Few hotels actually offer rooms from which guests can easily view the Toronto Santa Claus Parade; however, many hotels have special rates on the Saturday night before Sunday's parade with late check-out times available after the parade.
Even if you don't have a room with a view, which are of course especially marked up in price, hotels near the parade route offer the convenience of having a room (and a toilet) close by and a launching pad for starting your parade day early (people start staking out spots as early as 9/10 am).
- Intercontinental Hotel Toronto - Compare Prices
Rooms with a view come at a premium, starting at over CAD$400/night (as of Nov 2009), but rooms without a view are at regular, or even discounted, rates.
220 Bloor Street West
Phone: (416) 960-5200 - One King West - Compare Prices
Rooms with a view of the parade can not be guaranteed, but the hotel has prime viewing spots reserved along Yonge St. along with hot chocolate and photo with Santa. Santa packages begin just under CAD$200.
1 King Street West
Phone: 416-548-8100, 1-866-470 KING (5464)
- Royal York is a Toronto landmark that used to tower over the city and today remains a standard of elegance.
- Metropolitan Hotel has rooms for CAD$105 that include free parking if you book by Nov 22, 2009.
- The Toronto Hilton is a central, updated hotel that offers standard Hilton quality and service.
- The Grand is a few blocks away from the Eaton Centre and offers fine accommodation at decent prices - you're just a tad away from the action.
- The Toronto Marriott Downtown is connected to the Toronto Eaton Centre and close to major Toronto theatres. It offers newly renovated suites, all with 32" flatscreens.
- The Delta Chelsea Hotel Toronto is a good choice for families; it has family suites with bunk-beds and a "fun corner" with chalkboard and games and child-minding options in the hotel, especially during theatre performances.
- The Four Seasons offers it brand of luxury (albeit at times inconsistent) at this Yorkville location.
