July 11th 2011 - Rogers Centre - Toronto, ON

[ryancoke71]

VIA is awesome!

 

[ryancoke71]

I just compared VIA to flying. I found a Westjet flight for $49!

That was not the exact date, but I did it from a Sunday to a Monday. They are not booking into July 2011 yet. VIA was between $80 and $100. I was assuming rail would be cheaper!!

 

[lauramullen]

I love train rides and besides it gives me the opportunity to see a part of N.America that I have never seen before.

Good point.

I'll probably do the train too.

 

[lauramullen]

I just compared VIA to flying. I found a Westjet flight for $49!

That was not the exact date, but I did it from a Sunday to a Monday. They are not booking into July 2011 yet. VIA was between $80 and $100. I was assuming rail would be cheaper!!

Was that for a flight in the summer? I'm guess I'll do whatever is cheaper. I'm going to spend tomorrow looking into hotels and flights and stuff just to get prices.

Anyone recommend a hotel?

 

[ryancoke71]

It was a date in June. If you watch, you can get seat sales. I want to do these shows really badly. I need to decided soon!!!!

 

[lauramullen]

I've been checking for ticket drops and no dice so far.

 

[HBK-79]

Anyone recommend a hotel?

Well, in TO, please don't stay at the Strathcona on York Street. The rooms were way too small for the price I paid. Plus, they didn't have any soap.

 

[ryancoke71]

I've been checking for ticket drops and no dice so far.

Me too.

 

[ryancoke71]

The best is the one at the Rogers Centre. However, the prices are ridiculious. I think Kristen said she stayed at the Intercontinental. She said it was a 5 minute walk.

 

[lauramullen]

I'll look into that hotel. Thanks.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

The hotels are very pricey in the area. I just checked several. I am looking at an avg. of $700 US for a total of 3 nights. I checked the Intercontinental, the Radisson Harbor Front, the Renaissance will most likely be the same if not more. I might just keep to the original plan I had and stay at a hostel down the road.

I stayed at the Renaissance a few weeks ago. It is nice but I did not like that there wasn't wifi.

Oh and I checked the Hilton Garden Inn too and that was running around the same price as above.

 

[Pop Artist]

I stayed at the Residence Inn Downtown a couple of weeks ago and it was great! Just a two minute walk to the Rogers Centre, very fresh and nice suite with full kitchen, good free full breakfast and free wireless and wired internet, plus a pool.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

Right now I am unable to price the Marriott's in the area because they will not go past the first weekend in Jul 2011. As soon as those dates open up, I will be checking into the Residence Inn too. I heard it was a nice hotel and it has free wifi.

 

[lauramullen]

I only need 2 nights, so I'm hoping to stay under $500.00.

 

[bonoishot]

Toronto I can't wait to see you.

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

The best is the one at the Rogers Centre. However, the prices are ridiculious. I think Kristen said she stayed at the Intercontinental. She said it was a 5 minute walk.

Yep it was a really short walk and a nice hotel. I wouldn't mind staying there again.

 

[lauramullen]

Cool. I'm going to look into that hotel today. If anyone wants to room together let me know.

 

[lauramullen]

I have a GA.

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

OMG YAY!!!

 

[lauramullen]

A friend of mine has an extra.

 

[WildHoney]

I have a GA.

So his time young lady there will be a meet

I missed you in Dublin

 

[lauramullen]

I know. I can't believe that was almost a year ago.

We have 5 shows together, I think, to make up for it.

 

[WildHoney]

Yeah we do

 

[HBK-79]

I just booked too nights at the Radisson Admiral on Queens Quay.

I figured that the Renaissance, the InterContinental, and the Fairmont would be too expensive for me.

It's only $150 CAD per night.

It's also quite close to stadium and right on harborfront.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

^was that an advanced purchase rate?

I went ahead and booked there too but I did not do the advanced purchased rate. I booked with my AAA rate at $188.10 CAD/night and if something happens, I can cancel up until 4pm on 10 Jul 2011 without penalty.

Right now the Renaissance is allowing you to book until the 10th of July 2011. I am sure by the end of this week the rest of the that week will be open for reservations. Standard rates without advanced purchase right now for a 2 bedroom there is $179CAD/night. I will check back during the week to see if additional dates open up.

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Cool. I'm going to look into that hotel today. If anyone wants to room together let me know.

You're more then welcome room with us

 

[HBK-79]

^was that an advanced purchase rate?

I went ahead and booked there too but I did not do the advanced purchased rate. I booked with my AAA rate at $188.10 CAD/night and if something happens, I can cancel up until 4pm on 10 Jul 2011 without penalty.

Yes, Iris, that was the advance purchase rate. I always go for the advance purchase rate, if I know I'm going to stay there.

I know the Renaissance is ideal for everyone, but I want to keep things as economical for me as possible. After all, I am going to 10 other shows, plus possibly Rome.

 

[MissVelvetDress_75]

 

[lauramullen]

You're more then welcome room with us

Yes, that would be great! It cuts the costs down for everyone.

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Yes, that would be great! It cuts the costs down for everyone.

Exactly!

And you know you'd had roomies that would either be camping out or getting there super early in the morning