a
day, to get used to the presence of people in and around the hotel, who
were asking for money and cigarettes, but they all have been polite and
friendly. My room was very convenient and clean, the locaton in downtown
unbeateable for business or a city weekend, everything important in
walking distance. I would definitively... more

gar nichts!!!!!
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- sehr dreckiges Zimmer - Löcher in den Handtüchern - Blut auf den Kissen - sehr starke Lärmbelästigung im Zimmer - braunes Wasser aus der Leitung!!!!!

I was absolutely appalled at the filth throughout the entire building. I will never stay there again and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I would sooner sleep in my car!

Most Of The Other Reviewers Are Spot-On

There is little to add to the other reviews but to summarize that the staff is wonderful and the rest of the place is as attractive as a third-world hovel. This place is a complete and utter embarrassment to the city of Winnipeg as it is barely up to flophouse category. This is not a "budget" hotel as I only... more

Great location, extremely friendly and helpful staff. I'm a solo 20-year-
old female traveller and the concierge made my stay a lot safer by
giving me a room on fourth floor which is only accessible via keycard.
Also, late checkout and checked baggage for no additional fee.
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The clientele that tend to stay at the Marlborough are less-than-
savoury. It's a scary place to stay by yourself as... more

The photos of the hotel present a more luxurious view than what is there.I would rate the hotel at a 3 out of 5.It was OK for what I needed at the time.

Price

L'ampiezza della stanza e il fatto che fosse stata rinnovata rispetto al resto dell'albergo che è un po' decadente
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Che il cibo a colazione è compreso nel prezzo ma le bevande no. Il rumore proveniente dalle stanze adiacenti (chiaramente dipende dalla maleducazione dei vicini di stanza) l'aspetto decadente dell'hotel che andrebbe rinnovato in toto

干净整齐安静，员工服务热情，位置优越，交通方便。
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电梯老旧，乘坐不舒服。

The reviews are accurate

I took a trip to Winnipeg this weekend with some friends and even after reading the reviews on this site, I decided to book two rooms at the Marlborough because of its location and other nearby hotels with higher ratings being booked. Parking was convenient, with a parkade right across the street, and the lobby seemed nice when we were... more

Friendly staff, great food, great location.
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Very old-fashioned furniture and appliances in the room. And please, wash the flowers in a vase in the lobby - they are terribly dirty!

Belle grande fenêtre qui donnait sur la ville. La chambre est petite mais propre. Accès au centre-ville rapidement à pied. Le déjeuner était excellent et dans une belle ambiance!!
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J'ai dû dormir sur le couvre-lit et en faire un genre de sac de couchage de camping car ça me piquait dans les draps... more

Not what it appears to be

A couple of weeks ago my business partner and I were booked into this hotel. We were in Winnipeg for a conference. I am writing this because I'm fed up with hotels posting pictures and making statements that are not true. After finding that we were booked into The Marlborough Hotel I checked their website and looked at Trip Advisor.... more

Nothing
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Surrounding areas are very unsafe and need security from hotel guard to walk to the parking lot. The guests staying in the hotel are very different from what a hotel would welcome as guest, always have unwelcome gestures, e.g. "Do you smoke weeds?" and the hotel smells musky and weeds.

- breakfast good - good for transit
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- coffee should be included for breakfast. - awkward to drive or park at

I believe that the hotel has a very good location for who needs to be in contact with others in Winnipeg ,to finish transactions at official places, shopping, physicians appointments, and so on..., actually I like the management, staff welcoming and helpful specially, Mr. Johne and the manager at front desk.
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I surprise why they insist to keep the rooms without refrigerators and microwaves,... more

Gedateerd hotel. Er waren 3 bruiloftsfeesten tijdens ons verblijf wat gepaard ging met luide muziek. Dit wetende had men ons een kamer op een andere verdieping kunnen geven.

Fabulous staff

Just a little note to say the staff at the hotel were all amazing. They were very helpful and all had a very good sense of humour. We were down for medical reasons so we needed a place nearby. The price was right and we had a good nights sleep. The hot breakfast (included in the low price) was served... more

It is not clean

Quite good value for money

Lovely old hotel needing some TLC. Very comfortable beds.

Staff upgraded my reservation to executive room when I asked for a room with a view. Breakfast quite good. Location excellent. Internet very good in rooms.
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Having to pay $2.50 for coffee at breakfast.

