Must-see hotels in Toronto

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    Drake Hotel

    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,…

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    Gladstone Hotel

    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…

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    Hostelling International Toronto

    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…

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    Only Backpackers Inn

    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…

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    Hazelton

    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…

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    Planet Travelers Hostel

    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…

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    Four Seasons

    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…

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    Thompson Toronto

    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…

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    Broadview Hotel

    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…

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    Bisha Hotel

    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…

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    Anndore House

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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