Best Hotels in the West Brampton
Brampton is the third largest city in the Greater Toronto Area after Toronto and Mississauga. It is a major centre for advanced manufacturing, automobile parts and assembly, retail and logistics.
Brampton is known for its ethnic diversity, especially of the South Asians, followed the Europeans, Black Canadians and Latino, who are among the largest groups.
Spread over an area of 265 sq.km and with a population density of 2500 persons per sq.km, the city is challenged daily by heavy traffic during rush hours on all its roads. A 25 minute drive can become an hour long commute. Therefore, it would make much sense to stay close to where you need to be during your visit.
Brampton has more than a hundred hotels and motels dotted in all parts of the city. To keep things simple, this article only discusses the best hotels in Brampton, west of Hwy 410 (or Tomken Rd).
- Read our recommendations on the best hotels in Brampton East (of Hwy 410)
The western areas of Brampton have most of the city’s attractions and its Downtown. Much of the industry and warehousing still survives in this area. However, many areas are being re-zoned and re-developed into commercial and residantial neighbourhoods.
Hwy 410 provides the quickest link out of the city toward Mississauga, and the highways 401 and 407. Major exits on Hwy 410 are at Steeles Ave E, Queen St E, Bovaird Dr E, and Sandalwood Pkwy E.
Queen Street and Steeles Avenue are the busiest east-west roads of Brampton. Many hotels are located in clustered along these two roads, some of which are discussed in this post.
A Map of Hotels in Brampton West
Standard Room information
Most hotels in the Greater Toronto Area advertise two types of rooms: Queen and King.
The Queen Room is commonly furnished with two Queen size beds. The King Room always has a single King size bed. The room size and in-room amenities should not differ by much. While the the Queen room can sleep up-to 4 guests, the rates of these two rooms are nearly always identical.
Some hotels offer rooms with One Queen Bed with competetive rates targeting solo travellers and those on a smaller budget. The rooms may be smaller and may not have a work-desk; but this may not always be the case.
The ensuite washrooms in most Canadian hotels are nearly identical. The sink has a laminated counter-top and a large mirror. The toilets are an elongated style and around 30 inches deep. The shower-tub combination has curved curtarn rods for additional space, and a shower-head with options for rain-shower and massage.
The washrooms usually have a wall-mounted hairdryer and are stocked with complimentary toiletries and clean towels.
Brampton hotels on Steeles and 410
Steeles Ave is one of the major east-west roads of the Greater Toronto Area. It begins at the intersection of Appleby Ln, west of the town of Milton and travels the entire width of the city of Brampton. In Toronto, Steeles Ave forms the border with the York Region and its cities of Vaughn and Markham. The road continues as Taunton Rd in Durham Region and ends near the ghost town of Decker Hollow in Oshawa.
In Brampton, major landmarks on Steeles include Sheridan College at McLaughlin Rd S and Shoppers World Mall and Transit Terminal at Main St. The area around Steeles Ave and Hwy 410 is predominantly industrial, warehousing and big-box retail. You will find major nameo like Costco, Walmart, Marks, Home Depot and Lowes as well as several fast-food and ethnic restaurants.
Courtyard by Marriott, Brampton
Courtyard by Marriott, Brampton is located on 90 Biscayne Crescent, at Steels and First Gulf Blvd just west of Hwy 410. It has a large outdoor parking space, that joins with other interconnecting parking lots belonging to Costco, Playdium and nearby restaurants.
The hotel has 159 guestrooms and targets business travellers and families. It features an indoor heated swimming pool with a water-slide that reaches almost 2 storeys high. A fitness centre with several cardio machines and free weights is open to all guests.
Breakfast is not complimentary at the Brampton Courtyard by Marriott. However, the hotel features an exclusive Bistro where you can savour in delicious and healthy breakfasts that are made-to-order. Starbucks coffee is also served here.
The Bistro is also open for Lunch and Dinner, featuring an Italian-American menu.
