Must-see hotels in Toronto

  • Drake Hotel

    Toronto

    Art is everywhere in this flophouse turned boutique hotel. Other hotels have rooms; the Drake has 'crash pads, dens, salons' and a rockin' little suite,…

  • Gladstone Hotel

    Toronto

    The 37 artist-designed rooms at this trendsetting hotel could have leaped straight from a Taschen design book. Pick a room theme, then when you arrive…

  • Hostelling International Toronto

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    This award-winning hostel doesn't look much from the outside, but it gets votes for its rooftop deck and friendly staff. Most dorms have their own…

  • Only Backpackers Inn

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    There's so much to love about the Only. Inspired by the owner's globetrotting adventures, it's everything you want a hostel to be: clean, cozy, near the…

  • Hazelton

    Toronto

    Competitors in the luxury class have in recent years made it harder for the Hazelton to uphold its self-professed reputation as Toronto's most exclusive…

  • Planet Travelers Hostel

    Toronto

    The Planet has a long history of delighting guests with its spectacular rooftop patio bar, great rates, and commitment to being clean and green. It still…

  • Four Seasons

    Toronto

    One of Toronto's most respected high-end hotels, the Four Seasons is all about luxury, relaxation and enjoyment: crisp, light-filled rooms with stunning…

  • Thompson Toronto

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Many love Thompson Toronto – it's just so LA. Urban-chic rooms will be favored by those with a penchant for design and city skylines (check out the…

  • Broadview Hotel

    East Toronto & Rosedale

    Built in 1891, this sumptuously restored building served as a bank, a boarding house and a strip club before becoming a boutique hotel. Rooms are elegant…

  • Bisha Hotel

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Upscale but decently priced Bisha is a luxury hotel and residence in the heart of the Entertainment District; it’s also right off King St W, a chic…

  • Anndore House

    Toronto

    A stylish place with 113 rooms, all with exposed-brick walls, art-deco-meets-boho bathrooms, record players and city views. A hotel app allows guests to…

  • Toronto Island Retreat

    Toronto Islands

    Two impressive apartments in a well-maintained island home have a modern country feel, accented by throw pillows and art. The larger has a sleek kitchen…

  • Hotel X Toronto

    Toronto

    From the incredible waterfront and skyline views to exquisite fine-dining options, Hotel X Toronto is the ultimate urban resort. Rooms feature floor-to…

  • Windsor Arms

    Toronto

    Even if you don't stay the night at this exquisite piece of Toronto history, be sure to drop in for afternoon tea. The 1927 neo-Gothic mansion boasts a…

  • Two Peas Pod Hostel

    Kensington Market & Chinatown

    A labyrinthine hostel with 42 'pods': adult-size wooden boxes stacked in twos like shoeboxes. Each has privacy curtains, a memory-foam mattress, a smart…

  • Fairmont Royal York

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Since 1929 Toronto icon the Royal York (a former grande dame of the Canadian Pacific Railway) has accommodated everyone from Tina Turner to Henry…

  • Kimpton St George

    Toronto

    A chic hotel with a modern-meets-boho style, the St George offers spacious and artfully appointed rooms, many with lovely city views. Superb customer…

  • Downtown Home Inn

    Toronto

    An 1886 row house just steps from the Village's main drag, this charming little inn makes a comfortable base. Six contemporary rooms, each different in…

  • Annex Hotel

    Toronto

    A discreet hotel with a hipster vibe, the Annex aims to make you feel as though you're home. Expect details like key-code door access (no front desk),…

  • Hotel Ocho

    Kensington Market & Chinatown

    Dating from 1902, this heritage building was once a textile factory. Today its rooms retain an urban-industrial feel, with tall ceilings, exposed-brick…

  • Grand Hotel & Suites

    Toronto

    A slightly seedy location is the bane of this otherwise solid performer's existence, although all that should change in the next few years as nearby condo…

  • Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Part of the Rogers Centre, the 70 upscale suites here overlook the playing field – an unforgettable experience for Blue Jays fans. Nevertheless, rooms on…

  • Pantages

    Toronto

    A good choice for longer stays, each of the urban-chic rooms in this all-suite hotel – the closest to Yonge & Dundas Sq, Massey Hall and the Eaton Centre …

  • One King West

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    One of the handsomest buildings in the Toronto skyline, the sleek One King West tower – called 'The Sliver' – soars above the historic former head office…

  • Bonnevue Manor

    Toronto

    Tucked away in Roncesvalles Village, this cozy place occupies a restored 1890s redbrick mansion with divine handcrafted architectural details. The six…

  • Clarence Park

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    In a picturesque location you'll find this budget gem with cozy, clean dorms and fresh private rooms, with some overlooking a leafy park: all have en…

  • Residence Inn Toronto Downtown

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Perfect for longer stays or traveling with kids, this modern business/tourist hotel is in a prime location and has a variety of comfortable, functional…

  • Hôtel Le Germain

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Hip and harmonious, Le Germain resides in a quiet Entertainment District side street. Clean lines, soothing spaces and Zen-inspired materials deliver the…

  • Courtyard Toronto Downtown

    Toronto

    The closest major hotel to Church-Wellesley Village is also a good stock-standard choice for a midrange hotel, with a walk-to-everything location, a gym,…

  • Rose Garden B&B

    Toronto

    A little B&B in a redbrick house, the Rose Garden has four contemporary and tidy rooms with luxurious beds and fine linens. A full breakfast is served…

  • Beverley

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Tucked between shops in a trendy part of Queen St W, the Beverley is all about location. Its small, minimalist rooms are pleasant in a streamlined way,…

  • Baldwin Village Inn

    Kensington Market & Chinatown

    In the pretty enclave of Baldwin Village, just a few blocks from the Art Gallery of Ontario, this yellow-painted B&B faces a leafy street filled with…

  • Smiley's B&B

    Toronto Islands

    Catch some zzzs in sunny little 'Eric's Room' and dine with the hosts, or hole up in the spacious apartment (June to September only), with its own kitchen…

  • Westin Harbour Castle

    Toronto

    If this were a hamburger, it'd be with the works – restaurants, shops, gym, conference center, pool, disabled-access suites etc. Staff are surprisingly…

  • Ritz Carlton

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Though there's something about the modernity of the property that doesn't quite fit with the old-Hollywood glamor of the guest rooms, the Ritz still…

  • Shangri-La Hotel

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Five-star Shangri-La's elegant guest rooms strive to synthesize Asian simplicity with Western indulgence and are among Toronto's largest. Each has…

  • Executive Cosmopolitan Hotel

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    This compact hotel is sleek and quiet, with only five rooms per floor. Entry-level Zen suites are on the small side. Lotus and Tranquility suites are…

  • Cambridge Suites

    Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District

    An excellent midrange choice, this all-suite hotel has spacious, good-looking rooms with separate living and kitchen facilities. Cityscape suites, on…

  • Soho Metropolitan Hotel

    Entertainment & Financial Districts

    Luxury and style await in the Soho Met's 91 guest rooms and suites, featuring beautiful maple woodwork, private dressing rooms, opening floor-to-ceiling…

  • Saint James Hotel

    Toronto

    Located just off Yonge St, the Saint James offers spacious, comfortable rooms with minimal decor; each has a mini-fridge and microwave, which are great…

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