13th International Milton Symposium: Accommodations
The conference organizers are pleased to recommend the following hotel and residence accommodations at rates secured for the IMS. Note that rates are in Canadian dollars (CAD) per night and are subject to applicable taxes. An overview below is followed by further details farther down the page. We encourage you to book well in advance.
Please also note that if additional conference rates at alternate locations become available, they will be posted to this page as soon as possible.
Toronto Hotels (IMS rates)
Yorkville Royal Sonesta — king/queen room ($309.00)
Chelsea Hotel — standard room ($249.00)
The Rex Hotel — single / double ($150.00-$187.50)
Additional Hotels (see map; contact for rates)
Kimpton Saint George Hotel
Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown
Campus Residences
Victoria University — single ($75.00) / double ($92.00)
Massey College — junior fellow rooms ($85.00) / suites ($175.00)
1. Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel
The Royal Sonesta is a 4-star hotel along the Bloor St. corridor with a wide variety of amenities including air conditioning, restaurant, and indoor pool, located 6 minutes’ walk from Victoria College. For more information, visit the Royal Sonesta’s website here.
King/Queen Room ($309.00+tax CAD/night)
A well-appointed hotel room with large windows and elegant furnishings.
How to Book
Book through the hotel’s online booking portal here, or call the hotel’s sales coordinator Grant Rodewijk (1-416-324-5875) and specify that you are booking as part of the Milton Symposium group (Code: G070923CRRS).
** The online booking portal defaults to a stay of July 9-15, but booking dates are flexible.
2. Chelsea Hotel Toronto
The Chelsea is a 3.5-star hotel in the downtown area with a wide variety of amenities including air conditioning, restaurant, and indoor pool, located 20 minutes’ walk from Victoria College. For more information, visit the Chelsea Hotel’s website here.
Chelsea Room Queen/Doubles ($249.00+tax CAD/night)
Well-appointed hotel rooms with either 1 Queen or 2 Double beds, standard amenities, and a view of the city.
This discounted rate is available until June 9. Regular Summer rates apply for any bookings made after June 9
How to Book
Book through the hotel’s online booking portal here, or call the hotel directly (toll-free 1-800-243-5732; local 416-595-1975) and specify that you are booking as part of the Milton Symposium Room Block (Res ID: MIL070923).
3. The Rex Hotel
The Rex is a no-frills boutique hotel which boasts Toronto’s longest-running jazz club, located 28 minutes’ walk or 12 minutes by subway from Victoria College. Enjoy pub-fare food and live jazz ($10-$20 cover charge) in the heart of the exciting and vibrant Queen West district.
Single / Double – Shared Washroom ($150.00-$162.50+tax CAD/night)
Single / Double – Private Washroom ($168.75-187.50+tax CAD/night)
How to Book
Contact Avi Ross at The Rex by phone (416-598-2475) or e-mail (avi@therex.ca), and specify that you are coming for the International Milton Symposium.
4. Victoria University Residences (Only 4 Rooms Remaining!)
A variety of air-conditioned rooms will be available in the residences of Victoria University in the University of Toronto, ranging from the historic Burwash Hall (pictured) to the more modern Rowell Jackman Hall, all located a short walk across Victoria’s beautiful quad from the old Victoria College building (the Symposium’s principal venue in 2023).
Single ($75.00+tax CAD/night)
A simple room with single bed, desk, and shared washroom.
Double ($92.00+tax CAD/night)
A simple room with two single beds, desk, and shared washroom.
How to Book
Book through Victoria University Residence Services’ online booking portal here, and enter “International Milton Symposium” in the field for “Where did you hear about us?”, or contact the Residence Services Attendant by phone (416-585-4524).
