Comfort Inn
Only a 30-minute drive from Toronto Airport, the Comfort Inn in Pickering is a reasonably priced and comfortable hotel. Guests enjoy a complimentary Comfort Sunshine Breakfast. Wireless high-speed Internet access, local calls, coffee and a daily newspaper are also provided free of charge. The Comfort Inn has 146 guest rooms and a fitness center, and it is pet-friendly.
Comfort Inn
533 Kingston Rd.
Pickering, ON L1V 3N7
Canada
(905) 831-6200
comfortinn.com
Howard Johnson Scarborough
This hotel is located less than 4 miles from the center of Pickering. Following a 2009 renovation, the Howard Johnson Scarborough Hotel's guest rooms now include 32-inch LCD televisions, Serta Comfort Sleep mattresses, luxury pillows and duvets, and massage shower heads. There are several restaurants within walking distance of the hotel.
Howard Johnson Scarborough
4694 Kingston Rd.
Scarborough, ON M1E 2P9
Canada
(416) 913-7184
hojo.com
Holiday Inn Express Toronto East
This hotel, less than 7 miles from Pickering city center, is the recipient of the AAA/CAA Three Diamond award. Guest rooms and suites come with 27-inch televisions, in-room movies (for a fee), free high-speed Internet access and luxury bedding. Suites include a mini-fridge, seating area and sofa bed, perfect for families and groups. The concierge service and free Internet-accessible guest computers in the lobby will help you find golf courses and other attractions, make bookings and print directions. Additional hotel amenities include a 24-hour business center, free hot breakfast daily and a fitness center.
Holiday Inn Express Toronto East
50 Estate Dr.
Scarborough, ON M1H2Z1
Canada
(416) 439-9666
hiexpress.com
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