Metropolitan Hotel Toronto

108 Chestnut Street

Toronto, ON CA

Rating: 4 HOTEL RATING BY /CAA 4 RESTAURANT RATING FOR BOTH HEMISPHERES AND LAI WAH HEEN DINING ROOMS, 4 STAR RATING BY MOBIL FOR LAI WAH HEEN.

From the moment you arrive at the Metropolitan Hotel, you will feel welcome in an environment that is elegant, luxuriously hip and home to the finest dining the city has to offer. The friendly staff of the Metropolitan will attend to every detail, ensuring your stay is productive, comfortable, and ultimately satisfying. Metropolitan Hotel Toronto offers 366 elegantly decorated guestrooms and 60 suites for a total of 426 rooms. Suites are contemporary in design, some offering such features as large marble bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and upgraded bath amenities. In addition, offering laser printers, VCR Dolby surround sound CD/DVD entertainment centres, cordless phone, halogen lamp and walk-in closets. Located in the heart of Toronto, close to the financial district, internationally-renowned art galleries and museums, and world-class shopping, the Metropolitan is your best choice for luxury accommodation in Toronto.

Room Information

Guest Rooms

155 King Size Beds 138 Double-Double Beds 368 Non Smoking Rooms 7 Handicapped Rooms 43 Suites

Superior Rooms

All rooms are furnished with European down duvets, triple sheet Italian linens, hair dryer, AM/FM CD alarm clocks, express check-out services and on demand movie services. Our Superior rooms have a European design and feature a queen size bed, minibar, windows that open, individual climate control, large working desk, three telephones with ISDN capacity and voice mail and security vaults.

Physically Challenged Rooms

Our Physically Challenged rooms are available in our Superior guest accommodations with one queen size bed. These rooms feature hand held shower heads, grab bars in the bathroom and shower area, lowered sinks, no doorway thresholds, lowered peep holes, and doorway and bathroom entrances which are 34" wide to accept most wheelchairs.

Deluxe Rooms

Our Deluxe rooms offer a variety of bed types to choose from including rooms with one queen, on double or two double beds. These rooms feature a large working desk, plush terry cloth bathrobes, and complimentary shoeshine service. In room amenities located in our Superior rooms are also featured in our Deluxe accommodations.

Luxury Rooms

Some of our Luxury rooms have recently been refurbished within the past year and are designed with a contemporary flare. Some of these Luxury guestrooms are located in the corners of the hotel offering a panoramic view of Toronto*s skyline. These rooms feature one king bed in the room. In addition, our Luxury guestrooms feature executive evening turn down service, first priority check-in and late check-out *subject to availability*, choice of daily newspaper *Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star, New York Times, USA Today or the Wall St. Journal* in the morning, make up mirrors, and two telephone lines with ISDN and voice mail. Our house car program is available by appointment, through our concierge for the downtown are of Toronto. In room amenities located in our Deluxe rooms are also featured in our Luxury accommodations.

Junior Suites

The luxurious Junior suites feature one king bed room separated from a living room area. The Junior suites feature a privacy door, and two separate bathrooms. The living room is spacious and pullout queen sofa beds are available. Other features of the suite include two televisions, in-room clothing press, and upgraded in room amenities. The Junior suites are a good choice for guests wishing to conduct small meetings, as well as being ideal for families. In room amenities featured in our Luxury rooms are present in our Junior suites.

Two Bedroom Junior Suite

Our Two Bedroom Junior Suite features a bedroom with a queen size bed, a living room with a pullout sofa and a second bedroom with two double beds. The two bedroom junior suite is ideal for larger families or travelers with attach*s. As with our Junior Suite the Two Bedroom version features the similar compliment of in-room amenities.

Executive/Business Suites

Our Executive suites have king-size bedrooms and a pullout sofa in the living room area. There are two full bathrooms in each suite style, with one bathroom configured with a Jacuzzi/Whirlpool bath. These soundproof suites feature a Dolby surround sound entertainment centre, including a large screen television, VCR and 5 disc CD changer. Other features of the suites include a large walk in closet, halogen desk lamps, office supplies in large work desk, cordless telephone and teleconferencing capabilities. The Business Suites also have a fax machine and a laser jet printer. These suites also include all the amenities of the Junior suites.

Directions

From Pearson International Airport

Take the 427 south to the QEW Toronto, the QEW changes names to the Gardiner Expressway, remain on this highway. Take the York/Yonge/Bay Sts exit, from this you will take the York St. Exit northbound. You will enter a tunnel, stay to your left, this will put you on University Ave. Go north 6 sets of lights to Armoury St., turn right, at the stop sign turn left, the hotel is on your left hand side.

