The Eaton Chelsea Toronto: Our Great Family Stay in The Downtown Core of Toronto. #travel #review
The Eaton Chelsea Toronto.
A fun family getaway!
We had the pleasure of staying at the Eaton Chelsea in Downtown Toronto this past Mother’s Day weekend. If you haven’t heard of the Eaton Chelsea, it is centrally located within walking distance to the city’s subway. You can also have access to the thriving business and shopping districts in the area. Eaton Chelsea Toronto offers travelers efficient and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the city.
Warm Welcome.
The Eaton Chelsea welcomed us with treats and a warm card welcoming us to their hotel. The treats were very much welcomed by my girls and Hubby and I especially loved the Maple Candy. You can check out additional pictures of our stay on my Instagram feed, here.
We HEART TO.
I don’t know about you but, I absolutely love Toronto. I make any and every excuse to take a trip there whenever I can. There is something about Toronto that is magnetizing and pulls me in time and time again. Whenever I go, I love staying somewhere downtown and I’ve stayed in the Financial District lots. But, never have I stayed so central in location as we did at the Eaton Chelsea. It’s right on Gerrard and Yonge St. and in walking distance of the Eaton Centre, Yonge and Dundas Square and a wide array of shops and good eats.
Kid-Friendly.
When I travel though, I look for a place that is not only fairly priced, centrally located, nice (okay, gorgeous), WiFi equipped and family-friendly. I’d have to say that if I am traveling with my family, it has to be able to accommodate them and the Eaton Chelsea far exceeds that!
Take a look at their Kids Check-In, they totally make kids feel welcome and special. Quite often, if not always, checking-in to hotels are boring and drab for the kiddos and hard to keep them afoot during the process. I love how the Eaton Chelsea has made a special area where the hotel employees immediately head over to “check” any child that walks up those steps. They are greeted and awarded with toys or swag. The girls LOVED this!
Family-Friendly.
We had a Deluxe Room with Two Doubles that were super comfy for all of us. Best of all, they were very clean and that is always a must! Not to mention, there was a desk where I could comfortably sit down, plug in and catch up on work when everyone went to sleep. Though, I’ll admit, this weekend–I tried to unplug and do minimal work because I wanted to enjoy it to the fullest. But, I loved the fact that it was there if I needed it. Oh and who doesn’t love a big LCD flat screen to watch your favorite TV during down times, right?
Some of the Room Amenities:
• Hotel-wide Wi-Fi Internet
• Iron and ironing board
• In-room coffee and tea
• Eaton’s customised bathroom amenities
• LCD flat screen TV
Comfort.
Whenever I travel, I want to know what the washroom looks like where I am going to stay. If you’re like me, you want it to be clean and have everything you need, right? Well, the washroom is nice, clean and cozy. We had no problem using it as a family and I loved the fact that they had everything you needed. Plenty of clean towels, toiletries and a hair dryer. I liked the modern look of it too. So, clean and functional and a thumbs up from me!
The Family Fun Zone.
Yes, you read that right. The Eaton Chelsea has an entire area in their hotel that is completely dedicated to kids and their family. There’s the Family Pool, Toronto’s ONLY Indoor Corkscrew Waterslide, measuring at 130 ft, the four-storey ‘Corkscrew’ takes guests on a twisty adventure that loops around outside the hotel walls before splashing back to the pool below.
The Kid Centre where your kids can play, create and more. Oh, and Club 33, a club that is for teens and tweens where they can play video games, foosball, arcade games, pool and more!
Also, in the midst of packing before we arrived, we forgot to pack Mimi’s stroller. Luckily, the Kid Centre signs strollers out on a first come, first serve basis. So, we were covered to explore the city!
The Kid-Centre!
The Kid Centre, where active and artistic children will find plenty to keep them busy. Focused on providing educational and engaging activities, youngsters can paint, play Wii games or sample the range of arts and craft supplies. Did I mention that they have BUNNIES and FISH too? The girls loved playing and then taking a peek at the cute bunnies!
Have a Teen?
Club 33, the ultimate teen retreat, this all-in-one venue boasts the necessary games and gadgets to keep youngsters busy. Club 33 Teen Lounge is equipped with two LCD flat-screen televisions, two Xbox 360s, a foosball and pool table as well as various arcade games and air hockey.
Be At The Center Of It All.
Staying at the Eaton Chelsea in Toronto was not only FUN for the us and the girls, it was absolutely in the perfect location. You know how they say that it’s all about location, location, location? Well, whoever they are is right. While in Toronto, we were able to be in walking distance of the Eaton Centre for shopping and dining. We walked to our Double Decker bus tour and played tourist and visited all the districts. Even going to the Distillery District to savor chocolate and beer.
