Must-see hotels in Ontario

  • Walper Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    There's a rich sense of history at the Walper, a classy downtown player looking especially good for its age – the hotel was built in 1893 though the…

  • Four Ninety B&B

    Muskoka Lakes

    Facing Gull Lake, Four Ninety offers just three rooms, all with luxurious beds and beach decor. Two rooms share a bathroom and are themselves quite small;…

  • Algonquin East Gate Motel

    Eastern Ontario

    This cozy little motel just outside the park's East Gate has 11 comfortable rooms with small bathrooms, and friendly, helpful staff. There's also a…

  • Bondy House B&B

    Southwestern Ontario

    You can take a short stroll to the lake or just enjoy the large lily pond garden at this beautifully maintained Victorian house. The Tree Top Turret and…

  • Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    Recently updated, the rooms at this Best Western are nicer than you'd expect – spacious and modern with muted colors, some even with hardwood floors and…

  • Westin Trillium House

    Georgian Bay

    Couple-friendly, pet-friendly and family-friendly, this Westin upholds its brand's reputation for excellence in service. A wide range of guest rooms and…

  • Hamilton Guesthouse

    Southwestern Ontario

    If you're on a tight budget and want to stay near James St N and the harbor, it may as well be in a converted 1855 mansion. The interior has mismatched…

  • 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…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Northern Ontario

    Conveniently located opposite the Station Mall, this chain hotel strikes a good balance between functional and decorative with contemporary art in the…

  • 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…

  • Stonecroft Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    If you don't mind staying on a busy street with strip malls and aging buildings, the Stonecroft is a solid choice. You'll find contemporary chic and…

  • Thriftlodge

    Northern Ontario

    One of the best deals in Cochrane, this chain motel offers 40 comfortable rooms with hair dryer, coffee maker and fridge, right next to the passable Terry…

  • Niagara Parkway Court Motel

    Niagara Falls

    Rooms at this quiet motel could use an update – some hearken to the '80s with a purple-and-black motif – but nevertheless are decent value for the market…

  • Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

    Northern Ontario

    Following a renovation, this stately, century-old building is a good option once again. Rooms are spacious, with a distinctly old-fashioned feel. Where…

  • NorWester

    Northern Ontario

    This fantastic Best Western hotel's location about 15km from downtown is a drawback, but its leafy setting is lovely, the staff are excellent, rooms are…

  • Benner's B&B

    Ottawa

    Well appointed and spacious, this historic town house is a comfortable option in Sandy Hill, about 1.5km east of ByWard Market. The King Loft room is a…

  • Green Door

    Eastern Ontario

    On an attractive residential street, this brick tabernacle dating from 1928 has found a new calling as a B&B with four 1920s and art deco–themed bedrooms…

  • Dover House B&B

    Southwestern Ontario

    A charming country house located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Rooms are flowery and well appointed, some with fireplaces, others with bay windows…

  • 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…

  • Park Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    Recently updated, this all-suite hotel has smart, oversized bedrooms with separate living rooms, all with microwaves and mini-fridges. Service is solid…

  • 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…

  • Hudson's Bay Company Staff House

    Northern Ontario

    This rustic and historic building doubles as a museum, with exhibits on the ground floor covering the fur-trading era when Hudson's Bay employees lodged…

  • Anne's Cranberry House B&B

    Muskoka Lakes

    This B&B sits on a quiet street that feels a lot like the set for the TV show The Wonder Years. Every house seems tidy and welcoming, and Cranberry House…

  • Acrylic Dreams

    Southwestern Ontario

    Owned by a husband-and-wife team, this renovated 1879 B&B has polished wooden floorboards and spa amenities. Besides being artists (there are more than a…

  • Colborne B&B

    Southwestern Ontario

    Formerly the manse for the Presbyterian Church, this handsome three-story property has four bright, smartly furnished guest bedrooms, each with en suite;…

  • Delta Hotels Guelph Conference Centre

    Southwestern Ontario

    Conveniently located near the University of Guelph, 3km from downtown, this modern, tastefully furnished property has spacious standard rooms with dark…

  • Dwight Village Motel

    Eastern Ontario

    You'll notice this excellent motel, with its wood-fronted rooms offering all the creature comforts, from the highway. There's a lovely outdoor picnic area…

  • Jordan House

    Niagara Peninsula

    A contemporary inn offering pleasant rooms with comfortable beds and mini-fridges. It's attached to a historic tavern, a popular meeting place with…

  • Victoria's Mansion Inn & Guesthouse

    Toronto

    Festooned with international flags, gay-friendly Victoria's Mansion accommodates travelers in a renovated 1880s redbrick heritage building with a lovely…

  • Highland Manor

    Bruce Peninsula

    This magnificent Victorian mansion (c 1872) has been elegantly furnished by attentive hosts. Decadent, spacious suites all have their own bathrooms. Many…

  • Stone Gate Inn

    Muskoka Lakes

    Though the decor could use a refresh (flower patterns figure prominently), it's the extra perks that set this modern inn apart from the rest: a swimming…

  • Knights Inn Motel

    Muskoka Lakes

    In a nice hillside spot across the road from the lake and a short walk to downtown, this quality motel includes breakfast in a sunny common room. There is…

  • Fireside Inn

    Kingston

    The best thing about this uptown motel are the gaudy but fun fantasy suites, evoking dream worlds from a Japanese love hotel to a moon base. Standard…

  • The Parlour Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    This handsome hotel occupies a heritage building in the center of town, near the Avon Theatre, and has been fully refitted to a high standard – most rooms…

  • Australis Guest House

    Ottawa

    Hosts Brian and Carol create a friendly atmosphere at this homey guesthouse in the green Sandy Hill neighborhood, between the Rideau River and the…

  • Chantry Breezes

    Southwestern Ontario

    This old Queen Anne manor, tucked gently behind gnarled evergreens, features seven rooms spread out among endearingly cluttered antiques and two garden…

  • Best Western Swan Castle Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Opposite the train station, the Best Western has 42 restful rooms and suites with dark wood furniture, crisp white bedsheets and surprisingly grand…

  • Holiday Inn

    Northern Ontario

    From the outside, this Holiday Inn looks frozen in 1972. Inside are refurbished, generic rooms of a good size. There's an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness…

  • Charles Hotel

    Niagara Peninsula

    This lovable, romantic little hotel (c 1832) has a sweeping verandah overlooking the golf course and Lake Ontario. Rooms of varying sizes are sumptuously…