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Hotels Hotel prices are subject to a provincial sales tax, which is 5% on accommodation, as well as a federal goods and services tax of 7%. The 12% total tax is usually added to the bill at the end. Tipping is expected in Toronto – porters are usually given a C$5 note for their efforts. The prices quoted below are the starting prices for a double room, excluding taxes and breakfast, unless otherwise specified. Business Cambridge Suites Located in the heart of the Financial District, an approximately C$40 taxi ride from Pearson International Airport, this all-suites hotel is designed with the business traveller in mind. The experienced staff can handle all kinds of business occasions, from state-of-the-art presentations to informal breakfast meetings. The exterior of the hotel is a typically North American 20 floors of green glass, while the 231 interior guest rooms range from 51-sq-metre (550-sq-feet) apartment-style units to deluxe duplexes, usually decorated in muted browns and creams. All rooms have work areas that are comfortable, well designed and feature two two-line telephones and a fax machine. The penthouse suites have Jacuzzis, while all guests have full use of the fitness club and racquetball facilities. 15 Richmond Street East, Financial District Tel: (800) 463 1990 or (416) 368 1990. Fax: (416) 601 3751. Website: www.cambridgesuiteshotel.com Price: From C$330 (including breakfast). Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre This modern high-rise is ideal for business travellers. Not only is it located next door to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, but the hotel itself has 15 meeting rooms, as well as a ballroom, boardroom and several smaller hospitality suites. The staff are extremely experienced and, with one meeting professional for every room, every business occasion will run smoothly. The 586 guest rooms are tastefully and simply appointed and each has a coffee-maker, two telephone lines, complimentary newspaper delivery and a fax/modem point. On the Executive/Club Floor, guests can also expect complimentary drinks, complimentary use of a meeting room, a daily buffet breakfast and daily cocktail hour, and a 24-hour lounge. The hotel is also located near the Air Canada Centre, the Skydome and the Theatre District, and is a five-minute walk from the heart of the Financial District. 225 Front Street West, Financial District Tel: (800) 422 7969 or (416) 597 1400. Fax: (416) 597 1400. E-mail: reservations@crowneplazatoronto.com Website: www.crowneplazatoronto.com Price: From C$209 (including breakfast). Metropolitan Hotel Located in the north end of the Financial District and a short walk from the Eaton Centre (Toronto’s largest downtown shopping mall), this independently owned modern hotel with majestic lobby ceilings and suites that are contemporary in design caters to the business traveller. For example, there is a complimentary limousine service to any downtown location during business hours. In addition to the standard features of telephones with modem and fax points, the luxury rooms also have Jacuzzis, dolby surround sound and cordless telephones. There is complimentary use of the fitness centre and the heated indoor swimming pool, as well as facilities like express video check-out, in-room dining, same-day dry cleaning and non-smoking floors. 108 Chestnut Street, Financial District Tel: (416) 977 5000. Fax: (416) 977 9513. Website: www.metropolitan.com Price: From C$220. The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto Located in midtown Toronto next to the sprawling green campus of the University of Toronto, the concrete and glass exterior of The Sutton Place may not take your breath away but once inside the European styling is luxurious, with antiques and paintings throughout. Although it is the hotel of choice for film celebrities during the Toronto International Film Festival, it also serves the business traveller very well. There are ten individually designed meeting rooms and three breathtaking ballrooms – with a superb view of the city – and staff on hand to ensure any event is a success. The suites are spacious – some with full kitchens – and all have a large work desk, two-line telephone with voice-mail, fax/modem point, bathrobes and complimentary newspaper delivery. 