Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown Opens

• 
  SAVE
• 
  SHARE
• 
  TEXT SIZE
• 
  PRINT
• 
  COMMENT
• 
  PDF

. February 28, 2009

FEBRUARY 27, 2009 - Hilton Garden Inn, one of the fastest growing brands that is part of the Hilton Family of Hotels, today announced the opening of the 224-room Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown, in Ontario, Canada, representing another addition to the brand's growing collection of more than 400 Hilton Garden Inn hotels across North America, Europe and Central America.

The newly constructed Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown is operated by 92 Peter Street, Inc. under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation and managed by Easton's Group of Hotels, Inc.

"Hilton Garden Inn is a brand that was created with the cost-conscious traveler in mind. We provide value and consistency with a great hotel stay," said Adrian Kurre, senior vice president - brand management, Hilton Garden Inn. "The opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown property shows that more and more travelers are looking for a lodging option in the mid-priced category."

The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown is located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District and only steps to the city's financial, business and shopping districts. The evolution guestrooms are spacious and feature the Garden Sleep System(R) bed that allows guests to adjust the firmness and softness of the bed and ergonomic Mirra(R) chair by Herman Miller. The 28 deluxe evolution guestrooms boast the same as well as a fireplace and whirlpool.

The new hotel also features complimentary wired and WiFi Internet access in guestrooms and public space; a 24-hour, complimentary business center; the Pavilion Pantry(R) offering a selection of tasty snacks and microwaveable meals, beverages and sundries; a restaurant offering cooked to order breakfast and dinner; room service during dinner hours; a comfortable lounge with a television and fireplace area - an ideal place to enjoy a cup of coffee or unwind with a cocktail at the end of the day; two meeting rooms offering 1,070 square feet of flexible meeting space; and an on-site guest laundry facility.

Evolution guestroom accommodations and features include: the Garden Sleep System(R) bed; 37" LCD, high definition flat screen television; clock that allows guests to play their MP3 player; a "hospitality center" with a microwave oven, coffee maker and mini refrigerator; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hairdryer; and an iron, ironing board and in room safe.

Business-oriented features of the guest rooms include: a spacious and clutter-free work desk; ergonomic Mirra(R) chair by Herman Miller; adjustable lighting; electrical outlets at desk height; and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail.

Travelers looking to keep up with their fitness routine can enjoy the complimentary workout facility featuring Precor(R) state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment; Stay Fit Kits(R) that are available for complimentary check-out and offer a selection of core, Yoga and Pilates exercises that can be done in the privacy of the guestroom; or take a dip in the indoor swimming pool and whirlpool.

"The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown's close proximity to Toronto's major corporations plus financial and business districts makes our hotel an ideal location for the corporate traveler. The hotel is also ideal for the leisure travelers with us being located right in the heart of the entertainment district and only minutes to Toronto's main attractions, most popular restaurants and theatres," said Robert Roy, hotel general manager.

The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown participates in Hilton HHonors(R), the only guest rewards program that offers Points & Miles(R) and No Blackout Dates on rewards stays. Members of the Hilton HHonors guest reward program can Double Dip(R) to earn both points and miles for every stay at more than 3,000 Hilton Family hotels worldwide. And with No Blackout Dates or capacity controls, as long as a standard room is available for purchase, members can redeem HHonors points for the stay.

The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown address is 92 Peter Street, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M5V 2G5; phone: 416-593-9200; fax: 416-593-9202. The hotel is situated off the Gardner Expressway at the Spadina exit and is located 24 kilometres from the Pearson International Airport and 7 kilometres to Toronto City Centre Airport.

The Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown is convenient to attractions such as the CN Tower, Air Canada Centre, Rogers Centre, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Princess of Wales Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre and Direct Energy Centre. Nearby corporations include CBC, RBC, MTS Allstream, Citi, CICA, Deloitte, Aon, AIG, Bell, Telus, Ernst and Young, PWC, Marsh, Bank of Montreal, TD and CIBC.