ROOM DETAILS

Residents’ rooms are located in five houses that make up three sides of a quadrangle. The fourth side contains the Master’s Lodging and Office, the Robertson Davies Library, the Upper Library, Ondaatje Hall, the Private Dining Room, and the Common Room.

Standard Rooms consist of a bedroom and an adjacent private study. A private bathroom, accessible from the hallway, is shared with one or two other standard rooms. The majority of rooms at Massey College are standard rooms.

Senior Suites are limited in number and consist of a bedroom, a private study with a fireplace, and a private bathroom adjoined to the bedroom.

All rooms have basic furnishings (including a twin bed, linens, a large built-in desk, coffee table, work chair and reclining chair) and are serviced by the housekeeping staff. Double-occupancy rooms are furnished with two twin beds, one in the study and one in the bedroom. Only one internet jack is available in each room. All summer residents have access to a communal kitchen, a laundry room, recreation room, and private carrels for study, all of which are located on the lower level of the College.

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR SUMMER RESIDENTS
All summer residents and guests are expected to show respect for their fellow residents and College property. Many summer residents are working on their dissertations or on independent research. By making your reservation you are agreeing to the terms and conditions outlined below. The College reserves the right to terminate any summer residency IMMEDIATELY for failure to adhere to these terms and conditions, non-payment of summer residence fees, or persistent disruptive behaviour.

INDIVIDUAL RATES & CANCELLATION POLICY
In reserving a room, the purchaser agrees to the following terms: That he/she is responsible for all charges of indebtedness for room reservations and/or services ordered or rendered and any damages caused. The purchaser authorizes and grants Massey College permission to charge the credit card number listed on the reservation for the amount of indebtedness with or without his/her signature. Discount rates apply only to Seniors of 65 years or older, and students of a recognized institution holding a current student card (which must be presented to the Summer Residence Coordinator upon arrival). Harmonized Sales Tax (13%) applies to all stays of less than one month. A non-refundable booking deposit of $50 is required for all reservations, to be applied against accommodation charges and forfeited in all cases of cancellation. For stays of one month or longer, payment is due at the beginning of each month. Payments for all other lengths of stay are due upon arrival. All bills must be fully paid by the departure date or an extra charge of 20% of the total cost of the stay will be applied (before tax). An extra charge of 20% of the difference between the original and new length of the stay will be applied if the reservation is cancelled less than a week from the scheduled day of arrival (before tax).

GROUP RATES (10 ROOMS OR MORE) & CANCELLATION POLICY
The group must be managed and paid by a single person, on behalf of the group. In return, we will apply a 5% discount on the total cost of group bookings (before tax). Only Standard Rooms can be booked. Student/Senior rates apply only to students of a recognized institution holding a current student card (which must be presented to the Summer Residence Coordinator upon arrival), and Seniors of 65 years or older. Harmonized Sales Tax (13%) applies to all stays of less than one month. A non-refundable booking deposit of $50 times the total number of people in the group is required for all reservations at the time when the booking is made, to be applied against accommodation charges and forfeited in all cases of cancellation. The remaining sum is also non-refundable and must be paid one month prior to the scheduled date of arrival. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the group booking. In the event that individual rooms are cancelled within one month of the scheduled day of arrival, an extra charge of 20% of the difference between the original and new length of the stay for each cancelled room will be applied (before tax).

MINORS
Minors (under 18) must be accompanied by an adult. The College does not accommodate children under the age of six.

APPLICATION
Completed applications can be emailed, faxed, or sent by post. Upon receipt of an application, the non-refundable booking deposit is charged to the applicant’s credit card. The applicant will then receive an email from the Summer Residence Coordinator confirming their reservation.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Effective February 1, your College contact is the Summer Residence Coordinator. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the College Porter at 416-978-2895 and leave a message, send an email to summerresidence@masseycollege.ca, or drop by the Summer Residence office. The office is open May 1 – August 21, from 10:00AM – 4:00PM daily. Mail can be left in the Porter’s Lodge in the coinciding slot for the Summer Residence Coordinator or sent to the following address:

Attn: Summer Residence Coordinator
Massey College
4 Devonshire Place
Toronto, ON
M5S 2E1

PAYMENT OPTIONS
All payments must be directed to the Summer Residence Office. Massey College accepts cash, personal cheques (payable to Massey College), Debit Card, Visa, or MasterCard. Residents interested in paying their balance with a credit card different from the one listed on their reservation forms must supply the Summer Residence Coordinator with the alternative credit card information prior to their arrival date. Alll bills must be fully paid by the departure date.

