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Delta
Chelsea Hotel |
Holiday
Inn Bloor Yorkville |
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Hilton
Garden Inn Toronto City Centre (Jarvis and
Dundas, 30 minutes walk from the Institute) |
Days
Inn |
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Metropolitan
Hotel |
Courtyard by Marriott
Downtown Toronto |
| Ramada
Hotel And Suites (20 minutes walk from the Institute) 300 Jarvis Street, Toronto M5B 2C5 Contact: Minki Basu, Director of Sales and Marketing, 416-977-4823 Ext 7234 or mbasu@ramadaplazatoronto.com (Group Bookings) Toll Free: 1-800-567-2233 Fax: 416-977-4830 Ask for "Fields Institute" rate when booking. Note the discount may not be available when reserving on-line, confirm discount when using the in-house local reservation number. Email: reservations@ramadahotelandsuite or sales@ramadaplazatoronto.com A boutique hotel, centrally located, rate includes a complimentary upgrade to a Junior 1 Bedroom Suite, Wireless Internet Access, |
Super 8,
at Dundas and Spadina
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Castlegate Inn
(Annex) Single/Double occupancy rates 2010 (*subject to change
without notice): |
Baldwin Village Inn plus applicable taxes, based on double occupancy. Premium
continental breakfast is included with your stay. Note all
have shared washrooms. |
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Annex Quest House
- (10 to 15 minute walk from the Institute) - next to the
Spadina Subway Station (Kendal St. exit - east side), north
of Bloor St.
Each of our eighteen ecologically friendly rooms is equipped
with en suite bathroom, in room phone and high speed internet
connection, mini-fridge, coffee-maker, cable T. V. On site
laundry and parking also available. A variety of cold breakfast
snacks are available for your convenience. Smoke free environment.
Annex Quest House does not charge Tourism
Marketing Levy Tax on monthly rates. |
The
Madison Manor
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Johnson Inn (20 minutes walk from the Institute) 89 Avenue Road Toronto, M5R 2G3 Directions Tel: (416) 964-1220 Fax: (416) 964-8692 Ask for "University of Toronto" rate when booking Basic hotel accommodation. Block out dates: Caribana, Toronto Film Festival, New Years Eve. Call for black out rates. Complementary Continental Breakfast to all guests. |
Clarion Hotel
and Suites Selby (Bloor and Sherbourne) |
| Pantages
Hotel and Spa Toronto Centre 200 Victoria Street Toronto, M5B 1V8 Toll Free: 1-866-852-1777 E-mail: reservations@pantageshotel.com Downtown hotel at Yonge and Dundas, close to subway 20-25 min. walk to Fields. Contemporary styling with modern architecture and sophisticated décor. New hotel, up market. Ambassador Suites include kitchens. Ask for the "Fields" rate. (*subject to change without notice)
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Cosmopolitan Toronto
Centre
Ask for the "Fields" rate (*subject to change without notice).
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For additional
resources regarding local accommodation
The green balloon shows your location with our Google API scaleable and scrollable maps with satellite imagery and road overlays. or Hotels Combined Toronto Compares hotel rates http://www.hotelscombined.com/City/Toronto.htm
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Short-term Apartment
(also see Listings and Sublets)
Apartment hotels can be used when accommodation is required for more
than two weeks or up to several months.
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Village by the Grange
(15 minutes walk to Fields, very central, next door to Art
Gallery of Ontario and Grange Park) Please note we require a valid credit card number and expiry
date, either Visa or MasterCard. No pets allowed.Weekly
Rates Are Available Upon Request. |
The Town Inn Suites
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Lowther Suites
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Gloucester Suites – a Victorian 5-plex located on a tree-lined residential street close to Bloor/Yonge/Yorkville. Walking distance to The Fields Institute! There are three 1-bedroom, and two 2-bedroom fully furnished and equipped apartments. All suites are ‘non-smoking’. Most have gas fireplaces, some have decks with bbq, and there is a pretty back patio. Amenities include: wireless hi-speed internet, cable tv, utilities (heat, air conditioning, hydro, water), bi-weekly cleaning. Underground parking is also available for $125 per month. Most suites are rented on a monthly basis, however, there may be some shorter terms available. Rates from $70 to $150 per night, based on 30 day rentals. The bedrooms in the two bedroom suites each have ensuite bathrooms for added privacy, great for sharing!Some pets may be accepted, with deposit for damages and special disinfecting cleaning. For more information and to check availability, please contact Paulette Warren, 416 410 7561, or email at: paulette.warren@silkwoodproperties.com. Other locations may also be available: www.silkwoodproperties.com
We represent owners of private, furnished houses and apartments
and have a good selection of inventory at various rates.
