The French Connection
Nestled among lush trees on top of a hill among some of the finest homes in the older part of the City, 5 minutes from the City's famous castle, Casa Loma and near The St. Clair West subway station.
First impressions: the gleaming hardwood floor, the clean fresh smell of the house, the Homes & Gardens feel of the place and the professional yet warm and welcoming reception. Our photos truly reflect the quality and feel of the property.
The rooms are made up with care, the linen harmoniously coordinated, the towels thick and large and the bathroom amenities provided are of professional quality.
The smell of our famous croissants in the oven and fresh coffee will gently pull you out of bed and draw you to the dining room where the table is laid, again with care and good taste, and other well mannered interesting and often international guests likely await, some already engaged in fascinating conversations around the table. You introduce yourself or the host introduces you and you are immediately one with the group.
Breakfast is served elegantly as in a fine restaurant. The host discreetly but expertly guides conversations while the plat du jour is announced, then served individually and presented with artistic flair. The owner's architectural background and cultural sophistication are reflected in every aspect of the experience at The French Connection which is guaranteed to be heart-warming and memorable.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major airport: Toronto, ON, Canada (YYZ-Pearson)
- Directions from airport:
Driving:
401 East to Alen Road South.
Alen Road ends at Englinton. Turn left on Eglinton then right on Bathurst.
Cross St. Clair Avenue.
Burnside Drive will be shortly after that intersection, on the right.
Number 102 is the second house on the street, on the south side.
By subway:
The closest subway station is St. Clair West.
From that station, walk west 2 minutes to Bathurst then south 5 minutes to Burnside Drive.
Room Rates (CAD Canadian Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $CAD 90.00 and $CAD 180.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $CAD 140.00 and $CAD 220.00
- The rate for each additional person is $CAD 40.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Data port | Hot tub/whirlpool tub |
| Telephone | |
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| On Site | |
| Air conditioning | Fireplace |
| Piano | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Our signature dish is French Toast
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night stay (Single night stays available Sun-Thurs only w/ $40 premium))
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Children are welcome
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Guests may bring their own wine, wine glasses are available)
- Deposit amount required (A valid credit card is required to reserve a room. When the reservation is for more than one room, or for a substantial length of time, we may require a deposit of 50% in advance.)
- Closed: Closed Dec 23 -Jan 3
- Check in time is 4:00 pm and Check out time is 5:00 pm
- Cancellations:
On The "Full Service" Plan:
Single room reservations must be guaranteed by credit card and may be cancelled without penalty up to 2 weeks prior to the scheduled arrival day.Reservations for 3 rooms or more require a 50% pre-payment and may be cancelled/altered up to 4 weeks before the scheduled arrival date. If a cancellation occurs after the required notice, the client will be responsible for any portion of the original booking that is not re-booked. We strongly recommend that you take travel insurance to cover the costs you may incure in the event of unforseen events leading to cancellation.
On The "No Frills" Plan:
This plan is designed to accommodate stays where lower daily costs are acheived through minimizing non-essential services. This plan is available either by the week where the discount is 20% or by the month where the discount is 50%. In both cases, to qualify for these discounts, we require advance payment for the entire stay and no refund is available in the event of early departure or cancellation.
Discounts available:| | 10% | Full Service Plan Discount | Minimum stay: 7 days |
| | 20% | No-Frills Plan Discount | Minimum stay: 7 days |
| | 50% | No-Frills Plan Monthly Stay Discount | Minimum stay: 30 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Diane Richard
Ms. Richard, founder and current owner/manager of The French Connection, has 15 years of industry experience. She is the holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ottawa complemented by extensive studies in Architecture. She has travelled widely and has lived abroad for several years. Her experiences have contributed to her cultural sensitivity and political awareness.
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Tarragon Theatre, Toronto Archives, Casa Loma, Spadina House, Wychwood Park, University of Toronto, Religious Services
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Golfing, Art Galleries, Museums, All that the City of Toronto has to offer., Theatre, concerts, dance, varied performances, Sports, Pro Hockey, basketball etc., Academic activities (We are near UofT, Ryerson, GB, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Water sports
Toronto Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Toronto, Ontario.