I chose this hotel because of its recommendation on trip advisor and I was not disappointed. The location is a little odd: on the scond floor of a building in a Chinese shopping mall. However, once inside the hotel, the atmosphere is calm and very quiet. The rooms are spacious and clean. My single room had a large double bed with a a separate space with a couch and table. My companion had an even bigger room! The breakfast is included in the price. It was, however, a little disappointing as it is all self-service: cereal, yoghurt, toast, coffee and tea mainly with disposable cutlery. Most of the staff were very friendly although one or two could probably learn how to be more forthcoming with guests. The hotel is new so presumably the staff are still in training!
From a transport point of view the hotel is an ideal location with easy access to the tram system on the street outside. The hotel is also within walking distance of the main shopping and tourist centre of the city. The only drawback is that the whole area around the hotel (including the Chinese shopping mall) shuts down in the evening. There is no bar in the hotel so if you want to have a drink or even a meal in the evening you need to walk quite a distance or take a taxi. Unlike another contributor, however, I did not find the area dangerous or threatening at night.
In summary, an excellent location if you want to use your hotel just as a base. If you like to eat or have a drink in a hotel in the evening then I would not receommend this hotel.

I always look to tripadvisor to help me figure out where I should stay. I have never been steered wrong until now. I can't believe that the hotel I stayed at is the one that got good reviews from other members. The 1st issue was the location. I travel in many cities including NYC without any problem and I must say that this area made me feel very unsafe. While all other areas of Toronto that I traveled in did feel very safe, I can't say that about Chinatown. It's dirty and is a major hangout for homeless people. There were always about 5 homeless people hanging out and sometimes begging about 10 feet from the hotel entrance. At night they squeegie people's car windows (without asking 1st and then expecting people to pay ofcourse). I would always take a taxi back and have them drop me off right in front of the hotel. I would hurry in, but felt very unsafe because in order to get to the hotel, you 1st must go into a vestibule area (with no hotel staff) and wait for the elevator to leave the isolated area. The hotel lobby is on the 2nd floor. The 2nd issue is the cleanliness. I can't believe the # of reviews that claims it is new and sparkly. No way! It's dingy and the carpeting is very stained. Once inside the room, even thouh the carpets are somewhat stained, the sheets and bathroom were clean. The hotel staff was very nice and helpful. I would never stay here again.

Super 8 Toronto was a find. The hotel is in China Town and an easy walk to downtown Toronto. The hotel is modern, clean and very well maintained. Great breakfast and free Internet in Lobby. Hotel stores luggage and is helpful with advice. No noise issues even though facing main road.

For the price, this property is unbeatable in Toronto.

This hotel is an excellent find. The hotel iabove a Chinese shopping mall so some rooms look out onto this but it closes early and thick net curtains are in the rooms. The rooms are very new and kept clean. The air con is powerful enough for these large rooms and the beds very comfortable. The location is very near to a tram stop that runs along Spadina Ave. from one metro station to Union station at the other end crossing numerous other bus and tram stops. Even without the public transit most of downtoen Toronto is an easy walk away.

Superb value for the quality and location.