October 26, 2011
Winter Debut of Trump Int'l Hotel Will Introduce Canada's Tallest Residential Building
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 4 MIN.
?TORONTO, Canada - Trump International Hotel & Tower�Toronto is set to welcome guests Jan. 31, 2012, marking TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION's second international hotel and first foray into Canada.
Promising an unmatched level of service, Trump Toronto will be a sophisticated sanctuary for business and leisure travelers. Towering over 900 feet above the city, it will be Canada's tallest residential building with an impressive 65 stories proving a dramatic addition to the city skyline. �
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Due to its enviable downtown location in the heart of the financial and entertainment district, the Toronto hotel will be a natural retreat for business travelers. Leisure guests will be drawn to the nearby attractions including the new Opera House, the Harbourfront, Rogers Centre (formerly SkyDome) and Air Canada Centre. The hotel is steps away from world-class shopping, museums, galleries, theatres and Toronto's lively restaurant and nightlife scene, making it a perfect starting point to explore the best of the city.
"Toronto is an extraordinary destination for both business and leisure, and only recently has the city begun to address the strong demand for top-end hospitality," said Mickael Damelincourt, the hotel's general manager. "Trump Toronto will lead this segment, and discerning travelers will appreciate the uncompromising standards of a TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION experience: contemporary luxury, truly personalized service and unparalleled amenities."
Trump Toronto's magnificent structure is the brainchild of Zeidler Partnership Architects, with interior design fashioned by II BY IV Design Associates. Every aspect of the hotel has been carefully curated to take full advantage of the sweeping views of the city and Lake Ontario.
?The 261 elegant, cosmopolitan-style guestrooms and suites are exquisitely furnished in complementary color palettes inspired by Champagne and caviar. Comforts of home include Trump� Hotel Collection Beds with Italian Bellino Linens and Nespresso Coffee Machines at the ready.� Designed with the most sophisticated traveler in mind, guestrooms are also outfitted with the latest in business and entertainment technology, including wired and wireless, high-speed Internet access; flat-screen LCD IP televisions (the first to do so building-wide in Canada); and high-tech conveniences such as bedside touch-panel controls for window coverings and lighting.
The spacious accommodations range from 550-square- foot superior and deluxe guest rooms to one- and two-bedroom suites that start at 750 square feet and culminate in five expansive Trump Executive Suites on the 30th floor. The Presidential Suite is a striking 4,000-square feet, with two full bedrooms, soundproof media room and private dining room.
Each hotel in the TRUMP HOTEL COLLECTION offers the signature services of the Trump Attach�, providing each guest with dedicated service, no matter how particular, throughout his or her stay. The Attach� meticulously records each guest's preferences and maintains a detailed guest history to ensure that no stay feels like the first and no request needs repeating.
No matter what the occasion, dining at Trump Toronto will be a capital experience, led by culinary master Executive Chef Todd Clarmo. The 31st floor signature restaurant, STOCK, offers impressive cuisine, imaginative cocktails and an elite wine program, featuring selected bottles that can only be found at STOCK thanks to Master Sommelier John Szabo.� All the while, the expansive city views provide a romantic backdrop.
A private dining room will also be available for parties that want additional seclusion. Adjacent to the lobby is the handsomely furnished destination lounge, providing a lively spot for apr�s-work cocktails. Full-height windows show off the historic corner of Bay and Adelaide Streets. If guests prefer the comforts of their guestroom, in-room dining is available at any hour. And for the ultimate in private dining, guests of the Trump Executive Suites and Presidential Suite can request a chef-prepared gourmet meal thanks to private, full service-kitchens.
An 18,000-square-foot oasis soaring high above the hustle and bustle of downtown Toronto awaits guests of and visitors to Trump. With inspiring city views, Toronto's most exclusive spa and wellness facility will be a distinctive sanctuary, featuring artisan-inspired d�cor for a welcome departure from traditional spas.� Treatments for both men and women will be imaginative, suspending daily stresses and ensuring solace. Before or after treatments, guests can enjoy the heated indoor pool, relax in steam baths and saunas, or take advantage of the fully equipped fitness facility with Technogym� equipment and exercise studios.
From an intimate executive meeting in the Grand Salon to a lavish wedding in the Grand Ballroom, the hotel's 12,000 square feet of function space will be nothing short of impressive. Set over two floors linked by a dramatic staircase, Trump Toronto's event space will feature striking city skyline views and the most sophisticated technology equipment. In addition, the Presidential Suite on the Trump Executive level will be another option, perfect for ultra-exclusive meetings and celebrations.
Reservations can be made at www.TrumpTorontoHotel.com
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.