Guelph Hotels & Motels
Guelph is a picturesque city just an hour west of Ontario’s largest metropolis, Toronto and is in close proximity to Kitchener-Waterloo. This "Royal City" is a beautiful blend of European style and new-world design; limestone buildings stand on wide boulevards in the centralized and pedestrian-friendly downtown area. On the outskirts of the city, rivers, lakes and forests are criss-crossed with recreational trails.
Accommodation choices are plentiful and reasonably well spread throughout the community, in particular there are a number of character-rich independent hotels and motels and convenient chain hotels in historic downtown, close to the University and among Guelph’s many natural areas.
CONVENIENCE IN DOWNTOWN
Downtown Guelph overlooks the confluence of the Speed River from the north and the Eramosa River from the east. The city centre is packed with sights, restaurants and shops. Tourists may want to visit a museum or gallery, then stop at an eclectic cafe or bistro for lunch before heading to the shops of Old Quebec Street. The evening may be spent enjoying the sights and sounds of the vibrant Albion Hotel, not to be confused by visitors as a place to stay, rather The Albion is Guelph’s oldest social establishment.
Visitors will find several midrange and upscale accommodations on the water’s edge and close to the city’s most famous sights. The Royal Inn & Suites is within the historical district, close to the Guelph Civic Museum and the dramatic façade of the Church of Our Lady Immaculate.
STAYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH
The University of Guelph is growing each year, drawing in students from all over Ontario and beyond. There are numerous accommodation options around campus including mid-range hotels. The Delta Guelph Hotel is located on the southeast corner of campus and is well equipped for small and large-scale conferences.
For visitors on a budget, several economical choices can also be found close to campus. These hotels don’t offer all of extras like more upscale establishments but they do offer clean comfortable rooms with many complimentary amenities and services including breakfast, parking, cable TV and Internet.
RECREATION AT PARKS AND LAKES
Guelph’s history and culture is tied deeply to the natural environment; indigenous people lived off of the land, European traders travelled the Speed River as a trade route, and entrepreneurs used the pristine water to start well-known microbreweries. Today locals and visitors may appreciate the natural beauty of the Guelph region at the many parks and recreational areas in and around town.
On the southside, the Holiday Inn, next to Hanlon Creek Park is also connected to the city’s other green spaces by multiuse trails that are used for walking and biking in summer and snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. On the northside, there are hotels en route to Guelph Lake and close to the Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club. Guelph Lake is particularly well known among watersport enthusiasts; those that need to rent their own equipment and vessels may find it more convenient to secure rentals in town then at the lake itself.
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