Hotels

For those visiting Toronto from other parts of the world, or other planets, I have negotiated several carefully selected hotels and youth hostels. All are clean, professional, and not too far from the venue. All the hotels are near public transit (TTC), so you do have choices of taking a streetcar or a cab to the venue or shopping. Most offer several options of rooms from one to four people. All hotels have an informative web page which offers directions and details. The desk staff are very helpful at all locations, so please do not hesitate to contact them with your questions or concerns.

Please book your accommodations soon as rooms are limited and they are already being filled.

The hotels are listed from most expensive to cheapest.

Holiday Inn on King - from $189CAD / night
370 King Street West

This is the most luxurious and centrally located hotel on this list. You are close to shopping, the entertainment district, restaurants, and more! This Holiday Inn also offers a sauna, pool, fitness facilities, high speed internet, and so much more. This hotel rocks! This is the same Holiday Inn where the Hells Angels biker gang just recently had their huge convention. If it is good enough for them, it is surely good enough for you! This hotel has the most rooms and the most knowledgeable staff. This is not a bad deal if you fit two or more persons per room.
When making reservations you must quote group code WSYNT.

Cab to venue - est. $10CAD
Public Transit to venue - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 1-800-263-6364 or 1-416-599-1987
visit www.hiok.com to make online reservations

Four Points Sheraton Lakeshore - from $135CAD / night
1926 Lakeshore Blvd West

This is a nicely appointed hotel with good sized rooms, a restaurant, and is conveniently located near the venue. As a matter of fact, you can just walk to the venue in 15 minutes along the lakeshore. However, it is slightly isolated from shopping and amenities. A quick cab or TTC ride will solve this problem. Limited amount of rooms!!
When making reservations, just say you are with 'SynthPop Goes the World'.

Cab to venue - est. $4CAD
Cab to shopping - $12CAD
Public Transit to shopping - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 1-800-463-9929 or (416) 766-4392
visit www.fourpointstoronto.com to make online reservations.

Free Parking for guests.

Executive Motor Hotel - $129.95CAD/night ($10CAD more per person per room up to four)
621 King St. West.

Cheap, close to shopping, and no frills. This is a great deal and centrally located. This hotel has just been nicely renovated. FREE parking if you drive.
When making reservations you must quote group code "value rate".

Cab to venue - est. $8CAD
Public Transit to venue - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 416-504-7441
visit http://toronto.com/E/V/TORON/0013/41/25/

Days Inn - $79CAD/night ($89CAD/night with two people in the room)
14 Ronsevalles (at the end of King St W and Queen St West)

Great deal!! This is the closest hotel to the venue. It is literally a 2-minute walk across a bridge to get to the Palais Royale. If you like to drink and stumble back to your bed, this is your best bet! ;) This is also the best option if you'd just like to stay out partying late at the venue. The Days Inn is near the lakeshore just in case you need a romantic walk with your new found cutie pie. Rooms are especially limited at this location, so book now!
When making reservations you must quote group code "SYN".

Cab to shopping - est. $8CAD
Public Transit to shopping - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 416-532-9900
visit www.the.daysinn.com/toronto13164 to make online reservations

Gladstone Hotel
1214 Queen W (near Dufferin)

The Gladstone Hotel was built in 1889 and is Toronto's oldest operating hotel. The Gladstone is not too far from the venue. I would say a 20 min walk or a very short cab ride.

Cab to venue - est. $4CAD
Cab to shopping - $5CAD
Public Transit to shopping or venue - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 416-531-4635
visit thegladstonehotel.com

Global Village Back Packers - from $25-60CAD / night
460 King Street West (at Spadina Avenue)

This is your CHEAPEST bet!! Global Village is easily one of the world's best hostels. It is clean, safe, friendly, and centrally located. It is near all tourist attractions and the trendy shopping districts. Many people I know have stayed here and loved it. Rooms are very limited so book early!
If you want to save a couple of bucks tell them you are staying for the Synthpop festival.

Cab to venue - est. $8CAD
Public Transit to venue - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 1-888-844-7875
visit www.globalbackpackers.com/ to make online reservations

Other options:

If you are still looking for accomodations then you may want to look at the University residences as an option. Both Ryerson and University of Toronto offer clean, centrally located rooms for a cheap rate. You will have to do your own inquiring about costs and room availability, but here are the links you need:

Ryerson University
160 Mutual Street
Ryerson is in the heart of the commercial shopping area of Toronto. It is super close to the Eaton Centre, HMV, and many other shops.

Cab to venue - est. $12CAD
Public Transit to shopping or venue - $2.25CAD / person one way
To make a reservation call 416-979-5212
visit http://www.ryerson.ca/conference/accommod.html

University of Toronto - variable rates

U of T is one of the nicer looking universities in Toronto since many of the buildings are very old. The campus opens up many of their residences during the summer months to accomodate tourists and summer students. Regardless of what the websites say make sure you call or email them directly to get the most up-to-date details.

Cab to venue - est. $12CAD
Public Transit to shopping or venue - $2.25CAD / person one way
Below are a few different websites that give you info about some of the residences:
http://www.library.utoronto.ca/new_college/summer/
http://vicu.utoronto.ca/accommodation/summer.htm
http://www.utoronto.ca/innis/residence/summer/links.html

If all the hotels and hostels on this list are completely booked, please use toronto.com to find your own accommodations.