Eating on the road: Lounge at Sheraton Centre Toronto

 I recently had the opportunity to stay for two nights at the Sheraton Centre Toronto in the heart of downtown across from City Hall, and I picked this location for one  reason in particular: it's reputed to have the best Marriott lounge in the city.

In recent years I have focused my stays at Marriott properties because I like them, and in order to build points and status with their Bonvoy frequent guest program. This year I've peaked at Titanium, the highest I am likely to ever hit in the program (thanks to promos and a credit card bonus). And amongst the various perks is access to the Concierge or Club Lounge if the property has one.

Amenities can vary widely, but in general it's an access-controlled area to get breakfast in the morning, appies in the evening, and to drop in for snacks and soft drinks and a quiet place to work throughout the day.

The Club Lounge at the Sheraton Centre Toronto takes up half of the 43rd floor of the property and is a sleek and modern space offering a spectacular North-facing view of the City of Toronto.

The evening appies were a very impressive spread and I could have made a meal of it, were my next stop that evening not the Blue Jays game where I needed to take full advantage of it being Loonie hot dog night. 

But there was quite the spread with olives, crudités, cheese -- the usual charcuterie stuff -- plus salads, sliders and samosas, as well as cake and fruit for desert. The next night, they even had roast beef and potatoes. The only downside was that the bar was hotel prices -- the red wine was too rich for my blood -- but soft drinks, juices, tea and coffee were inclusive.

The breakfast buffet was equally, if not more, impressive. Mango lassi for breakfast? Yes, please! The usual cereals, granola and yogurt, cheese and meats, eggs, congee, potatoes, pastries and muffins, 

And breakfast is even better with a view. The veg sausage was OK but I would have liked some bacon... Still, very much did not go hungry.

All things being equal, if you're Platinum or better with Mariott (you can also get access by booking on the Club level) this lounge is definitely a reason to stay at the Sheraton Centre Toronto if the price is comparable. 

And so is the CN Tower view from your room...

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