Name: Rodeway Inn Festival
Address: 1144 Ontario St, Stratford, N5A 6W1, CA

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Pam

Friendly staff, comfortable beds

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

David

no breakfast

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Alan

Good parking, ac, towels, beds, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, location. Older property. Thought it offered breakfast included but it did not.

Family

4/10

Poor

11 Jul 2026

Tyler

Room was pretty bad, wall paper coming of the wall, Mold in the bathroom with paint coming off the ceiling. Shower head floating on the pipe and moved around in the large hole it came out of. Couch was missing and was not corrected by staff nor any type of compensation for the problem with the room. Basically and $125 room that they were charging over $300 for. Won’t stay there again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2026

Doug

Parking was easy, air conditioning worked well. Room was dated and not what was expected. Our previous stay at the Rodeway was in the annex and it was a much nicer room than room 417. We felt much more comfortable and safe in the annex. Room 417 felt like we were not part of the hotel. Would not stay there again if we were in that part of the hotel.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Joseph

The grounds need attention. Weeds and generally untidy. The room was clean but the bed wasn’t made well. Also you had to run the water for 5 to 10 minutes to get hot water.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Janet

Convenient location. Parking close to all rooms. Separate entrances so you don't always have to go through the lobby. Very large room!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Michael

The room was great. The beds were comfy and the AC worked well. I hope I can get this offer sent to me more often so I can plan trips to Stratford more often.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2026

Amanda

The room was clean. A little dated but good for the price. Close to downtown and the theaters which was very helpful. A lot of food options near by.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jim

Front desk staff were professional, informed, and courteous.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Steven

Location was convenient for theater, bed was quite comfortable, property is nothing special but reasonable price, will use again

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Roy

The room was good with areas to be improved. The bathroom had been recently redone and was in excellent condition. The bed was comfortable and the inside temperature on a hot day was comfortable. The couch was a bit dirty in places and there was on a two seater couch, no desk or other seating. Parking was easy, with good size spaces. All the people I spoke to were helpful.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Carol

Although I had booked two rooms at the same time, we were placed in rooms in different parts of the hotel.
The hotel as clean and the room spacious, but the place looked tired and in need of a refresh.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jun 2026

Kazuko

We had a very pleasant stay at Roadway Inn. Very satisfied.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

John

Definitely dated and updates would be appropriate.

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Yang

Room is clean and staff is helpful. There is a human caused electricity blackout, after we just checked in, causing some inconvenience.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Paul

Close to Theatres. Would stay again

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Nasry

Booked through Expedia, paid almost $200 to find out that what I booked was a motel not a hotel. The hotel itself has both motel and hotel rooms but that was not mentioned when I booked the room. While we were checking in, we asked to change to a hotel room. The hotel employee asked for over $60 extra if we want to switch. We ended up in the room we booked originally, we didn’t want to pay more.
$200 for a motel is expensive with no breakfast offered
The room was okay but when I opened the bed cover, I felt that the sheets were not changed between customers, there was lots of black small pieces on it.
On top of that, there was a black out in the town all night and they did not have a generator. We spent the night without air conditioning. It was a horrible experience. We barely slept.
Not sure about the hotel rooms though, they might be in a better shape.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Eric

Stay was OK overall.

Friends

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Tim

Old and dated, my room smelled bad(damp and musty). Cracked bathroom floor tiles. Fridge freezer was 70% a block of ice. Far to expensive for the room I had. Will not return to this place.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Victor

Overall good value for the price.
Friendly and helpful staff.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2026

Jeffery

Lots of rooms, but the one we stayed in was rough (peeling wallpaper, mold in the bathroom grout, overall worn looking place. Kind of surprised considering the reviews.

Partner

2/10

Poor

19 Jun 2026

Pam

This is a worn out motel. Rooms musky with dirty carpets and furniture

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2026

Daniel

The room was very 1980’s
I liked the vibe. Don’t expect the ritz.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

08 Jun 2026

Richard

They almost gave us keys to an occupied room because of the same last name.
The room was big and spacious, but I needed to duck in the shower.
Parking was easy. Lots of nearby food options.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Debbie

The hotel was okay - our last resort in town as our plans fell through the day before our trip. The towels were threadbare, the sheets and duvet needed a good wash - some stains on them. But the kicker - no shower curtain! by the time we noticed, we decided it wasn't worth it to have someone come and install one, and we were leaving the next morning.... The fridge was a nice size. The beds were comfortable.

2/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Scott

Stains on the carpet and holes in the walls,
Mildew smell throughout the room, phone didn’t even work in the room !

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Patrizia

Pool was amazing. Would be nice if doors or windows opened on a nice day , in pool area.
Loved the free coffee/tea station in lobby. Alwsys was fully stocked.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2026

Damara

Stayed for 3 nights.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Jun 2026

Blair

1

Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2026

Dieuwke

The room was clean, air conditioning was great. The staff were friendly. The parking was close by.

