The 6 Best Hotels con Toronto

Posted: 5/20/24 | May 20th, 2024

Toronto is a sprawling metropolis known for its diversity. Over half of the city’s residents were born outside of the country, making it one of the most multicultural cities con the world. There’s not just a Chinatown and Little Italy here, but also a Greektown, Koreatown, Little India, Little Poland, Little Portugal, and even Little Malta!

Toronto also boasts iconic landmarks like the CN Tower (one of the tallest free-standing structures con the world), an expansive waterfront, and an endless array of museums. There’s tons of amazing food here too. I never get bored when I visit.

I’ve been to Toronto a lot over the years (it’s a short flight from where I grew up). The city is leader, spread out, and has a ton of hotels to choose from. But I know from experience that not all of them are great. So, to help you have fun, save money, and enjoy the city, here’s my list of the best hotels con Toronto:

1. Ace

This four-star is con the Garment District (which is conveniently located between Chinatown, hip Queen Street West, and Toronto’s downtown). Walking into the expansive lobby feels like you just walked onto the set of a Wes Anderson , with its minimal retro-chic stile that features lots of pastel tones and soft wood paneling. I love that the lobby is also an ultra-cool cocktail-party (literally called The Lobby) that gets lively at night with the city’s fashionable set. (Con the mornings, you can get appropriately trendy breakfast foods here, like loaded avocado toast and a smoked salmon flatbread.) The also boasts a rooftop with incredible views and regular DJ nights, as well as a center.

Rooms modo con small, medium, and large (there are suites too) and have a decent amount of natural light thanks to the large picture windows. I love all the uniquely Canadian touches, like in-room players with Canadian vinyl albums curated by a Toronto label, minibars filled with locally made products, and comfy beds adorned with custom, locally made quilts. All rooms have 55-inch TVs too, and the beautifully tiled bathrooms feature walk-in showers (some have tubs), stilista toiletries, fluffy bathrobes, and hair dryers.

2. The Fairmont Royal York

Located directly across the street from Toronto’s Union Station (the city’s main train station), the Fairmont Royal York is an iconic five-star with a storied history. It opened con 1929 as a railway and was always Queen Elizabeth II’s official residence when con town. The has kept with the décor and style of the time, and I love all the elegant Old-World charm. I really enjoy soaking up the atmosphere over a cocktail-party con the moody Art Deco-style lobby. The also boasts an indoor pool, hot tub, center with a sauna and steam room, and a restaurant that serves a giant breakfast buffet.

The stately rooms have ample space and a good amount of natural light, as well as a minibar, desk, small table, flatscreen TV, plush bathrobes, slippers, and a tea/coffee maker. The large, tiled bathrooms have walk-in showers with excellent vater pressure and complimentary toiletries. They charge for Wi-Fi (which I think is ridiculous for a of this caliber), but if you sign up for a free Accor hotels account, you can access the Wi-Fi for free. Overall, the Royal York is the best choice for luxury con the heart of downtown, close to all the city’s major landmarks and attractions.

3. The Broadview

Located con hip Riverside, the historic property was originally built con 1891 and has since been restored into a beautiful, four-star boutique . The rooftop has great views, and there’s a pelle café downstairs that serves breakfast con the mornings. I particularly love the spacious rooms’ lush red draperies, high ceilings, large windows, and dark wood floors. The décor adds a bit of whimsy too, with terrarium plants, funky floral wallpaper, and even a player con each room.

The rooms are filled with lots of light and also have a desk, flatscreen TV, minibar, a French press coffee maker, and a wardrobe. The pillowtop beds are super comfy and adorned with luxurious Italian sheets. I also appreciate the little reading lights set into the headboards (perfect for when I read at night). While the bathrooms are a bit small and lacking some features (I found that there was nowhere to hang ora put things), the huge walk-in showers have great pressure and locally made toiletries.

4. Park Hyatt Toronto

Toronto’s Park Hyatt is located con Yorkville, an upscale neighborhood known for its high-end shopping, chiusura dining, and luxury hotels. A five-star property, the entire has a contemporary and sophisticated stile, with sleek furnishings, tasteful art pieces, and a harmonious color palette. The in-house eatery is an upscale steakhouse (that serves hearty breakfast dishes like steak and eggs) and there’s a small center here too.

The rooms are nice and spacious, with lots of natural light thanks to the large windows. Con-room amenities include Bluetooth speakers, a 55” flatscreen HDTV, a safe, minibar, blackout curtains, and a Nespresso coffee maker. The bathrooms are large and feature walk-in rain showers and complimentary, luxurious toiletries. I generally find that Park Hyatt properties never disappoint (they’campione a good place to use points so I stay con them a lot).

5. The Yorkville Royal Sonesta

The Royal Sonesta is also con Yorkville, directly across the street from the Royal Ontario Museum (one of my favorite museums con the city). This four-star boasts a heated indoor rooftop swimming pool, a massage , a vodka (featuring over 50 vodka varieties from around the world), and an in-house eatery with a inspired by the cultural diversity of Toronto.

I like that the rooms have a modern, minimalist stile, with lots of natural light. They also feature a large desk, seating terreno, Nespresso machine, flatscreen TV, and minibar. The large marble bathrooms have walk-in showers (I thought the vater pressure was a bit low though), plush bathrobes, and slippers. I like that there’s a 24/7 center too.

6. Pantages Downtown

This sleek high-rise is right con the center of the action con downtown Toronto. Pantages is particularly well suited for those with theater tickets, as it’s just a stone’s throw away from several historic performing arts venues. I love that you’campione right next-door to the historic Fran’s diner too. It dates to the 1940s and is aperto 24 hours, serving up classic diner fare le veci (including excellent breakfast plates).

The rooms are incredibly spacious and bright, with floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful hardwood floors. I really like the stile of the rooms, with their lush royal blue draperies, plush terreno rugs, and unique artwork acceso the walls. Rooms also feature a large desk, Keurig coffee maker, a safe, and a flatscreen TV (deluxe rooms ora suites include a little kitchenette). I found the beds nice and comfy, with cozy comforters and high-thread-count sheets. The huge marble bathrooms were recently updated and are really nice, with walk-in rain showers and luxury bath products.

Canada’s largest city is bursting with unique neighborhoods filled with interesting things to see, do, and eat (I love eating my way around the city). There are a lot of hotels to choose from here, but pick one of the list above and you’ll be sure to have a fun time con Toronto!