Here’s my mini review of the Sutton Place hotel in downtown Toronto. Last winter we took the girls for the weekend in Toronto to do some Christmas shopping, so we we gassed up the mini van and hit the QEW. We had reservations at the Sutton Place which was recommended by a friend, who said that it was centrally located and offers good service. We really didn’t have need to test most of the services that were offered by the hotel, except for the porter, valet parking, concierge and check in attendant. All tops in their respective duties I must add. Shopping does take a toll on my body, so it was a welcome relief to hit that bed at night.
Hotel info:
The Sutton Place Hotel
955 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2A2
416.924.9221 Fax 416.924.1778
Toll Free Reservations 1.8663.SUTTON (1.866.378.8866)
We had booked one of their apartment type suites, that’s located on the upper floors of the hotel. If I remember correctly, I think our room was on the 29 floor. Excellent view if you’re nosy (tons of high end condos surrounds the hotel). Our suite came with 2 bedrooms with queen size beds, 2 bathrooms (one with bath), kitchen, dining area and full living room/ den. I’m always concerned about 2 things when I stay at a hotel, the bathrooms and the beds/bedding. Both passed the test, except the bed was a bit to hard for my liking but Caron and the girls loved it.
Couple bathroom Pics..
What a great location for what we wanted to do. Not even five minutes walk and you were on the subway and there were tons of great shopping with 5-10 minutes walk. And how could I forget that wonderful Chinese restaurant where I got that amazing Generals chicken.. it’s half way between the hotel and the subway line. Please don’t ask me the name, I was hungry and tired!
Some pics from our balcony…
Except for the hard beds, lack of pillows (quick call and we had tons) and the hot water tap in the shower that seem to be doing it’s own thing after you’ve set it, I would gladly recommend this hotel to anyone. With the subway close and not to mention area attractions (see below), shopping and dining so close, it’s great for that weekend trip to Toronto. We didn’t have time to visit their business center or pool area so I really cannot comment on those things.
I believe it cost us a couple hundred dollars a night, but for a family of 5 we consider that very reasonable for what we got. Mold free bathroom, clean bedding, a great view, very roomy and a full functional kitchen (with dishes etc).. you can’t go wrong.
Area attractions…
• Molson Amphitheatre: The Molson Amphitheatre is located on the former site of the Ontario Place Forum. The Amphitheatre’s sound-delay system allows patrons on the lawn to hear as well as those in the reserved seating, while two large-screen video walls allow those in the rear and lawn sections a closer view of the performers on stage . . . [more]
• Hockey Hall of Fame: Largely due to Sutherland’s convincing arguments claiming Kingston as hockey’s birthplace, the CAHA and the NHL agreed to establish a Hockey Hall of Fame in that city. In a meeting held September 10, 1943, Kingston’s mayor, Stuart Crawford, was elected president of the newly-established Hockey Hall of Fame . . . [more]
• Ontario Place: Ontario Place is an internationally acclaimed cultural, leisure and entertainment parkland located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The complex extends throughout three man-made islands along the Lake Ontario waterfront. Ontario Place opened in May 1971 and featured a five pod pavilion complex, The Forum, pedal boats, a marina, restaurants and the world’s first permanent IMAX® theatre, the Cinesphere . . . [more]
• Roy Thomson Hall: Roy Thomson Hall opened in the fall of 1982 and has hosted hundreds of world-renowned artists over the years . . . [more]
• Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts: Hummingbird Centre is Toronto’s only mainstream civic theatre in the heart of the downtown entertainment district, it is the largest performing arts venue in Canada with a capacity of 3,200 seats . . . [more]
• Air Canada Centre: Home of the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA)Air Canada Centre has earned its place of distinction along Toronto’s skyline, and in the hearts of sports and entertainment fans from all over the world . . . [more]
• Princess of Wales Theatre: The theatre is a 2000-seat theatre located at 300 King Street West in the heart of Toronto’s Entertainment District. It is named in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales . . . [more]
• Rogers Centre (SkyDome): Formerly known as SkyDome, the venue was renamed the Rogers Centre February, 2005. Home of the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club and the Toronto Argonauts. Roger Centre facility’s capacity ranges from 5,000 to 60,000 for sports events, concerts, family shows, trade shows and conventions . . . [more]
