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Ritz-Carlton Toronto set to open Fall 2010
Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto will be within walking distance to entertainment, shopping areas, sports venues, and the city's business districts. The hotel is surrounded by two parks and all of the 267 rooms will have views of either the city or Lake Ontario. Rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows, Frette linens and luxurious bathroom amenities.
A 23,000 square foot, 16 treatment room spa, referred to by the hotel as the "Urban Sanctuary" will offer an extensive menu of spa services. A fully cardio-equipped fitness center is located on the same floor and features a kinesis center, indoor pool and hot tub.
Gallery: The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
The Canada hotel will feature a 120-seat restaurant on the mezzanine level that focuses on "contemporary Canadian cuisine". Diners will find a glass encased cheese cave, wine display, walk-in wine cellar, open pastry kitchen and a Chef's table in the kitchen. If the restaurant is too formal, you'll have the option of lounging in the lobby bar or at the outdoor patio, where a pizza oven and fire pit await.
As part of Ritz-Carlton's ongoing efforts to support a greener economy, the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto will feature a Deep Lake Water Cooling System, which provides an alternative to conventional air-conditioning. According to the hotel's website:
As part of Ritz-Carlton's ongoing efforts to support a greener economy, the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto will feature a Deep Lake Water Cooling System, which provides an alternative to conventional air-conditioning. According to the hotel's website:
For those of you eager to track the progress of this hotel, you can keep up with the construction here.The system uses the cool energy in cold water to air-condition our building, reducing the energy consumption by up to 90% compared to conventional chillers.
Gallery: The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Filed under: North America, Canada, Hotels and Accommodations, Luxury Travel
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
CityExplorer Jul 21st 2010 6:04PM
The Toronto International Film Festival is in early September and the galas are right across the street from this hotel -- would make for a splashy opening.
Abdulla Aug 25th 2010 1:33PM
I'm really happy for Toronto ! By 2012 it will have 5 " 5 stars " Hotels with the Trump tower, and Shagri-la.