Service in the hotel was very good, particularly at breakfast. We breakfasted each day in the hotel’s only restaurant. There were several different options available, and all were excellent quality, presented well and delivered with exacting attention, particularly by the weekend team. Swapping items on the menu between the different options also wasn’t a problem.
The hotel has a small lap pool on the roof adjacent to the sun terrace and gym, which I found perfectly adequate for my use, particularly as there was nobody in the pool when I used it! The changing rooms were well stocked with amenities.
We sampled in room dining on one night, which was promptly delivered. Our butter chicken was well presented and excellent quality, with no fatty meat as you may expect sometimes in a curry.
Check-out was a thoroughly professional affair, with a thank-you for my Ambassador loyalty.
In summary, this is a very good hotel in keeping with the well-respected InterContinental brand. There is little the hotel could do to improve upon its current position, and I would be happy to stay here again if back in the city.
Toronto
Our first day in Toronto was spent wandering from the hotel in Yorkville all the way south through downtown, past the CN Tower to the harbour front. From there, we took the fairly cheap ferry across to the Toronto Islands. From Centre Island, we walked around to the community of Algonquin, which was fascinating to see. A whole island community, it is well worth exploring beyond the more touristy Centre Island, and walking along Lake Ontario’s shoreline to discover this peaceful hideaway. There were fantastic views of the city skyline and departing aircraft from the island airport.
That evening we dined at Sotto Sotto, a little Italian restaurant recommended to us by our hotel concierge. This was a charming place, packed to the brim with mainly locals, and bursting with atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the basement of its building in Yorkville, but this only added to the charm. Service was prompt and understated, and the menu simple but exquisite. We both had the lasagne, one of the special dishes that evening. This was just what one looks for in an Italian – authentic to the last degree. It was interesting to see the photos lining the entrance wall of the many famous faces that have eaten here historically. Whilst not cheap (around £100 for two), this restaurant comes highly recommended.