955 Bay Street, Midtown Tel: (800) 268 3790 or (416) 924 9221. Fax: (416) 961 4635. Website: www.suttonplace.com Price: From C$235. Luxury Four Seasons Hotel Toronto The Four Seasons chain was founded and started by Canadian Issy Sharp and, although this hotel is not the original, it is more often than not the one celebrities and well-heeled visitors choose when visiting Toronto. Located in Yorkville, a chi-chi district littered with boutiques and cafés, it is well known for its service and comfort. Features include windows that open, corner rooms with balconies, marble bathrooms and all standard business amenities, as well as family perks, such as free babysitting and free video game units for children. Of course, the hotel has not neglected the basics either – an indoor/outdoor pool (with disposable bathing suits for purchase if required), a 24-hour health club (with whirlpool and sauna) and a complete spa. The wood-lined bar and the award-winning restaurant, Truffles (see Restaurants), are city landmarks. 21 Avenue Road, Yorkville Tel: (800) 268 6282 or (416) 964 0411. Fax: (416) 964 2301. Website: www.fourseasons.com Price: From C$305. Le Royal Meridien King Edward Known affectionately as the King Eddie, this elegant hotel was the hotel of choice for visiting royalty in the mid-1920s. In 1981, a C$25 million investment in its opulent decor ensured that the hotel’s reputation would be upheld for many decades more. The original 1906 façade alone is stunning. Located downtown, its locale is ideal for theatre-goers, shoppers and businesspeople alike. Although not all rooms are spacious, they are well appointed – marble bathtubs, tasteful design and thoughtful perks, such as complimentary newspapers delivered daily, bathrobes and 24-hour room service. If the complimentary breakfast is too much, there is also a spa and fitness centre to work it off. 37 King Street East, Financial District Tel: (416) 863 3131. Fax: (416) 367 5515. Website: www.lemeridien-kingedward.com Price: From C$239 (including breakfast). Moderate Delta Chelsea Claiming to be Canada’s largest hotel, the glass sky-high Delta Chelsea tries to cater for everybody in its 1591 guest rooms. For families, there are Nintendo games, a bottomless cookie jar and kids’ discounts at the Delta Chelsea’s restaurants. For business travellers, there is a dedicated floor with rooms equipped with cordless speaker telephones, faxes, well-stocked desks and back-friendly chairs, as well as two pools and a fitness centre. Many rooms have been designed for travellers with disabilities and there are always staff on hand to assist with meeting planning or presentation. Weekend packages are often very economically priced. 33 Gerrard Street West, Downtown Tel: (800) 329 7466 or (416) 595 1975. Fax: (416) 585 4362. Website: www.deltahotels.com Price: From C$129. The Strathcona With cheaper rates off peak (November to April), The Strathcona has long been a budget hotel, located as it is directly across from the city’s main railway station, Union Station. Locals may smile when The Strathcona is mentioned (rumored to be a former flophouse), but they are probably not aware of the 1999 renovation, where the hotel improved its lobby and added some suites. The Strathcona is now aiming itself at the budget business traveller. It provides corporate rooms – with two telephones, modem points, complimentary morning newspaper and 24-hour fax service – and has added a basic meeting room. The guest rooms are small but efficient and the hotel is steps away from the Queens Quay waterfront, theatres and great shopping. 60 York Street, Theatre/Financial District Tel: (416) 363 3321. Fax: (416) 363 4679. E-mail: info@thestrathcona.com Price: From C$90. Other Recommendations Park Hyatt Toronto Formerly known as the Park Plaza, this hotel’s rooftop bar-lounge has made appearances in some Canadian novels, such as Margaret Atwood’s Cat’s Eye. Purchased by Hyatt in 1999, over C$60 million was invested in refurbishment of the 65-year-old Art Deco building – including the addition of a Spa. Along with its location in ritzy Yorkville, it boasts typical business amenities of two-line telephones, modem point, plush bathrobes and an in-room iron and ironing board. It is also one of the few dog-friendly hotels in the city. 4 Avenue Road, Yorkville Tel: (800) 233 1234 or (416) 925 1234. Fax: (416) 924 6693. Website: www.hyatt.com Price: From C$225. Windsor Arms Built in 1927, the neo-Gothic Windsor Arms was recently purchased and returned to splendour. Rated by Condé Nast Traveller magazine as one of the world’s top boutique hotels, its rooms are second to none – sumptuous linen, butler pantries (an invention by the hotel’s owner, designed for those who need room service but do not want to see anybody), plush bathrobes, mood lighting, stereos and ample space. It is a hotel that film stars often frequent – booking one of the 28 rooms during the Toronto International Film Festival (first two weeks of September) is next to impossible. Dining downstairs includes the Courtyard Café and Club 22, which includes a walk-in humidor. There is also a full-service spa and adequate fitness room. 118 St Thomas Street, Yorkville Tel: (416) 971 9666. Fax: (416) 971 3303. Website: www.windsorarmshotel.com Price: From C$295. |
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