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| Brunswick
- Local Apartment (15 minutes walk to Institute - 3 blocks to Spadina) 280 Brunswick, Toronto, ON Please register on-line. E-mail: keith@bandnob.com Non-smoking, 14 night minimum; leave on three days notice Self-contained apartment, private entrance * Please only respond if you never smoke: other guests have been promised a smoke-free environment and the heating system circulates air throughout the house. |
Brunswick Avenue |
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Morningside
House For more information please contact: info@morningsiderooms.com
or visit
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The Grange Apartment Hotel
(15-20 minute walk to Institute) |
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The Coach House |
PoshDigs
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| Executive
Apartments (Yonge & Bloor area) Tel. 416-918-8467 Fax 1-866-740-2264 E-mail: exe.apts@sympatico.ca Web: www.exeapts.com All apartments have a full kitchen, microwave, stove, dishwasher, espresso maker, TV, iron, VCR, CD player, AC, linen towels, hairdryer, stereo and telephone. |
89 Chestnut Residence, University of Toronto This residence is in the heart of downtown about 15 minutes
walk to Fields, easily accessible by subway and Airport Express
shuttle. Non smoking, centrally located university residence
that offers space for visitors affiliated with the University
of Toronto. Housekeeping service is provided once a week.
Rooms have a private bathroom but no TV in the room. Full
payment required on check in. |
Student Residences, Rooms for Rent and UToronto Summer Accommodation
The residences listed below are available throughout the year for
students. During the summer month (May- August) please see Summer Residences for a listing of on-campus
summer residences.
**Any student from another college or university is eligible
to purchase a guest membership to gain access to UofT's online housing
registry. The cost is $22 for 8 weeks of service. You may find the
application form on the following website: http://www.housing.utoronto.ca/student/order_membership.aspx
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89 Chestnut Residence, University of Toronto This residence is in the heart of downtown about 15 minutes
walk to Fields, easily accessible by subway and Airport Express
shuttle. Non smoking, centrally located university residence
that offers space from January-August for visitors affiliated
with the University of Toronto. Housekeeping service is provided
once a week. Rooms have a private bathroom but no TV in the
room. Local calls are free but long-distance requires that
you use your own calling card. Full payment required on check
in.
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Spacious Room for rent for July/August (posted June
3) A spacious room for rent, during the summer 2009 (July and
Student
Housing Office, University of Toronto |
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College Hostel (Affordacom)
Affordable Accommodations |
Bed & Breakfasts and Guest Houses
There are many B&B's in downtown Toronto. Prices vary from
$55 - $115 per night, breakfast included. Some are equipped with
kitchen and laundry facilities for longer stays. Those located within
walking distance from the Fields Institute are listed below.
For more resource information see The Toronto Bed and Breakfast Association or Bed and Breakfast Homes of Toronto Association
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Beverly
Place (Please check-in at 226 Beverley St.) |
Au Petit
Paris - |
| Victoria's
Mansion Guest House (Yonge & Bloor area) 68 Gloucester Street Toronto, ON M4Y 1L5 Tel.: 416-921-4625 Fax: 416-944-1092 E-mail: victorias.mansion@sympatico.ca Web: www.victoriasmansion.com Rates may change without notice: Single Rooms: from $69 depending on season. Double Rooms: from $99 depending on season. Queen/King Rooms: from $109 depending on season. Studio Apt. with kitchen: from $139 depending on season. Weekly & monthly rates available. Self-contained bed-sitting rooms with privatebath, microwave, and fridge. dishes, linens, laundry room, maid service, TV, phone, wireless internet, AC, and parking. ALL quoted prices include relevant taxes. |
Les Amis - A Vegetarian
B&B |
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The Mulberry
Tree |
Banting House
Inn |
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Woman’s Guest Room (Spadina and Dupont) Huron at Bernard, Toronto Tel. 416-929-9759 ext. 1 Email: ans-rmt@sympatico.ca | www.awomansguestroom.com Apporx. Rates: $55/night (minimum 2 nights), $346/wk, $1,400/mth. Amenities: shared washroom, air conditioning, wireless internet in common area, complimentary local calling, local TV, coin-op laundry, mini-fridge, dishwasher, not suitable for individuals with cat allergies, in-room fireplace, weekly housekeeping, women only Transit: short walk to St. George subway station |
The University Women's
Club of Toronto Feedback note from a Fields visitor: We recommend you do not leave valuables, such as a laptop, in your room. |
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Churchview
Bed and Breakfast (Bathurst and Bloor) |
Feathers |
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Homewood Inn |
Havinn International
Bed and Breakfast |
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Toronto Townhouse
B&B Toll Free Reservations: 1-877.500.O466 We have had many satisfied patrons of the Fields Institute
stay with us in the past, and look forward to many more visitors.
