Kelley & Geoffrey
Kelley & Geoffrey
Travel
Toronto, ON, Canada
Don't Forget… You will need your passport!!! When flying home you will clear US Customs and Immigration in Toronto, which means when your flight will arrive into the US as a domestic flight. It does lengthen the check in process in Toronto, so leave plenty of time. They do offer special lines for Global Entry.
Currency Exchange: ATMs' and Currency Exchange kiosks are available at the airport. There are also several banks near the hotel. Most everywhere takes credit cards (especially Visa and MC). We try to use a credit card that has no foreign fee.
Flying into Toronto, you can choose from two airports:
Pearson International Airport ( YYZ ) is (16 mi) from downtown Toronto. It's by far the largest airport and has the most flight availability.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport ( YTZ ) is 3 km from financial district, on the Toronto Islands, and is used by mainly by Porter Airline's. Several major cities in US offer flights into this airport (Chicago, Newark, etc.)
Transportation from Pearson International Airport into the City:
UP Express The Union Pearson Express (new as of June 2015) connects Union Station in downtown Toronto with Pearson International Airport.. Runs every 15 minutes from 5:30 am to 1 am. Trains have ample luggage space, free WiFi, and power ports at every seat.
| Travel Time: 25 minutes from the airport to Union Station, then a 9 minute walk to hotel (cabs available). One way tickets between Union and Pearson cost $12.00 CAD per adult. Fares can be purchased online or at ticket machines or service counters in the stations. www.upexpress.com |
Getting to the train:
At the airport: From Terminal 1 follow signs for "Trains". From Terminal 3, take the Link train to Terminal 1, then follow signs for "Trains".
From Union Station (downtown): follow the UP Express signs to the west end of the ground-floor Great Hall. The station is located with the SkyWalk, a little further west of the Tourism Information Centre.
Taxi Follow sign to Taxi queue. Travel time: 25 minutes or more depending on traffic.
Costs about $55 CAD/$41 USD
| Toronto Transit Commission (public transit). 192 Airport Rocket Bus takes 60 to 90 minutes and cost $3.00 CAD. www.ttc.ca You can catch the 192 Airport Rocket bus on the lowest level of either terminal (column R4 in terminal 1, columns C8-C12 in terminal 3). At Kipling subway station (the last stop on the bus), transfer to the eastbound Bloor/Danforth subway line. Kipling has elevators and escalators. As Kipling is the end of the line, downtown trains leave from either side of the platform. For most downtown hotels, transfer to a southbound subway train at either St. George or Yonge station. Elevators and escalators are available at both stations. Make sure you find out the closest stop to your hotel in advance. Note that not all subway stations have elevators or escalators, so you might have to climb a flight or two of stairs. |
Getting to King Edward Hotel from Toronto City Centre (Billy Bishop) Airport/ YTZ:
To get between the island and the mainland …
Walk through the Free Pedestrian Tunnel that connects the airport to Toronto's mainland. It takes under six minutes (moving walkways) from the airport to the mainland.
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The ferry makes its very short run from the airport to Eireann Quay/ Bathurst Street every 15 minutes. (Note that this is not the same ferry as the city-operated Toronto Island ferries.)
Once on the "mainland", King Edward Hotel (37 King St East) is about 2 miles. You have several options for getting there.
Taxi or Uber – less than 10 minutes
Porter Airlines Shuttle Bus (free) will take you to Union Station, then a 9 minute walk to hotel or cabs available. Shuttle runs every 15 minutes.
The 509 Harbourfront streetcar or bus (the stop is at the intersection of Queens Quay Blvd and Bathurst St which is one block north of the lake) takes 10 minutes to get to Union Station, then a 9 minute walk or hotel (cabs available). $3.25 CAD - pay when you board (cash only – drivers don't make change)
| Getting around Toronto: Uber works great. Toronto Transit Commission (public transit) www.ttc.ca has subways, trains, streetcars and buses that go all over the city. There is a subway stop ½ block from King Edward. The streetcar runs continuously along King Street. If it happens to rain, most of Downtown Toronto is connected by underground walkways. Rental cars are available at the airports and downtown. | |
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The Omni King Edward Hotel
We have reserved a room block at the historic King Edward Hotel in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Group Name: Blakewood and Polk Wedding Rooms
Microsite: http://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward/weddings/blakewood-polk-wedding
Group Online Booking Code: 1707BLAPOL
Room Type | Single Rate | Double Rate |
Deluxe Room | $269.00 | $269.00 |
Deluxe Suite | $369.00 | $369.00 |
Luxury Suite | $419.00 | $419.00 |
Rates are quoted in Canadian funds (so with current exchange rate will be approximately 25% cheaper in USD) and are subject to current applicable taxes and fees, currently 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) and 3% DMP (Destination Marketing Program)
Info on the hotel:
LUXURY REIMAGINED
Historic downtown Toronto hotel
The first luxury hotel in Toronto, built in 1903, has been re-imagined for the 21st century. The focus of our $40 million renovation is to showcase the old-world charm and vibrancy of Toronto with a complete transformation of our spacious guest rooms, meeting space, lobby, restaurant and bar. While combining modern comfort and elegance, we are excited to have restored the legendary hotel to palace-like grandeur. The hotel is conveniently located in the financial, entertainment and shopping districts, the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Sony Centre, The Distillery District, Eaton Centre and the St. Lawrence Farmers Market.
Our 301 oversized guestrooms and suites have recently been renovated, combining sophistication with modern amenities. It truly redefines luxury for our most discerning travelers. Accommodations in this iconic hotel feature the finest in furnishings, custom bedding and vintage crown moldings, all with impeccably appointed marble bathrooms perfecting every aspect of the guest experience at this legendary destination.
Both dining establishments, namely Victoria's Restaurant and Consort Bar, were included in the revitalization process at The Omni King Edward Hotel. Executive Chef Daniel Schick and his culinary team have updated the dining menus to include local, seasonal ingredients and classic cooking methods. The hotel's long-standing tradition of Afternoon Tea – a favourite activity of families and people-watchers since the turn of the 20th century - will continue Friday through Sunday.