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Rebranded to Marriott Toronto City Centre as of September 13, 2017. Undergoing year+ renovation due to finish in fall/winter 2018.
Toronto Marriott City Centre [Master Thread]
Jan 28, 2003, 3:25 pm
#1
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Toronto Marriott City Centre [Master Thread]
Are there any recent reports on this property?
How is the Exec lounge?
How is parking and traffic to and from?
Are you able to walk to any nightlife?
It is either here or the Toronto Hilton.
Usually Renaissances are much nicer, but not always.
Thanks
How is the Exec lounge?
How is parking and traffic to and from?
Are you able to walk to any nightlife?
It is either here or the Toronto Hilton.
Usually Renaissances are much nicer, but not always.
Thanks
Jan 28, 2003, 4:07 pm
#2
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Working at the Marriott Eaton Centre I have heard of both people who prefer the Ren or prefer the Eaton Centre. None of them were big fans of the Hilton. The Ren is right off the highway whereas the Hilton is a bit futher into the city and with several one way streets may be a little more diffcult to navigate around. Traffic within the city is also quite bad at rush hour.
What kind of Nightlife are you looking for? The Air Canada Centre is within walking distance of the Ren if you're looking to catch a Leafs or Raptors game. The Hilton is close to the John/Richmond entertainment district but there are scattered bars, clubs and restaurants around the Ren as well. Both are on the same subway line.
It's about a 10-15 minute walk between the two properties.
What kind of Nightlife are you looking for? The Air Canada Centre is within walking distance of the Ren if you're looking to catch a Leafs or Raptors game. The Hilton is close to the John/Richmond entertainment district but there are scattered bars, clubs and restaurants around the Ren as well. Both are on the same subway line.
It's about a 10-15 minute walk between the two properties.
Jan 28, 2003, 4:12 pm
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I stayed there in September 2002, on a weekend. The lounge either didn't exist or was closed. I can't remember which. The rooms are kind of strange (long, high and curved), but I liked the hotel.
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Jan 29, 2003, 11:38 am
#4
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Have you read the Hilton board posts re the Toronto Hilton? I recall reading Gold and Diamond members raving about the Toronto Hilton's readiness to recognize elite benefits. We're thinking about visiting Toronto this summer, and I narrowed the choices down to the Renaissance Skydome (because my spouse is a big baseball fan) and the Hilton because of the recognition of elite benefits. For us, the decision will be based in large part on the price difference between the two.
Jan 29, 2003, 5:18 pm
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Scotch,
The Hilton is more business-oriented and is in a business area (bank towers and the like). The Ren is more leisure-oriented and better located for tourists IMO. There is a Hard Rock Cafe steps from the door of the Ren, Planet Hollywood is just around the corner along with the rest of the "theatre" district, and of course it's in the ballpark. I know people with Marriott status who have gotten expensive field-view rooms as upgrades, as they often go unsold otherwise.
The Hilton is more business-oriented and is in a business area (bank towers and the like). The Ren is more leisure-oriented and better located for tourists IMO. There is a Hard Rock Cafe steps from the door of the Ren, Planet Hollywood is just around the corner along with the rest of the "theatre" district, and of course it's in the ballpark. I know people with Marriott status who have gotten expensive field-view rooms as upgrades, as they often go unsold otherwise.
Jan 30, 2003, 12:28 am
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The Renaissance is an excellent property. As a Platinnum member I have received a room overlooking the ball-park. Those rooms are rather large as well. The Club Lounge is on the 6th floor and is the standard Marriott lounge with continental breakfast and snacks and dessert in the evening. The hotel is close to the theatre district as already mentioned and some restaurants on Queen Street. This is my favourite hotel in Toronto over both the other Marriotts, Westin Harborcastle (#2), Sheraton Center. I have never stayed at the Hilton though.
Jul 2, 2003, 9:06 am
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I thought the Marriott Eaton Center was way over-priced for the room that I got. Like $249 CDN or something during the SARS epidemic. Should have been less. I am staying at the Hilton for $159 CDN at the end of July.
Jul 2, 2003, 12:53 pm
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Egad, Papergirl, I stayed two nights at the end of May at the Marriott Eaton Centre for USD$45./night. Bid on Priceline for a four-star in downtown Toronto and that's what you'll likely get. At $45 I thought the Eaton Centre property was really very nice. 
Jul 3, 2003, 1:15 am
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TMEC was offering a C$89 rate which included self parking and 20% off dinner at JW's Steakhouse during the SARS epidemic, one of the lowest rates in the city.
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Jul 3, 2003, 10:32 am
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Cedric, if you work there, congratulations on being part of a really good property and service effort. I would certainly return and pay the proper rate!