213 Carlton, Toronto Townhouse B&B are multiple Toronto
Tourism Award Winners! We offer suites, and affordable rooms
in the heart of downtown Toronto. Public transit stops at
our door. Parking available. FREE Local and Long Distance
calling within North America for our in-house guests! FREE
Wi-Fi as well! Directions to Field's: Walk west on Carlton Street, which turns into College on the other side of Young Street. Continue walking west for about five and a half blocks to 222 College St. |
Alan
Gardens B&B (Jarvis and Gerrard) 106A Pembroke St., Toronto Tel. 416-967-9614 Email: info@alan-gardens-bandb-toronto.ca Rates: Single $90-125/night. Double $110-140/night. $10 discount per night for week-long stays. Extra $20/night for additional guests. Monthly rate negotiable. Additional discounts available from November to February. Amenities: breakfast included, complimentary parking on-site, air conditioning, wireless internet, coin-op laundry on site, daily housekeeping, complimentary local calling, cable TV and DVD player in room. Transit: Located near both Dundas and College Park subway stations
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Apartments and Longer Term/Sublet Accommodations
(rentals for more than one month)
The Fields Institute actively seeks out long-term accommodation
resources for Institute members who are visiting for an extended period
of time. Resources will be listed here for your use. All rental arrangements
must be made directly between tenant and rental agents or landlords.
Fields Institute staff cannot do this on your behalf.
- Bachelor: $900 - $1000
- One-bedroom apartment: $1000 - $1500
- Two-bedroom apartment: $1500 - $2000
Please be aware that Toronto's rental housing vacancy rate is one of the lowest in Canada. Program participants are advised to visit Toronto several months in advance of their stay at the Fields Institute in order to find appropriate accommodation. This is particularly important for members visiting with their families. Approximate rental rates in Toronto are as follows:
Local resources for housing can also be found in the daily Toronto
Newspapers.
Daily Newspapers listing classified ads for rental accommodations:
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Resources
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Posted
Notices
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U of T Real Estate Department -Visting
Faculty Housing Program. The University of Toronto Bulletin (click on 'Current Classified Ads') You can find available housing at the U of T Bulletin Classified Ads page. Many faculty, staff and community members place ads for sub-lets and sabbatical housing rentals in the university newspaper, published one or two times every month by the Department of Public Affairs. These listings are extensive and a useful resource. Village by the Grange (15 minutes walk to Fields, very central, next door to Art Gallery of Ontario and Grange Park) 53 McCaul St. Unit 360, Toronto, ON Phone: (416) 599-5797 Fax: (416) 599-5796 E-mail: villagebythegrange@rogers.com Junior 1 Bedroom Apt. (420 Square Feet) ...............$1700.00 Per Month Standard 1 Bedroom Apt. (650 Square Feet)...........$1850.00 Per Month Large 1 Bedroom Apt. (740 Square Feet)................$1925.00 Per Month Standard 2 Bedroom Apt. (760 Square Feet) ..........$2100.00 Per Month Large 2 Bedroom Apt. (885 Square Feet) ...............$2250.00 Per Month Please note we require a valid credit card number and expiry
date, either Visa or MasterCard. No pets allowed.Weekly
Rates Are Available Upon Request. Charlesview Apartment Hotel Gloucester Suites – a Victorian 5-plex located on a tree-lined residential street close to Bloor/Yonge/Yorkville. Walking distance to The Fields Institute! There are three 1-bedroom, and two 2-bedroom fully furnished and equipped apartments. All suites are ‘non-smoking’. Most have gas fireplaces, some have decks with bbq, and there is a pretty back patio. Amenities include: wireless hi-speed internet, cable tv, utilities (heat, air conditioning, hydro, water), bi-weekly cleaning. Underground parking is also available for $125 per month. Most suites are rented on a monthly basis, however, there may be some shorter terms available. Rates from $70 to $150 per night, based on 30 day rentals. The bedrooms in the two bedroom suites each have ensuite bathrooms for added privacy, great for sharing!Some pets may be accepted, with deposit for damages and special disinfecting cleaning. For more information and to check availability, please contact Paulette Warren, 416 410 7561, or email at: paulette.warren@silkwoodproperties.com. Other locations may also be available: www.silkwoodproperties.com
We represent owners of private, furnished houses and apartments
and have a good selection of inventory at various rates. Minto
Furnished Suites15-20 minute walk to Fields. On-line Resources
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Annex/U of
T Sublet January-April (posted Nov. 9/09)
Seeking a responsible nonsmoking person or couple to sublet our lovely, characterful, bright 1 BR apartment in the Annex Jan 1 - Apr 30 (+ a few days if needed). Located on Sussex St just east of Robert St, quiet yet a 3 minute walk from Bloor & Spadina. Hardwood floors. Fully furnished. Top floor of a three-story
building, plenty of sunlight, with a large south-facing picture
window in the living room overlooking roofdeck. Well-equipped
kitchen with dishwasher, skylight, and wall-mounted foldout
table, suitable for someone who loves to cook. Full-size bed.
