New St. Regis Toronto, Air Canada Food + Cruise News: This Week's JimBits

Agents looking to book luxury accommodations in Canada’s biggest city have a posh, new property to consider.

The St. Regis Toronto opened its doors on Wednesday of this week, opening what hotel officials call “a new era of glamour” in Toronto.

Mayor John Tory and top officials from St. Regis, Marriott and Innvest Hotels (the property’s owners) were on hand for a ribbon-cutting and an example of the afternoon “champagne sabre” ceremony that takes place at all St. Regis properties, wherein a staff member slices off the cork of a champagne bottle with a brilliant, silver sabre to welcome the evening in style.

It’s the first St. Regis hotel in Canada and officials are promising “world-renowned, bespoke service, signature rituals and exquisite culinary offerings.”

Located at Bay and Adelaide in the heart of downtown, it’s a great location that was known for some time as The Adelaide. Prior to that it was the Trump Hotel.

“Rooted in the brand’s distinct history and heritage, The St. Regis Toronto will offer an exquisite escape for business and leisure travelers alike,” said Don Cleary, President of Marriott International in Canada
Rising 65-stories above Canada’s international enclave for business and culture, the hotel “is a beacon on the Toronto skyline, offering visitors a remarkably central location between the entertainment and financial districts.”
The property boasts 258 spacious guest rooms, including 124 luxury suites – the most suites of any luxury hotel in Canada.

The suites are beautiful (Elton John recently stayed in one for an entire month, I was told) and they’ve done a great job re-imaging the lobby, which was dull and uninspiring in the Trump days. The 31st floor restaurant and bar, LOUIX LOUIS, is a stunning facility that’s designed to look like the inside of a whiskey bottle. The preview lunch they served on Wednesday was outstanding.