The City Has Everything

When visiting any large city there are always lots of activities to see and do. If you have chosen a downtown hotel then you are close to the action, and if you are staying at an airport hotel then the action is a short drive from your hotel.

One of the nice things about staying in a hotel is that every hotel, regardless of if it is a downtown hotel, a boutique hotel, an airport hotel, chain hotel or independent hotel, is that there is usually a hotel concierge who can assist you in planning your stay. Additionally, pretty much every hotel has a hotel information kiosk which has information about events and attractions near the hotel you are staying in. Many hotels also provide an attractions map upon check in and show the distance from the hotel to the hot spots.

For those who want to get an overview of the city, it is best to check with the hotel staff as many of the hotels are on a city tour bus route which will pick up passengers right in front of their hotel. If you are visiting on business, many hotels will offer shuttle service to convention centres, and if a hotel hosts a large convention, often there will be a dedicated conference representative in the hotel lobby.

With museums, theatres, shopping, dining and attractions, the best person to get your information from is the hotel concierge or any hotel staff member. As they are from the area, they know the city best. When it comes to dining, a hotel staff member would be able to guide you to some lesser known restaurants near the hotel which may not necessarily be well known, but offer great experiences. Hotel staff can also tell you where all the best shopping deals are close to the hotel. Never be afraid to ask a hotel staff member for their recommendations as they are the ones who know the area around the hotel the best.

Exploring new cities and destinations are what makes a trip more memorable. Venture outside the hotel’s doors and find a world waiting for you. Why dine in the hotel restaurant, when you can explore the local flavors of the city which can be just around the corner from the hotel. And remember, Guide books can only tell you so much, but a hotel employee who has worked and lived near the hotel can offer more information and reveal hidden secrets to the area the hotel is in, so when you arrive, make sure you introduce yourself to the hotel staff and enjoy your stay.

CN Tower

Website: www.cntower.ca

Location: CN Tower

Rocket to the top aboard the worlds’ #1 elevator ride and feel the rush of looking out and straight down as you ascend in glass-fronted elevators with glass floor panels. Journey skyward to the highest point, the Sky Pod at a dizzying 447m. Explore the city, lake and even the curvature of the earth from the Look Out Level. Dare to walk on air - then lie or jump on the thrilling Glass Floor suspended 342m above the ground. Explore the history of one of the most fascinating buildings on earth - don’t miss The Height of Excellence film about the CN Tower. Discover the Himalayas and Amazon as you ride through ravines, caves and over waterfalls in the motion ride - Himalamazon

Lifting off April 9, 2008, the CN Tower introduces North America's first and the world's highest glass floor paneled elevator as one of its glass-fronted elevators now offers a thrilling new perspective on the view 346m (1,136 ft) straight down through two glass panels in a portion of the elevator floor. Combined these two panels represent almost 6ft2 of the total 39.25ft2 elevator floor space

CN Tower / La Tour CN