The opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown—the former Metropolitan Hotel Toronto that underwent a multi-million dollar renovation (that will conclude this spring)—is the latest chapter in Hilton’s expansion in Canada—four new hotels in the country in three months. “Toronto is a major gateway city and a hub for both tourism and business,” DoubleTree by Hilton global head John Greenleaf tells Bisnow. 

Growth for the company is in a “conversion proposition for existing branded properties” like this one or “independent hotels looking to affiliate with an international brand and the reach that implies,” John adds. The former Metropolitan, with its mix of business traveler accessing the financial district and leisure traveler looking to access downtown shopping, entertainment and restaurants made the acquisition a strategic fit, John adds. The hotel features 13k SF of meeting and banquet facilities and 18 meeting rooms, as well as a 3,500 SF ballroom.