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Gillian

Poor choice. Will not return.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

LOBSANG

Check in is too late 3 pm

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Patrick

Good and affordable for one or two night stays.

Family

2/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Gerri

Old smells dirty

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Rick

Thanks to new ownership the Rodeway Inn has made improvments over the last year. Many rooms have been renovated and large indoor pool area has been cleaned up.
There is also a restaurant/bar on site again with basic pub food ( not owned or allfiliated with the Hotel)
Lots of parking for larger vehicles like straight trucks, not accessible to 18 wheelers though.
Overall good value for the money

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Aron

There are no issues with the property. For the price I was completely satisfied.

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Wilbert

We had a good experience - location and parking were suitable for us. The staff were friendly.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2026

Sabine

The staff at the front desk was very friendly. Although the property is older it was very clean

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

David

The room itself was quite nice - roomy and comfortable. The bathroom and shower were very good.
Unfortunately, the hotel is not a reasonable walk to any of the theatres. There are no sidewalks and the first part of your walk will be on the shoulders of a four lane highway.

If you’re ok with driving to the theatres, it’s an excellent choice.

Self

4/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Tama

Carpet old and smells
Vending machine empty
Room was not cleaned one day
Bathroom amenities minimal
Sink does not plug properly and has rotten smell
Cable box missing
Towels threadbare and minimal
Exterior rooms completely unacceptable and required a move to interior which was only marginally better
Inadequate number of plugs - had to plug in coffee maker in the bathroom
Sorry but I can’t say many good things and I think management simply needs to do better.

Family

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Anna

Our room was so spacious (rm 125). Microwave and a fridge. It was ground floor and had a casement window, so we had access to fresh air. The view was facing a garden with trees. It felt private. The bathroom was adequate. The hallways have so much stucco - it was a texture overload. We swam in the pool on Sunday morning and were the only people. Sauna option was a surprise. No hot tub. Overall, a little dated, but slept well. Picnic tables in the garden looked like a nice option for better weather.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 May 2026

Catherine

The rooms need updating but they have all the basics- fridge, microwave, iron and ironing board. The room had a musty smell, however and this was off putting.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Angie

The room is so spacy and comfortable!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2026

Kevin

Great little convenient hotel. Vast parking spots. Great staff. Air conditioner was a little loud, but kept room comfortable.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Julianna

Great value for the price. Clean comfortable and quiet

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2026

Patrick

Helpful staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2026

Abby

Great hotel to stay at. Clean, organized, welcoming staff. When checking in took awhile with only one worker at the service desk on the phone. Might need two people at times. But workers are happy and so accommodating.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Dale R

Great room at a great rate. Clean, spacious. Bathroom clean, staff helpful. Could not have made a better choice.

Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

CHRIS

only two small towels in a small bathroom

bedroom comfortable and fine

warm and cosy

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Joseph

The bed was comfortable and I slept well. The air conditioning kept the room cool. The parking was conveniently located. The staff were friendly and professional.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Everything was better than expected

Self

6/10

Pleasant

06 Apr 2026

Randy

Very dated

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2026

Jan Marie

Great parking, had a little issue with the heater. Otherwise we were pleased with our stay. Great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Daniela

Easy and clean!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

28 Mar 2026

Jeremy

Yes

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Marlene

Great place to stay, close to restaurants and shopping. Staff was very helpful and the hotel very clean. Will stay again

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Mandip

Everything was very good

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Robert

My only issue had a room with an ajoining door and the other people on the other side were loud enough that noise went though the door easily to after midnight.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

Ethan

Bit old

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Sandra

This hotel pleasantly surprised us with all of the amenities it had to offer. The king sized bed was very comfortable, the room was spotless. It included everything we needed. Loved the pool and it's setting. We quite enjoyed the sauna too! Not many hotels include one.
The staff were welcoming and helpful. The location is close to many choices of restaurants and to the downtown of Stratford if we wanted to go. Would definitely visit again in the future.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Mar 2026

EDWARD J

Room was clean. I greatful no “air freshener” like fabreez were used, HVAC system worked well and allowed good control over room climate. Hotel is older but has many updates. I enjoyed the warm lighting (2700-3000k) used in rooms, though I am not a fan of the 6000k lighting used on exterior. Sheets appeared not as clean as they could be. Towels where a bit thread bear. Misalignment of shower door caused it to stay open during showers. Fan sounded loud and failed to clear air in bathroom. Staff were helpful and freindly, but lacked training and perhaps a little too casual.
Pool has a sauna which is great, but change rooms on pool deck were closed which would force patons to cool down in pool rather then having a cool shower after sessions in the sauna. Restaurant was closed, but there are lots of good breakfast option in vacinity of hotel.
U-haul vans parked in front of lobby entrance not a good look, sends wrong message to public. There are options to park vans that still promote that sevice while not making the hotel look like a moving warehouse.
All in all good place to stay, but a little effort still needed to bring it up to where it could be.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Friendly staff, large rooms and super comfortable beds.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

