Traveling to Toronto for the Labor Day Weekend 9/2

IFlyX5 · #1 08-21-2006, 05:04 PM

I would like to stay in a decent hotel near or in downtown Toronto.
If anyone could recommend a hotel or area(s) to stay, much appreciated!

There are too many areas around Toronto and this is my 1st time in town, I'm clueless as to where to stay

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Michelle · #2 08-21-2006, 05:09 PM

Where's good ole Phong when you need him....

Andre · #3 08-21-2006, 06:37 PM

The Delta Chelsea is quite nice:
http://www.deltahotels.com/hotels/hotels.php?hotelId=10

LeMansX5 · #4 08-21-2006, 07:28 PM

Royal York is a decent hotel and very centrally located in downtown. Everything is walking distance. Other hotels you can try are Marriott Eaton Centre(next to famous Eaton Centre), Hilton Toronto(Richmond St), and Sheraton Centre(queen St).
If you like beaches Wasaga beach is one of the big beaches in the area with nice clean water.
They usually have the world competition of fireworks around this time.(not to be missed)

More event sand attractions and you can get info on city at www.toronto.com

Enjoy! the beautiful city.

Bavarian · #5 08-21-2006, 11:26 PM

Alright here's the low-down from a local:

Four Seasons Yorkville
Hyatt Park
Fairmont Royal York

They are all located in mid-town and downtown Toronto. Each is located in a part of town I can guarantee will not disappoint. The Royal York is located in actual downtown next to all the skyscrapers. The Hyatt and Four Seasons are located in Yorkville, which is one of the "poshest" places in Toronto. The Hyatt is the newest of all, but the Royal York is a Fairmont.

Along Church Street between Bloor Street and Richmond Street is Homosexual Town (no kidding)

From the DVP to around Pape along Danforth Avenue is Greek Town

Along Spadina Road between College Street and King Street is Chinatown

Along Bloor Street from Bathurst Street to Lansdowne Avenue is Korean Town

Along College Street from Bathurst Street to Dundas Street is Italian Town

Along Bathurst Street from Lawrence Avenue to Steeles Avenue is Israeli Town

Along Steeles Avenue from Dufferin Road to Yonge Street is Russian Town

The Jane Street and Finch Road area is Jamaican Town

Along Dupont Street from Dufferin Street to Jane Street is Portuegese Town

The suburb of Mississauga is European Immigrant Town

The actual very best restaurants in Toronto include:

Bymark (York & Wellington)
Bistro 990 (Bay & Wellington)
CN Tower 360-Degree (Bremner & Reese)
Ki (Bay & Front inside BCE Place)
Sotto-Sotto (Avenue & Davenport)

Wasaga Beach is NOT the place for proper beaches. It's full of young teens. The proper place is called "Tiny Beaches". It's another 10-20 kilometers north of Wasaga. Either beach is 150 kilometers from Toronto. Marriott at Eaton's is not a good experience. The Sheraton is outdated. The Hilton is cool. Also there's the InterContinental on Bloor and University. Right across from the Royal Ontario Museum. Contrary to popular belief, I would NOT recommend the Delta Chelsea over the Hyatt or Royal York.

JV · #6 08-21-2006, 11:45 PM

Good recs above. I "lived" at the Intercontinental Centre at 225 Front St. West for 8 months or so when I worked in Toronto. It has an indoor heated pool, concierge, and a good restaurant and lounge. The CN tower is nearby and the Hockey Hall of Fame is about 1km away. If you're an SNL fan, The Second City is also a short walk from the hotel. There's another Intercontinetal in not far away in Yorkville, (I think that's the one on Bloor as Bavarian mentioned) which is a very nice part of town.

Enjoy!

JV

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