I liked the fact that we wre within walking distance of the MTS
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I did not feel safe to walk alone. I went with my brother and we got followed to our hotel from the car. We were pestered to buy drinks at the Regal Beagle. Downtown Winnipeg is not a nice or safe place. I loved the old in the hotel but will not recommend it to anyone nor will I stay there again. I would sooner pay for... more

It's stuck in time and not a great

It was a very disappointing room. My check in included a drunk guy who clearly urinated on himself trying to reach someone on the hotel phone. Security was trying to assist... but off that first impression I should have left. The place has a worn out feel and clearly needs some care. The elevator has never been cleaned. The carpets... more

スタッフが親切で良かった。ロケーションも観光し易い位置にあって便利でした。
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Wi-Fiが無料との事でしたが部屋では全く使えず唯一使えるロビーでさえも回線速度遅くよく切れてカフェとかに- 行かないといけない状態でした。

Beautiful building with very nice features.
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Price is way to high for what you get; Lots of noisy hotel guests; Lobby at times overcrowded; Staff wasn't the most friendly staff I have ever encountered... Would never stay here with my family.

Centrally located, easy walking distance to shopping/tourist sites.
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All of the ice machines were broken. Extremely loud at all times of
day/night. Fights broke out on the floor we were on three times.
Random people knocking on our door looking for various items twice in
the night. Random people calling our room. During the evening/night,
three times. Windows did not open, no fan in... more

This was our first stay in your hotel - but this will also be the hotel
I will come back to next trip. From the moment we walked in to the
moment we left, I was most impressed with the friendly and helpful
staff. We were made to feel like we had truly come to the right place!
The room was clean and pleasant; the location for our purposes was excellent. The breakfast was a nice bonus as well.... more

stayed many times

i have enjoyed staying at this hotel many times,and i plan on staying again this weekend and at the end of the month. yes there are a few problems as with any hotel in winnipeg. What you have to remember is this is DOWNTOWN winnipeg. i have stayed at many hotels in the city and find that you run into... more

Beautiful old hotel with lot's of wonderful history.
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Interesting clientele in the lobby and it was very difficult to find ice on any of the floors.
\n\nThank you for your comments - we will certainly be addressing the ice machine issue to prevent any further issues. Chris Dubberley General Manager The Marlborough Hotel

The lady who checked me in was awesome
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My 14 year old daughter did not feel comfortable in the hotel. And at 6:45am there was a intoxicated guy yelling outside our room this continued on and off for over an hour and when I called front desk the woman who answered was very ignorant and made me feel like I was not a valued customer as a result of this inconvenience we slept until checkout... more

I liked the location it was in very convenient and staff was very helpful and nice:) always smiling and remembered us:) felt special thank u we will stay again
\n\nI am glad you had an enjoyable stay - we look forward to seeing you in the future. Chris Dubberley General Manager The Marlborough Hotel

Quality Poor to fair

Service from front staff was really very bad. My main purpose was to
select hotel with good wifi available. But from 3 days I stayed 2 days
wifi didn't worked. Was really upset. Called at least 20 times. But
no initiative was taken till last day. Would try to plan some other
hotel with worth of money & mental peace instead of Marlborough. I
would recommend to all , to either go for some better... more

Free upgrade to business floor with locked access to entire floor. Excellent free breakfast.
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Beverages should be included in free breakfast.
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location
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brown water coming out of taps

dining room was nice with reasonable prices and the location is good
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rooms need to be spruced up, painted and cleaned up a bit and parking is not convenient

Close to MTS Center
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Didn"t like the vagrants hanging around the outside of the hotel. Staff in the Regal Beagle served intoxicated patrons. Do they have their "SIPS" course?Front line staff were not very friendly(Thursday)morn).Not smiling.

Its locatoin
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No guests after a certain hour

ダウンタウンにあるので、交通の便が非常に良い。バス一本で大体どこにでも行ける。近くに小さいがショッピングセンターもある。朝食付きでプールやフィットネスルームもあり、この値段は安い。無料Wi-Fiもある（日本みたく高速ではないが）。12時チェックアウトなのでノンビリできる。
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立地的にあまり上品ではない。部屋や共用部の隅々まで掃除してある訳ではないっぽいので、隅っこには結構塵- が落ちてる。洗濯機を使おうとフロントに言ったら、「今誰かが使ってる」と一言だけで終了。あとどれくらい- だ、と尋ねると「わからない。あなたの他にも待ってる人がいるから終わったら順番に連絡する」と。最初にそ- う言ってくれればいいのに、あまり気が利かないみたいです。

The Hotel was probably beautiful in its day, with its ornate details, but it needs some repairs. The hotel is very large and the pool is nice.
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The downtown location is very scary. There is no parking. There is a parkade across the street but its not secure, as well as an open parking area on the next street.

