With the economy still trying to recover, we are all trying to find ways to save. Many families, both in the US and Canada, are deciding to postpone a family vacation or choose a vacation at home (a vacation closer to home). We are now wiser than we used to be before the recession. We pay attention to sales and special offers, try to spend within our means, and try to avoid maxing out our credit cards. At the same time we want to continue enjoying life and treat ourselves!
We need to get the best value for our money. And that’s exactly what corporate housing/furnished rental providers can help us with. These companies offer fully furnished condominium apartments in luxury condominium buildings in some of the best areas of the city at a fraction of the typical cost of a hotel room.
You can rent spacious, designer-appointed condos that are more than twice the size of typical 350-square-foot hotel rooms and offer two separate bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a pull-out sofa bed in the living room, 2 TVs, and fully equipped kitchens. furnished from just $150 – $200.00 CAD per night for the whole family.
Don’t forget that most furnished rentals in Toronto include wireless Internet, cable TV, unlimited local calls, and unlimited use of the in-suite washer/dryer. Some of Toronto’s best short-term rental providers offer a variety of water, sodas and juices and a gift basket of sweets and snacks upon arrival, so you don’t have to run to the store and buy a bottle of water from $3.00 and $5.00 bag of chips if the kids start with the usual and infamous “I want a drink, I want some candy and chips, I want…”
These suites (also known as corporate suites, executive suites, and executive accommodations) offer more space, privacy, flexibility, and cost savings compared to conventional hotel rooms. At the Toronto Hilton, Internet access is $19.95 CAD plus tax per night per computer, bottle of water in room is $6.00 plus tax, local phone calls are $1.00 each.
Furnished suites provide a comforting feeling of being home, featuring upscale modern furnishings, premium bedding and towels, and small essentials such as a large-screen plasma LCD TV in the living room, a second LCD TV in the plasma in master bedroom, remote controlled DVD/VCR, stereo system with CD, iPod/MP3 docking station with alarm clock, cordless phone and bedside alarm clock radio in each room.
The biggest advantage for most families and couples is the convenience of having a fully equipped kitchen with full size dishwasher, full size refrigerator, full size stove with built in oven, microwave, toaster, tea and coffee maker, as well as dishes, cookware, cutlery , glasses and numerous kitchen utensils. Coffee or tea in downtown Toronto can cost you anywhere from $1.30 (Canada’s iconic Tim Horton’s coffee) to over $6.00 (hand-blended Starbucks creation).
Breakfast in downtown Toronto for a family with 2 children can cost between $35 and $70 CAD after taxes. If you get some basic breakfast supplies from a corner grocery store, your breakfast will run you $15-25 and save a ton of time too!
Furnished suites include a full-size washer and dryer that you can use at no extra charge, iron and ironing board, built-in safe, even things as small as hair dryers and bathroom scales.
While you plan your next visit to Toronto, save some money! Consider short-term rentals in Toronto and spend the money you save on shopping and dining.
