Accommodations
The organizers of the 5th Science Centre World Congress have taken great efforts to select and provide a choice of congress hotels at a range of price levels. Each property also has strong environmental and waste management policies reflecting the mandate to present a Green Congress. Please support our efforts by booking your accommodation at one of the designated congress hotels. If you do not wish to reserve your accommodation at this time, please download this housing form and fax it to us at your convenience. Please note that room availability is very limited and 5th Science Centre World Congress organizers advise to book early.
Note: Delegates selecting the Science North program are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements for Sudbury. Please see information under Science North for hotel information in Sudbury.
Breakfast is not included. Guests are requested to re-confirm their departure date after check-in at the hotel, as early checkout fees will apply.
Availability and rates are guaranteed until May 2, 2008 only.
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InterContinental Hotel Toronto Centre – Headquarters Hotel
225 Front Street West, Toronto
Rate: $229/night CAD, single/double occupancy
With its address on Front Street, adjacent to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the InterContinental offers 586 rooms with complimentary high-speed Internet access and stunning views of either Lake Ontario or the city’s bustling downtown. Along with free wireless Internet access in most public areas, the hotel provides 24-hr room service, business centre and fitness centre.
Location: 0.10 kilometres/0.06 miles from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Turn West on Front Street.
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Novotel Toronto Centre
45 The Esplanade Street, Toronto
Rate: $165/night CAD, single/double occupancy
Situated in downtown Toronto, the Novotel is within walking distance of many attractions such as the Air Canada Centre, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Rogers Centre, the Harbourfront Centre, the Eaton Centre, St. Lawrence Market, Centre Island (ferry docks), the financial district and Union Station. Indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, gym, restaurant, room service, banquet and meeting facilities. Easy access to public underground car park (charges apply) and public transport.
Location: 1.2 kilometeres/0.75 miles from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Turn left on Esplanade Street until Yonge (2 blocks), then turn right on Yonge until you reach Front Street (1 block), turn left on Front Street (approx. 5 blocks).
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Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto
475 Yonge Street, Toronto
Rate: $169/night CAD, single/double occupancy
At the corner of Yonge and College Streets, the Courtyard offers spacious guest rooms, including phones with data ports, free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access, in-room coffee/tea replenished daily and complimentary daily newspaper. The hotel lies close to the theatre district, shopping, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, CN Tower and SkyDome.
Location: 2.8 kilometeres/1.74 miles from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
By Subway: Walk south on Yonge Street to College Street. Follow Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) sign to College station, travel south to Union station and follow signs to MTCC.
By Foot: Go south on Yonge Street towards Grenville, turn right onto College, go left on University then turn right on Front Street.
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The Chestnut Residence, University of Toronto
98 Chestnut Street, Toronto
Rate: $89/$99 night CAD, single/double occupancy
This University of Toronto residence is found in the heart of downtown with Toronto’s visually famous City Hall and Nathan Phillip’s Square as direct neighbours. You can get anywherefrom here.
Location: 1.6 kilometers/0.99 miles from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
By Subway: Walk north on Chestnut Street to Dundas, then west on Dundas Street to University Avenue. Follow Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) sign to St. Patrick subway station, go South to Union station then follow the signs to MTCC.
By Foot: Go south on Chestnut towards Armoury, turn right on Armoury then take a left on University Avenue, and finally turn right onto Front.
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Accommodations in Sudbury
Delegates taking part in the Science North program must make their own hotel arrangements in Sudbury. See Science North for hotel options.
Payment
All reservations must be accompanied by a payment guarantee for the first night.
- Payment is accepted in Canadian dollars only by:
Credit card (MasterCard, VISA, Amex) processed by the hotel
NOTE: Please make sure the credit card provided is valid until June 2008.
Rooms will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations made directly at the hotel by the participant will not be accepted at the congress rate.
The hotel will send you an official confirmation directly.