from $322 per night

5 Star Hotel

Ritz Carlton, Montréal

This classic grande dame of Montréal has been impressing guests ever since Liz Taylor and Richard Burton got married here.

from $394 per night

5 Star Hotel

Windsor Arms Hotel

The Windsor Arms is an exquisite piece of Toronto history – stay the night or drop in for afternoon tea. It's a 1927 neo-Gothic mansion boasting a grand entryway, stained-glass windows, polished service and its own coat of arms.

from $179 per night

Lodge

Nita Lake Lodge

Adjoining Creekside train station – handy if you're coming up on the Rocky Mountaineer Sea to Sky Climb – this swanky timber-framed lodge is perfect for a pampering retreat.

from $229 per night

4 Star Hotel

Hotel Nelligan

Housed in two restored buildings and named in honor of Québec’s most famous and tragic poet, Émile Nelligan, m woods, original details (like exposed brick or stone in some rooms) and luxurious fittings (down comforters, wi-fi, high-quality bath p.

from $399 per night

5 Star Hotel

Hotel Le St James Montréal

Housed in the former Merchants Bank, the Hôtel Le St-James is a world-class establishment.

from $324 per night

Hotel resort

The Fairmont Banff Springs

Imagine crossing a Scottish castle with a French chateau and then plonking it in the middle of one of the world's most spectacular (and accessible) wilderness areas.

from $179 per night

3 Star Hotel

Gladstone Hotel

From teeny bopper to urban explorer to Canadian forest, the 37 artist-designed rooms at this refurbished hotel are stylish and fun.

from $598 per night

3 Star Hotel

The Plaza Hotel

You'll think you've fallen into a Laura Ashley seconds bin at this 66-room six-story classic that's little changed since its opening in 1928. In a town of bland modernity in the lodging department, the Plaza reeks character.

from $376 per night

4 Star Hotel

Auberge St Antoine By Relais & Châteaux

History and modernity are ecstatically married in this hotel, where understated details such as a clock projected onto a wall complement one of the city's most significant archaeological sites.

from $295 per night

3.5 Star Hotel

Pierre Du Calvet

The heritage hotel experience par excellence! This historic landmark in Old Montréal was built right into the city defense walls in 1725, and staying here is like stepping back in time: massive stone fireplaces with original carvings, gilded pict.

from $256 per night

Inn

Auberge Victoria Rose Inn

Victoria Rose Inn, once the mayor’s house and a monument to Victorian splendor, has been refurbished to its original elegance. A glassed-in veranda overlooks garden terraces, and the rooms are comfortable and spacious.

from $16 per night

Hostel

Acbb Hostel Niagara

With a maximum of six beds per room, kitchens on every floor and loads of balconies, ACBB is a notch above the rest.

from $199 per night

4 Star Hotel

Hilton Toronto

A surprisingly sleek high-rise, where even the standard rooms have Web TV, high-speed internet access and an on-demand CD library. For cityscape views, book one of the 32nd-floor suites.

from $414 per night

4.5 Star Hotel

Wedgewood Hotel & Spa

The last word in personalized boutique luxury, the elegant Wedgewood is dripping with top-hatted charm.

from $324 per night

4 Star Hotel

Renaissance Toronto Downtown Hotel

Seventy of the impressive rooms here overlook the Rogers Centre playing field – if you book one, be prepared for floodlights and hollering sports fans! If you'd rather use your room for sleeping, the restaurant and bar also overlook the field.

from $209 per night

3.5 Star Hotel

Union Bank Inn

This posh boutique hotel on Jasper Ave, in a former bank building dating from 1910, is an upmarket masterpiece.

from $229 per night

3.5 Star Hotel

International Hotel Of Calgary

All 35 floors of this property were recently renovated and the results are uplifting. Large living spaces with great city views are standard, while the sweet suites may have the comfiest beds you'll ever pay to sleep on.

from $119 per night

3 Star Hotel

Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre

If you’re looking for a reliable, well-located downtown hotel, it’s hard to beat the solid standards and friendly approach of this Canadian chain property.

from $127 per night

Lodge

Amethyst Lodge

This is one of those places you want to be on the inside looking out. But it's what's inside that counts and here the 97 rooms are large, have wi-fi and some have balconies. Watch for frequent specials, even in summer.

from $197 per night

4 Star Hotel

The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver

High-quality amenities abound at this landmark Vancouver hotel but it's the location that brings the visitors back year after year.

from $237 per night

3.5 Star Hotel

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa

Renovated in recent years, this centrally located tower sleepover combines standard business hotel–style rooms (many with handy kitchenettes) plus a raft of on-site amenities: there can't be many North American hotels that have both their own spa.

from $184 per night

3 Star Hotel

Ramada Regina

Tidy and largish rooms are the hallmark of the Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre. Upgrades are helping it evolve from a slightly tired interior to a whole new look.

from $89 per night

3 Star Hotel

Old Stone Inn

One of few independents in the area, the Old Stone Inn sits on a rather forlorn block, but is still just minutes from the Falls. It combines the soothing texture and richness of a historic inn with the sophistication of a modern boutique hotel.

from $199 per night

Lodge

Blue Mountain Lodge

The 10 guestrooms in this 1908 country lodge are definitely small, but each is uniquely decorated and depicts a different theme pertaining to local wildlife or history. Prices here vary wildly by season, dropping quite low in the winter.

from $170 per night

4 Star Hotel

Manoir Saint Sauveur

In the heart of the resort area of St-Sauveur, this sprawling place has plush rooms and extensive facilities.

from $139 per night

4 Star Hotel

Hilton Hotel And Suites Niagara Falls/Fallsview

Has a glassed-in pool facing the lobby and views of the falls from the 15th floor up.

from $217 per night

Hotel resort

The Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Dramatic baronial lodge lobbies and comfortably palatial rooms, many with mountain views. Close enough to enjoy ski-in, ski-out privileges on Blackcomb.

from $219 per night

3.5 Star Hotel

The St. Regis Hotel

Unrecognizable from its former incarnation, the completely transformed St Regis has become an art-lined boutique sleepover in a 1913 heritage shell.