Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre

The International Plaza Hotel Toronto seems geared towards travelers who prioritize functionality over style. The hotel offers extensive facilities for dining, exercising, relaxing, and working, none of which are particularly impressive but all of which solidly serve their purpose. 

The massive lobby’s burnt orange and brown color scheme looks a little tired; but it seemed like most guests were more focused on the screen displaying departure times from Toronto Airport than on scrutinizing the hotel’s esthetics. Orange club chairs are centered around circular wooden tables set near computers for guests' use. Flat-screen TVs hang on the wall. The lobby was busy during our visit, mainly with couples and singles waiting for the airport shuttle or sipping coffees at the Starbucks. 

The International Plaza Hotel Toronto is located less than a 10-minute drive from Toronto Airport. The hotel is set on a sparse stretch of road, which is mainly populated with other hotels. There are a few restaurants -- mostly chains like a Tim Hortons across the street -- located less than a five-minute walk from the hotel. Toronto Congress Centre is found right across the street. Downtown Toronto can be reached in about 20 to 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The hotel is also about a five-minute drive from the shops of the Woodbine Centre.A free shuttle runs to and from the airport every 30 minutes, but there's a daily charge for parking. 

The hotel’s tired rooms are decorated in muted maroon, gray, and beige tones, with dated drapery and carpets. Wall-mounted flat-screen TVs are positioned over long desk and dresser units with old-fashioned brass handles. Rooms also include small sitting areas with wing-back chairs, and tiny Cuisinart coffeemakers designed to brew two individual cups. Sets of white waffle bathrobes and slippers are found in the closet. Large bathrooms include shower/tub combos and Nourish Natural bath products.

Rooms that have been renovated are distinctly more elegant, decorated in business-like grays and pale blues. Beds feature cushioned headboards and the walls are decorated with playful, airplane-inspired artwork. The long desk/dresser units look similar to those found in the unrenovated rooms, but the brass handles are swapped out for sleeker, silver-colored ones. Bathrooms feature dark wood counter units with gleaming grey countertops and deep, square-shaped sinks. Though we didn't find any unsanitary issues on our visit, past guests have complained that housekeeping can be less than thorough. 

The hotel’s restaurant, Orchid Cafe, is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; while Harry’s Bar is open later for drinks. Both venues are large and relatively attractive, but unremarkable overall. The hotel is also home to independently-owned Japanese and Chinese restaurants, and there’s a Starbucks located in the lobby.

The hotel features a large indoor pool, along with two curving green waterslides which were closed during our visit. The pool area includes a set-up of patio tables and beach umbrellas, and there’s a hot tub set in an elevated corner overlooking the pool.

The hotel’s fitness center offers Precor cardio machines, free weights, and exercise balls. The well-maintained equipment and a bold pink accent wall give the center a more modern feeling than most of the hotel’s other facilities.

The hotel also offers 60,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. The carpet patterns look old-fashioned in most, but the spaces are bright and practical. There’s also a small open concept business center with two PCs and a printer located in the lobby, just across from the Starbucks.

The hotel includes a handful of other independently-owned shops on-site, including a spa, a salon, and a clothing store. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and pets are welcome with advanced notice.