Hotel Tips for Toronto etc....

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  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    MrMerkinball is a great guy!

    That is all.
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  • MrMerkinball
    MrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    Vart wrote:
    I'm going to try to get a AAA discount when I check in. I didn't know what the code was on the website, and the girl I spoke to on the phone wasn't very helpful.

    Do you mean the Bier Markt? After looking at their website, I t looks like I will be spending quite a bit of time there over the three days. :D
    Yep - that's the one. Kick ass place. Especiialy on a Saturday night.

    Also - I highly recommend Real Sports Bar (attached to the ACC). BEST. PLACE. EVER!!!!
  • MrMerkinball
    MrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    keeponrockin wrote:
    MrMerkinball is a great guy!

    That is all.
    :oops:
  • PillowPants
    PillowPants Posts: 4,877
    Vart wrote:
    I just booked the Novotel. It was $521 USD for three nights. I checked around and this seemed like the best deal for a hotel that isn't a complete dump. I really wanted to stay at the Westin Harbor again(got the $55 priceline deal last time), but it was over $700 for three nights.

    i booked the The Westin Harbour Castle through their site for like 215 a night

    then submitted a best rate guarantee thingy

    i ended up with the hotel for $137.34CAD a night


    you always have to look for other websites with cheaper deals!!
  • keeponrockin
    keeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    keeponrockin wrote:
    MrMerkinball is a great guy!

    That is all.
    :oops:
    You hooked us up with a deal last time, and we had a nice chat at the preparty haha.
    Believe me, when I was growin up, I thought the worst thing you could turn out to be was normal, So I say freaks in the most complementary way. Here's a song by a fellow freak - E.V
  • mikesbri
    mikesbri Toronto Posts: 1,011
    just a suggestion but the subway goes right into the ACC so something close to a subway will also be a good idea. Might save a few bucks by not staying right in walking distance of ACC.

    You can even use hotwire or priceline as an option. Usually get good deals on hotels if you book months in advance.
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  • Indifference
    Indifference Posts: 2,784
    I booked the Sheraton over the Westin as seemed more central downtown and still walkable to the show......

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  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 13,089
    what's driving into toronto and the ACC like? if problems getting a hotel room in Toronto would being in Niagra Falls be too much of a pain to drive in and out of that weekend?
  • MrMerkinball
    MrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    keeponrockin wrote:
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    keeponrockin wrote:
    MrMerkinball is a great guy!

    That is all.
    :oops:
    You hooked us up with a deal last time, and we had a nice chat at the preparty haha.
    I remember. The preparty in '09 was pretty damn good.
  • MrMerkinball
    MrMerkinball Posts: 1,978
    pjhawks wrote:
    what's driving into toronto and the ACC like? if problems getting a hotel room in Toronto would being in Niagra Falls be too much of a pain to drive in and out of that weekend?
    Niagara Falls a long drive 1.5-2 hours or so. Driving in Toronto is tough at times. The Sep 11 show should be fine as it is on Sunday. Heavy traffic on Monday's show
  • pjhawks
    pjhawks Posts: 13,089
    MrMerkinball wrote:
    pjhawks wrote:
    what's driving into toronto and the ACC like? if problems getting a hotel room in Toronto would being in Niagra Falls be too much of a pain to drive in and out of that weekend?
    Niagara Falls a long drive 1.5-2 hours or so. Driving in Toronto is tough at times. The Sep 11 show should be fine as it is on Sunday. Heavy traffic on Monday's show

    thanks, see where it is 80 miles from niagra falls, thought it was a it closer. what about suburbs outside toronto, maybe between niagra falls and toronto? any you recommend? if i come i am thinking of hitting niagra falls for a day or so 1st so that is why i ask.
  • grjammer
    grjammer Posts: 385
    PillowPants wrote:
    Vart wrote:
    I just booked the Novotel. It was $521 USD for three nights. I checked around and this seemed like the best deal for a hotel that isn't a complete dump. I really wanted to stay at the Westin Harbor again(got the $55 priceline deal last time), but it was over $700 for three nights.

    i booked the The Westin Harbour Castle through their site for like 215 a night

    then submitted a best rate guarantee thingy

    i ended up with the hotel for $137.34CAD a night


    you always have to look for other websites with cheaper deals!!

    Are you referring to 09 or did you book it for $137 for this coming September?
  • JaneNY
    JaneNY Posts: 4,438
    For those concerned about walking distance to ACC, the subway comes out right there - so if your hotel isn't super close, just check if there's a subway stop near.

    Seconded on MrMerkinball being a great guy!

    I may have to sit these out - haven't missed a Toronto PJ show since 03, but $$ is a little tighter than what it was and I may opt for just Ottawa and Montreal which I don't have to stay overnight for.
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  • PillowPants
    PillowPants Posts: 4,877
    grjammer wrote:
    PillowPants wrote:
    Vart wrote:
    I just booked the Novotel. It was $521 USD for three nights. I checked around and this seemed like the best deal for a hotel that isn't a complete dump. I really wanted to stay at the Westin Harbor again(got the $55 priceline deal last time), but it was over $700 for three nights.

    i booked the The Westin Harbour Castle through their site for like 215 a night

    then submitted a best rate guarantee thingy

    i ended up with the hotel for $137.34CAD a night


    you always have to look for other websites with cheaper deals!!

    Are you referring to 09 or did you book it for $137 for this coming September?

    this coming sept

    sep 11 to sep 13
  • LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan
    LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan Posts: 3,417
    pjhawks wrote:
    what's driving into toronto and the ACC like? if problems getting a hotel room in Toronto would being in Niagra Falls be too much of a pain to drive in and out of that weekend?

    No not at all. It is only an hour drive to toronto from niagara falls. 128km or roughly 64 minutes
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    pjhawks wrote:
    [thanks, see where it is 80 miles from niagra falls, thought it was a it closer. what about suburbs outside toronto, maybe between niagra falls and toronto? any you recommend? if i come i am thinking of hitting niagra falls for a day or so 1st so that is why i ask.

    it's a trade off ... if you stay in the city ... lots more to see and do ... if you stay further away - it can become more suburban like ... if you are near a subway or go station ... it's the best way to get to and from the concert although i'm not sure the go schedule late at night ... definitely taking public transit is the way to go for the concert ...
  • BLACK35
    BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 23,041
    Just booked at the Intercontinental, $137.00/night. That means very short distance to stumble for me & the wife 8-)
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  • LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan
    LeafsJaysCubsRaptorsFan Posts: 3,417
    BLACK35 wrote:
    Just booked at the Intercontinental, $137.00/night. That means very short distance to stumble for me & the wife 8-)

    Not bad at all. The one on front street next to the mtcc?
  • Vart
    Vart Posts: 291
    PillowPants wrote:
    Vart wrote:
    I just booked the Novotel. It was $521 USD for three nights. I checked around and this seemed like the best deal for a hotel that isn't a complete dump. I really wanted to stay at the Westin Harbor again(got the $55 priceline deal last time), but it was over $700 for three nights.

    i booked the The Westin Harbour Castle through their site for like 215 a night

    then submitted a best rate guarantee thingy

    i ended up with the hotel for $137.34CAD a night


    you always have to look for other websites with cheaper deals!!


    Is the "best rate guarantee thingy" on the Westin Harbor website? I'm not seeing it if it is.
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  • MrMerkinball
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    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.

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