If you are craving a late night snack, there is a 24 hr self-serve market where you can grab chips, pop-corn, juices and other sundry items you may suddenly need.
You can get documents printed or faxed at the Business Centre, where you will also find workstations with internet connectivity.
All rooms and suites at the Courtyard by Marriott, Brampton are furnished with a work-desk and office-chair, a sofa-bed, a dresser and a closet. The large windows bring in copious amount of natural light, and the room can be darkened with black-out curtains and to ensure privacy.
Each room has a heating and air-conditioning combination unit that can be individually controlled.
If you are allergic dust and dust-mites, you can request your beds to be prepared with Hypo-allergenic bedding upon check-in.
In-room amenities include free wi-fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffee-maker, a clothes iron with an ironing board, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and movies on demand.
The ensuite washrooms are a standard with laminate counter-top and a shower-tub combination. You will find a wall-mounted hair-dryer and a fresh stock of complimentary toiletries and clean towels.
The Standard Rooms at the Brampton Courtyard by Marriott are around 350 sq.ft in area. Solo travelers and couples may find the King Room sufficient for their stay.
Small families may prefer booking the Queen Room, which is furnished with two queen size beds. This room can sleep up-to four guests at a time.
Both the Standard King and Queen rooms have identical rates per night. Inter-connecting and and adjoining rooms may be available on request.
If you are a smoker or prefer breathing fresh air while you sleep, you will prefer a room with a balcony. The Brampton Courtyard by Marriott prohibits all indoor smoking, so you won’t have to go downstairs, especially in the winter every time you need to smoke. There are 10 such rooms with a balcony and they are similar in size and furnishing as the Standard Queen Rooms.
If you are looking for a romantic get-away and an escape from the busy-ness of life, the King Room with Spa Bath may be just right for you. This room has a Jacuzzi tub right next to the king sized bed.
The ensuite washroom is full size, with a sink, toilet and a shower and tub. It is entirely separate from the spa-tub area.
The Brampton Marriott Courtyard has two sizes of suites which are 525 sq.ft and 550 sq.ft in area. The suites have the bedroom physically separated from the living area. The size and layout makes the suites ideal for families, honeymooning couples and those wanting additional privacy if they are entertaining any guests.
The Courtyard by Marriott, Brampton also has a convention centre for hosting social and corporate events. There are 3 meeting rooms for hosting corporate meetings and seminars. The meeting rooms can accomodate between 8 and 40 people.
If you are looking to host larger events such as a fundraiser or a wedding, The Brampton Courtyard has a banquet hall that can hold up-to a maximum 350 guests. You may be able to divide the space to two-thirds or even one-third to suit your purpose.
Best Hotels in the West Brampton
Fairfield Inn & Suites, Brampton
Fairfield Inn & Suites is a Marriott brand that is advertised as an economical and a budget-friendly alternative to its mid-range and up-scale brands. It is primarily targeted towards business travellers, with many properties located near industrial parks and airports.
The Bramptom Fairfield Inn features a swimming pool with a two storey water-slide. The water-slide is, however, open only on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. The swimming pool is heated and clean towels are provided at no extra charge.
There is a fitness room that faces the pool, and equipped with several free weights and cardio machines.
Complimentary breakfast is offered to all guests every morning. There is a wide assortment of items such as eggs, bacon, waffles, muffins, pastries, bagels and breads to choose from. Morning beverages include orange and apple juices, coffee and tea. Most items can be packed in take-out containers to be enjoyed later.
You can grab chips, snacks, soft-drinks and other items from the self-serve Corner Market, that is open from morning to midnight.
The Brampton Fairfield Inn & Suites is a great place to do business. The reception has plenty of seating for informal meetings. The Business Centre has facilities for print and fax.
There are two meeting rooms at the hotel, which can accomodate between 10 and 50 people for corporate meetings, seminars and catered lunches.
All rooms and suites at the Brampton Fairfield Inn are furnished with an ergonomic work-desk and office-chair. You will find a dresser and a closet to put away your things in. In-room amenities include free wi-fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffee-maker, a clothes iron with an ironing board, and a flat-screen TV with cable TV and pay movies.