CHECK-IN
Check-in is from 2:00PM-10:00PM on the date of arrival. All arrivals must check in with the Porter to receive their keys. Only one set of keys will be issued. In the event of lost keys, a charge of $100.00 will be levied.

LATE ARRIVALS
Residents who plan to check-in after 8:00PM on a weekday or after 4:00PM on a weekend must inform the Summer Residence Coordinator in advance at summerresidence@masseycollege.ca or 416-946-7843 to receive special instruction regarding after-hours entry.

CHECK-OUT
Checkout is 11:00AM on the date of departure. All guests are required to check out with the Summer Residence Coordinator or Porter to ensure full payment of the outstanding summer residence bill before departure. Any guest that checks out of their room after 11:00AM will be required to pay rent for that day.

LOCK-OUTS
In the event of a lock-out, the order of contact is as follows:
1) The Porter (416-978-2895)
2) The Summer Residence Coordinator (416-946-7843)

If the Summer Residence Coordinator is contacted after hours to respond to a lock-out situation, guests will be subject to a $10 fee to be paid in cash to the Summer Residence Coordinator upon receiving assistance.

MEALS
Room rates include daily breakfast. Meal cards (good for five meals) and meal chits (for individual meals) can be purchased at the Porter’s Lodge. For breakfast, room keys must be presented to the kitchen staff in lieu of a chit or meal card. Please see Summer Meals for the summer dining hall schedule and weekly menu.

ADDRESS AND MAIL
Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2E1

Incoming mail will be placed in alphabetical slots in the Porter’s Lodge. Outgoing postage-stamped mail can be left with the Porter. C.O.D. deliveries will not be accepted at the Porter’s Lodge unless instructions and money (if C.O.D.) have been left with the Porter.

PARKING
The COLLEGE DOES NOT PROVIDE PARKING SPACE TO SUMMER RESIDENTS. The University of Toronto provides parking in its lots on a daily, first come-first served basis, or monthly passes may be available from U of T. For more information contact U of T Parking Services at 416-978-7275 or see their website: http://www.parking.utoronto.ca/

FACILITIES
Please see Facilities.

HOUSEKEEPING
Linens, towels, and housekeeping are provided on a weekly basis. Additional towel bundles (i.e. two bath towels, one facecloth, and one bar of soap) can be provided upon request for a charge of $5 per bundle. Additional linen bundles (i.e. cover sheet, fitted sheet, cotton sheet, and comforter) are available for the same price. Questions or concerns regarding housekeeping should be directed to the Summer Residence Coordinator.

LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Coin operated washers and dryers are located in the basement of Massey College. The cost for both the washer and dryer is $1 per load. Extra coins can be added for additional time.

COMMUNAL KITCHEN
The communal kitchen is located in the basement of Massey College. It contains a fridge, stove/oven, microwave, kettle, espresso machine, blender, toaster, cupboards and drawers of utensils, measuring cups, bowls, glasses, etc. Summer residents who use the communal kitchen are expected to leave the space as clean as, or cleaner than, it was found.

THE COLLEGE BAR & ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The College bar is run by the College Stewart and staffed throughout the summer. Drink purchases are cash only. The College expects its residents to exercise discretion in the use of alcoholic beverages.

OCCUPANCY OF ROOMS & GUESTS
Single rooms may be occupied only by the person (or a double room by the two persons) to whom it is rented. No summer resident shall occupy a room or change rooms without written permission from the Summer Residence Coordinator. Guests of summer residents must sign in with the Porter. Summer residents are fully responsible for their guests and are required to pay for any overnight stay and/or meals. In the event of misconduct or inappropriate behaviour by a guest, Massey College reserves the right to demand the departure of said guest and to rescind the accompanying summer resident’s guest privileges.

