In the previous 10 years, the Trump hotel had been plagued by construction delays, lawsuits, loan defaults and protests from people unhappy with the new American president. Donald Trump's company never owned the Toronto tower but licensed out the name and managed the property. JCF bought out the Trump management contracts this past June and sold the hotel to InnVest Hotels, one of Canada's largest hotel portfolio holders. The hotel will be operated by Marriott International under its St. Regis brand, known for luxury, impeccable service and innovation. JCF retained ownership of the residential condo suites. (There are 118 condo residences in all; 42 had been sold before the JCF acquisition and one has been sold since). "This was a unique opportunity, " says Jay Wolf of JCF Capital about the Trump Tower acquisition. "It was an exceptional asset in the heart of the third largest real estate market in North America. That type of opportunity doesn't come around every day. " Tim Terceira, general manager of the St. Regis Residences Toronto and the Adelaide Hotel, says condo residents will enjoy the privileges of being connected to a five-star hotel and will have a dedicated director of residences.
Everyone had their temperatures checked and hands sanitized prior to entry. Elevators were restricting number of passengers. Every passageway and staircase were marked for unidirectional walking. Staff was constantly sanitizing the rails and other touchable features. The views from CN Tower are second to none. Not just in Toronto, but anywhere. For those daring, you can get some great shots standing on the glass floor. We highly recommend visiting the CN Tower when in Toronto. We would recommend about 3 hours to thoroughly enjoy the tower. We personally purchased a Toronto CityPass and enjoyed this along with other Toronto must sees. We made a whole day of CN Tower and Ripley's Aquarium. … Date of experience: July 2020 Montreal, Canada 10 contributions 1 helpful vote The CN Tower provides the greatest view towards Toronto. Sadly, it is closed today, but it will open soon enough! Date of experience: February 2020 Mohali, India 180 contributions 56 helpful votes I feel its not worth spending your money as this attraction is just for looking the city from above nothing more than that Date of experience: January 2020 queen wrote a review Oct 2020 4 contributions The CN Tower has a great restaurant.
Special to The Globe and Mail Published June 20, 2012 Updated June 20, 2012 Published June 20, 2012 This article was published more than 8 years ago. Some information in it may no longer be current. The Treatment The new Quartz Crystal Spa at Trump International Hotel Toronto is one of the tower's top assets. We know what The Donald would say about the spa biz: It all comes down to survival of the prettiest. The spa channels classic Hollywood glamour – think chrome, crystal, black faux leather and white marble – and caters to clients who put serious stock in their appearance. For leggy types who live to rock this summer's micro-shorts trend, the spa's Adriatic Contour Treatment may help cinch the look. My therapist, Anastasia Shade, starts by applying an aromatic blend of Dalmatian Coast oils and French sea salts to my whole body, setting me up for an energy-boosting treatment targeting areas of fluid retention, cellulite and uneven tone. Her exfoliation technique is as rhythmic and snappy as a Rihanna chorus.
"Our job is to make sure this is the best investment in their lifestyle they've ever made, " says Terceira. "We will get to know them as appropriate and make them feel at home. The service will be gracious, intuitive and prestigious. " A personal butler will assist residents with everything from arranging theatre tickets to organizing their daily itinerary. A private chauffeured car will be available. They'll have access to the hotel's amenities and services, including restaurant, bar, fitness centre, spa and room service, with preferred pricing. The original hotel staff — including housekeepers and front office workers — has been retained. The restaurant, bar and spa, that had been contracted to third party operators, will now be operated and controlled by the hotel management. Guillaume Robin, former executive sous chef at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Naples, Florida, is now in charge of the kitchen. "From a service perspective, this hotel is already a four- or five-star and the staff understands luxury, " says Terceira.