Hotel Tips for Toronto etc....

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PJ2k3

The Holiday Inn that used to be a Days Inn, is that the one on Carlton Street? I swear I stayed at a Days Inn in 2005. Our room was tiny as hell (end of the hall, barely had room for the beds), but didn't spend much time in it.

The Holiday Inn on Carlton doesn't seem TOO far away from the venue. I may think otherwise at midnight after the show, however.

PJ2k3

What about the Novotel, that also seems fairly close....

ckoke

Toronto in September seems to be the toughest time for anyone coming in from out of town. Lots of the hotels were booked due to the Film Festival going on at that time.

We were to stay at the Ritz Carlton, but they were booked; it took us a couple of hours, but we found a hotel to stay at in Downtown Toronto - Maple Leaf Square.

The bad news - $500 a night for the room and $35 a night for valet.
The Good news - The hotel is really close to the Air Canada Centre.
The GREAT news - 2 nights of Pearl Jam.

We are extremely stoked about getting a reservation at a place so close to the arena.

Now we need to get those tickets next Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pearljamdude420

MrMerkinball wrote:

pearljamdude420 wrote:

does anyone know what the hotels are right near the old maple leaf gardens? i think last time i saw pj in toronto at acc in 06, i booked a hotel for 2 nights, it was a big hotel near the old maple leaf gardens, and the subway walk was only half block from the hotel, and only had to take 1 subway train to acc took maybe 15 mins tops once on train. anyone have some good hotels for subway line connecting that would be cheaper than acc area hotels please post?

it sucks film fest is at same time i dont want to pay 300 a night for a room that is highway robbery, i go to vegas much times too and i always compare places to that and feel like i am getting hugely ripped off for that, id have a huge suite in vegas with what i want for that

The Hotel beside the Maple leaf Gardens used to be the Days Inn. It just reopened last month as a new Holiday Inn. They just spent 20 million renovating the place. I had a tour their last week, and it looks nice.

The Delta Chelsea is right there as well at Yonge/Gerrard. 3 Subway stops away from the ACC.

thanks for info you think i can ge either at atleast 200 or less a night? im hoping 150 ish with tax at most would be nice, gonna stay 3 days i think, day before pj then 2 days of pj
hmmm maybe i can get a side job for tmz to get my $ back for the hotel rooms, if i can get some video of some big wig celebs

pearljamdude420

i found a good 4 or 5 hotels already seem sold out right near acc. for anyone familiar with toronto vacations alot and staying in hotels there or anyone in toronto thats knows these hotels. i narrow down to 6 hotels that look ok to stay at, which is probably the best for me to stay at you think for the acc shows, closest location to acc, or close easy for subway eating shopping etc?

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pearljamdude420

if those links dont work here the names:

The Westin Harbour Castle
1 Harbour Square, The Harbourfront,


Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street, M5G 1Z4 Toronto

Bond Place Hotel
65 Dundas Street East, The Village, M5B 2G8 Toronto

Grand Hotel & Suites
225 Jarvis Street, ON M5B 2C1 Toronto

Hilton Toronto
145 Richmond Street West, Financial District, M5H 2L2 Toronto

right now im probably leaning for hilton toronto on richmond street, is that good? i also have car probably so something easy for parking.
hilton toronto seems reasonable priced compared to others, plus it has 600 rooms bigger than most other hotels, making me think they wont sell out for a bit yet if it does sell out and it says it has parking, and does not seem to be many major complaints by reviews

anyone have experience with any of these hotels, good or bad? maybe some are bad, but it has not been reviewed, anyone with info on these please post if you ever stay at any or anything like that too.

there is some bad reviews about grand hotel and suites, but also it got 8.2 stars i think out of 10??

pearljamdude420

out of those hotels im not leaning towards hilton anymore, i think i like this one better it about same price i dont get a king bed, 2 double instead, but it sounds like a better location?

Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street, M5G 1Z4 Toronto

is this right near the cn rail train station too?

and what the deal with bond hotel be under renovations still or done with by time sept comes. i am picking between 1 of these 5 or 6 cause they seem like the best ones left that are not sold out. anyone stay at delta chelsea before? it has 1600 rooms guess that why they can price them a bit cheaper than some places. i going to have to pay 200 and a bit a night for room, but no way im pay 300 or 400 a night thats fucked, 1 place was already sold out i think SOHO toronto? that place was like 350 a night or somethin wit htaxes

pearljamdude420

and if i stay at the harborfront rd one, is there nothing within walkin distane around there? and far walk to subway station? cause i went to molson ampatheatre before and i think it was on that street?? if this the main street that faces the lake ontario? is it kind of isolated? ya i will have car but rather have it parked than drive it around town cause parking is bitch in toronto, so this hotel not good for this?


im thinking delta chelsea is the best?

pearljamdude420

MrMerkinball wrote:

pearljamdude420 wrote:

does anyone know what the hotels are right near the old maple leaf gardens? i think last time i saw pj in toronto at acc in 06, i booked a hotel for 2 nights, it was a big hotel near the old maple leaf gardens, and the subway walk was only half block from the hotel, and only had to take 1 subway train to acc took maybe 15 mins tops once on train. anyone have some good hotels for subway line connecting that would be cheaper than acc area hotels please post?

it sucks film fest is at same time i dont want to pay 300 a night for a room that is highway robbery, i go to vegas much times too and i always compare places to that and feel like i am getting hugely ripped off for that, id have a huge suite in vegas with what i want for that

The Hotel beside the Maple leaf Gardens used to be the Days Inn. It just reopened last month as a new Holiday Inn. They just spent 20 million renovating the place. I had a tour their last week, and it looks nice.

