Q. Everything I've looked up online has had terrible ratings! I need to keep it under $100 US a night (college student) but don't want to end up in a dirty, creepy hotel. Any good ones someone can recommend? There will be two of us traveling in March and the main reason for the trip is the Hockey Hall of Fame, if it makes a difference.
A. Long time no see. Nice haircut.
You will get what you pay for. I've stayed at the Metropolitan downtown for around $100. A lot of them can give you deals that you won't see online, you'll have to call. Most downtown give AAA discount, if you have it.
To save money, book ahead... like now. Most hotels have cheaper rooms if you can give up some luxury, but they are the first to go. Also, park your car when you get there and don't move it. Parking spots can be hard to find and expensive when you keep paying for lots or meters. Make sure whatever hotel you find is within walking distance to the subway. The HHoF and Air Canada Centre are on the route. Subway is definitely the way to go.
If you are both really into hockey, you might want to block out a good part of the day to spend there. Last time I stayed for about 5 hours and there were parts I rushed through. Tons to see! Don't forget your camera.
You will get what you pay for. I've stayed at the Metropolitan downtown for around $100. A lot of them can give you deals that you won't see online, you'll have to call. Most downtown give AAA discount, if you have it.
To save money, book ahead... like now. Most hotels have cheaper rooms if you can give up some luxury, but they are the first to go. Also, park your car when you get there and don't move it. Parking spots can be hard to find and expensive when you keep paying for lots or meters. Make sure whatever hotel you find is within walking distance to the subway. The HHoF and Air Canada Centre are on the route. Subway is definitely the way to go.
If you are both really into hockey, you might want to block out a good part of the day to spend there. Last time I stayed for about 5 hours and there were parts I rushed through. Tons to see! Don't forget your camera.
what is the best hotel to stay in downtown toronto?
Q. price is not a worry, needs to be a good hotel!
A. I've stayed in a couple of "boutique" hotels in downtown Toronto. If you don't want the huge mega-hotel experience I can highly recommend them. The Soho Metropolitan is in the theatre district, has a friendly and helpful staff and fantastic large bathrooms. http://www.metropolitan.com/soho/
The Cosmopolitan is right in the heart of downtown, near Yonge and Bloor. They are going for a "zen" kind of feel - they have a spa attached and have extremely comfortable beds. It's great if you are staying for more than an overnight as the rooms have little kitchenettes. There is a bar and a restaurant, but no lobby to speak of and a very unassuming entrance down a small side-street. But it is my personal favourite in Toronto. http://www.cosmotoronto.com/
Otherwise, the usual mega-hotels - the Sheraton, Delta Chelsea, Intercontinental, Hyatt are all highly rated.
The Cosmopolitan is right in the heart of downtown, near Yonge and Bloor. They are going for a "zen" kind of feel - they have a spa attached and have extremely comfortable beds. It's great if you are staying for more than an overnight as the rooms have little kitchenettes. There is a bar and a restaurant, but no lobby to speak of and a very unassuming entrance down a small side-street. But it is my personal favourite in Toronto. http://www.cosmotoronto.com/
Otherwise, the usual mega-hotels - the Sheraton, Delta Chelsea, Intercontinental, Hyatt are all highly rated.
Where in TO can I enjoy a fancy 7 course meal like what I always see on Iron Chef America?
Q. I love watching Iron Chef America, especially judging time! And I want that fancy 7 course meal experience. What is the best restaurant in Toronto for this? Pricing preferably from $30-$60 a person.
A. I am a former chef and from Toronto, still live here in the Annex, and prix-fixe dinner are not as common now as they were when I trained at the Windsor Arms Hotel in the 1970's, most place now do smaller 3-4 course ones and some will do 5, the hotels were the place in years past, alot of places offer them on the weekends or midweek to attract clientele, I know of a number in town, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese and North America, places along King St in the Entertainment district, the Italian places on College between Bathurst and Dufferein, high end chinese like Lai Wah in the Metropolitan Hotel on Chestnut St behind City Hall, and a number of places near me on Bloor between Spadina and Bathurst, I go to a Korean place near Christie, you can also find Greek places on the Danforth to who offer multi-course meal, price can vary and if you have any drinks it can be more.
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