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Condé Nast Hot List, Part 2: Cosmopolitan Hotel

April 11, 2006 at 2:42 PM | 0 Comments

Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2006 has deemed only one hotel in Canada hot enough for their exlusive list.

The Cosmopolitan Toronto Hotel is for the Zen and Yoga enthusiast. All of the hotel's 97 suites come with "a Yoga mat, a list of incense and energy gemstones, floor-to-ceiling windows to create 'light energy' and a natural gemstone fountain."

So it seems that in the end the Zen-goodness was able to trump the bad guest reviews we reported last fall.

Indeed, more and more guests are liking the spot:

Was surprised to find a washer/dryer with detergent available in the 1 bedroom suite. The hotel still needs a fully functioning bar/restaurant and there was still construction work for the ever-developing Shizen spa... but otherwise, if you need a place close to businesses in area, you won't go wrong with Cosmopolitan.

Hmm...so Condé Nast's Hot List doesn't necessarily mean full-service.

(FYI: This hotel has no relation to the Cosmopolitan in Tribeca.)

Related Stories:
· Zen Hotel Makes Condé Nast list [CBC]
· Cosmopolitan Toronto reviews [TripAdvisor]
· Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2006 [Condé Nast Traveller]

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Hotel Cosmopolitan Follow Up

September 15, 2005 at 1:06 PM | 0 Comments

Toronto Film Festival

Our friends at Luxist pointed us to a hotel review they received today on Toronto's Hotel Cosmopolitan.

Here are some of the highlights, er, lowlights the guest cites:

The suite was tiny, the bed (for two adults) only full-sized, the linens, uncomfortable and crunchy. There was no bathtub, only a shower with not-hot-enough water and no pressure.

But, most disappointing of all, the service was atrocious. On the few occasions when I asked for anything (ice, my bags brought up) I not only waited for 40-60 minutes, but was told how the staff "had a lot on their plate" as a reason for the unacceptable delay.

When my tiny bottles of Bulgari shampoo and conditioner ran out, I was told that they were one to a customer, and given Neutrogena in their stead. Nice.
We paid over 300 a night for this.

No shower pressure and Neutrogena? What is Lauren Bacall hogging all the water and Bulgari?  We highly doubt the stars are getting these shampoo rations the plebes appear to be subject to.

[Thanks Deidre]

Related Stories:
·   Cosmopolitan Hotel Toronto Opens [Luxist]
·   Toronto Film Festival Hotels [HotelChatter]
·   Cosmopolitan Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]

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The Cosmo will Rearrange your Life

September 13, 2005 at 3:57 PM | 0 Comments

Toronto Film Festival

Looking for a party hotel in Toronto?

During its brief history Cosmopolitan Toronto has not been known for having the best service, or the most peace and quiet, however, you may want to check it out during film festival week. Many of the early negative Cosmo Hotel reviews came during the properties soft opening period. You know the beta period where a hotel is trying to work out the kinks.

The Cosmo is one of the few stylish boutique hotels in Toronto, and as of late, guests seem to be happier with the rooms and the service--sounds like the beta phase may be over.

The property also features gemstone fountains en suite, 32" plasma screen TVs, a custom meditation channel, air purifiers and big 'ole balconies in order to create a "lifestyle-centered property."

Of course the real reason folks will show up at the Cosmo during festival week will be for the parties, and it looks like Cosmo shouldn't disappoint on that front:

Stayed at this hotel the last weekend of July/first week of August and it was a nightmare. It was party central and we couldn't get a minutes worth of shut eye all night it seemed. Upon several attempts to call the Front Desk to notify them of the disturbance we gave up since it was useless. My husband was also walked in on by a staff person despite the "Rearrange my life" sign (Which is their quirky and somewhat insulting take on the traditional Do Not Disturb Sign at other hotels). I will never return.

Related Stories:
·   Cosmopolitan Hotel Reviews [TripAdvisor]
·   Toronto Film Festival Hotels [HotelChatter]