Sheraton Centre Toronto or Westin Harbour Castle?
Oct 16, 2004, 8:12 am
#46
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We were at the Westin for a week in August 2003. The only recognition was a high room with a straight-on lake view. We generally prefer more room to a view.
Next time we’d stay at the Sheraton as it more centrally located than The Westin.
The train station and subway are several blocks from the Westin unless you take the “funky” train across the street that requires a transfer to the main public transportation.
Next time we’d stay at the Sheraton as it more centrally located than The Westin.
The train station and subway are several blocks from the Westin unless you take the “funky” train across the street that requires a transfer to the main public transportation.
Oct 19, 2004, 10:49 am
#47
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Help a Toronto newbie?
Hi there!
Headed to Toronto in February 2005 for a long weekend. We are staying at the Sheraton Centre...
1. Quickest way from airport?
2. Cheapest way?
We are arriving around 10pm Thursday...leaving around noon Monday.
Any great restaurants/galleries/etc that are off the beaten path?
As for the Sheraton, any room floors, styles, etc that should be considered? Is the Club level worth the points?
Thanks so much for your insights!
Headed to Toronto in February 2005 for a long weekend. We are staying at the Sheraton Centre...
1. Quickest way from airport?
2. Cheapest way?
We are arriving around 10pm Thursday...leaving around noon Monday.
Any great restaurants/galleries/etc that are off the beaten path?
As for the Sheraton, any room floors, styles, etc that should be considered? Is the Club level worth the points?
Thanks so much for your insights!
Oct 19, 2004, 2:10 pm
#48
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Originally Posted by jen80370
Is the Club level worth the points?
Oct 20, 2004, 6:10 am
#49
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From the various (favourable) comments about the Toronto Sheraton, I guess they must have done some major renovation job to change it from the tour-bus dive it used to be. I have a reservation at the Westin Prince coming up, and now I am a bit tempted by what others have said about the downtown Sheraton. However, the old images haunt me... 
Oct 20, 2004, 6:14 am
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Originally Posted by jen80370
Hi there!
Headed to Toronto in February 2005 for a long weekend. We are staying at the Sheraton Centre...
1. Quickest way from airport?
2. Cheapest way?
We are arriving around 10pm Thursday...leaving around noon Monday.
Any great restaurants/galleries/etc that are off the beaten path?
As for the Sheraton, any room floors, styles, etc that should be considered? Is the Club level worth the points?
Thanks so much for your insights!
Headed to Toronto in February 2005 for a long weekend. We are staying at the Sheraton Centre...
1. Quickest way from airport?
2. Cheapest way?
We are arriving around 10pm Thursday...leaving around noon Monday.
Any great restaurants/galleries/etc that are off the beaten path?
As for the Sheraton, any room floors, styles, etc that should be considered? Is the Club level worth the points?
Thanks so much for your insights!
And there are buses and shuttle...but I think they take too long.
Try the Tundra (restaurant) in the Hilton. Or the Epic at the Royal York. There's also the Monsoon, a very nice little restaurant just off University Avenue.
Have fun in TO!
Oct 20, 2004, 6:18 am
#51
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Yep, you might want to try it...my first visit there was about a year ago (never saw it in 'the old days') and I would definitely return. Along with being a non-dive, the staff were thoroughly friendly & helpful I found. I avoided this hotel for a long time as it looked like a huge-convention-place (which, ok, it is...), but it's now amongst my favorites in TO. Good SPG recognition too.
Dec 17, 2004, 10:56 am
#52
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Best Starwood in Toronto: Westin Harbour or Sheraton Harbour?
Any recent opinions for the above hotels? Any other hotels to recommend in Toronto? On expense account (!).
Dec 17, 2004, 2:04 pm
#53
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Originally Posted by sfcaFLYER
Any recent opinions for the above hotels? Any other hotels to recommend in Toronto? On expense account (!).
Dec 17, 2004, 6:46 pm
#54
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The Westin is on the harbour and it is a much nicer location than the Sheraton. I would suggest the Westin.
Dec 17, 2004, 6:54 pm
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Originally Posted by Retired FF
The Westin is on the harbour and it is a much nicer location than the Sheraton. I would suggest the Westin.
Dec 17, 2004, 11:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Konsultant
better location? it is not close to anything, no restraurants or activities near by. I think Marriott properties are better located in TO. Marriott Bloor and Marriott Eaton Center in particular.
Dec 18, 2004, 7:24 am
#57
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The Westin all the way. Especially with a lake view. Even in the winter, it can be pretty specacular.
Dec 18, 2004, 8:15 am
#58
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Originally Posted by Retired FF
The Westin is on the harbour and it is a much nicer location than the Sheraton. I would suggest the Westin.
BTW, I liked the Interconti Bloor street better, also a nice location!
Dec 19, 2004, 6:31 am
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Originally Posted by sfcaFLYER
Any recent opinions for the above hotels? Any other hotels to recommend in Toronto? On expense account (!).
Dec 19, 2004, 12:01 pm
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Originally Posted by choptliva
Much depends on what you are doing there. You're on expense account, so maybe you're on business? Then it matters where your business meetings will be. While the Westin Harbour Castle is on the harbour front, and Sheraton is among the skyscrappers, both have businesses nearby. I think location is key, and which location is better depends on the purpose of your trip.