Coming from the East

Take the 401 westbound to the Don Valley Parkway exit. Take the Don Valley south to the Richmond St. exit. Stay on Richmond St. for 9 sets of lights this will bring you to University Ave, at University turn right , go 2 sets of lights to Armoury St. Turn right at Armoury and at the stop sign turn left, the hotel is on the left hand side.

Coming from the West via the 401

Take the 401 eastbound to the 427 south. Take the 427 south to QEW Toronto, the QEW changes names to the Gardiner Expressway, remain on this highway till you reach the York/Yonge/Bay Sts. Exit. Take the York St. Exit north, you will enter a tunnel, stay to your left, this will put you on University Ave. Go north 6 sets of lights to Armoury St., turn right at Armoury and at the stop sign turn left, the hotel is on the left hand side.

Coming from the West via the QEW

Take the QEW east bound to Toronto, the highway name will change to the Gardiner Expressway (you do not need to exit) remain on the Gardiner until the York/Yonge/Bay Sts exit, take the York St. Exit northbound. You will enter a tunnel, stay to your left, this will put you on University Ave. Go north 6 sets of lights to Armoury St., turn right, at the stop sign turn left, the hotel is on your left hand side.

Restaurants

Lai Wah Heen

Lai Wah Heen, which translates to *luxurious meeting place* delivers the superb quality, elegance and true character of the great Hong Kong restaurants and is located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Exquisite Cantonese cuisine with Pacific Rim influences is sumptuously presented in our contemporary and elegant dining room. Chef Ken Tam and his team bring to the menu the most recent cuisine trends featuring exotic Pacific Rim herbs, tropical fruits and seafood dishes, a perfect choice for intimate dinners, dim sum or sumptuous banquets.

Hemispheres Restaurant and Bistro

Hemispheres Restaurant and Bistro provides superior quality of food, wine and service appealing to the most discerning diners. You will experience the freshest combination of culinary styles and ingredients in the hemisphere. Complementing the unique menu items is one of Toronto*s most extensive wine cellars enveloped in a decor designed with warm, flattering illumination, curving walls and an impressive modern art collection. The secluded Chef*s Table Room, hosted by award winning chef Patrick Lin, with a view of the kitchen allows small groups to experience the excitement of the chefs at work while enjoying the intimacy of this private area for business or social gatherings.

Area Attractions

Art Gallery of Ontario

One of North America's largest public art museums comprised of 50 different galleries. Located .4 km/mi West.

Hockey Hall of Fame/Air Canada Centre

Toronto's newest sports arena playing host to the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club and Toronto Raptors Basketball Club. Location 1.5 km/mi South

Skydome/CN Tower

Skydome is the first stadium to have a retractable roof and is home to the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club. CN Tower is the World's tallest building with an observation deck overlooking Toronto's harbour and skyline. Location 1 km/mi South.

Royal Ontario Museum

Galleries feature exhibits on arts, social history, archaeology, natural history, astronomy, contemporary culture and more. Located .2 km/mi North.

The Eaton Shopping Centre

Toronto's largest shopping centre, featuring over 300 stores. Located 0.1 km/mi East.

Canada's Wonderland

A Theme park with more than 200 rides and attractions, a water park, and live entertainment. Location 45 km/25 mi North.

Metro Toronto Zoo

Location 30km/20mi East.

Ontario Science Centre

Location 20km/12 mi North East.

Recreation

The Metropolitan exercise facility features state of the art equipment from Stairmasters, treadmills and nautilus equipment. The recreational facility also features an indoor swimming pool, sauna, and whirlpool.

Meeting Facilities

Meeting/Conference Facilities

For gatherings up to 460 people our catering professionals are available to assist you with every detail. Their years of experience will ensure that your every requirement is fulfilled, resulting in the delivery of creative, one-of-a-kind functions. Headed by some of the foremost chefs in the city, our award-winning culinary team will lend to your event the same skill that has made the restaurants of the Metropolitan among the best in the country. For events unparalleled in style and service allow the team of the Metropolitan to be at your service. A total of 13,000 sq. ft. of dedicated conference and banquet facilities are available, designed to accommodate 10 to 360. These facilities come equipped with state-of-the-art audio/visual display and ISDN lines for rapid access to networks and video-teleconferencing worldwide. Our dedicated staff, provide conference planning assistance to ensure a successful meeting.