The heating and air-conditioning can be individually controlled in each room. The windows have black-out curtains for privacy and to darken the room during daylight hours.
The ensuite washrooms are a standard with laminate counter-top and tiled walls. The shower-tub combination is accessible and grab-bars are provided for safety. hair-dryer and stocked with complimentary toiletries and clean towels.
The Standard Rooms at the Brampton Fairfield Inn are a spacious, with 360 sq.ft in area. The Standard King Room has a King size bed and is most suitable for couples and solo travelers.
The Standard Queen Room has two Queen size beds and therefore, can sleep up-to 4 guests. Large families and groups may be able to request inter-connecting and adjoining rooms depending on availability.
The Brampton Fairfield Inn & Suites can also accomodate guests who are vision impaired and those requiring wheelchair assistance with their Accessible or Disability Access rooms. These rooms feature wheelchair-width doorways, braille signage, low-height counters and sink, a roll-in shower and a low-height desk.
Hilton Garden Inn, Brampton West
Hilton Garden Inn, Brampton is located on 200 Steelwell Rd. It shares the address with Home2 by Hilton, an extended stay hotel, which is discussed further below.
To reach the hotel from Hwy 410, exit on Steeles Ave and head east toward Tomken Rd. Turn right onto Tomken Rd and then take the first right at Steelwell Rd.
If you are driving west on Steeles Ave, don’t miss the left turn on Tomken Rd, otherwise you will end up taking a u-turn in heavy traffic.
The Brampton Hilton Garden Inn has an indoor heated swimming pool open to all guests. It also has a gym, equipped with several cardio machines and free weights.
The Garden Grille and Bar is an onsite restaurant, exclusive to all Hilton Garden Inns. It serves breakfast (not complimentary), lunch and dinner, featuring ribs, roasted chicken, salmon, burgers, salads and fries.
Best Hotels in the West Brampton
The Brampton Hilton Garden Inn offers free wi-fi, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffee-maker, a clothes iron with an ironing board, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels and movies on demand in all its rooms and suites. You will find plenty of dresser and closet space to stow your things. Every room has a work-desk that is paired with a Herman Miller ergonomic chair.
The windows have black-out curtains which can block all light. Each room has a heating and air-conditioning combination unit that can be individually controlled.
The ensuite washrooms are built to Canadian standard with a shower-tub combination. They are installed with a wall mounted hair-dryer and are stocked with clean towels and complimentary toiletries by Neutrogena.
The Standard Rooms at the Brampton Garden Inn are around 320 sq.ft in area. They have two configurations, namely the King Room which has a single King size bed, and the Queen Room which has two Queen size beds.
Inter-connecting and and adjoining rooms may be available on request.
The King Room with Jetted Tub/Whirlpool has a Jacuzzi tub right across from the king sized bed. It has all the furnishings and amenities of the Standard King room, including the full size ensuite washroom.
The Hilton Garden Inn Brampton can accomodate guests who are vision impaired and those requiring wheelchair assistance with their Accessible Evolution rooms. They are similar to the Standard King and Queen rooms, modified to have wheelchair-width doorways, braille signage, low-height counters and sink, a roll-in shower and a low-height desk.
The suite at the Brampton Hilton Garden Inn has a King bedroom and a separated living area which has a complete entertainment area including an additional flat-screen TV and a sofa-bed. With a floor area of 645 sq.ft the suites are ideal for special occassions, small families and those desiring additional privacy.
If you are looking to get productive, The Hilton Garden Inn Brampton has a Business Centre with facilities for printing, faxing, video-conferencing and workstations connected to the internet. There is a boardroom for holding meetings which can accomodate up-to 10 people.
The Brampton Garden Inn has a 1400 sq.ft banquet space for events such as fundraisers, anniverseries and weddings. A maximum 100 guests can be accomodated and the hall can be split in two if necessary.