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The Cromwell Suites Hotel: Clean, Quiet, Affordable & a Great Location!
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I have only good things to say about my stay at The Cromwell Suites! As I was in Toronto for a week, I tried to find accomodations that were both affordable and yet adequate, and The Cromwell was both!
This facility provides daily, weekly, and monthly rates. I had a one bedroom suite with a power shower, table for two, and small kitchen area. All amenities were provided to include microwave, oven, standard sized refrigerator, lot's of storage space and closets, iron & ironing board. Rogers Cable on the TV which was a bit older but functional. The kitchen area included the basic essentials... a few dishes, utensils, knives, can opener, glasses, and even dish washing detergent and cleaning supplies. Hint! Hint! A deposit is required to book accomodation here, but I had no trouble with the refund of this upon my return, based upon no trashing of the place.
I would highly recommend The Cromwell Suites as quite satisfactory at a less than expensive cost. I can truly say that I could be pleased to stay here again! What better compliment?
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The Cromwell Suites had a number of things going for it! My first consideration was the cost for a week's stay. Secondly, it was a great location! It is less than a block from Yonge Street and only 2 or 3 blocks from the subway. There are many shops, eateries & restaurants, small grocery stores for the basics, and a now favorite pub! See more about these in other tips!
The suite was clean and quiet. The shower was a "power shower" and one of the best ever! I'm told that Toronto has great water pressure and this shower with such force felt like it came directly from Niagara Falls. If you are driving while in Toronto, there is underground parking as well. Electronic access to the building and rooms was easy. There is also a laundry room for guests. Like a dummy, I didn't take extensive pictures, but have a few to share of the exterior and the view from my window. There is no food or vending machines available here, but you don't really need them as there are many establishments within a close walking distance for practically anything you may need or want..
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80
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Phone: 416-962-5670
Address: 55 Isabella Street
Directions: The only possible negative was finding Isabella Street which is a "One-Way" street. This means you can only access it from Yonge Street and upon leaving you must depart in a different direction. But if you're not driving, you're not crying!
Website: www.toronto.com/cromwell
Other Contact: Fax: 416-962-3674
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I didn't stay here... Are you kidding? I'd like to, but let's be real. I just walked by and was able to take a picture, and not such a good one at that, but I'll share it with you anyway!
This is one of the oldest and most well-known hotels in Toronto having been built in 1929 in the grand tradition. I can't tell you about the ammenities but I can tell you that many famous people stayed here and do still, and Lady Jane tells us that Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family have a suite (suites) reserved at all times just for them and their royal persons.
It is located directly across from Union Station so it is easy for the royals to run out and catch a train or subway to their next royal event... are you royally with me on this? ;-) In any case, it is a landmark of Toronto and the architecture is most fitting. You must respect the history and visual effects of a Grand Hotel such as this, even if you never, ever get to stay here. But, you never know... you could win the lottery, I suppose!
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Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$180 and up
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Phone: 800-441-1414
Address: 100 Street Front W, Toronto, ON M5J1E3
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Take a train or subway to Union Station. Walk out the front entrance, pull out that wad of cash or high limit credit card, and march yourself inside and wonder who has done what in the very room that you stay here! Makes you think though!
Website: www.fairmont.com
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Yves76 Tue May 6, 2008 02:28 UTC
the artwork in front of the Air Canada Centre is actually to be seen at night when it's lit up. When lit from the inside, it looks like stars (as cut out from the iron sculpture). Just an FYI... | kymbanm Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:47 UTC
Can't wait to see you in Portsmouth ... you're coming ... right??????? Afterall we've met up in TO and Balto .... ya need to keep up the US VT meet tradition :) | Hexepatty Fri Oct 6, 2006 01:49 UTC
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