Toronto, Ontario is the largest city in Canada, with a population over 2.5 million, according to its website. Toronto holds many attractions, including museums, historic sites, art galleries and cultural centers. Toronto also is home to a thriving business community, with local government offering a range of initiatives to encourage development. Fortunately for business or pleasure travelers, Toronto also has a number of moderately-priced motels that can help make a visit more affordable.
The Beach Motel is a 40-room motel located in Toronto on the western shores of Lake Ontario, minutes from both downtown and Toronto Pearson International Airport. The motel provides 26 suites with north-south views and walk-out balconies with bay views. Rooms include individually-controlled heating and air conditioning. Rooms ranged from $75 to $85 CAD plus tax as of February 2010, with seasonal rates during August and September of $80 to $90.
Beach Motel
2183 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Toronto, ON, Canada
(416) 259-3296
beachmotel.ca
The Bay Street Motel is well-located for both business travelers and tourists, within walking distance of the Rogers Centre (formerly the Skydome), Air Canada Centre, CN Tower and the city’s Theatre and entertainment district. Hotel amenities include color televisions and free local calls. Fax, Internet, laundry service and luggage storage are available. Smoking is allowed in rooms, but not in common areas of the hotel. As of February 2010, rates were $60 CAD per night plus tax for single occupancy, or $80 for double occupancy. Dorm-style rooms also are available for up to five guests each, at per guest rates. Weekly rates also were available, with pricing equivalent to four nights.
The Bay Street Motel
650 Bay St.
Toronto, ON M5G 1M8, Canada
(416) 971-7570
baystreetmotel.com
Located 10 minutes from the airport, Canada’s Best Value Inn is a convenient and affordable option for travelers. The motel also is located a few minutes drive from Harbourfront Centre, CN Tower and the Royal Ontario Museum, among other attractions, and within walking distance of the Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre. Rooms include free high-speed wireless Internet access, microwave, cable television with HBO and free local calls. As of February 2010, rooms started at $70 CAD plus tax, with additional AAA, AARP, government and military discounts available.
Canada’s Best Value Inn
650 Evans Ave.
Toronto, ON, Canada
(416) 255-5500
americasbestvalueinn.com
