Celebrate The Pan Am Games At Novotel Toronto

You can feel it in the air, the excitement of an influx of people from across the world, the anticipation of world class competition and the opportunity to watch your country compete against the best of the best.  The Pan Am Games have arrived in Toronto and the fever of this incredible celebration has taken over.  It’s time to celebrate!

This past weekend I packed up my family and headed into Toronto to take in the opening ceremonies at a media viewing party hosted by the Novotel Toronto Centre.  We raised a glass and marvelled at the spectacular performances created by the dancers, athletes and performers representing our country.   All topped off by an astonishing fireworks display from atop the CN Tower.  Three cheers for Canada!  While we watched, we enjoyed a special menu created especially for these Pan Am Games!  Yes, we ate our way around the world while chatting and cheering on our country.  Not a bad way to kick off a weekend, and the good news?  The Novotel Toronto Centre wants you to be able to have the very same experience.  From now until August 15th you are welcome to come in and enjoy this special Pan Am menu and perhaps even treat yourself to an overnight stay at this hotel located so close to all the action.  Here are all the fabulous details:

The downtown Novotel Toronto Centre Hotel is conveniently located about a 10 minute walk from Union Station and within easy access to the Air Canada Centre, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Rogers Centre, and many other attractions and activities.

Upon your arrival at this hotel, located in the heart of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood, you are ushered into a contemporary and welcoming lobby.

Check in is effortless and friendly, with staff quickly directing newbies like myself to ample parking nearby, and providing easy directions to the closest major attraction, the St. Lawrence Market.  Worth a walk about!

As you enter your room for the night you will find either one King Size bed, or as we did, two comfy Queen size beds with high quality linens and ample space to get a little work done before you head out and explore.

Your suite is also equipped with a mini-fridge, a large closet, and a clean and well appointed bathroom.

 

When you’ve worked up an appetite and ready for your tasting experience, it’s a short walk downstairs to the stylish Cafe Nicole.  Staff there are eager to show off their creative menu of dishes from around the world.

We enjoyed Small Bites of Conch Fritters from Antigua & Barbuda with a zesty dipping sauce.  Amazing Corn Empanadas ~available three ways inspired by Brazil, and some traditional Poutine from Canada.  Oh my yum.

 

Entrees provide a choice of a Cuban Sandwich, Jerk Chicken, Fish Tacos or Goat Curry. There’s something on the menu to please everyone in your party.  And for dessert?  Just when you think you haven’t room for one more bite, you are tempted by traditional warm apple pie.  You must save room for and order this pie!

This was a fantastic way to kick off the opening ceremonies and a delectable way to explore foods from around the world with my family of four!  Whether you are looking for a date night, a family night, a new foodie experience or a night of escape from the everyday, the Pan Am menu at the Novotel Toronto Centre is a wonderful and unique way to spend an evening.  Find out more about this unique way to celebrate the Pan Am Games by following them on social here on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or by clicking through to their website.  Offer ends August 15th, 2015.

Disclosure: In exchange this review, I may have received special perks in the form of products stay or compensation however all opinions on this blog are my own.