The 14 Best Hotels in Toronto
As the birthplace of legendary hospitality brands Four Seasons and Fairmont, Canada's hotel game is strong—particularly in cosmopolitan Toronto. Here, you’ll find everything required for a healthy hotel scene, from a booming media and film industry, excellent museums, and diverse culinary prowess, to a wealth of upscale design and retail offerings and a robust business-travel crowd. In those ways, Toronto is Canada’s version of New York City: if you can’t find it here, you probably can’t find it anywhere. As a result, you can check in to five-star options from international names, independent hotels that focus on art and design, European-style historic grande dames, and (as of this writing) the only Kimpton and St. Regis outposts in Canada. (Next year the city is even getting Canada’s first Nobu Hotel.) Read on for our picks for the best hotels Toronto, with stylish options for every type of traveler.
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Brandon Barréhotel1 Hotel Toronto
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Hot List 2022 
Readers' Choice Awards 2022, 2023Located in what was previously the Thompson Hotel, the 1 Hotel marks a new chapter in Canadian hospitality. This brand’s biophilic design and green-minded ethos is a natural fit for Toronto, a lakefront city filled with parks and forests—just look at the exterior rock garden lined with indigenous greenery, or the massive living wall hanging over the lobby bar. Although this hotel occupies a plum location just steps from all the bars and restaurants of King Street West, it feels like a natural escape where visitors can come, enjoy the rooftop pool, and feel like they’re on a staycation anywhere but the heart of one of North America’s most vibrant metropolises.
Graydon HerriotthotelAce Hotel Toronto
$$ | Hot List 2023Location is everything, they say, and this Ace has got a killer one, at the intersection of Queen Street West, Chinatown, and King West. The hotel’s restaurant Alder is one of the city’s best, offering excellent people watching of cosmopolitan visitors and stylish Torontonians alike. The funky rooms are outfitted with tons of charming and just plain cool Canadian touches, such as Douglas fir cabinetry, quilts by Canadian artist Kyle Parent, turntables stacked with Canadian vinyl albums curated by a nearby record store, and minibars with local potables like Ontario-based Beattie’s Distillers. If you’re looking for hip, happening and walkable snapshot of all the best that this city has to offer, this is where you’ll want to stay.
hotelFour Seasons Hotel Toronto
$$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2020Toronto is the hometown of the Four Seasons brand, so it was especially important that the location here represent the very best of the five-star name. Built in 2012 to replace the somewhat outdated 1960s original, this 55-story tower in the chic Yorkville neighborhood nails the concept of discreet luxury. The lobby is separated into small, lounge-like spaces, including a reception desk that’s tucked away in an alcove under a stunning sculpture of falling flowers. Enter via the quiet rear portico (which also leads to a separate residential tower) and you can make it to the elevators pretty much undetected. Be sure to book a treatment at the hotel’s gorgeous spa–it’s considered one of the best in the city.
Courtesy Bisha Hotel & ResidenceshotelBisha Hotel & Residences
$$The brainchild of hospitality impresario Charles Khabouth, the Bisha is luxurious in its own contemporary way. Although it's managed by Loews, the hotel doesn’t shy away from pushing a few boundaries; case in point, the fleet of suites envisioned by rocker (and designer) Lenny Kravitz. But before you get up to those hideaways, there's a warren of bold, decadent, and highly Instagram-worthy public spaces to enjoy, from the sexy lobby—all black marble and draped velvet—to the areas adorned with pieces from the hotel’s 3,000-piece collection, which includes a fair number of Warhol prints. New for 2023: an irresistible saltwater rooftop pool deck with food and drink service, as well as unbeatable views of the CN Tower.
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Courtesy Brandon Barré/Park HyatthotelPark Hyatt Toronto
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2023In 2021, this grande dame in tony Yorkville reopened after a titanic four-year renovation, which included an overhaul of the property, and the addition of Park Hyatt residences. Now, every piece of this hotel is an excellent study in modern luxury: from the sleek and contemporary design that feels luxe yet cozy, to the personable service, to an intimate spa and to the revitalization of its iconic 17th-floor Writers Room Bar. See, be seen, live your best life–few hotels can capture the scale and glamor of a Park Hyatt.
Courtesy Starwood Hotels & ResortshotelThe St. Regis Toronto
$$This is one of the best hotels in the city—and has been so even since before it became a St. Regis in 2018. As part of the re-branding, there will be a redesigned lobby and adjacent lounge, a new 31st-floor restaurant with views of Downtown and Lake Ontario, new and refreshed suites, and signature St. Regis elements like butler service in all of the rooms. What didn't change drastically is the overall atmosphere: muted sophistication, luxe décor, extra-large rooms, and spectacular views.
