bennie

Since everyone has been so helpful with suggestions on restaurants and itinerary I thought I would post a second queston about hotels. We currently have reservations at Delta Chelsea Inn with a very reasonable rate. However, as a family of four we do like to make use of suite style hotels whenever possible. I can only locate an Embassey Suites in Markham which seems too far out for our purposes (but I could be wrong). The Toronto.com site lists places like Delsuites and Bay-Bloor Suites. But are these places suitable for families - the accommodations certainly appear to be but I was wondering more about attitude than facilities. If we stayed in a place like this will my kids get glared at if they splash around a bit in the pool? They are very well behaved but they are still kids.

Brian Kilgore

Embassy Suites in Markharm is in the middle of an industrial / residential neighborhood a million miles from anywhere interesting. <BR> <BR>I've nevber heard of Del Suites. <BR> <BR>Bay-Bloor Suites is in the middle of a central, attraation filled, expensive shopping neighborood, near two bookstores with great children's departments, and a block or so from two museum,s that appeal to children, plus two more adult museums (shoes, ceramics) <BR> <BR>But the Delta is child-friendly, and it is the one I would pick (and used topick when I had little kids and travelled to Toronto) <BR> <BR>BAK

Bonnie

Good for you for uncovering a little-known accomodation secret in Toronto. The Del Suites, if I'm correct, refers to a very large building company that holds suites for long-stay executives in some of their buildings. If those suites are not used they will rent them out. Generally the locations are downtown which is a good thing for visitors. The Bay-Bloor Suites are a place that I personally inspected for some clients that were bringing their family for a trip to T.O. I thought they were great. I looked at different units and naturally loved the ones that had just been renovated. There were 1 & 2 bedroom units with living rooms and kitchens and a pool(it was just an o.k. pool when I saw it) in the basement. Think converted apartment building. You can't beat the location if you want to be in the Bloor Street area. I always prefer an apartment or suite when I travel as opposed to just a hotel room.

Bonnie

I forgot to mention that I think there is a new Marriott Courtyard in T.O. not far from the Chelsea. Also there is the Cambridge Suites which is almost always booked.

karen

Try the Cambridge Suites it has great rooms for a family, microwave for snacks and a fridge. During the week a continental breakfast is included. It is in a very good downtown location. It has a hot tub on the top floor which has a breathtaking view of the city at night, however they do not have a pool. Our kids enjoyed there visit there many times. Karen