Look Elsewhere

Don't allow the history of the place or web site fool you, the Marlborough is an old lady well past her prime and in need of serious upgrading. The hotel serves 'regular' paying customers and families and others apparently receiving long term social assistance. Two business associates moved hotels during our stay; one because she was verbally accosted at the... more

The location is very convenient.
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Wifi is too bad. Breakfast is just so so.

good place to stay

I have read many reviews about this hotel and was going to pass it up,but the price and location was too good to pass up.When I arrived the desk clerk was very friendly and helpful with parking since it was -28 and I wanted to plug my truck in.There is a private lot less than a block away and for... more

If you value your life, STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE

We chose this hotel as it is located across the street from the Burton Cummings Theatre, where we were attending a concert. The website implies it is old world charm. WOW! Nothing could be further from the truth.
At check-in, we had to fight with the staff to receive the rate we were quoted on-line, and in hind site, we... more

Nice staff and location

The hotel has really nice staff, very helpful. The complimentary breakfast was ok, unfortunately not enough food to be satisfied for a morning meal. The rooms and bathroom were not clean, but clean enough to not run away immediately. Location is very good, close to downtown, the train station en bus stops.

Overpriced and Unsafe

The staff was nice and helpful, but the area and condition of the rooms were not very nice. We had problems coming into the hotel late at night due to them checking names for security and them not putting our names on the list. This was extremely annoying after a night out in the downtown area. The room was extremely... more

Parking is an issue

On a business trip, my son and I spent the night here. We picked the place mostly because my son had stayed there several times while attending collage in North Dakota 15 years ago.
The Marlborough was built about 1914 and was once a grand hotel. They didn't need parking back then, so there is no onsite parking. A block... more

Edwardian Elegance

A well maintained older hotel with a lot of character. The room was comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was great! The staff were polite and pleasant. Makes a good base for a short stay if you want to remain in the downtown area and don't need a car. Ideal for shops, museums and the Via Rail station.

I really appreciated the managers' help

I have to admit I have never stayed at this hotel, although I hope to do so in the future. But I have spent time looking over the lobby, the bar, etc. These areas of the 100-year old hotel are beautifully restored while maintaining the old look.
Several weeks ago I contacted the hotel asking if there are any items... more

Ok

Stayed at this hotel twice in October 2012. The rooms were large for the price and the beds very comfortable. The bathrooms were small and could do with redecorating. I did have an issue regarding my card being pre-authorised even though I'd prepaid my rooms. This took a lot of calls and time to resolve. Although the hotel is well... more

Lacking in many ways

My fiance and I booked a night in this hotel because we were traveling to catch a concert. The fact that it was a 3 minute walk from the MTS center where the concert was playing. Another selling feature for us was the complimentary breakfast.
First, and this isn't really the hotel's fault, the traffic getting to the Marlborough was... more

Was Okay

Great price, good breakfast. Rooms were clean, but outdated (not in the classic style I expected) Good lobby, poor front des staff. Parking not as well monitored as we like. We went here twice as a couple, before we started our family. Was okay for our purposes in downton Winnipeg, however not a place we woul dbring out kids. Just... more

Quality Excellent

Nasty and Disgusting - Not fit for habitation

This is by far the worst hotel I have ever been in! I was in Winnipeg on business and had to stay at this hell hole for 3 days. Historic hotels, when done right can be charming and full of character. I have stayed at many in many different cities. But the Marlborough is not kept up, is dirty, dingy,... more

Full of character

My wife and I stayed on the 6th floor in one of the corner executive suites. The bed was very comfortable, the TV nice, and we had an interesting view of the downtown (Exchange District and Portage & Main). The bathroom felt old fashioned and small, but it was perfectly fine for us. This hotel is within walking distance to... more

Excellent Staff Awesome Vintage

Hey there we stayed at the Marlborough Hotel for a week. Our first impression of the lobby and outside facade were amazing and very very vintage. We have a dog the the first thing that they did was make sure our dog was ok and that the room we were in sufficed to all our needs. The staff was absolutly... more

