Must-see hotels in Southwestern Ontario

  • Elora Mill Hotel & Spa

    Southwestern Ontario

    Gorgeously renovated, the historic Elora Mill is the crown jewel of the region's hotels. Luxurious rooms integrate original stone walls with floor-to…

  • Wandering Dog Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    A charming 125-year old farmhouse with seven cozy rooms, all decorated in a simple country style. All share four full bathrooms – there's rarely a wait –…

  • Norfolk Guest House

    Southwestern Ontario

    A central location and sumptuously furnished, themed bedrooms, most with en suite Jacuzzi, make the Norfolk – a delightfully restored Victorian home – the…

  • The Forest Motel

    Southwestern Ontario

    Friendly hosts welcome you to this wonderful woody lakeside gem, secluded yet only 10 minutes from town and close to highway amenities. Comfy renovated…

  • Three Houses Bed & Breakfast Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    Two Edwardian town houses, a garden carriage house and an 1870s Italianate house make up this meticulous, almost over-the-top 18-room inn. No detail has…

  • Hotel Metro

    Southwestern Ontario

    Rooms in this oh-so-cool boutique hotel in the heart of downtown have hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, rainfall showers, deep soaker tubs and plenty…

  • Point Pelee National Park

    Southwestern Ontario

    Sleep in tall forests in a comfortable oTENTik, a tented A-frame on a raised wood floor. Each sleeps six on comfy foam beds, has an eating/lounging area…

  • Edison's Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    Edison's is a mid-century-meets-shabby-chic dream with just three rooms, all with clean lines, distressed wood elements and pops of color. Each has deluxe…

  • Idlewyld Inn & Spa

    Southwestern Ontario

    Across the River Thames, this grand Victorian mansion has 21 guestrooms with surprisingly modern decor and amenities (though some still have original…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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;…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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;…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Inn on the Harbour

    Southwestern Ontario

    Watch fishing boats come and go, offloading baskets of perch and pickerel, from this upmarket, maritime-hewn inn. A handful of themed suites – Out of…

  • Crowne Plaza Kitchener-Waterloo

    Southwestern Ontario

    The well-located Crowne Plaza has a futuristic lobby and 201 modern, standard-issue guest rooms – all very comfortable and clean, if somewhat lacking in…

  • Comfort Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    Tastefully renovated, this well-maintained motel offers great-value, contemporary-style rooms including a self-serve breakfast. Located about 5km north of…

  • Elora Gorge Conservation Area Campground

    Southwestern Ontario

    More than 500 campsites sit in six distinct, riverside zones. They're overflowing during summer, especially on holiday weekends – be sure to reserve in…

  • Bingemans Camping Resort

    Southwestern Ontario

    North of Hwy 401, Bingemans is a combined water park and campground with enough pools, ponds and water slides to warrant 'Great Lake' status. In general,…

  • Fanshawe Conservation Area Campground

    Southwestern Ontario

    Convenient camping within the city limits is possible in this 1200-hectare conservation area complete with hiking and biking trails, fishing, kayaking,…

  • Swan Motel

    Southwestern Ontario

    A well-maintained 1960s roadside motel 3km south of town, the Swan has spotless, if somewhat dated, rooms with costume sketches and original artwork on…

  • Erie Beach Hotel

    Southwestern Ontario

    The most central beds in town are at the white-walled Erie Beach Hotel. Rooms are desperately dated but clean, the rate reflecting the location just a…