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The Kimpton Saint George: Luxury in Toronto
Located in downtown Toronto, Kimpton Saint George reflects the evolving city surrounding it: dynamic, modern and sleek.
Situated amidst Toronto’s world class museums and attractions including the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, Bata Shoe Museum, Gardiner Museum, the Royal Conservatory of Music and a litany of independent shops, cafes, galleries and arts institutions ripe for exploration, Kimpton Saint George offers its guests access to Toronto’s multi-faceted cultural scene in one of its most notable districts.
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