A Little Worried/Turned Out Fine - II

I agree completely with Clive Macgregor's recent review with same title: older hotel, very good value. Given the rather harsh review by ghostrider (which, I confess, left me a bit worried), I am led to ask the following question: is there a place for hotels like the Marlborough in a market that is largely either older hotels that are very... more

Littled Worried Turned Out Fine

I booked this hotel quickly when booking a flight to Winnipeg since was offered at a good rate and was a classic (1913 era) hotel. After booking read the TripAdvisor reviews and got a bit worried though some reviewers said it had improved. Quite a pleasant surprise to walk into a nice classic lobby that did not smell like someone... more

Great stay

The rooms had been redone and refurnished. Yes, the hotel is old however the room was clean and well done! The breakfast was great and the cost of the room extremely reasonable, which included the breakfast. The staff were friendly and courteous. We would recommend this place to stay if you have a function downtown Winnipeg.

great location

Hotel staff were great. Room was clean and the location is great

Overall Excellent

Perfect for location

We wanted to be right downtown but not spend a ton of money. This place was perfect! The waterslide, pool and hot tub were an added bonus. The staff at the Regal Beagle were pretty awesome and Randi at the front desk answered all of my 48 questions. Within walking distance of a bunch of clubs and bars. We'll stay again!

Very hard to rate this hotel

The only description that fits is "elegantly shabby". The place needs an owner who will take advantage of its grand architecture and turn it into a 5-star venue. It's very well located at the crossroads of the city and a block away from the Hockey arena. The room was quite large and the beds were comfortable. Mediocre cafe but free breakfast. There was nothing to really dislike and for the... more

Bad

I've been to a number of hotels before, but this IS the worst ever. "Suite" had pull out that looked like it had NEVER had the sheet changed! Full of dirt, garbage, and I dont know what else! Overall bad and never again

Character for a bargain

In town for a Tragically Hip concert. Stayed at the Marlborough before and convinced two buddies to give it a shot. We all thought it was handy, clean enough and strong on character. Not top flight but decent.

Worst experience ever

Very bad customer service - waited for the ladies behind the counter to finish their conversations before I could check in. Many random people 'hanging' out throughout the hotel. Carpets very dirty in hallways. Room was just plain scary - lights did not work, room had not been updated for 15+ years. I do NOT recommend travelers to choose this hotel unless you are looking for a dirty... more

Not very good...

When we arrived at the hotel they first gave us a one bed room. I explained to the front desk we had paid for a two bed...when we got to our new room we were very disappointed. The bathroom smelled of urine and the toilet and bathtub had not been cleaned. The manager ended up coming to our room around 10:30 pm to clean the urine off the floor. The bar in the hotel is nice but we will not be... more

“An old building that hasn't been updated. The decor is old and shows wear and damage, the plumbing is old and unreliable, the bed and bedding was clean but old and worn.”

Beware!

Started with when we called for shuttle from airport to hotel: NO SHUTTLE! Has not been for 6 mths. Not told when we confirmed with hotel the week before. Reserved an upgrade room w/king, w/city view. Got a room w/standard bed and view of 5 story parking garage. Bathtub plugged! Notified front desk, 2 hrs. later maid called and finally got someone. 2 1/2 hrs. later finally unplugged! Warned not... more

Threadbare

The room was quiet, clean, and odor-free. All staffers were polite. The bed was comfortable. The front desk staff were friendly and did their best to be helpful, although they instructed me to take a bus on a non-existent route to get to the airport. Negatives were no airport shuttle, no heat, sudden swings in shower temperature between scalding and freezing, jack-rabbit elevators that... more

Really friendly staff who went

Really friendly staff who went out of their way for us when we didn't expect it. The hotel's a little dated itself, but the staff made it a great stay.

Bed bugs....beware of this hotel!!!

- BED BUGS, BED BUGS, BED BUGS! Need I say more?We lasted 12 hours in this hotel before we found the bugs at midnight, had to re-pack our 12 suitcases (with NO Bell Boy or serivce to help us bring the bags back down). When I told the front desk, the Supervisor said (word for word), "oh...did you find a bug in bed?", I said yes, and he said, "Oh...yeah..I thought so".THIS DISGUSTING PLACE KNEW... more

“Sketchy hotel. Very dark and old looking. Elevators very scary and looked like they were out of a horror movie. The room was old, the bed was not great, the bathroom was terrible, the parking was the worst aspect of the whole stay. The staff seemed friendly, but the breakfast was not great.”

