Toronto, where to stay?
Jan 7, 2015, 4:38 pm
#16
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If the four of them are willing to share 2 queen beds (I know my friends and I did at her age) then there are dozens of good hotels - e.g. Shangri La, Trump, Windsor all come in at under $100 / person / night that weekend. A lot less at the 3 or 4 star hotels. Try something like Expedia to see the options - and find out if they want 'a nice hotel' and can then go out for the night wherever they wish, or a great area for bars etc. and the room is less important.
Jan 8, 2015, 5:53 am
#17
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Germain is a good, trendy recommendation. But very $$$.
My suggestion is the Hilton Toronto. The best available rate is $169 and they have two queens. A bonus is all higher level rooms are recent renovated. Its a very short walk to the entertainment district. Also, the Hilton is connected to the underground PATH (none of the other options are).
After booking, monitor their reservation on line and you can get upgrade them to lounge access for + $30. Have them say hi to Mary when they are there. The best lounge host in the business!
My suggestion is the Hilton Toronto. The best available rate is $169 and they have two queens. A bonus is all higher level rooms are recent renovated. Its a very short walk to the entertainment district. Also, the Hilton is connected to the underground PATH (none of the other options are).
After booking, monitor their reservation on line and you can get upgrade them to lounge access for + $30. Have them say hi to Mary when they are there. The best lounge host in the business!
Jan 8, 2015, 4:37 pm
#18
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One King West
One King West is a good place to stay.
www.onekingwest.com
It's close to lots of places, right above the King/Yonge subway stop and has a great Lobby Bar!
www.onekingwest.com
It's close to lots of places, right above the King/Yonge subway stop and has a great Lobby Bar!
Jan 9, 2015, 7:27 am
#19
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The area around 1 King is pretty dead on the weekend tho, with many of the usual places to grab a quick snack / lunch closed on the weekend. I have stayed there, the room was decent, had a small kitchen (and a washing machine) which could be handy if they want to make breakfast etc. But I would say it is very much a 'business' hotel.
Jan 9, 2015, 11:22 am
#20
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The area around 1 King is pretty dead on the weekend tho, with many of the usual places to grab a quick snack / lunch closed on the weekend. I have stayed there, the room was decent, had a small kitchen (and a washing machine) which could be handy if they want to make breakfast etc. But I would say it is very much a 'business' hotel.
Jan 15, 2015, 10:39 am
#21
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My daughter and friends decided on airbnb for a 2Bedroom/2Bath/2Storey/1Prkg-Loft on Hanna Avenue, on King West Village. Looks great!
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/872128?guests=1&s=4vM3
Thanks for all the info! ^
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/872128?guests=1&s=4vM3
Thanks for all the info! ^
Jan 16, 2015, 7:46 am
#22
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I hope she has a good time. I have to say tho, that $226 / night (plus $95 for the mandatory cleaning) is an expensive option IMO for one bed plus a fold out futon when you can get any number of 4* hotels in Toronto with either two beds, or a bed plus fold out for under $200, and get all their associated facilities, service etc. (Cambridge, Grand, Marriott, InterContinental, etc etc).
Jan 20, 2015, 4:05 am
#23
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My daughter got back to A2 last night safe and sound. She said Toronto is a very impressive, modern and cosmopolitan city, she absolutely loved it! 
As part of her travel addiction, her next trip is already booked! LA this time.
As part of her travel addiction, her next trip is already booked! LA this time.
Jan 20, 2015, 1:33 pm
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