Hotel in Toronto for the HOB
Jul 19, 2007, 5:04 am
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Hotel in Toronto for the HOB
There's a pretty good chance I'll be seeing a concert at the Molson Amphitheatre (HOB). I was planning on driving up to Toronto and then getting a hotel for the night before heading back.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a nearby hotel? Are there any nearby hotels?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a nearby hotel? Are there any nearby hotels?
Jul 19, 2007, 5:29 am
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There's a pretty good chance I'll be seeing a concert at the Molson Amphitheatre (HOB). I was planning on driving up to Toronto and then getting a hotel for the night before heading back.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a nearby hotel? Are there any nearby hotels?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a nearby hotel? Are there any nearby hotels?
Molson Amplitheatre has a huge parking lot, since you have a car anyway that's probably your best bet, parking is 12 bucks, that is unless you plan to imbibe, in which case there are public transit options.
http://www.ontarioplace.com/en/visitor/directions.html
Jul 19, 2007, 5:46 am
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Toronto HOB Hotel
Thanks!
This is very helpful and I'm going to bookmark it so that I'll have it...I forgot to mention about taking a cab to Ontario Place, but I was still half asleep. I just don't want to stay too far from the QEW.
Much appreciated!
This is very helpful and I'm going to bookmark it so that I'll have it...I forgot to mention about taking a cab to Ontario Place, but I was still half asleep. I just don't want to stay too far from the QEW.
Much appreciated!
Jul 19, 2007, 11:21 am
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The Sheraton 4 points is about 5km west of the park on Lakeshore. Several of the downtown hotels are within 5km range to the east and northeast, the Radisson Admiral, the one at Skydome, the Westin and the Holiday Inn downtown. Actually getting a cab when leaving the park can be a challenge.
Jul 19, 2007, 5:59 pm
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Cabs at the HOB
Since I've never been to the amphitheatre, do you think it'd be possible to walk to a nearby establishment where it'd be easier to grab a a taxi? Say like a gas station or bar?
Maybe I should make a mid week weekend out of it so I can have a Woodbine Wednesday.
Maybe I should make a mid week weekend out of it so I can have a Woodbine Wednesday.
Jul 19, 2007, 6:17 pm
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To get to Ontario Place via TTC:
Take the Bloor subway to Bathurst Station, then the Bathurst 511 streetcar south to Exhibition Place. You will then have to walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lakeshore bridge and into Ontario Place.
OR
From Union Station take the Harbourfront 509 Streetcar to Exhibition Place. You will then have to walk south through the Exhibition grounds, over the Lakeshore bridge and into Ontario Place.
Have fun!
DD
Jul 19, 2007, 6:45 pm
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Seriously, take the TTC, or stay at the Radisson, it's only 3km away, 25 minute brisk walk. There is NOTHING in the immediate vicinity, the closest gas station is about 3/4 of the way to the Radisson.
Jul 26, 2007, 9:26 am
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If you take the cab, coming out the Exhibition Place or Ontario Place after an event, I have found the best place to get cabs is by walking around Fort York Boulevard (highlighted on this map). They come down there heading towards the grounds, and you can easily flag one down.