What is the difference between a staying at furnished accommodations and a hotel?
Price is the biggest difference. A hotel room in downtown Toronto cannot be had for under $100 a night, whereas for a furnished rental several companies provide accommodations which average under $100 a night. For daily living the biggest difference is hotel rooms do not have full kitchens and washers and dryers included into their unit. Hotel rooms are smaller and often times do not have views. If your visit is more than just a few weeks not having these amenities can have a cramping effect on your daily living.