Forest Inn & Conference Centre

We were lucky to get the very last room available on the night we stayed in August, and that was with booking a week in advance. Unfortunately our stay was a nightmare of an experience for me. Upon walking into the building to register, there was a crazy strong pot pourri fragrance kind of overpowering odour in the lobby. I told myself that it’s probably just in that one area, surely they would’t pump that awful toxic simulated smell into the rooms- unless they were trying to mask some other smell. Boy was I wrong. I could barely breathe in our room. The window only opened up a few inches and the air conditioner seemed to have a scented filter in it! I ended up trying to get some sleep wearing a face mask. I felt incredibly ill by the next morning & couldn't get out of there quick enough. At one point I considered sleeping out in our vehicle, but it was parked close to an outside vent that also reeked of whatever stuff they use throughout the hotel. I will NEVER go back to stay in this hotel again. If you are sensitive to fragrances or scented products, this is definitely NOT the place to stay.

This hotel is in a good location - easy to walk to most of the major sights. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating, arranging tours and Uffizi ticket reservations. We stayed in 2 different rooms in 2 separate stays within 10 days - one was a little plainer, the 2nd was remodeled and more updated, but both were clean and comfortable. Good value for the price. Would definitely recommend this hotel and would certainly stay there again without hesitation. Highly Recommended

I stay here two or three times a year and yes, the rooms are looking a little bit tired but the beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are clean, the drive up rooms are a bonus, it’s right on the lake and close to downtown. On this trip I had a minor problem with my room so I sent a quick email to management before I crawled into bed and by the time I got back to my room the next day the issue had been resolved and I had a very nice response waiting in my inbox. I especially enjoy dining in the restaurant - the food is great and I’ve always received excellent service. There’s even a little patio overlooking the lake. I’ll be back again.

We booked a block of rooms for a hockey tournament. When we arrived we were told that that there was no block. The rooms are old and dirty. They put a family next to the bar. The whole place smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. And one of the rooms had pills in a drawer. This place is not family friendly. Will never book here again.

Old ,run down ,dirty , smell of stale smoke, lots of damages done in room that have never been repaired. Small cramped room , very poor lighting. Soggy beds, poor tv reception and very limited channels. Never again ! Reviews on line were decent so I asked if I was in the older part - reception said no I was in the new building . I am convinced that the positive reviews on line are written by the owner and the owner’s relatives.