...for the same price, I would much prefer the HGI on Peter Street.

The goods: Great location next to Dundas Street in between Eaton Center and University Avenue. Renovated rooms are nice and I found the bed to be quite comfortable. Rooms have windows that do open and they have replaced the "through the window" AC units with new ones (however, these types of units are always a bit noisy). Brand new equipment in the gym: 3 ellipticals, 2-3 bikes, 4-5 treadmills and some other limited equipment. On-site restaurant (Hemisphere) is decent for breakfast (good food quality). Very friendly staff

Room for improvement: The rooms are very small in size by Toronto standards. Some confusion for the HHonors breakfast benefit. Front desk will give you 1 coupon for your entire stay (valid throughout so you need to keep it). Coupon is good for continental buffet, which is listed in the menu but is not currently available (due to low hotel occupancy, but will be offered soon). So the offer is a "room service style" continental (choice of 2 pastries, coffee/juice, fresh fruits). Value can be applied toward other menu items. Some areas are still in need of an upgrade, especially the common areas such as the lobby.

All in, they rebranded early to work out the kinks ahead of the busy spring/summer season but with enought renovated rooms available during the low season so that most guests would experience the new standards.

Not the hotel's fault but the fire alarm has been going on and off for part of the night...