The Fairmont Royal York – Toronto, Ontario

Straight across the road from Union Station, especially if you have an early train journey this is one hotel which is well situated. Thought from the time I entered the front door and it instantly exuded a royal feel. The foyer was a delight with fresh flowers and the historical feature of the large clock works well to give you a sense of a bygone era. For that reason alone I felt relaxed upon arrival.

The rooms were fine by me, spacious with a coffee machine which is always welcomed. The only concern I had was upon arrival the case had to be pulled onto a lift and taken up to the ground floor. Not that this is really a problem but it’s amazing how many hotels don’t have a walkway which allows you to push a wheelchair or roll your luggage on a flat upward-sloping

Hotel Le Germain – Calgary, Alberta

Le Germain is plush without any regard for its competitors with many endearing attributes – noticeably a nespresso coffee machine which makes a great espresso! Other inclusions are as follows:
◾Rainfall shower
◾Bamboo and cotton towels
◾Le Germain 100% cotton bathrobes
◾Molton Brown toiletries
◾Magnifying mirror
◾Hair dryer
◾Iron and ironing board
There’s even a great view from the Gym!
Can’t be any more Central as it’s directly across the road from the Calgary Tower and a few minutes walk to the café and restaurant precinct.