danny_boy

So many luxurious hotels in Toronto, I do not know which to reserve for my wedding night. I have been looking at :

Park Hyatt
Royal York (Fairmont)
Westin Harbor Castle
Le Meridien
Windsor arms

anyone have a suggestion....we want a nicer then normal room, but nothing crazy, and a package that includes champagne, etc,

hossified

royal york is nice...if you get something other than a standard room
westin harbour is really nice, same applies as above

maleficent

Most of those hotels are chains, make sure that you sign up for the frequent guest program with whichever you choose, it will usually get you free upgrades, or breakfast or some added treat. Then do ask to speak to the manager when you are making your reservation, being sure to tell them that this is your wedding night.

I'm a fan of Le Meridian hotels -, they are usually beautiful rooms, and have amazing bathrooms... Hyatts --eh-- I don't get the appeal of them, in the cities I have been in, they are just overpriced compared to other hotels in the cities.

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godzilla23

I'll put in a vote for the Royal York. It's a great place, and the staff are wonderful. Granted, I never actually stayed there (I was living in Toronto at the time, my aunt and uncle came down for a week and I went to visit) but their room, which I believe was a suite, was amazing. Also, I had been offered twice by two different staff members to carry my computer bag up to the room for me.

Janey

le meridian took over the King Edward, its actually called Le Meridien King Edward. The ultimate in swank, right downtown in the business district. Close to Yonge street & some theatres & the Eaton Centre, but not so close to the lake (like the Westin Harbour Castle is).

I would choose the Windsor Arms because it is much more intimate, and it is in the Yorkville area, with lots of nice smaller (and expensive ) restuarants. it is also close to shopping, the Museum, Uof T campus, and Bloor street .

the Hyatt is very close to the Windsor Arms, across from the Museum, but it is a bigger less intimate hotel.


the Royal York is a classic older hotel too, and is located across from Union Station downtown, but is also close to theatres and the King St restaurant scene. Like what was posted by hossified, their normal rooms are plain, standard, try to get nice ones with a view.

My vote for romantic? the Windsor Arms

God of Thunder

Stayed at the Royal York for my honeymoon. Very nice hotel and great staff.

Of course that was nearly 11 years ago, but we enjoyed the stay. Very close to many things like Janey pointed out.

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james t kirk

Someone once wrote that the only difference between a five star hotel and the Comfort Inn was the loby.

I vote for the Royal York by the way.

kramus

Does the Royal York still have that Japanese restaurant, Beni Hana or some such, on the ground floor? I spent my wedding night there in 1980 and enjoyed it very much. A few years later I spent a weekend in the Renaissance which is not in the city centre, but still a very nice place indeed.

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Charlatan

The best hotel in Toronto is Hotel Le Germain...

http://www.germaintoronto.com/en/accueil.asp

This is a small boutique hotel. Very modern. Very much like a W or something like that. I spent my 10th wedding anniversary there and it was awesome.


If it isn't your sort of thing, I would say the Windsor Arms or the King Edward are good.

Just about any of the high end hotels will go all out for you if you let them know you are there for your wedding night.


When we arrived at Le Germain for our 10th there was a bottle of very nice wine, a hand written note from the manager, strawberries and chocolates... none of which we asked for... they were just being nice.


By the way.... Congratulations on getting married!

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danny_boy

I ended up booking at intercontinental downtown. I called all of the above places, and some were rude and non accomodating, and some were just rediculously priced.

Here is what Im getting:

Lanson Champagne
strawberries dipped in chcolate
turn down service with truffles and rose petals
breakfast in bed
bath butler (guy comes to your room and professionally draws your bath with ancient oils, etc)

Grand total of $299 plus tax.

Windsor arms wanted 450 just for the room, and 3.50 per strawberry, 60 for champagne...nuts. Harbor castle was all booked up...Le Germain is not for me. Royal York had a nice package, but I am planning a double massage at a spa, so I'd rather save a couple hundred on the hotel and spend on that.