We even had access to the subway to get around. That’s the best part of being in Toronto, it’s taking in the city and not hopping into your car and driving everywhere. Not only do you miss out on the culture if you do but, you also spend a ton on parking. Parking at the Eaton, we could come and go as we pleased and headed out to Vaughn Mills to LegoLand and even Pacific Mall. But, the rest of the time we stayed in the city and enjoyed it immensely. We even ventured out to take a boat cruise. We were beat and very happy to come “home” to a nice bed.
If you’re looking for a perfectly centrally located hotel that is family-friendly, you have it in The Eaton Chelsea Toronto. Clean, comfortable and fun. We had good rest and truly enjoyed our stay. You can check out Gabby’s review of the hotel via her video, here. You can see it through the eyes of a kid!
If you’re going to be in Toronto, you can book your stay at the Eaton Chelsea Toronto, here. You can also follow @EatonChelseaTO, they are pretty awesome on Twitter and always up for a good convo. You can also connect with them on FB, here.
Do you look for centrally located and family-friendly hotels when you travel?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
WOW that is a beautiful place to stay, it looks like they take great care of you guys! I love the room it is nice and big and the decor is gorgeous!!! What a great model :-)!
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The decor is very nice and the beds were clean and comfy, cannot ask for more.
WOW, that place looks amazing. I haven't been to Toronto in years and would love to get back sometime!
You should!
What a fantastic hotel! I love how kid friendly it is and that they are not just saying that to get your business. They actually have thought about children in the planning of the hotel itself and creating spaces specifically for them to enjoy. If I am ever visiting Toronto I will have to look them up!
That is perfectly said and so accurate! 🙂
Wow my kids would love the kid check-in this is such a great idea.
Makes them feel so special. 😀
Family fun zone in a hotel? That is awesome! This place looks so nice.
I know, right? It was great!
This is such a beautiful hotel and the fact that it's totally family friendly is extremely wonderful! I especially liked the fact that the kids get their own 'check in'. They've really thought of everything 🙂
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I loved that too, they stopped everything they were doing to have someone attend to the kids checking-in. Loved that.
It's great that they are kid friendly. With three kids of my own, that is very important.
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Very important, I look for this too.
Looks like a great place to stay! If I'm ever in the area, I'll have to check it out.
Great!
I've stayed there before and I agree – it's a wonderful hotel! I need another visit soon!
I love the focus on family and the location!
What a beautiful place to stay. I can't believe how they cater to the kids. Most places just kind of roll their eyes when they see me coming with my daughter and her twin brothers.
They will welcome you here!
Wow, this place looks so gorgeous and amazing! I love the rooms,and grounds!
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Looks beautiful!!! Definitely a luxurious place to stay. You have some cute little models there, too. 🙂
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Thanks so much Jennifer.
This hotel looks AWESOME!! I will have to go check and see if there's one on our route for our road trip this summer so we can be sure to stay there.
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The Family Fun Zone is wicked.
Wow, super impressed! Love those hang out zones and how cute is the kids check-in?!
The girls loved it!
That really is a beautiful room! I always look for wi-fi and kid friendly, too!
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I have stayed at various hotels in Toronto. This looks like one of the best. ANd the location is fun too.
Love the location!
Oh my word those kid spaces are amazing! I would like to visit Toronto some day.
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Hope sooner than later!
What great family friendly accommodations. We tend to spend a lot of time in hotels and look for ones that are kid friendly with bunk beds and pools. Finding a gem like this would be amazing!
Same here, love that they take the time to accommodate kids!
WOW, now that is a luxury hotel! I seriously love all the amenities they offer for kids too! What a great place to stay.
The kids loved it! 🙂
I haven't been there in many years now, but clearly, this is a place I need to book if I go back!
Yes, you should!
i love the decor in this hotel!! it's gorgeous!! do you know i've always wanted to visit toronto but haven't yet?
Brett, you need to!
WE have been talking about a trip to Toronto and of course I will need a place to stay.
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Consider this, it is a bit historical but, the location is to die for.
Wow, sounds like a great place to take the family… Love the kids check in… that i s just really cool… thanks so much for sharing. If I head out to Toronto, I will have to check it out.
You must, you will love the location.
wow!! That kid center looks amazing! The hotel really has family in mind!
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They sure do, I love the Kids Check-In. Nice touch.
Always!And this place looks perfect!! I love the family fun center.
It is so much fun!
This looks like a great place to stay! We are exploring the idea of a Toronto staycation and will definitely consider this hotel.
You will love it.
This looks like a wonderful place to stay,looks like you all had fun
Every time this post pops up when i’m reading your blog i think if i’m ever in Toronto i’m staying there.
It’s a great place to stay in Toronto! You’ll love it!