Choosing a Hotel in Mississauga
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide for Mississauga, Ontario.
Mississauga is considered Canada’s gateway city. Situated on the shores of Lake Ontario, one of North America’s Great Lakes, the city is a travel and transportation hub. Lester B. Pearson International Airport is the busiest airport in the country, bringing international and domestic visitors to Ontario and beyond. The city is nestled among other bustling communities—Toronto to the east, Brampton to the north and Oakville and Milton to the west. Mississauga is also at the centre of seven major highways leading to cities in Ontario and Buffalo in the United States.
In addition to Mississauga’s position as a hub, recent economic and cultural development has made the city into a destination for both businessmen and leisure visitors. The city hosts the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, drawing in industry leaders from all over the world, and families and watersport enthusiasts come to Mississauga to enjoy its parklands, trails and shimmering waters throughout the seasons.
The city has responded to the increase in business and tourism traffic by building more hotels and motels, and a wide range of accommodation options lets tourists choose lodging best suited to their budgets and needs, whether it be a stay near the airport or in historic Streetsville.
AIRPORT
Lester B. Pearson International Airport is a convenient place to stay for those travellers who are in the city for a short visit, especially since the airport has been expanded to include an extensive shopping area and several eateries. The airport is well situated for other attractions and is only minutes away from the businesses of downtown, the shops of Woodbine Centre and excitement of Woodbine Racetrack.
There are comfortable accommodations for all budgets around the airport, from the convenience and consistency of popular hotel chains to upscale luxury accommodations. The Sheraton Gateway Hotel is the most convenient as it is only hotel in the airport and guests can enjoy a full range of amenities and services including room service, fitness facilities, an indoor heated pool, sauna and a European spa service.
DOWNTOWN
The downtown core buzzes during the day with businessmen, shoppers and sightseers and at night is even livelier with a vibrant arts scene and pulsing nightlife. Boutique stores, eclectic cafes and gourmet restaurants line the streets and the city’s arts venues are clustered in the core. Both the Living Arts Centre and Art Gallery of Mississauga present arts in multiple medias, boasting an impressive programme of theatre, music and visual art exhibitions.
There are many hotels located in the downtown area with most of them being mid-range accommodations oriented towards business travellers with amenities and services geared towards these individuals. Several hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport and most are easily accessible by public transport.
THE WATERFRONT
Port Credit, originally a thriving centre of export is now a charming historical village with a lakeside promenade. Visitors to the area can enjoy wandering through the shops and galleries to view the many arts and crafts created in the village. In the summer shoppers can also browse the kiosks of the Marina Market Place in the sunshine, while nautical enthusiasts can enjoy viewing hundreds of commercial and recreational boats as they arrive and depart from the marina.
Several large hotels are located in this area, offering rooms with beautiful panoramic views of Lake Ontario. An ideal destination for romantic weekends, couples will find that several hotels offer luxury hotel rooms with hot tubs, fireplaces and luxurious bedding.
STREETSVILLE
Streetsville is a quiet neighbourhood in northwest Mississauga. The charming village is built on the banks of the Credit River with natural areas and many historical buildings. Streetsville is a great place to stay for people seeking some peace and tranquility, and large parks such as Streetsville Memorial Park are ideal for a walking, picnicking or even just reading on the grass.
Boutique style hotels can be found in the picturesque village and front desk staff are usually happy to provide visitors with information on activities in the area, including popular historic walking tours.
In addition to Mississauga’s position as a hub, recent economic and cultural development has made the city into a destination for both businessmen and leisure visitors. The city hosts the headquarters of many Fortune 500 companies, drawing in industry leaders from all over the world, and families and watersport enthusiasts come to Mississauga to enjoy its parklands, trails and shimmering waters throughout the seasons.
The city has responded to the increase in business and tourism traffic by building more hotels and motels, and a wide range of accommodation options lets tourists choose lodging best suited to their budgets and needs, whether it be a stay near the airport or in historic Streetsville.
AIRPORT
Lester B. Pearson International Airport is a convenient place to stay for those travellers who are in the city for a short visit, especially since the airport has been expanded to include an extensive shopping area and several eateries. The airport is well situated for other attractions and is only minutes away from the businesses of downtown, the shops of Woodbine Centre and excitement of Woodbine Racetrack.
There are comfortable accommodations for all budgets around the airport, from the convenience and consistency of popular hotel chains to upscale luxury accommodations. The Sheraton Gateway Hotel is the most convenient as it is only hotel in the airport and guests can enjoy a full range of amenities and services including room service, fitness facilities, an indoor heated pool, sauna and a European spa service.
DOWNTOWN
The downtown core buzzes during the day with businessmen, shoppers and sightseers and at night is even livelier with a vibrant arts scene and pulsing nightlife. Boutique stores, eclectic cafes and gourmet restaurants line the streets and the city’s arts venues are clustered in the core. Both the Living Arts Centre and Art Gallery of Mississauga present arts in multiple medias, boasting an impressive programme of theatre, music and visual art exhibitions.
There are many hotels located in the downtown area with most of them being mid-range accommodations oriented towards business travellers with amenities and services geared towards these individuals. Several hotels offer shuttle service to and from the airport and most are easily accessible by public transport.
THE WATERFRONT
Port Credit, originally a thriving centre of export is now a charming historical village with a lakeside promenade. Visitors to the area can enjoy wandering through the shops and galleries to view the many arts and crafts created in the village. In the summer shoppers can also browse the kiosks of the Marina Market Place in the sunshine, while nautical enthusiasts can enjoy viewing hundreds of commercial and recreational boats as they arrive and depart from the marina.
Several large hotels are located in this area, offering rooms with beautiful panoramic views of Lake Ontario. An ideal destination for romantic weekends, couples will find that several hotels offer luxury hotel rooms with hot tubs, fireplaces and luxurious bedding.
STREETSVILLE
Streetsville is a quiet neighbourhood in northwest Mississauga. The charming village is built on the banks of the Credit River with natural areas and many historical buildings. Streetsville is a great place to stay for people seeking some peace and tranquility, and large parks such as Streetsville Memorial Park are ideal for a walking, picnicking or even just reading on the grass.
Boutique style hotels can be found in the picturesque village and front desk staff are usually happy to provide visitors with information on activities in the area, including popular historic walking tours.
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