Courtesy Shangri-LahotelShangri-La Toronto
$$In 2012, Hong Kong–based Shangri-La opened a Toronto location in a newly built tower in the heart of Downtown, not far from the Theater District, a number of corporate HQs, and the main hub for the city’s international film festival. Past a dramatic steel outdoor sculpture by Chinese artist Zhang Huan is a chic, contemporary lobby adorned with four large-scale Chinese calligraphy paintings, a Fazioli piano (featuring lyrics by Canadian-born singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell carved into its lid), and cushy leather seating surrounding a modern dual-sided fireplace. Shangri-La's high standard of service is in full effect here. Rooms feature intuitive technology (and handy bedside panels), as well as iPads loaded with hotel info and room service menus; you can also contact housekeeping, the bell desk, or the concierge via the tablet. A 42-seat screening room is popular with the film crowd. On the third-floor Garden Terrace, the recently installed B Wall is where 50,000 bees help generate honey for the hotel's culinary team. On the fifth floor, a 9,000-square-foot wellness facility includes a 24/7 gym with Technogym equipment, a group-fitness studio, a 64-foot pool with a skylight, and a Caudalie spa. Afternoon tea here is also a must; it’s available daily (just be sure to make a reservation) and comes with your choice of more than 68 blends from around the world, each presented in an antique or contemporary Chinese teapot.
Brandon Barré/The Drake HotelhotelThe Drake Hotel
$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2020, 2023Fitting right into its location in the vibrant Queen Street West neighborhood, The Drake, which opened in 2004, has become a hub of Toronto art, design, and food. You’ll feel the energy the moment you walk into the former apartment building, where original granite floors, exposed brick, and other historical touches live alongside vivid murals, green leather seating, vintage stereos, and pieces from a rotating art collection. There's always something happening here, from DJs on the rooftop to live bands at Drake Underground, the hotel's performance space.
Eugen Sakhnenko/Worker Bee SupplyhotelThe Broadview Hotel
$Stradling the historic Riverside and Leslieville neighborhoods in the East End, this charming boutique hotel occupies a 1891 Romanesque Revival landmark. The building counts the iconic (and notorious) Jilly’s Strip Club as a former tenant—it's where, legend has it, a live tiger once shared the stage with the dancers. Today, that decadent past lives on in the form of sumptuous furnishings and materials, custom wallpaper that replicates the one found under more than a century of layers, and an art installation made from the original fire escape.
hotelLe Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2023An excellent location close to the Entertainment District, the restaurants of King Street, and Billy Bishop Airport make this former hat factory-turned-hotel a top pick in Downtown. Part of the family-run, Quebec-based Le Germain chain (which has hotels in 11 locations across Canada, including two in Toronto), the Mercer Street outpost envelops you in low-key, residential-style luxury from get-go. In the double-height lobby, a flood of natural light illuminates the two pedestal reception desks, which appear to be floating, and the decor of warm woods and contemporary accents. Check-in is a snap, but check-out is even better; per the Le Germain policy, there’s no set departure time. The brand also offers favorable and flexible rates, plus a good cancellation policy.
Naomi FinlayhotelKimpton Saint George
$$Set in a sweet spot between trendy Yorkville and the funky Annex, right near the University of Toronto campus and short walk from several top museums, a former Holiday Inn now houses the only Kimpton hotel in Canada. Not that you can see any evidence of the previous tenant; thanks to an extensive overhaul of the existing footprint, the property now features dark woods, rich textures, and mid-century-inspired furnishings. There are also lots creative touches and works by local artists, including the giant exterior owl mural. The 188 rooms are chic, with muted colors, sleek brass accents, quirky artwork, great beds dressed in Frette linens, and stylish furniture custom-designed by Toronto-based Mason Studio and crafted by local artisans. Kimpton's new restaurant has managed to keep some of the most beloved elements of its Holiday Inn predecessor, including its approachable neighborhood vibe and its popular karaoke nights. The bellhops and door staff are always quick to help you out of a car or point you toward a great neighborhood restaurant.
Courtesy Fairmont Hotels & ResortshotelThe Fairmont Royal York
$$The Royal York has been open since 1929 and recently underwent a renovation to usher it into its second century. Built on the site of an even older hotel (from the 1850s), the landmark occupies a full block in the Financial District, and is located across the street from Union Station and close to sites like the CN Tower and Rogers Stadium. Past a majestic façade that stretches up to a central tower, the vast, bustling lobby is currently undergoing a renovation that will refresh the materials and décor, but keep the historic feel—and placing a grand new clock in the lobby, as a nod to the famous lobby meeting point—intact. The revamp is slated to be finished in 2019.
Brandon BarréhotelThe Hazelton Hotel Toronto
$$ | Readers' Choice Awards 2022, 2023For discreet luxury that makes you feel like a member of a private club, few spots top The Hazelton. The leafy, boutique-lined streets of the upscale Yorkville neighborhood provide the natural backdrop for this plush boutique hotel, which is marked by a brick-and-white façade and rounded entrance. Stroll by the see-and-be-seen outdoor patio (a local favorite) and make your way inside, where you’ll find a contemporary lobby bedecked in polished metals, ostrich leather, and amber lighting. And thanks to their ample square footage (575 square feet and up) and nine-foot ceilings, the 62 rooms and 15 suites feel like apartments.
hotelThe Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
$$$The Ritz-Carlton's distinctive, multi-level glass façade is easy to spot amid the art centers, sports arenas, stores, and restaurants of the surrounding Entertainment and Financial districts. A strikingly contemporary exterior hints at what's inside: a modern twist on the luxury hotel brand's classic style, with sleek décor accented by more than 400 pieces of Canadian art. Standout views of the CN Tower and the Toronto islands add to the sanctuary-like vibe. The Ritz-Carlton's beautiful rooms, sweeping views, top-notch food and drink, ample wellness amenities, and personalized service can't be beat.
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