Amanda Guest House
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Amanda House was built in 1878, in the High Victorian style. Nestled on a quiet street in DOWNTOWN Toronto, Amanda House is open year round.
Our European style Guest House is well served by public transit.
We are mere steps from the Gay Village, right downtown Toronto !
Theater district, entertainment, great shopping, restaurants, heritage neighbourhoods and sight-seeing are all within easy reach either on foot or a short taxi-ride away.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Business district nearby
- Fantastic shopping nearby
- Gay District nearby
- Urban
- City
- Downtown
- Nearest major city: Toronto, ON (0 miles)
- Directions to property:
Driving to Amanda House
Driving to Toronto via the QEW:
Follow the QEW into Toronto and take the Jarvis Street exit. At the base of the exit at the lights , turn left driving North to Wellesley St. Turn right (east) on Wellesley St., and take the first right onto Homewood.
Driving to Toronto via the 401 Westbound:
Take the Don Valley Parkway South exit to Toronto. Take the Richmond Street exit off the DVP and drive up to Jarvis Street. Turn right (north) on to Jarvis and drive up to Wellesley St. Turn right (east) on Wellesley St., and take the first right onto Homewood.
Driving to Toronto via the 401 Eastbound:
Take the 427 South exit to the Gardiner Expressway. Take the Gardiner Expressway eastbound to Toronto. Use the Jarvis St. exit and take Jarvis North up to Wellesley St. Turn right (east) onto Wellesley, and take the first right onto Homewood. - Nearest major airport: Toronto, ON, Canada (YYZ-Pearson) 20 miles
- Directions from airport:
Arriving from Pearson Airport:
1/ Airport Express is approx. $17.00 one way, or $28.00 round trip when purchased at the same time. After arriving in dowtown Toronto, you should get off at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, and from there a cab ride will cost approx. 8 cad dollars.
2/ A taxi from the airport will cost you approximately $ 50.00.
3/ Public Transit- Look for the directions to the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission ;) and take the 192 Red Rocket to Kipling Subway. Take the east bound train to the Yonge/Bloor station and transfer to the Yonge line, southbound. First station is Wellesley, follow the exit signs onto Wellesley, turn left (East) as you leave the station and follow Wellesley to Homewood, turn right and we are just after the first street. Cost for the TTC is $2.75 exact change per person.
4/ Taxi or Limousine Service- When you walk outside of baggage claim, immediately in front of you will be a line of taxis, and next to them a line of limousines (usually Town Cars). Both cost about $50 CA, but the Limousine service charges a flat fee where a taxi will keep the meter running if traffic is heavy resulting in a much higher charge.
5/ Car- If driving in from the airport, take HWY 427 South to the Gardiner Expressway. Take the Gardiner Expressway East to Toronto. Take the Jarvis Street exit and then drive North to Wellesley St. Turn right on Wellesley St., and take the first right onto Homewood.
Room Rates (CAD Canadian Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations
- Single occupancy rate is between $CAD 70.00 and $CAD 105.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $CAD 85.00 and $CAD 135.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $CAD 12.00 and $CAD 15.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Internet Service | Microwave |
| Radio | Satellite/Cable TV |
| TV | Wi-Fi |
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| On Site | |
| Fireplace | Telephone |
| Washer/dryer | Wet bar |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| quiet and restful | spacious rooms |
Meals
- No breakfast is included in room rate
Policies
- Minimum stay required (3 to 6 nights minimum)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside the building only please.)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (Young children can not be left unattended)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (Credit card required at time of reservation - But cash payment possible upon check-in.
One to two nights deposit required for stays of 3 nights or more.
1 week stay deposit for stays of 1 week or more)
- Closed: Closed from December 1st until March 1st
- Check in time is 6 PM and Check out time is 4 PM
- Cancellations:
Cancellation required 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid no-show penalty for stay of 1 to 2 nights.
For longer stays; 1 week or more - Cancellation fee is 6 nights.
Cancellation policies may change during major events.
Discounts available:| | 15% | Canadian Military | Minimum stay: 3 days |
| | 15% | Long stay | Minimum stay: 7 days |
| | | Room Only rate - No Breakfast | Minimum stay: 3 days |
| | 15% | Student cards holders | Minimum stay: 7 days |
Innkeepers
- The innkeepers speak: English, French, German, Italian
- There is one cat on the property
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Nature area, Cabbagetown, Gay District, Great shopping!, Downtown Location, Allen Gardens & Conservatory, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bird watching, Hiking trails, http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/caon0696, http://www.xe.com/, http://www.torontotourism.com/visitor, Shopping, Sight-seeing
Toronto Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Toronto, Ontario.