Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Springtime on the Roof

From the 18th floor of the Park Hyatt Toronto, General Manager (and Canadian Hotelier of the year in 2011) Paul Verciglio welcomed guests to his  elegant hotel with a reception featuring spring-inspired food stations and cut tulips everywhere. 

It was a beautiful, cloudless evening and the views of Bloor Street, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Queens Park - already quite green - were an inspiration.

Mr. Verciglio spoke eloquently about the changing supply of hotel rooms in Toronto, with the closure just this past weekend of its long-time neighbour and competitor across the street (and getting a nervous laugh about his staff sending over a cake to wish them well), and the Sutton Place - now officially closing its doors June 15th. He also acknowledged the recent and impending openings, and how they are driving his hotel to stay on top of its game.

Continuing what it does so well - great service and phenomenal food and beverage - will ensure Hyatt's place in the changing market...and the Roof!  With both Windows and Stop 33 gone, what other hotel function room in Toronto will afford such iconic views?

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