Frustrating

We went to Winnipeg to visit family. Our stay was very disappointing and frustrating. First of all our TV needed to be reprogramed as soon as we got there. We had to go down and get out key cards change two days in a row because they stopped working. Lamp above bed was falling apart, mirror on the wall was just hanging from sticky pads and ready to fall, no ventilation in bathroom, the... more

The staff were most helpful

I came for a conference and used the great location for several interesting walks about the city. The shuttle to and from the airport was great. And be sure to try out the breakfast and count the gargoyles in the ceiling! On the down side the AC unit in the room was rather noisy and in my room there was not an option to open the window.

The Marlborough Hotel

Very poor, The rooms are dirty and smelly. The washrooms are very poorly laid out. the water temperature in the shower is impossible to control. The bed are very old and uncomfortable. the hallways are littered with beer cans.

“Terrible, unsafe, unfriendly.”

You get what you pay for

I was in town for a job interview; I stayed during the week for 2 nights. The airport shuttle driver was very friendly and helpful. When you call from the airport for the shuttle, it is approximately 30 min to get picked up. The front desk staff are not very helpful with answering questions regarding the city. The rooms are very dirty, and very small. The heaters are very old and are... more

“I enjoyed the lobby architecture and decorations. The beds were comfortable and had a hassle free stay.”

"Place is scary and gloomy".

I did have an bad experienceat fist with the front desk person. When i called from the airport for their shuttle, he just told me that there was no driver so i would rather take a taxi to my way there. When reached the hotel,I'm positive that he is the one that i spoke to and he didn't even greeted me or smile. He just aske my cedit card swipe it give my card keys tell me what room i will be... more

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Marlborough Hotel

Beautiful lobby. Gorgeous dining room; excellent complimentary breakfast. Nice corner room with 2 windows. Good exercise room, but it closes at 10PM. Comfortable, with good downtown location. It is an old classic hotel, with some small signs of wear, e.g., bathtub drains clogged, no bathroom fan, hallways have some wear and tear on wood work and carpet. But overall it is an excellent value.

Excellent place to stay!

This was an excellent hotel room at an excellent price. The hotel was located in the middle of downtown within easy walking distance to everything. Parking was cheap on the weekends. The free complimentary breakfast that came with the room beats any continental breakfast I've had at chain hotels. Will definitely stay here again.

“If you like old-fashion class & style, this hotel is for you. The rooms tend to be small, but well kept. Extended cable and coffee maker in room. Nice hotel, good food, and convenient downtown location. Parking in structure across the street is not included in price, but is reasonable, and only $2/day on weekends plus in-out charges. Convenient public transit. Safe location for walking.”

The Marlborough Hotel

Very average experience. My check-in receptionist was in training and it showed! But good value and very central location

much appreciative

i arrived late and the staff were very accomadating.again in the morning very friendly. thankyou very much marlborough staff

Family and pet friendly

The Marlborugh hotel was comfortable and convient to downtown Winnipeg. Great price but needs to improve customer service and facilities a bit. Although laundry facility was onsite (a requirement for me as I was staying for more than 3 weeks) the hotel lacked dryer sheets and neglected to tell me that the dryer was broken. Room was small but for the mostpart comfortable with a desk,... more

“Very nice place!”

“Hotel is pretty dirty. When I arrived in the room, there was no couch, just a chair, and had to sleep in a cot. Not what I wanted.”

What is to be expected.

This is an inexpensive hotel in downtown Winnipeg. It is old and the interior corridor carpet is at least 20 years old and there has been little spent on upkeep. I did not expect it to be a five star hotel with a premier location. I ate a late night meal in the cafe which was average but adequate. That being said, it was clean and convieniant to downtown as expected and filled... more

“We got what we expected. The location good.”

“Front desk clerk knew nothing about the hotel.”

“Great price for the hotel, the beds could have been more comfortable and the shower pressure was poor and the water was cold or burning hot. But for the location of the hotel it was worth it.”

“It is awful! Pool is far away from rooms, food was awful, room was ugly and reminded me of a hotel from a horror flick.”

“A
party in the very next room kept us up half the night and the staff was not capable of compelling the offenders to quiet down. We were upgraded to a suite for the remainder of our stay but the move was inconvenient and just another reason we would not stay at the hotel again.”

