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| - Another wonderful Marriott experience! The location of this hotel is perfect with simple walking to Eaton Centre/Shopping and tons of restaurants. We easily used Uber for transportation to some events, so I can't speak to public transportation in the area. Approx $12 Canadian Uber ride to Budweiser stage events. Recent renovations at the hotel appear complete and overall very clean and on trend.
We checked in via mobile app and were notified when the room was ready. They had given us an upgrade d/t platinum status and it was a beautiful corner room with view of the city. The room is large with beautiful bathroom shower - perfect water pressure. The bed was super comfortable with many pillows. Air conditioner worked well and the room was overall very comfortable. USB charging ports on bedside tables, also a nice touch. FYI - The rooms don't include a fridge or microwave.
Self parking was easy in underground garage with entrance clearly marked next to hotel. Pricing expected for the area. There are no obvious signs that say this and I was a little freaked out initially so I wanted to share - When you drive down the parking garage ramp the large metal door opens automatically as you approach it (you will know what I mean when you see it). Simple elevator in the very clean parking garage takes you to the hotel lobby.
We had access to the concierge lounge which is usually open during the week for evening snacks, reduced price alcoholic drinks and morning breakfast options. The lounge was open special the weekend we were there due to "high occupancy" we were told. Gold/Platinum status customers use your room key to open the door. The lounge is located just to the left of the bistro in the lobby. The bistro past the lobby has a breakfast buffet which had some excellent coffee, pastries, hot items such as sausage, eggs, omelet station, waffles with toppings and healthier options such as fruit, yogurt and oatmeal. The buffet was included for Gold/Platinum, but we had to get our food at the buffet then eat it in the concierge lounge.
They have a very small pool and hot tub area that looked clean but dated. The gym was nice/decent size.
Overall a simple, cozy and convenient location, which I would highly recommend.
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