Ramako
Moderator
I like that the tower will be publicly labelled so that any derision toward it, rightly or wrongly, will be directed at the Trump brand rather than the city.
AHK
Senior Member
Spire - you must have more patience than I do. Vatche earned his way onto my Ignore List a while ago.
coolcanadian
Banned
Whether you agree with Trump or not, this is a positive addition to our city. It is the nicest hotel in the country, and there is nothing else like it in Toronto.
dt_toronto_geek
Superstar
Let's wait and see how Four Seasons and Shangri-La turn out, it won't be long now.
adma
Superstar
"Nicest hotel in the country" *harrumph* the Royal York, the Chateau Frontenac, etc etc etc
ssiguy2
Senior Member
Now that Trump is finished I can make a fair opinion about it. Conclusion......I like it even less than I though I would.
LowPolygon
Senior Member
its rated 13th out of 119 hotels on TripAdvisor, so its hardly 'the nicest hotel', in Toronto or anywhere:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Re...el_Tower_Toronto-Toronto_Ontario.html#REVIEWS
steveve
Senior Member
perhaps "luxurious" or "classy" is a more appropriate term for this type of hotel compared to the Royal York or Frontenac
condovo
Senior Member
^^ More klassy than classy.
coolcanadian
Banned
First of all, Trump is too new to go by Tripadvisor ratings. It has 4.5 out of 5 rating, which is amazing. Also, that is based on reviews, not how nice it is. If you go by that, then the Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre and the Hampton Inn by Hilton Toronto Airport Corporate Centre are nicer hotels... The Trump has an amazing interior design unlike anything in Toronto.
The Royal York is big, and classic, but not even a 5 star hotel... Its a four star.
Pips
New Member
I did some rubbernecking with a friend in the hotel lobby. We were instantly approached by a very pleasant young man who, despite the fact we were "just looking" proceeded to describe the lobby and features of the building. As we turned to leave he offered us both a bottled mineral water. Doubt that would happen at a Hampton Inn. The aesthetics both inside and out are a matter of personal taste, but the treatment we received was definitely 5 star.
coolcanadian
Banned
It's still not done.
Exactly! Nothing else in Canada compares to it. The design is a matter of taste, but it is surely a positive addition to our city.
Ramako
Moderator
adma
Superstar
In the bigger picture, there's more to "niceness" than star ratings, much as (as per the casino thread) there's more to "quality" than money expended.
coolcanadian
Banned
Don't get me wrong, The Royal York is a classic that will never be replaced.
The lobby is grand and stunning.
Compared to a more sophisticated Trump lobby
But the rooms at the RY are in desperate need of a renovation...
Compared to Trump's rooms, probably the nicest in the country.
The service and design of the Trump (interior at least, such as rooms) makes it one of the best hotels in teh country, above Royal York.