Updated on: Jul 23, 2024

Patient Lodging

While coming for treatment at Grand River Regional Cancer Centre

Do you live outside of the Kitchener-Waterloo area?

Would it be easier for you to stay near the cancer centre while you are getting treatment instead of driving back and forth?

Patients receiving chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment can benefit from local lodging at no extra cost. The Grand River Hospital Foundation raises money so that they can pay for your stay at a hotel while you are going through treatment.

To qualify:

  • You must live 90km or more away from GRRCC
  • Be a patient of Grand River Regional Cancer Centre
  • You must be on active treatment (radiation or chemotherapy)
Email the Lodging Team for more information.

Lodging Information

Our preferred hotel is in Kitchener. The staff at the hotel welcome everyone and do all they can to meet the needs of our patients as their guests.

Included in your stay (based on a room for 1-2 people) are:

  • Breakfast
  • Parking
  • WI-FI (internet)
  • Mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker

*rooms for people with disabilities can also be arranged.

Lodging is scheduled around your treatment appointments from Monday - Friday (not statutory holidays)

 

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q: Would there be any discounted rate for cancer patients at the hotel?

A: There is no cost to you as a patient of GRRCC.


Q: How much will it cost for my sister to stay in the hotel with me?

A: There is no cost to have 1 family member or friend stay at the hotel with you, in the same room.


Q: I don’t have anyone to take care of my pet, can I bring them with me?

A: You can pay an extra fee to bring your pet with you. Service animals with registration stay free of charge. You will have to contact the specific hotel yourself to ask about costs and/or restrictions.


Q: Can I check into the hotel on Sunday?

A: The hotel stay is for the actual day(s) of your treatment. Check-in is usually on the Monday and check-out on Friday.

You can pay an extra fee to check in or out sooner/later. Contac the hotel directly to make these plans. You will be billed for any extra days.

Contact Us:

Email: lodging@grhosp.on.ca

Phone:226-750-1567

Want to give back? Donate online through the Grand River Hospital Foundation.