“The room had beer bottle tops from the previous guest when I checked in. The night had security and police calls resulting from parties and arguments in the hallway. The staff was little help. The environment was dark and dirty and is in bad need of an update.”

“Over all, it was ok. Our air conditioning did not work and asked an attendant to come to fix it. Nobody came. The hotel looked old and need of remodeling (e.g.. carpet, paint). I wish there had been a convenience store within safe walking distance that would stay open late. Inside the hotel, we all felt safe, but as soon as we left the doors to the hotel, especially at night, we felt our guard... more

“Nice water-slide. Beautiful architecture inside hotel. Very scary area to have small children because of the beggars were hanging out in front of hotel.”

“The Marlborough Hotel was everything I expected from a 50 year old hotel. Good value and average amenities is what I expected and what they delivered. The location is ideal for events at the MTS Centre.”

“Maybe was a fine hotel in it's day that day has passed. The newer pool area is the only evidence that this property has seen any investment since the mid 80's. Street people were hanging around outside all hours.”

“The hotel was a decent place had a swimming pool with a water slide that was pretty relaxing. The hotel was built in the 1900's so it was a historical place. The restaurant had good food. The part of downtown I stayed at wasn't the best. I saw a man washing windows with dirty water at the stoplights and another asked me for change as I was driving out of the parking lot. I spent most of my... more

“Couldn't have been worse. Room was tiny and dirty. Hallways had an odor. The area was terrible and you couldn't walk anywhere without being asked for money.”

“The hotel was great, clean with excellent service.”

“It was quite dirty and had a musty/mildew smell. When we asked if we could change rooms.”

Horrible Hotel

This hotel, was VERY dirty looking and feeling..and very dingy on the inside. The ONE HOTEL STAFF they had at the desk, was very displeased to see the clients checking in, and dind tknow the answers to any questions i had ( where are places to eat, how to get to certian places...etc) The rooms were dirty feeling, and had a bad smell...and the NOISE level in the hallways are ridiculous. ALSO The... more

“I really liked the location because it was within walking distance to nearly everything and within a short driving distance to many things as well. However, I wish that it didn't look as run down as it did. The walls looked old and dirty. The carpet looked old and the business center consisted of one very poor, slow computer. All in all though, I would stay here again.”

“The staff was nice enough but the hotel was over rated in most all aspects. The business center which they advertise, consists of a computer on a counter in the lobby (tacky). Old bed spreads and not enough towels. It needs real updating. I was considering staying a second night in that hotel but I decided to move to another when it just didn't meet my expectations or what their promotional... more

“At one time very good but not any more, it had its day.”

“The rooms are dirty, very old and wear out furniture. The location is very unsafe, I actually had to check on my car many times during my stay to make sure no one will break in, since they have no hotel parking, I had to park it away from the hotel. This is the worst hotel I have seen ever. I don't recommend to anyone. Please do ASAP.”

“Extremely old hotel that has experienced a poor facelift. It is dark, in an unsavorily part of Winnipeg, and unfriendly front desk staff. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.”

“Grand old hotel a block from portage & main a bit dated but still a nice place to stay. Close to shopping, theaters, dinning.”

“Hotel was good value except for parking. It is downtown and there is not much there. All of our interest were a long ways away.”

“Rooms need updating, but staff was incredible.”

“We thought we were getting a bargain, but it ended up that the room was very small, worn, with a view of a brick wall. Then they charged us twice for our stay, which did not impress us. I would say this is a 2-star hotel at best, from our experience.”

“A pleasant place to stay with professional staff in the heart of Winnipeg. Small, cozy rooms with all the basics you need.”

“The hotel is good.”

“This hotel was dirty, poor communication from staff. They lost my reservation, made me pack up my stuff for the second night because they had no rooms and they ended up leaving me in the same room. They have a very poor shower, it goes from scolding hot to deep cold over and over, the water only trickled out and the rooms heat was not working in a very cold city. I don't recommend this hotel.”

Nice hotel, shady characters

The Hotel Marlborough was very nice - staff, rooms, pub all nice. The only problem was that for some unknown reason, the hotel allowed all sorts of shady characters, taht were obviously not guests of the hotel, to congregate in the lobby and entryway. There was no need for this and was a little uncomfortable.