The Delta Chelsea is right there as well at Yonge/Gerrard. 3 Subway stops away from the ACC.

i think i may stay at delta chelsea, its nicer too than the new holiday inn you think? and delta chelsea is maybe 230 a night with tax or so, you think holiday inn much cheaper?

pearljamdude420

MrMerkinball wrote:

BLACK35 wrote:

Just booked at the Intercontinental, $137.00/night. That means very short distance to stumble for me & the wife 8-)

That's a great deal.

i tried to book this hotel but it telling me it sold out on all sites??????????

shep

Alright, 2 quick comments for you 420:

If I were you, I would go with the Delta Chelsea, but that's just me.

I'm staying a little further up bay near bay and wellsey, (at the Sutton place) and from union station it only takes 10-15 minutes on the subway, probably less late at night (after the show). You can take either route from Union station and you're there in no time.

At the harbour castle, there will be some stuff around, but much less amenities (places to eat/drink) and they're going to be a lot of expensive. If you're trying to do this on a budget, all the bars and places to eat in that area are much more expensive because it's a touristy area. If you want to eat/drink more cheaply, stay close to the university of toronto... everything you could possibly imagine exists on bloor in the area around the university and there are a lot of awesome, cheap bars on both university and bathurst...

that's just my 2 cents.

sparky_fry

Ok so after checking out that econolodge a bit more more i decided against . So using hotwire, and betterbidding.com i got bond place for sunday/monday night for $252 including taxes/fees. cheaper, closer, and better hotel. Hotwire says its only a 2.5 star hotel, but the reviews are a lot better. hope this helps

MrMerkinball

pearljamdude420 wrote:

out of those hotels im not leaning towards hilton anymore, i think i like this one better it about same price i dont get a king bed, 2 double instead, but it sounds like a better location?

Delta Chelsea Hotel
33 Gerrard Street, M5G 1Z4 Toronto

is this right near the cn rail train station too?

and what the deal with bond hotel be under renovations still or done with by time sept comes. i am picking between 1 of these 5 or 6 cause they seem like the best ones left that are not sold out. anyone stay at delta chelsea before? it has 1600 rooms guess that why they can price them a bit cheaper than some places. i going to have to pay 200 and a bit a night for room, but no way im pay 300 or 400 a night thats fucked, 1 place was already sold out i think SOHO toronto? that place was like 350 a night or somethin wit htaxes

The Soho is where the celebs Stay.

The Chelsea is Huge and feels like a train station - but it is in a great location and the price is good.

The Hilton is a little closer, but away from the action of Yonge St.

Red Lukin

pearljamdude420 wrote:

is this right near the cn rail train station too?

The train station is right beside the ACC. The Delta Chelsa (sp) is about a 25 min walk to the ACC (and train stn) or about an 8 min subway ride. It's a good central location too. Go south west to Queen st west for decent food and to party!

Mcam55

Stayed at The Delta Chelsea in 09 and booked again for September. Place was great, a lot of things to do within walking distance...def recommend it. Tons of PJ fans were there last time. Quick 5-10 min cab ride to the Arena.

danndi

Lots of helpful info here. We are also looking at doing Montreal, before wrapping up the tour near home in Vancouver.Does anybody know if there is a thread started for Montreal hotels? Thanks in advance for any info.

BLACK35

pearljamdude420 wrote:

MrMerkinball wrote:

BLACK35 wrote:

Just booked at the Intercontinental, $137.00/night. That means very short distance to stumble for me & the wife 8-)

That's a great deal.

i tried to book this hotel but it telling me it sold out on all sites??????????

Wow, as soon I as heard the days they were coming to town I booked it, with TIFF in town and all. Thought I was lucky then.

DPrival78

i just took a shot with hotwire, and ended up with the wellesley manor boutique hotel. nothing special at all, but doesn't look too terrible either. downtown, near yonge st. and right near a subway station. reviews aren't bad.. and i'm just looking for a clean place to sleep anyway. got it for $222 total for sat and sun night.

guacamolejoe

DPrival78 wrote:

i just took a shot with hotwire, and ended up with the wellesley manor boutique hotel. nothing special at all, but doesn't look too terrible either. downtown, near yonge st. and right near a subway station. reviews aren't bad.. and i'm just looking for a clean place to sleep anyway. got it for $222 total for sat and sun night.

Are you just going to 1 show. I still haven't decided on a show on my birthday in Montreal or 2 shows in Toronto.