Downtown Toronto

Downtown Toronto offers visitors plenty of options for places to stay, from the grand to the simple and everything in between. People coming to town for an event at the Eaton Center may opt to stay in the Metropolitan Hotel (108 Chestnut Street, 800-668-6600, www.metropolitan.com ). Its guests are treated to upscale services including complimentary limo shuttles to downtown locales. The Sutton Place Hotel (955 Bay Street, 416-924-9221, www.suttonplace.com ) combines the personal service of a small hotel with all the amenities and options of a large hotel. It is known for its discrete service to A-list celebrities. The unique, ultra-hip Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West, 416-531-5042, www.thedrakehotel.ca ) is a definite must for art lovers. It lives up to its reputation for service and style make it a popular place for a romantic getaway. Guests at The Windsor Arms (18 St Thomas, 416-971-9666, www.windsorarmshotel.com ) find opulent accommodations in a smaller, more intimate hotel. Its rooms are quite large, and its afternoon tea service is legendary. The Strathcona (60 York Street, 416-363-3321, www.thestrathconahotel.com ) is a top choice for anyone looking to stay in the Financial District without shelling out a fortune. Its services are basic, but not at all lacking, and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

Toronto’s Garden District is a quiet neighborhood just outside of the main city center with a variety of hotel options. The simple Bond Place Hotel (65 Dundas Street East, 416-362-6061 www.bondplace.ca ) offers a great location without breaking the bank. Its rooms are streamline and very clean. One of the best values for the cost in the area is Best Western Primrose (111 Carlton Street, 647-259-5448, www.torontoprimrosehotel.com ) The Ramada Plaza (300 Jarvis Street, 416-977-4823, www.ramadaplazatoronto.com ) is another affordable option, with comfortable, spacious rooms. The Comfort Suites (200 Dundas Street East, 416-362-7700, www.comfortsuitestoronto.com ) also has good-sized rooms, plus a swimming pool. One of the least expensive stays is the EconoLodge (335 Jarvis Street, 416-962-4686, www.choicehotels.com ). For those looking for a full-service hotel, try the luxurious Pantages Suites Hotel (200 Victoria Street, 416-362-1777, www.pantageshotel.com ). Take advantage of their soothing, comfortable rooms, many with built in jacuzzi-tubs. The Grand Hotel (225 Jarvis Street, 416-863-9000, www.grandhoteltoronto.com ) is an elegant option, with lovely rooftop whirlpools and patio garden, and sophisticated, fully-equipped suites.