Urban condo – perfect for a holiday party?

Who doesn’t love holiday parties? If you’re staying with us in an urban condo while working on a project, the holidays may offer you the perfect opportunity to reciprocate the hospitality that your local co-workers have shown you during your stay. Living in a residential  urban condo offers benefits for hosting parties – great amenities […]

Film production – What’s shooting in Toronto?

Did you know that Toronto is the third largest film production centre in North America, behind Los Angeles and New York City? This according to ACTRA Toronto. They also report that the industry employs more than 25,000 people. In 2014, domestic and international film production companies invested a record $1.23 billion in on-location filming in […]

City Center – Work, Shop and Play

Our guests describe our city center location best when recounting their stays with Urban Flats Toronto at 140 Simcoe. “Take a Toronto map, put your finger on the city center and now the property is under your finger” and “The location is really great, 10 minute walk from everything.”   Whether your work brings you […]

Why choose Corporate Housing over Airbnb?

As an investor in both tech companies and a corporate housing provider, I get asked the above question about Airbnb with reasonable frequency. It also applies to other non-traditional boarding and lodging alternatives like VRBO/HomeAway and CouchSurfing.   What’s similar is that we both offer travelers a cost-effective alternative to hotel living in fully furnished […]

October – lots to be thankful for in Toronto

Well October is here and it’s that time of the year where Toronto residents come together to celebrate the bounty of the harvest season and enjoy the outdoors before winter is upon us.   With the cooler crisper air, October is the perfect time to head out and enjoy a hike or leisurely walk to […]