GEORGE

Clean and very large room, regular cleaning, good pool, close to shopping mall

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Feb 2026

GEORGE

Room cleaning is daily, the room is bigger than most of the other hotels offer, parking is plentiful and the daily rates are good. Veey friendly reception staff as well. On top of that, it has a swimming pool in excellent condition. It is also situated across the local mall and .ist of shopping needs.

Self

8/10

Excellent

14 Feb 2026

Ray

yes

Business Self

4/10

Poor

14 Feb 2026

Christa

Smelly foods left in the fridge.

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

11 Feb 2026

Charles

Most disappointingly- this hotel does not accurately represent its amenities in the description. The listing includes a hot tub and there is none. The staff at front desk wasn’t very friendly or helpful. We booked as a group of 4 rooms and were placed at all four corners of the hotel. The beds were clean and comfortable but the rooms and property are very tired. Not a terrible stay but not very nice either.

Leisure Friends

2/10

Poor

10 Feb 2026

Michel

Room neglect for sure! Old everything and no heat on , large room and took hours to warm it up enough.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 Feb 2026

Karen

Not bad, floor is a bit dirty, washroom has some crack on the tub, could be more cleaner.

I guess there was a hockey tournament, there were groups of people adults and kids playing outside and talking outside our rooms, very annoying and very loud. Their kids were very rowdy, their parents did not do anything about it. My children find it very annoying.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

TIM

Clean room . Pet friendly.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Julianne

Room was a bit cold. Called the front desk and they turned it up which helped.
Pool could be kept a few degrees warmer. In winter a warmer pool is more welcoming. We were going to sit in the sauna for a bit to warm up but there were ants crawling on the bench, so that was a hard no. Otherwise enjoyed the stay. Good price, room was clean. Other than the points above it was good and may visit again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Kayla

Room was spotless staff was easy to deal with

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

Lyndsay

The pool/hot tub/sauna area was out of order. Would have been nice to get an email to notify us of this.
We would have booked elsewhere as that was out main reason for booking there.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Michelle

Yes very nice.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Dec 2025

Christine

Overall good stay - hotel needs a update but well kept overall

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Lori

Everything was great The only staff member who was working was very busy but gave his top notch service!100%

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Rob

Friendly staff.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2025

Gerald

Yes everything

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2025

Melinda

Room was fine, beds very uncomfortable and creaky. Walls are paper thin. Our neighbours were up until 6am partying. Between the beds and the load neighbours, a challenging night.

8/10

Excellent

20 Dec 2025

Milos

Everything was as expected.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

Stacey

Clean rooms and clean bed sheets

8/10

Excellent

14 Dec 2025

Hyun-June

Spacious rooms. Showing a little age, but well maintained.

Business Self

4/10

Poor

14 Dec 2025

tage

Noisy heating system

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Helen

Courteous staff. Clean facilities.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2025

Ron

The room was clean.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2025

Paul

Awesome stay

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

Ken

Too much additional cost for a small dog to stay.

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2025

Adam

Everything is good except I booked a room with 2 queen beds, these are not queen sized beds, they are doubles.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2025

Katie

Theres a strong smell of old smoke in the hallways and the room caused our eyes to be red and very dry. Staff was pleasant and the place was pretty clean.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Nov 2025

kim

Clean room the front desk was good at making sure we had all we needed.

8/10

Excellent

20 Nov 2025

hannah

Everything was great, except jaccuzi didnt work. But very much e joyed our stay!!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

hannah

Staff amazing

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Gill

The room was clean and fresh. Nice and warm.

Business Friends

2/10

Poor

13 Nov 2025

Pamela

I stayed in a room in the oldest part of the building. The bed and bedding smelled really bad. The staff were helpful and pleasant but I couldn’t sleep all night as the bed smelled old and gross. The tv in the room is very old and small. The room needs a complete overhaul. I wouldn’t recommend staying here.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Nov 2025

Remo

The stuff was nice and friendly, room was ok with exception the heater was very loud

Business Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2025

Brian

Yes. Everything has been great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Janice

Staff was courteous

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 Nov 2025

Judith

Staff was nice. The room's were in terrible shape. Mold in the shower stall wallpaper peeling off the walls. Just didn't feel clean

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

09 Nov 2025

Michelle

Bathroom ceiling paint was peeling and had black mold. Water in the bathroom sink tap had a string sulphur smell. Overpriced for the quality of the room.

Leisure Partner