The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

Location
Located just a few steps from the tourist heart of Toronto, this urban hotel lies on a main road. In winter, its proximity to a popular alpine ski area (about 10 miles away) makes it the ideal starting place for adventures in the snow.

Facilities
263 rooms and junior suites are located on 20 stories and can be reached by elevator. Staffed 24 hours a day, the reception desk makes check-in and check-out easy. Amenities include a coat check, a safe and a currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on vacation. There are a number of shops as well. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the parking lot (for a fee). Further services include room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry.

Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace provides additional space for relaxation. All rooms are carpeted and include a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a refrigerator, a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio, a stereo system, a CD player, a DVD player, an alarm clock and WiFi are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are available in the bathrooms, which are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also reserve wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment
The freshwater pool complex guarantees comfortable swimming with its indoor area and pleasantly heated water. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. A gym and yoga or, for a fee, aerobics, are among the sports and recreation options available. A range of wellness facilities, such as a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments, are offered at the hotel. For a fee, guests can also take advantage of a hammam and a beauty salon.

Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a café, a bar and a pub. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. A bed and breakfast package is offered as a catering option. Breakfast gives guests plenty of delicious reasons to get out of bed in the morning. Lunch (à la carte and a set menu) and dinner (à la carte) offer plenty of variety. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available.

Payment
The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.