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I do like Beck taxi they never ask questions - EOMteeth_smile
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Torontonians please feel free to add to this...! :)

GETTING HERE:

If you're staying downtown, Porter flies into the airport on the Toronto Island. I believe other airlines also fly to this airport now, but Porter has great service. (Complimentary wifi, coffee, tea, water, snacks, beer, sandwiches... cute flight attendants.)
https://www.flyporter.com

GETTING AROUND:

Airport Limo: (416) 820-8300
www.torontoairportlimo.com
Always on time! Book easily online, and they will text you when they arrive. Comparable in price to a taxi.

Beck Taxi: 416.751.5555
Escort approved! ;)

Or if you're feeling more thrifty...

Express Bus to Pearson Airport:
1-800-387-6787
http://www.torontoairportexpress.com
Cheap! Comfortable! Wifi on board and plugs for your laptop. Many places to catch this bus - Royal York, Delta Chelsea, etc. More info on their website.

Bixi bike rental: https://toronto.bixi.com
No seriously, it's neat.

TTC
Public transit costs $3.00 in cash, tokens are $2.50. Unlimited day pass is a steal @ $10.
http://www3.ttc.ca/Trip_planner/
http://crazedmonkey.com/toronto-transit-map/ (Google map with TTC routes over top. Very helpful.)

WHERE TO STAY:

There is already a post about hotels I think but here are a few...

5 Star:
http://www.thehazeltonhotel.com
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/Toronto/Default.htm

Boutique:
http://www.germaintoronto.com (Two locations, go to the one on Mercer w/ Victor restaurant)
http://www.metropolitan.com/soho (Lovely!)
http://www.gladstonehotel.com/hotel  (On the West end. Rooms decorated by artists)
http://www.thedrakehotel.ca  
http://www.windsorarmshotel.com
http://www.pantageshotel.com
http://www.thompsonhotels.com/hotels/toronto/thompson-toronto (New-ish!)

Big:
• Hilton: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/TORHIHH-Hilton-Toronto-Ontario/index.do
• Sheraton: http://www.sheratontoronto.com/index.html
• Hyatt Regency: http://torontoregency.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp?null
(The ugliest building in Toronto, used to be a Holiday Inn but now it's a Hyatt.)
• Intercontinental in Yorkville: http://toronto.intercontinental.com
Across from the museum!
• Intercontinental on Front: http://www.torontocentre.intercontinental.com
• Four Seasons: http://www.fourseasons.com/toronto
• Park Hyatt: http://www.parktoronto.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/services/maps/index.jsp
Great spa, if you're into that sort of thing...  ;)
• Westin Harbour Castle http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1084
• Royal York: http://www.fairmont.com/royalyork  
Right across from Union Station.
• 1 King West: http://www.onekingwest.com
Located right beside King subway station. If you're here for an extended trip, they offer rooms with small kitchenettes.

FOOD:

I am a foodie so I can suggest some great restaurants... but you'll have to ask me out first. ;)  

Torontonians please feel free to add to this list of inside tips!

I am also a Beck Taxi girl and, in my personal time, a Bixi bike girl. I'm glad Toronto brought the bike idea to town. Montreal, among other cities, has had it for a while and it's a popular thing.

The spa at the Ritz is second to none in my opinion. I've been treated a couple of times now and I absolutely love it.

As far as hotels, I'd add Windsor Arms (www.windsorarmshotel.com) as well.

I'd also add the Cosmopolitan to the hotel list, it's close to the financial district with a nice modern decor and a great wine bar in the lobby. Also the rooms have kitchenettes (or full kitchens) which is always a bonus if you are staying more than a couple of nights.
http://www.cosmotoronto.com/

For restaurants I always recommend checking the Toronto Life guide, it's searchable and has some great reviews on some of the best restaurants in the city - of course I'm sure it's not as good as just asking you but it might be helpful.
http://www.torontolife.com/restaurants/

I especially like the bike rental idea :-)

MadamAnna6585 reads

Good to know about Beck Taxi. I usually use Royal. I often tell them I'm travelling with a small dog, so I don't get *ahem* any religious extremists.

Windsor Arms is good, but small, and their front desk doesn't miss a thing. If you are an escort, dress for business - suit and pearls - to avoid hassle. No street trash!!

I love Cambridge Suites, too. And the Grand is on a rough street (Jarvis), but it's an overlooked gem.

The Intercon on Bloor has Proof Vodka Bar, and Michael - the head bartender - is lovely.

The discerning man will skip the Yonge Street strip clubs and go down to King St to For Your Eyes Only. Cleaner, better class of people.

Enjoy your stay!

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