Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel Puts Up Prizes for 'Renovate Me' Contest

TORONTO--(Marketwire - Sep 12, 2011) - Upscale accommodations at one of the trendiest hotels in Toronto and a Revitalization Weekend that includes a $3,000 shopping spree are up for grabs in an exciting Eaton Centre contest underway now through September 22, 2011.

Directly connected to the world-famous Eaton Centre, the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre hotel has joined forces with this exciting shopping and entertainment venue to provide luxury accommodations for the Renovate Me contest winner and their guest from September 30 through October 2, 2011. Contest winners will receive two nights of lodging in one of the hotel's opulent king suites along with complimentary breakfast each morning -- a retail value of $2,000 -- as part of their Revitalization Weekend. In addition to this impressive hotel's lavish accommodations the winner will enjoy a $3,000 shopping spree from Mastercard, hair and makeover transformation from Natural Solutions and Sephora, $200 to spend at the JOEY Eaton Centre restaurant and two tickets to see Private Lives from Mirvish.

Contest entry requires that participants "Like" the Eaton Centre's Facebook page which may be accessed through the shopping centre's website at www.torontoeatoncentre.com. Entries close September 22, 2011 and the winner will be announced on September 23, just in time for Nuit Blanche, Toronto's annual all-night arts extravaganza set for October 1, 2011.

Appropriately, the Marriott's offering of hotel deals in Toronto includes a "Shop and Stay" weekend package at the Downtown Eaton Centre hotel which includes deluxe accommodations for two and a $25 Eaton Centre gift certificate per stay. With rates starting as low as $179* CAD and valid through March 29, 2012, now is the time to start planning for a fun and exciting shopping extravaganza that includes a relaxing hotel reprieve.

Shoppers interested in booking, rather than winning, their weekend accommodations can check availability and book accommodations for the "Shop and Stay" package by using promotional code SHO at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzec-toronto-marriott-downtown-eaton-centre-hotel/ or by calling 1-800-228-9290.

*Rates are per room per night and valid for Thursday-Sunday stays through 3/29/12 based on availability at the time of reservation. Stay must include a Friday or Saturday night. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and may not be combined with any other discount or promotion. Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

About the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel

The Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel stands boldly among the finest of Greater Toronto Area hotels providing guests with a prestigious destination address while pampering them with opulent accommodations and unsurpassed service. Whether traveling for business or leisure, guests will find the hotel's convenient location puts them within walking distance of many popular attractions. As an impressive Toronto event venue the hotel features more than 18,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated event managers and exciting catering options to meet the needs of any occasion.