The Intercontinental on Front St. is right near the stadium, sports bars, pubs, a block from the Entertainment District, three blocks from Queen St W and three blocks from the Waterfront... anything else is just plain stoopid.... go there... trust me

Is there still a hotel right at the stadium? Can't remember the name. It used to have a restaurant that looked out over the field where you could watch the game or batting practice.

What kind of rate are you looking for? There are lots of hotels near the stadium, bars, clubs, but prices vary. A less expensive decent hotel is the Strathcona. Easy walk (about 10 minutes) to the ballpark and other stuff but less expensive, I'd guess, than either the Sheraton or Hyatt. It's pretty much across the street from the Intercontinental but I don't know how those prices would compare.

The Hyatt on King St West is fine. Until recently it was a Holiday Inn. Intercontiental on Front Street is also fine. The Sheraton on Queen ( just a bit farther north & a bit east of the Hyatt on King) would also work for you & your friends.

There is also the Hilton on Richmond.
And, sometimes The Novotel on The Esplanade has really good rates. Novotel is just south of Front Street w/in easy walking distance of where you & your friends want to be. The rooms are small but do you care?

OB1

staying at the stadium hotel is a HUGE pain, especially when there is a game... security is a hassle, crowds are disruptive... if there is an alarm anywhere in the stadium, even a prank, every room gets the same alarm... plus if you get a stadium view room, security comes to count the occupants and you can't see the game anyway...

also, the Sheraton is farther from the Stadium, bars, and niteclubs...

OK. But there are a million hotels in the area.

a million hotels goddess? I feel that I am only qualified to comment on the 30 that I have actually stayed at in Toronto... If someone wants to know the locations of hotels, they can just buy a map... I think we are here to help based on our experiences with these places, not just that they exist...

ps... please send me that list... my count is only 336...

So of the 30 hotels you've stayed at in Toronto, you can only recommend one in the area? Usually responding posters are able to offer the OP a variety of choices depending on their location, needs and preferred rates.

I use hotwire and select Downtown East and Downtown West (I usually select hotels in the west area) My reasoning is I don't spend a lot of time in my hotel room. Hotels in the downtown core are close to either the subway or street car or within walking distance to where I want to go.

Just as a reminder - August 6th is a holiday in Ontario

Try Priceline choosing Downtown South or Downtown north. Even if you end up getting a bargain that is a kilometre or two from where you want to party, public transport is very good and will justify what you are saving.

Just stayed at the Hyatt and it is a very nice hotel, lots of bars and nightlife nearby (Second City with a rooftop bar is directly across the street and offers a 20% discount to those staying at the Hyatt). We could see the stadium from the hotel which is roughly 4-5 blocks away. About two blocks closer is the Soho Metropolitan. Right near the stadium to the south is Steam Whistle brewing which looked like a good place to grab a bite and a few drinks.

We'll be in Toronto Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 for a family wedding. I bid on Priceline and got the Intercontinental on Front St. for US$100/night.

bizzyb,
That's great!
How far ahead did you have to book to get that terrific rate?

Love your screen name!

OB1