Coin-op washer/dryer in basement.Central yet low-key and quiet.
Steps from the Spadina streetcar and from the U of T campus.
3 minute walk to Bloor & Spadina and subway. Email inquiries to bds<@>math.toronto.edu Photos available at http://www.math.toronto.edu/bds/sublet.html. Special note for pet allergy sufferers: we have a cat, and while he won't be remaining in the apartment during the sublet, some of his allergens might. House to Share posted May 1, 2009 Rooms to rent in shared house (women only, non-smokers,
grad student/academic.) posted May 6 Furnished One Bedroom Apartment-Available August 1, 2009 (posted Jun. 24, 2009) Central location in the Annex, steps to St. George campus, St. George Subway . Rent: $1120 per month, incl. utilities **6 months or longer rental preferred** Furnished, bright 1-bedroom apartment with large balcony suitable for visiting scholars. Steps to St. George campus, ROM, RCM, Yorkville, shopping, transit, amenities. Parking available next door/ street. No smoking, pets. chrismartin1000@yahoo.ca or 416-782-9517 Bloor/Jarvis Furnished room with private bathroom (Posted Jan. 8, 2009) Room is located on the 3rd floor of well kept, owner occupied heritage home. Minutes to subway, walking distance to Fields Institute. Beautiful, fully equipped eat-in kitchen, laundry and bright, spacious lounge are shared with two other guests (professionals/academics). Cable and wireless internet. Special rate for Fields Institute $275 per week, minimum 2 week stay. Available February 15/09. Tel: 416 960 5249, email: carolb122@rogers.com. Room for rent-81 Spadina Road (posted October 2, 2008) Newly renovated, fully furnished central air conditioned rooms in unspoiled Victorian three storey grand home built on Spadina Road in 1894. Harwood floor rooms are furnished with one bed, free internet, cable TV and telephone. Brand new shared kitchen and bathroom. New appliances in kitchen: stove, full size fridge, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Housekeeping available. Please view attached pictures. Rate starts from $1095.00. To view pictures of the house please click on the following links: pic1 pic2 pic3 pic4 pic5 For more information, please contact: Dion Chan at: info@annexquesthouse.com or 416-922-1934 FURNISHED, CONDO 2 BEDROOM 2 bathroom (posted September 11, 2008) Over 850 square feet plus a balcony - on the top floor of a Low Rise Building . Central Rates starting at $750 per week! Located at Sherbourne & Wellesley Streets. Within walking distance, and/or easily accessible to the Fields Institute by public transit. Non-smoking condo, stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counters. Ensuite washer & dryer. Large LCD HDTV included w/ Full HD channels. FREE Rogers , Phone, Wi-Fi Internet and cable Services. Utilities included! Parking spot is included in your rent.Supermarket across the street. NO Pets please. Extended stays only Call 416.889.3922, or email iswotitis@magma.ca for more information. Apartment Sublet /January - April, 2010 (posted Nov. 16, 2009) Responsible nonsmoking person or couple to sublet 1 bedroom apartment , 16th floor in a newly built (last year!) 39-floor tower located on Wellesley Street, east of Jarvis. Walking distance to the campus. 5 minutes to food markets, such as No Frills, Food Basics. 5 minutes to Wellesley subway station. The unit is fully furnished with washer and dryer. Kitchen
with electric range and oven, microwave, and dishwasher. $1385/month, cable internet included. Electricity and heat are not included. No TV at home. If you or your friends are interested, please email zongying@math.toronto.edu, photos are available upon requests. |
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Shared Accommodation
Visitors who would like to share accommodation or have a room, apartment or house to share may use this site as a bulletin board. All rental arrangements must be made directly between parties, Fields Institute staff cannot do this on your behalf. Notices or requests for shared accommodation can be sent to housing@fields.utoronto.ca
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