• Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Set a 6-minute walk from University of Waterloo, United College provides rooms with air conditioning in Waterloo. The property is around 1.4 mi from Waterloo City Hall, 3.1 mi from St. Jacobs Outlets and 3.1 mi from St. Jacobs Farmers' Market. Free WiFi is available. At the hotel, every room includes a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries. Guest rooms will provide guests with a microwave. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the property at discounted cost. The on-site Watson's Eatery is closed for food service on weekends from May to August. The nearest airport is Kitchener/Waterloo Regional Airport, 8.7 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Waterloo
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  • Liza
    Canada Canada
    Convenient, quiet, barrier-free, comfortable, parking availability They went out of their way to meet our needs and requests.
  • Landm29
    Canada Canada
    Great location. Very clean and bathroom had all necessities. Simple but met our needs for an overnight stay. Not in the room except to sleep.
  • M
    Mary
    Canada Canada
    It was a short 2-day stay and I was busy both days, so I didn't stay in the room very much other than to sleep. I slept well, and the bathroom was great. During this visit, the fridge wasn't needed but normally I would have used it, so I...

Managed by United College

Company review score: 8.9Based on 241 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

United College is located on the main campus of the University of Waterloo. We are an educational institution affiliated with the University of Waterloo with a focus on the environment, international development, Indigenous affairs, and student social innovation. Our staff are friendly and always eager to make your stay more convenient and as comfortable as possible. Our front desk is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Should you require assistance outside of these hours or on-call staff are more than happy to give assistance. We also operate on a self-check-in model where you can retrieve your guest room keys at any time of night by using a simple safe and pin code that we provide upon booking.

Property info

The Guest Rooms at United College are located on the main University of Waterloo campus. It is the ideal location for visitors to the University and the Waterloo Region. We offer parking on-site in our private lot. One parking pass is included free with your stay. If you require more please connect with us! Watson's Eatery starts early to prepare our menu items for the day. Our menu selections are made from scratch every day. Meats are roasted on site, entrees freshly prepared and desserts fresh-baked daily by your chef. This ensures our guarantee of food that is delicious, sus­tainable, diverse, and safe is always achieved. We have set ourselves a target of 80% local ingredients for all our needs at United and we work with local suppliers to establish a “Super Local” supplier category that will give purchasing priority to producers within a 50k radius of our campus. Our business practices are focused on providing sustainable and green, which are evident not only in our food services but also in our guest rooms and facilities. No pets, please. We are excited to host you! We operate under a self-check-in model and therefore ask that you please check both your inbox and junk e-mail boxes to ensure all information has been communicated. Some booking emails are automatically delivered to junk e-mail boxes.

Neighborhood info

As we are located on the University of Waterloo main campus, we are conveniently located in the heart of the Waterloo Region community. We are close to local attractions, such as St. Jacob's Market, Uptown Waterloo, Waterloo Park, Victoria Park and many more! We are accessible by GRT bus routes, GO Bus routes and the new LRT rail system.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Watson's Eatery
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of United College
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Common Areas
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Game room
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Activities
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about United College

  • Check-in at United College is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • United College has 1 restaurant:

    • Watson's Eatery

  • United College offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong

  • United College is 1.3 miles from the center of Waterloo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at United College may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, United College is popular with guests booking family stays.