Hotwire Hotel: 4* Toronto (Downtown East) Westin Harbour Castle

[gr8ful]

I have won Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto (East) with Hotwire. I phoned the hotel to request a king bed in the room, but they told me that because I booked with Hotwire they have us in a room with 2 double beds and I am not able to request a king bed until check in if there are any available at that time. Is this the usual? Is there any way around this?

Thank you.

gr8ful

[gr8ful]

Very happy with the price and the hotel, after doing a bit of research on this site took a chance that it might be the Westin, but would have been happy anyway....interesting that this hotel is west of Yonge but listed in the East zone.

Listed as Toronto Downtown East

Ammenities:

Fitness, Restaurants, Business Center, High Speed Internet, Spa, Pool, Smoke Free

Called the hotel to request king bed, but they say because it is a HOTWIRE booking, we are in a room with 2 doubles. I am hoping to be able to receive a king bed on arrival at no extra cost.

[MrB]

I have stayed at the Westin frequently on priceline/hotwire even though I actually live in Toronto (booked for friends, Xmas parties etc.). Unless I am mistaken, it is East of Yonge although not by much. For what it is worth I have had the most pleasant priceline/hotwire check-ins of any that I have ever experienced at this Westin with no mention of priceline at check-in etc.. They have also gone out of their way to find me the room that I wanted and now that all have been renovated there is no issue of pre or post renovation but I never had a problem (although Xmas may not be peak season) . Most like lakeview but I happen to like the most Northerly facing rooms which have a view facing both North and West (or East) of the Toronto downtown skyline (small windows admittedly but almost like having a mini-balcony). The Hotel is very nice although on the Lake (which can be a plus or minus depending on time of year) and I am confident you will enjoy your stay. There is also cheaper parking located next to the Hotel if that is a concern although no in/out privileges.

[cappacino]

I am going to be going to the Westin in Toronto. Will the hotel grant me a lake view room? ....and please .. Could someone, please, let me know the cheapest place to park my car. I don't mind walking a bit of a distance. Thanks

[cappacino]

Would you please let me know the cheapest place to park. Thank you so much.

[gr8ful]

I will be happy to post the cheapest parking we find after our visit. We are not scheduled until the 27th.

[gr8ful]

I have stayed at the Westin frequently on priceline/hotwire even though I actually live in Toronto (booked for friends, Xmas parties etc.). Unless I am mistaken, it is East of Yonge although not by much. For what it is worth I have had the most pleasant priceline/hotwire check-ins of any that I have ever experienced at this Westin with no mention of priceline at check-in etc.. They have also gone out of their way to find me the room that I wanted and now that all have been renovated there is no issue of pre or post renovation but I never had a problem (although Xmas may not be peak season) . Most like lakeview but I happen to like the most Northerly facing rooms which have a view facing both North and West (or East) of the Toronto downtown skyline (small windows admittedly but almost like having a mini-balcony). The Hotel is very nice although on the Lake (which can be a plus or minus depending on time of year) and I am confident you will enjoy your stay. There is also cheaper parking located next to the Hotel if that is a concern although no in/out privileges.

Thank you so much for the re-assurances MrB! Much appreciated.

[yeah]

Next to the Westin is a restaurant boat called Captain Johns. There are two parking lots next to Captain Johns that charge $10/day parking. These parking lots are closer to the Westin than the Westin's official parking lot (which cost $25 per day, if my memory is correct)

You can also upgrade to a Lake View room, but it will cost an extra $10 - $20 / night.

[cappacino]

Thank you so much, "yeah"

[gr8ful]

In closing...upgrade to king bed was complimentary and no problem at check-in. Parking lot next door at Captain John's was $10 dollars a day, but counted as 2 days from 3 pm until check out the next day at 10am. May have been better to just use valet for $25 for the stay.

Upgrading to a lake view room is $30...and if you want a package that includes breakfast for 2 and the lakeview room it is $55.