Frommer's Review
One of the few major hotels in Toronto that isn't part of a large chain, the Metropolitan prides itself on offering a boutique atmosphere to a business-oriented clientele, and it offers many of the same features and amenities as its competitors at a comparatively lower cost (which is not to say it's inexpensive, just very competitive). Off Dundas Street West, the hotel is a 5-minute stroll north of the business district and about 2 minutes west of the Eaton Centre. But why walk when you can take advantage of the complimentary limo service to any downtown core address?
That perk is just one of the ways in which the Metropolitan attempts to compete with its pricier competitors. Rooms are spacious and designed with comfort in mind (Italian linens, down duvets, individual climate control . . . but my favorite detail is that you can open the windows if you like, which makes this hotel a rarity in Toronto). The luxury and executive suites boast Jacuzzis, Dolby Surround Sound televisions, and CD players. Many rooms also feature two-line cordless phones.
The two restaurants are huge draws. Lai Wah Heen, which serves classic Cantonese cuisine, is a top choice for business entertaining with natives as well as visitors. The modern-style ground-floor Hemispheres restaurant offers a Continental menu. Also, the Metropolitan has a partnership with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, which offers guests special packages.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; indoor pool; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; courtesy limo; 24-hr. business center (w/PCs and Macs); limited room service; massage; babysitting; same-day laundry service/dry cleaning
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
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