Must-see hotels in Ontario

  • 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…

  • David C Smith House

    Kingston

    Open to nonstudents when school's out for summer, these Queen's University digs offer affordable campus lodging about 20 minutes' walk from downtown. The…

  • Arlington Hotel & Pub

    Eastern Ontario

    There's something about this towering century-old monster that makes you just want to disappear into it. In tiny Maynooth, the Arlington is a great place…

  • Whispering Pines Motel

    Southwestern Ontario

    This friendly family-run motel is located in a wooded lot just south of Grand Bend. It has comfortable rooms with grannie decor (quilts and frilly…

  • 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…

  • Ye Olde Walkerville Bed & Breakfast

    Southwestern Ontario

    A well-maintained 1903 home with a wraparound porch. Rooms are clean and comfortable, homey and dated – it's reminiscent of staying at a favorite great…

  • Sterling Inn & Spa

    Niagara Falls

    The stylish rooms of this boutique hotel (with either a Jacuzzi or steam shower) beckon you to relax and unwind with someone special. Expect quality…

  • Stonehurst B&B

    Southwestern Ontario

    This gorgeous country home, which belonged to one of the wealthiest families in the area from 1853 to 1933, had a brief stint as a nursing home and…

  • Wander Inn and Hostel

    Southwestern Ontario

    This downtown hostel offers spacious rooms with wood floors and big windows that showcase the city's high-rises. Dorms have just two to three bunks;…

  • Big Tub Harbour Resort

    Bruce Peninsula

    On the other side of Big Tub Harbour, a short drive or decent walk from town, this low-key motel has spacious, updated rooms (with the clunk of footfall…

  • 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…

  • Station Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Go one better than staying near the train station by staying on top of it – you'll have no excuse to miss the Polar Bear Express. The salmon-colored hotel…

  • 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,…

  • Radisson Sudbury

    Northern Ontario

    Offering 147 comfortable rooms in a central location, Radisson's service and finish are a cut above its competitors. Facilities include a pool, hot tub,…

  • Dewar's Inn

    Eastern Ontario

    These quaint riverside cottages, efficiency units and motel rooms are pleasantly furnished and spotlessly clean. The property is built on the site of an…

  • Taboo Muskoka

    Muskoka Lakes

    Occupying a stunning lake frontage on a compact peninsula, Taboo's rooms have clean, minimalist lines, gray and maple woods, and slick bathrooms with…

  • Drew House

    Southwestern Ontario

    Drew House unites the old world with the new. On spacious grounds, the inn has both renovated coach house suites (with private bathrooms) and guest rooms …

  • Hostelling International Niagara Falls

    Niagara Falls

    Quietly adrift in the old town, this homey, multicolored hostel sleeps around 90 people. The facilities, including a sizable and well-stocked kitchen,…

  • 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…

  • Bonnie Doone Manor on the Beach

    Southwestern Ontario

    Many love this ramshackle holiday motel – the only one on the beach – that has been lovingly updated and maintained by the same family for more than 50…

  • 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,…

  • Caesar's Windsor Hotel and Casino

    Southwestern Ontario

    This mammoth riverfront complex – two towers, seven eateries, spa, theater and, of course, the casino – has the best rooms in town. If you're traveling…

  • Mercer Hall Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    In the heart of downtown, Mercer Hall has more class than most: uniquely artistic rooms feature handcrafted furniture, kitchenettes and electric…

  • Houseboat Holidays

    Thousand Islands

    The only thing better than staying near the seaway is staying on the seaway! This experienced outfit just 4km west of Gananoque will set you up with your…

  • Willow Trace B&B

    Georgian Bay

    This charming B&B offers four spacious and elegant rooms on a 15-acre wooded lot with several paths for walking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. At…

  • 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…

  • Hidden Valley Resort

    Muskoka Lakes

    Most of the well-proportioned, updated rooms in this '90s-style resort have a balcony with a wonderful vista of the lake and the expansive, well-tended…

  • Parkway Motel

    Northern Ontario

    The Polish-owned Parkway's 13 appealing rooms feature microwave, fridge, coffee maker, TV with cable, and the obligatory Group of Seven repros. The rooms…

  • Inn on the Twenty

    Niagara Peninsula

    Inn on the Twenty is an elegant hotel in the charming village of Jordan. Guests enjoy spacious, sunny rooms, each decorated in a modern colonial style…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Samuels Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    At this small hotel on the edge of town, every room has a private terrace with gorgeous views of the Maitland River and direct access to hiking trails and…

  • Residence Inn Muskoka Wharf

    Muskoka Lakes

    If you want to be by the water, it's hard to get closer than this hulking property in the Muskoka Wharf complex offering large, contemporary studios and…

  • C Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    You may be surprised that a hotel of this caliber is both a Best Western and in Hamilton. The handsome building pays an impressive tribute to art deco;…

  • Delta Hotels London Armouries

    Southwestern Ontario

    The Armouries wing of London's premier hotel was originally a historic military training facility. Its period features remain to be enjoyed – in the bar…