Le Germain No. 5

Le Germain Maple Leaf Square is the fifth property to join the stylish portfolio of Canadian-owned and-operated boutique hotels identified by the small “g” logo.

Ultra-modern rooms feature the chain’s signature see-through showers, exceptionally large work space, both black-out and white-out blinds, and, over the bed, large black and white photos depicting the biceps or torsos of anonymous Toronto athletes. The hotel’s proximity to both the Air Canada (attached by “pedway”) and Rogers Centres makes it a natural choice for sports fans. Indeed, a special relationship with Maple Leaf Entertainment affords guests with front-of-the-line ticket opportunities. The hotel also as an “in” with the insanely popular “Real Sports” bar; home of north America’s biggest indoor screen.

Guests enjoy complimentary breakfast in a spacious lounge open all day for their exclusive use. A Tapas menu is available in the lobby bar, and the restaurant e11even (as in the 11 points of a maple leaf; e11even also has a private dining room for groups.

Meeting rooms are modest in size (as befits a boutique hotel) and are cleverly branded with sports names: the Neutral Zone, the Penalty Box, etc.

Easing into the market, Le Germain Maple Leaf Square should be fully operational in January 2011.