Hilton Toronto {CAN}
Aug 6, 2003, 1:35 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by fromYXU:
I also had a great stay there: August 26-28. We were 8: myself + spouse, her parents and 4 kids (age 8-14). Stayed on the 21st floor in 2 double rooms. Great view on north side of hotel. No lounge over the weekend so we had breakfast in restaurant - very nice buffet. The $140 bill was covered by the hotel since the lounge was closed! Pool was very nice for the kids (I am not much of a swimmer).
Hotel looks great with modern furnishings. Very pleasant staff who answered all of our questions and needs.
Highly recommeded. I will be staying there in a few weeks. I look forward to it.</font>
I also had a great stay there: August 26-28. We were 8: myself + spouse, her parents and 4 kids (age 8-14). Stayed on the 21st floor in 2 double rooms. Great view on north side of hotel. No lounge over the weekend so we had breakfast in restaurant - very nice buffet. The $140 bill was covered by the hotel since the lounge was closed! Pool was very nice for the kids (I am not much of a swimmer).
Hotel looks great with modern furnishings. Very pleasant staff who answered all of our questions and needs.
Highly recommeded. I will be staying there in a few weeks. I look forward to it.</font>
!Have another great stay there Aug. 26--28 this year: Those are PointStretcher dates ( only 18K a night.)
However, Aug. 22 & 25 are BOTH PS & BLACKOUT dates
! Take a look here:http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/h...tyhocn=TORHITW
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Aug 30, 2003, 8:30 am
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Holiday weekend always cut back hours. Wonder if business is still down as much as earlier this year, or if it has recovered? Well, at least there's good weatehr out there: go off down Queen West and enjoy a drink and meal at a restaurant terrace.
Aug 31, 2003, 9:52 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Kremmen:
I'm currently staying there and they closed the lounge from midday today and won't open it again until next Tues afternoon, 2 Sep.</font>
I'm currently staying there and they closed the lounge from midday today and won't open it again until next Tues afternoon, 2 Sep.</font>
Sep 1, 2003, 12:14 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Shareholder:
Holiday weekend always cut back hours. Wonder if business is still down as much as earlier this year, or if it has recovered?</font>
Holiday weekend always cut back hours. Wonder if business is still down as much as earlier this year, or if it has recovered?</font>
Actually, the lounge shutdown is a mixed blessing: the buffet breakfast in the restaurant is much better than the lounge one and they give out drink coupons for their bar, which has much better variety, to make up for the lack of drinks in the lounge.
Sep 1, 2003, 7:08 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Shareholder:
Holiday weekend always cut back hours. </font>
Holiday weekend always cut back hours. </font>
I enjoyed my stay there.
Dec 22, 2004, 12:06 pm
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Toronto Hilton - Lounge Closed
Just called the Toronto Hilton regarding an upcoming stay next week. The front desk lady told me that the Executive Lounge is closed, and is scheduled to be renovated sometime after the new year... Too bad, I read it was a nice lounge...
She did say that as a HH Gold, I would get free breakfast and drink coupons to the bar - so in the end, is this better or worse 'compensation' than the lounge itself (I believe the breakfast they offer you is a full b-fast, versus a somewhat abbreviated version at the lounge)
She did say that as a HH Gold, I would get free breakfast and drink coupons to the bar - so in the end, is this better or worse 'compensation' than the lounge itself (I believe the breakfast they offer you is a full b-fast, versus a somewhat abbreviated version at the lounge)
Dec 22, 2004, 1:12 pm
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Not uncommon for that lounge to close when quiet. The breakfast is in the main restaurant downstairs and is full buffet. Better deal I think. They also gave coupons to the whole family!
Dec 22, 2004, 1:48 pm
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Stayed the a couple of weekends ago ... was told that during the renovations in 2005 that the Governor's Suite on the 2nd floor would be used as a lounge during that time ... this did not include the holiday closure, but the renovation period only.
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Dec 22, 2004, 7:42 pm
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Was there this past weekend. Diamond Member, I was disappointed the lounge was closed but the breakfast buffet was great! It was a full breakfast including 2 different type of eggs, french toast, pancakes, 3 different meats, potatoes, deli meats and pastries. My wife and I don't drink so we didn't utilize the drink coupons.
Dec 22, 2004, 11:54 pm
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I was there 3 weeks while the lounge was still open. Don’t really understand why it would need a renovation. Perhaps they are extending it?
We also had one night at the YYZ Airport Hilton, the lounge is closed there too for renovation, got upgraded to a nice whirlpool suite as Gold
We also had one night at the YYZ Airport Hilton, the lounge is closed there too for renovation, got upgraded to a nice whirlpool suite as Gold
Dec 23, 2004, 2:49 am
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YUL Montreal Hilton Bonaventure lounge was closed as well for "Renovation" and offered breakfast coupon but no drinks coupon.
In my opinion, Hilton might be closing the lounge because it is quiet and low occupancy but does not want to state so and say instead it is for renovations. I know last year I was told by the Hilton Cleveland Beachwood lounge that they are closing for a week or two for the holidays with no statement on renovations or whatever.
for Hilton Bonaventure since they did not offer an amenity welcome gift nor upgrade when I checked in Tuesday evening and when I questioned that Wednesday morning at 8am, was told it would be remedied but did not do so before 2pm when I checked out. Paid $125 plus tax for the room on the internet and choose Hilton over Hyatt since I am a few nights short on Diamond requal but if I had know about the cost cutting measures by the Hilton, I would have choosen the Hyatt and gotten half a FFN and far better treatment I think.
In my opinion, Hilton might be closing the lounge because it is quiet and low occupancy but does not want to state so and say instead it is for renovations. I know last year I was told by the Hilton Cleveland Beachwood lounge that they are closing for a week or two for the holidays with no statement on renovations or whatever.
for Hilton Bonaventure since they did not offer an amenity welcome gift nor upgrade when I checked in Tuesday evening and when I questioned that Wednesday morning at 8am, was told it would be remedied but did not do so before 2pm when I checked out. Paid $125 plus tax for the room on the internet and choose Hilton over Hyatt since I am a few nights short on Diamond requal but if I had know about the cost cutting measures by the Hilton, I would have choosen the Hyatt and gotten half a FFN and far better treatment I think.
Last edited by Snoopyo; Dec 23, 2004 at 2:52 am
Dec 23, 2004, 6:03 am
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Originally Posted by Snoopyo
In my opinion, Hilton might be closing the lounge because it is quiet and low occupancy but does not want to state so and say instead it is for renovations. I know last year I was told by the Hilton Cleveland Beachwood lounge that they are closing for a week or two for the holidays with no statement on renovations or whatever.
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Dec 25, 2004, 1:17 am
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I stayed at the Toronto Hilton a few weeks back
I stayed at the Toronto Hilton a few weeks back.
When I left at 6AM on a Wed., I was amazed at how empty the underground garage was...
When I left at 6AM on a Wed., I was amazed at how empty the underground garage was...