Residence
Responding to a critical shortage of affordable rental accommodations in Toronto at the time, Centennial College purchased the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Toronto East in June 2001 with the intent of converting the hotel into a college residence for the fall semester, which it successfully completed on time. The amenities and level of finish in the hotel building were considerably higher than that of many purpose-built college residences. Amenities included an indoor pool, glass elevator, four-storey atrium and warmly decorated rooms. The Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre was originally configured to accommodate 380 student residents, based on two students sharing a room, though later configurations allowed the creation of some single-occupancy rooms. During the summer tourist season, the Residence doubles as a motor hotel for tour groups and travelers. The Conference Centre operation is staffed by Centennial College hospitality students and includes the Horizons restaurant, which is open to the general public with a varied lunch menu. The Residence is located across the street from Centennial's Progress Campus at 940 Progress Avenue.
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