QUIET HOURS & NOISE COMPLAINTS
Evening quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 a.m. Many residents have heavy academic commitments during the summer session. Summer residents and guests must keep noise within reasonable bounds. If you receive a noise complaint, please act promptly on it. If you are disrupted by noise in the building, go in person to the source and request reasonable quiet. If this approach does not achieve satisfactory results, report the problem. The order of contact is as follows:

1) The Porter (416-978-2895)
2) The Summer Residence Coordinator (416-946-7843)

DAMAGE
Residents are individually responsible for the care and proper use of all College property, including the furniture in their rooms. If the room is not fully furnished on arrival, it should be brought to the attention of the Summer Residence Coordinator immediately. The College reserves the right to bill occupants for any damage or missing furniture.

REPAIRS
Massey College reserves the right to undertake repairs and minor renovations in resident rooms over the summer.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The electrical system at the College is not designed to support the extensive use of appliances in the rooms. Excessive use may result in power interruptions or a blown fuse. Toasters, microwaves and other cooking appliances are not allowed in rooms. The College reserves the right to disconnect and remove appliances. In the event of a blown fuse, the order of contact is as follows:

1) The Porter (416-978-2895)
2) The Summer Residence Coordinator (416-946-7843)

AIR CONDITIONING
Public areas of the College are air conditioned and fans are provided for rooms upon request.

FIRE SAFETY
Check your area for exits. Always respond to the fire alarm by leaving the building. If you discover a fire, pull the alarm and immediately leave the building. Tampering with fire equipment or exits is a criminal offence and will result in your immediate expulsion from residence.

SMOKING POLICY
Smoking is not permitted inside of the building. Smoking is permitted in the quadrangle, but must be done near one of the ashtrays.

SECURITY
Each summer resident receives a key to the front gate and a key to their room. Room doors are to be locked at all times. The front gate is to be locked from 10:00PM – 7:00AM on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays. It is the responsibility of all summer residents to ensure that the front gate is locked during these times. The Porter’s Lodge is open from 7:00AM – 10:00PM on weekdays and 10:00AM – 6:00PM on weekends. There are security patrols throughout the College property during the evening.

THEFT
Residents are warned of the possibility of theft. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT ALL GUESTS KEEP THEIR DOORS CLOSED AND LOCKED WHENEVER ABSENT FROM THEIR ROOMS, REGARDLESS OF DURATION. The College accepts no responsibility for losses resulting from theft.

TELEPHONE
Cell phones are recommended as Massey College does not provide telephones or local telephone service. Guests interested in setting up a land line in their room should contact Bell Canada directly.

PETS
Due to past problems with allergies, only service dogs for students with disabilities are allowed.

INTERNET ACCESS
Internet access is available free on the premises and is included in the room price. Short-term internet access is available for free on two password-protected computer terminals in the Robertson Davies Library. Residents must inquire with the Porter or Summer Residence Team upon their arrival for the username and password. This information will not be given out prior to arrival.

DIRECTIONS TO MASSEY COLLEGE FROM PEARSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1. PUBLIC TRANSIT
The website is http://www3.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Airport_service.jsp. If you’re arriving in the daytime, you can take the 192 Airport Rocket to Kipling station. From Kipling, take the subway eastbound to St. George station. Massey College is a 5 minute walk from St. George. The trip should take under an hour. If you are arriving in the evening, you can call the TTC Info Line (416.393.4636) to find out the most efficient route.

2. TAXI
A taxi from Pearson International to downtown Toronto will cost between $50-$60 CDN, plus tip, and typically takes 30-40 mins.

3. AIRPORT EXPRESS SHUTTLE
The website is http://www.torontoairportexpress.com.

DIRECTIONS FROM BILLY BISHOP TORONTO CITY AIRPORT

1. SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
The website is http://www.flyporter.com/travel/directions-how-to-get-to?culture=en-CA. The Porter Shuttle Bus offers complimentary service between downtown and Toronto City Airport, approximately every 15 minutes. Times may vary due to traffic and road conditions. The Porter shuttle bus runs to and from the west entrance of The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, at the north-east corner of Front and York streets, just across from Union Station. From there, take the subway northbound (Downsview line) to St. George station. Massey College is a 5 minute walk from St. George. The trip should take 30-40 minutes.

2. TAXI
A taxi from Billy Bishop Airport to Massey College will cost between $10-$20 CDN, plus tip, and typically takes 15-20 minutes.
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