Toronto Bloor Yorkville Hotel Welcomes Art Lovers for Nuit Blanche

TORONTO--(Marketwire - Sep 19, 2011) - Drawing nearly a million art lovers out from sunset to sunrise in celebration of contemporary art, the 6^th Annual Nuit Blanche is set to take place Saturday and Sunday, October 1-2, 2011 in Toronto.

Perfectly situated, and also taking part in this year's festivities, the distinctive Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel has added a special deal to its list of hotel packages for Downtown Toronto for visitors looking to be a part of this engaging art extravaganza. Located in the midst of the Bloor-Yorkville district, guests at this premier luxury hotel will be part of the buzz of activity, as thousands gather to tour the contemporary art exhibits in unexpected places. The entire area, sectioned into three zones, will become a living gallery as art fanatics and casual enthusiasts stroll the exhibits to find fabulous displays scattered from street cars and alleyways to storefronts and churches as well as in ponds and parks. This is all the result of hundreds of artists joining forces to transform the city for this exciting night of artistic celebration.

More information concerning the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville hotel's Nuit Blanche package, which includes a welcome "Survivor" Bag, complimentary high-speed Internet access and the courtesy of late check-out at 2:00pm, may be obtained at www.marriott.com/yyzmc.

Along with the fabulous art exhibits, many restaurants in Toronto's Yorkville district will be open late to accommodate those seeking dining and refreshments, with several participating in the Nuit Blanche Midnight Madness from 6:59 p.m. to Midnight. A convenient choice among Toronto hotels near shopping in the exclusive Bloor-Yorkville boutiques, the Marriott offers guests an ideal position for experiencing late night shopping sprees. More than 30 local shops, galleries and salons will be open for extended hours especially for the occasion. Extended subway hours will also be offered to accommodate participants. Those seeking additional information concerning the event itself are invited to visit http://www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca/zone.shtml.

Guest rooms at the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel are meticulously appointed with stylish and luxuriously comfortable Revive bedding ensembles so, at the end of this all-night art fest, guests can crawl into bed for some much needed rest and relaxation. Rooms feature a 42-inch LCD TV in addition to Plug-and-Play technology, cable/satellite service and pay-per-view movie options. A concierge level and a fine selection of spacious suites are also available to meet the needs of Toronto visitors.

For complete details on packages, accommodations and travel information visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzmc-toronto-marriott-bloor-yorkville-hotel/.

About the Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel

The Toronto Marriott Bloor Yorkville Hotel graces Bloor Street with a unique combination of modern style and historic charm. From the warm and welcoming elegance of its hotel lobby to the tasteful appointments of the Forest Hill Ballroom, the Marriott offers exceptional accommodations and unsurpassed service to inspire a relaxing and productive hotel experience whether guests are traveling for business or leisure. Direct underground access to the Yonge and Bloor Toronto subway stops put all of Toronto just steps away from these opulent accommodations.