Chelsea Hotel: Canada’s Biggest Property Gets A Facelift

Image: The Chelsea is Canada's largest hotel at 1,590 rooms. (Photo Credit: Chelsea Hotel)
Image: The Chelsea is Canada's largest hotel at 1,590 rooms. (Photo Credit: Chelsea Hotel)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 6:05 AM ET, Tue October 10, 2023

Centrally located downtown, the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Canada’s largest property at 1,590 guest rooms, has announced the completion of a $25 million refurbishment.

The investment included renovations to 600 guestrooms in the Executive Tower, hotel corridors throughout the hotel, as well as modernization and refurbishment of the Executive Tower elevators. 

Additionally, the Market Garden Restaurant got new carpet and furniture, while full-service restaurant Elm Street Bar & Lounge has undergone an expansion to double the seating capacity along with the addition of new furniture and lighting.  

Chelsea Hotel Toronto

Chelsea Hotel Toronto (Photo Credit: Chelsea Hotel Toronto)

The redesign for the Executive guestrooms includes:

·      New carpet, wallcovering, drapes, lighting, mattresses, televisions and artwork.

·      Case good surfaces covered with a stone cap.

·      Bathroom lighting and tub glazing.

The hotel says these rooms are the ideal choice for guests looking for comfort and stylish design. Appropriate for leisure or business stays, the Executive Tower is characterized by soothing colours, natural light and wood/marble furnishings.

With rooms starting at 325 sq. ft., guests can select from king or two double beds. Room amenities include; private balcony access in the majority of rooms, Nespresso coffee machines, 50" flat screen TV, in-room safe, electric kettle, mini-fridges and views of the downtown core. 

The scope of the corridor refurbishment includes replacement of carpet, wall vinyl as well as refreshing trim and doors. 

For the late fall, the hotel is engaging in a Wi-Fi upgrade investment of $2.3 million and promises guests a significant improvement for streaming multiple devices. 

Hong Kong-based Great Eagle Group, owner of the hotel since 1996, assumed management under its subsidiary, Langham Hospitality Group on July 1, 2013.  The owner has invested over $54 million since the re-branding. 

"This renovation is another very exciting phase in the life of the Chelsea. A newly vibrant and fresh environment, the Chelsea delivers everything one could need at exceptional value," says Josef Ebner, regional vice president - Canada and managing director, Chelsea Hotel, Toronto. 

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