Mercer Hotel Downtown, part of the BW Premier Collection, is at 104 Ontario Street in the middle of Stratford's shopping district, about three minutes from City Hall. It has a coffee shop, a bar and a restaurant on site, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, luggage storage, tour and ticket help, and late-night room service. Standard rooms come with one king or two queens, some with a fireplace or a walk-in shower, and they have 50-inch TVs, mini fridges, coffee makers and designer toiletries. Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge.
Location and getting around
The hotel is one of the most central in town. The Avon Theatre and Tom Patterson Theatre are each about a five-minute walk, the Festival Theatre about 15 minutes, and the railway station about 14. That makes it easy to see a matinee and an evening show without moving the car. The hotel is in a lively stretch of Ontario Street, so the restaurants, cafes and trail stops are right outside.
The rooms and the feel
The rooms are standard in size and comfortable, with a king or two queens, and the fireplace and walk-in shower options are worth asking about. The building has no elevator, and reviewers mention carrying bags up winding stairs and hallways, so this is not the right choice for guests with mobility needs or heavy luggage. The restaurant, coffee shop and bar mean you can eat without leaving the building, and late-night room service helps after a show.
Who it suits and what to know: choose it for couples and theatre-goers who value location and a good price over modern facilities. Self-parking costs a modest nightly fee and spaces are limited, so ask before you drive. Check-in runs from 3 pm to 10 pm and there is no after-hours check-in, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late. Check-out is at 11 am. Cats and dogs are welcome for a fee per stay. Rates are often among the lower ones in the centre outside the peak summer weeks.
Why stay here
- ✓Restaurant, coffee shop and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Late-night room service
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Pet-friendly (fee)
- ✓Paid self-parking
Good questions
How far is the Mercer from the theatres?+
About five minutes on foot to the Avon Theatre and the Tom Patterson Theatre, and around 15 minutes to the Festival Theatre.
Does the hotel have an elevator?+
No, and reviewers mention stairs and winding hallways, so it is not suited to guests with limited mobility or heavy luggage.
Can I check in late?+
Check-in runs from 3 pm to 10 pm and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel if you will arrive later.