I have spoken to many, and Intercontinental is supposedly stunning.

Seanland

Last Year when i went, it definately had Benihana's Still, Great Restaurant and cooking tables!

I love that place

kramus

That restaurant is a great and complete dining experience. The spinning of pepper grinders like Tom Cruise in that bartending movie from way back, and the knives and choppers flying as the cook is preparing your meal on the cooking surface built into the table you sit at. One thing I always remembered was this exquisite oriental waitress. An eastern type gentleman spoke to her in Japanese and she replied in English with a definite accent that she was so sorry but she didn't understand him, she was Chinese. I just thought that was really neat, because all the help was eastern and I would never guess that they were hired for their looks and not their actual ethnic background. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but it was really kinda cute, you know?

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OFKU0

I stay at the Sheraton because I get a great deal. And better yet, while on business, it's free. Four Seasons may not be as hip as the newer places but it is a class act, depending on how you define class. And not cheap.

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Charlatan

The Sheraton has some nice rooms... the presidential suite is stunning.

danny_boy... the Intercontinental is nice. I've interviewed some people there during the Toronto Film Festival and when I was in publicity we used to have some of our stars stay there. It is unassuming from the outside but very nice on the inside.

The price they gave you was outstanding. I am sure you will have a great time.

You will be right on Bloor, just a little West of Yorkville. There are a ton of great restaurants in town if you are looking for some suggestions fire away.

By the way, where are you getting the massages?

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Janey

the Intercontinental is in the same area as the Hyatt and the Windsor Arms, so the location should be initeresting. Bloor street shopping, Yorkville restaurants, Queens Park, the museum.

it's supposed to be an excellent hotel. added bonus: it's just steps away from a Swiss Chalet!

danny_boy

Hey,

Dinner wont be neccessary, as the wedding will end around midnight.

Breakfast is included, and in bed!!

As for the massages, we are looking for something in the North York-Thornhill area, something uptown.

We want a dual massage (Massage where we lie down next to eachother) but are having a hard time finding a place to accomodate this.

Janey

just down the street at the Hyatt, you can get a dual massage at their Stillwater Spa. Plus use of a jacuzzi and a private room with a fireplace. it is $345.

http://parktoronto.hyatt.com/propert...pa/index.jhtml

danny_boy

Ok..

Spoke to some more people and my fiancee'. We are getting there at 1-2 am, so we both thin the chocolates, etc will go to waste.

We agreed to just spend on a room with a large tub for 2, and a place where I can provide the things I want the day before and they will set it up.

After tons of research, I went with the SoHo Metropolitan hotel at Wellington and Blue Jays way. I went for the King Luxury room. It seems like a phenomenal hotel, and they were exceptionally nice over the phone.

I will buy my own roses, and go beforehand and set things up. I will also bring my own champagne. In the morning, breakfast is included...this is the same price as the intercontinental, and the difference is I dont get the bath butler, the rose petals, or chocolates, all of which I can do myself.

Has anyone stayed at the SoHo..
http://www.metropolitan.com/soho/

Charlatan

I haven't stayed there but I've checked it out... it is a block or two from my office.

The place looks nice. Try to see if you can get one with a view of the lake... I imagine it would be nice to look out over the Islands in the morning...

Not too much in the way of massages in the neighbourhood. I was going to recomend the Stillwater at the Hyatt or the Elmwood Spa.


Just a note... when I was married, we didn't get to the hotel until about 12:30 or 1 am... it had been a very full day... after a very quick bath and some sex we were out cold... exhausted.

The next morning we sort of slept late and realized we only had a few hours until we had to check out. I agree with your approach on getting your own flowers and champagne, etc. Much more economical... One thing, don't do it yourself. Make one of your groomsmen or a family member set up the room for you... you will have enough to worry about besides driving to the hotel and and setting up all the flowers and stuff... you are getting married.

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Scorps

Royal York.....Very nice place!