Monday, August 26, 2024 The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto is excited to serve as an Official Hospitality Partner for the Toronto International Film Festival, happening from September 5th to 15th. Located at 355 King Street West, right in the heart of the bustling Toronto Entertainment District, The Sutton Place Hotel Toronto is a stone’s throw from TIFF Lightbox and nestled among iconic attractions like the CN Tower, Roger’s Centre, and Scotiabank Arena. Since its establishment in 1967 as one of Toronto’s premier luxury hotels, it has been a central hub during TIFF, known for its frequent celebrity visitors such as Sophia Loren, Paul Newman, Brad Pitt, and Sylvester Stallone.
For those looking to catch a glimpse of Hollywood stars, the hotel and Bistro 990 across the street have been prime locales. To commemorate its longstanding association with TIFF, The Sutton Place Hotel will present a special exhibit starting September 4th. The exhibition will feature iconic black and white photographs by Lou D from the Central Image Agency Inc.
, capturing Toronto’s film festival celebrity scene during the 1990s and early 2000s. These images, showcasing moments from both The Sutton Place Hotel and the legendary Bistro 990, are a nod to the hotel’s era as the informal epicenter for TIFF activities—hosting everything from press conferences to star-studded parties. These celebrated photographs, a testament to Toronto’s cinematic and cultural vibrancy, are archived in the City of Toronto Archives, ensuring their preservation.
They will be displayed in the hotel’s coastal Mediterranean restaurant, Abrielle, which is located at the intersection of King Street West and Blue Jays Way. Abrielle, designed by the renowned DesignAgency, blends timeless elegance with a lively atmosphere, making it an ideal venue for the festival’s energizing spirit. Moreover, The Sutton Place Hotel’s grand ballroom on the second floor, distinguished by its 20ft high ceiling and elegant chandeliers, will host a series of official TIFF events.
This provides visitors a perfect setting to delve into the rich history of TIFF right in the heart of downtown Toronto. “ After decades, I’m finally unlocking the vaults of my 35mm archives – a nostalgic journey through time, where each frame holds a story waiting to be rediscovered and shared with the Sutton Place and Abrielle guests, as well as TIFF fans on festival street ” – Lou D Owned by Northland Properties and led by Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, The Sutton Place Hotels also offers luxurious accommodations in Vancouver, Halifax, and Revelstoke Mountain Resort, each redefining the essence of sophisticated hospitality in Canada..