“The staff was very well trained, cheerful despite the -26 degree weather and very fast and efficient. The historic restaurant decor was fantastic, and the location perfect for our business travelers, and I suppose vacationers interested in good food and Downtown events as well.”

“It is a 'decent' place to stay. However, not worth the price.”

“This is a fairly nice hotel if you want an economy hotel in the Downtown area with a free airport shuttle service and a decent restaurant. However, there is no free parking and the parking in the parked across the street is not patrolled. The area of the hotel is not the greatest area of town but not the worse. I avoided the bar due to the outside patrons.”

“Nice value for the money. Excellent location; most places we wanted to go were within a mile and a half or so. Pool area and waterslide were fun; I recommend it for families. The rooms were kind of old and dingy, but I wasn't expecting 5 star kind of accommodations.”

“Because of the swimming pool slide, price & location, I would rate this hotel 2.5 out of 5.”

“A cheap hotel close to the main streets. Not for the faint of heart, as the decor and service are equally stodgy. Good value and convenient for those needing to be Downtown without a car.”

beautiful

Very nice antique hotel, I wanted more info about the history of the building. Excellent location for downtown activities. Room was clean, front desk helpful.

“The hotel had a good water slide, hot tub and lounge. The staff was great, however, they were doing upgrading of the heating system and our room was cold for part of our stay. We were provided with a heater though and the showers were hard to control the temperature (they are upgrading this also).”

Great Location

I was able to stay in the downtown area on my first business trip to Canada and enjoyed the historical aspects of the hotel.

“The hotel parking was unsafe and the security guard himself told us our car should be left empty as transients were likely to break in--even for small change. The general cleanliness of the Marlborough, for the price, was sub par. The room smelled musky, dank, the switches and knobs were dirty or non existent (as in the elevators). The managerial staff provided no remedial action.”

Troble With Overcharge

A friend and I stayed at this hotel for a concert date in Winnipeg. There was an accidental overcharge on our bill, which we dodn't realize until after we returned home. I placed MANY, MANY phone calls to accting, the general manager, shift managers and NOT ONCE did anyone return my call, even though every person I spoke to promised to. Very unacceptable! Because of the poor way this was... more

Old Hotel

The Marborough is an old hotel; it has been refurbished but it cannot hide it's age. Although relatively clean, it is not a pleasant place to stay without charm or grace that might be expected from an older hotel. It's cost is not high and it's location in downtown Winnipeg is good, but the hotel is just pedestrian and not at all memorable. I do not recommend it.

Average

The Marlborough was your average hotel. Nothing fancy about it at all. Airport pick-up was nice, check in was fairly simple, lobby was old looking, elevator was even older, room was surprisingly far away from the elevator and small, air con didn't work until maintenance showed up (wearing a bullet-proof vest, whoah!), bathroom was average, bed was average, neighborhood was not great,... more

“For the price it was "fine", not great. The room was clean, but smelled funny (not good) and was hot. The staff was very helpful and accommodating.”

“Old hotel located in bad area security is an issue; I don't think I would stay there again.”

“The room was fine, just a little dated. I felt a little uneasy on the street outside of the hotel. There wasn't a problem, it just seemed like I needed to be aware of my surroundings with my family in tow.”

“This place is OK if you just need a place to crash for the night. I would not recommend it for an extended period of time. The staff is nice and it is in town, but it's kind of in the shady part. I have been worse, but let's just say I would not go walking alone at night. The parking garage is across the street and fairly reasonable, I spent about $5 for the one day. I probably would not stay... more

“If low cost is your concern, then stay here. But I wanted a three star hotel and only stayed here. Would not let me change my itinerary. I won't be staying at any hotels again that are less than 3 stars. While the room was fine, the halls were depressing, and it felt a little unsafe in them as well.”

“This was a quick overnight for my adult daughter and me before she flew out of Winnipeg. It suited our purposes but there is an odd mix of clientele that stay at this hotel.”

“This is an older hotel which is fairly well maintained. It needs further renovation. The physical facilities for dining were good but the food was marginal. The location is great and the price was very reasonable. One day we got a paper delivered to our door. The next day we did not.”

was freindly atmoosphere

i enjoyed my stay however was dissapointedi got there at 12:30 and was told i couldnt check in till 3:00 pm seems rather late for a check in time otherwise wasok

“This hotel is old and run down, not even close to a 2.5 star. I would never stay there again.”

“Overall good experience. Location was handy. Would stay there again.”