The 370-room upscale One King West Hotel & Residence is an all-suite hotel converted from Toronto's historic Dominion Bank building. The hotel retains much of the landmark's early 19th-century character, architecture, and grand atmosphere, including an event space by the original bank vault. Contemporary and handsome guest rooms have flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes with microwaves and two-burner stoves. There are an on-site restaurant, cafe, and bar, but its excellent downtown location means there are plenty other options in the immediate area. A bright fitness center, sauna, and whirlpool are added perks, but there's a fee for in-room Wi-Fi and parking. Families with young children might find One King West too business-oriented and should check out the Hilton Toronto, which has a full-size indoor and outdoor pool.
The 370-room upscale One King West Hotel & Residence is an all-suite hotel converted from Toronto's historic Dominion Bank building. The hotel retains much of the landmark's early 19th-century character, architecture, and grand atmosphere, including an event space by the original bank vault. Contemporary and handsome guest rooms have flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes with microwaves and two-burner stoves. There are an on-site restaurant, cafe, and bar, but its excellent downtown location means there are plenty other options in the immediate area. A bright fitness center, sauna, and whirlpool are added perks, but there's a fee for in-room Wi-Fi and parking. Families with young children might find One King West too business-oriented and should check out the Hilton Toronto, which has a full-size indoor and outdoor pool.
The glamorous Fairmont Royal York is one of Toronto's grand dames, with hand-painted ceilings and chandeliers that harken back to the hotel's opening as the Royal York in 1929. Some rooms are on the small side (not uncommon in a historic hotel), and the beds and furniture look a little generic for a luxury property. But the location is as good as it gets: The hotel is connected by underground PATH walkways to Union Station, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, and is blocks from shopping on Yonge Street.
The glamorous Fairmont Royal York is one of Toronto's grand dames, with hand-painted ceilings and chandeliers that harken back to the hotel's opening as the Royal York in 1929. Some rooms are on the small side (not uncommon in a historic hotel), and the beds and furniture look a little generic for a luxury property. But the location is as good as it gets: The hotel is connected by underground PATH walkways to Union Station, Air Canada Centre, Eaton Centre, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, and is blocks from shopping on Yonge Street.
With 1,590 rooms, the upper-middle-range Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is the largest hotel in Canada. The Family Fun Zone has a massive indoor pool complete with a water slide and an arts and crafts area resembling a kindergarten classroom. The on-site pub is a draw for adults, offering nightly entertainment that showcases local indie bands as well as jazz and blues ensembles. The 27th floor has an adults-only pool, E-Club Lounge with a gorgeous rooftop deck for Club Room guests, and an enormous glass-encased fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. Although the rooms are bland and carpeting is a bit dated, all things told, the Chelsea Hotel is a great value, particularly for families, as the property goes above and beyond the call of duty to make kids feel special.
With 1,590 rooms, the upper-middle-range Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is the largest hotel in Canada. The Family Fun Zone has a massive indoor pool complete with a water slide and an arts and crafts area resembling a kindergarten classroom. The on-site pub is a draw for adults, offering nightly entertainment that showcases local indie bands as well as jazz and blues ensembles. The 27th floor has an adults-only pool, E-Club Lounge with a gorgeous rooftop deck for Club Room guests, and an enormous glass-encased fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. Although the rooms are bland and carpeting is a bit dated, all things told, the Chelsea Hotel is a great value, particularly for families, as the property goes above and beyond the call of duty to make kids feel special.
Formerly the Trump Toronto, this 261-room luxury hotel is located conveniently in the city's Financial District near many tourist sights. Contemporary decor is opulent without being over-the-top, and the rooms feature many high-end details, such as fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, wet bars, iHome sound systems, and Nespresso machines. The fitness center and indoor pool area offer stunning city views, and the chic spa features a whirlpool and sauna. The on-site restaurant serves solid locally sourced fare, and the two lounges are popular drinking spots with the business set. It's an excellent pick for business travelers, with 12,000 square feet of event space available, but well-heeled leisure travelers will also find plenty to appreciate.
Formerly the Trump Toronto, this 261-room luxury hotel is located conveniently in the city's Financial District near many tourist sights. Contemporary decor is opulent without being over-the-top, and the rooms feature many high-end details, such as fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, wet bars, iHome sound systems, and Nespresso machines. The fitness center and indoor pool area offer stunning city views, and the chic spa features a whirlpool and sauna. The on-site restaurant serves solid locally sourced fare, and the two lounges are popular drinking spots with the business set. It's an excellent pick for business travelers, with 12,000 square feet of event space available, but well-heeled leisure travelers will also find plenty to appreciate.
The upscale Westin Harbour Castle is a bustling 977-room contemporary property -- albeit without distinctive decor -- on Lake Ontario near the ferry terminal. For fitness enthusiasts there are guided runs, New Balance loaner gear, a modern gym, tennis, squash, an indoor pool, and spa. For the business traveler, there's a 70,000-square-foot conference center, FedEx office, and computer center. Two restaurants -- one with lake views -- a cafe and bar are on-site. Modern rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges (for a fee), and lake views in many, but no free Wi-Fi (except for Starwood Preferred guests). A good alternative could be the stylish Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront, which offers free Wi-Fi.
The upscale Westin Harbour Castle is a bustling 977-room contemporary property -- albeit without distinctive decor -- on Lake Ontario near the ferry terminal. For fitness enthusiasts there are guided runs, New Balance loaner gear, a modern gym, tennis, squash, an indoor pool, and spa. For the business traveler, there's a 70,000-square-foot conference center, FedEx office, and computer center. Two restaurants -- one with lake views -- a cafe and bar are on-site. Modern rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges (for a fee), and lake views in many, but no free Wi-Fi (except for Starwood Preferred guests). A good alternative could be the stylish Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront, which offers free Wi-Fi.
Located in the city’s 17-mile underground mall, the 600-room Hilton Toronto is well-connected to shopping and sights and has its own on-site Ruth's Chris Steak House, Starbucks, restaurant, and bar. For business and leisure travelers, there’s 24-hour computer access, 25 meeting rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Traditional rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and city views, and some stylish suites offer kitchenettes. On the downside, non-Hilton HHonors members must pay for room Wi-Fi. An Executive Lounge, which is closed on Saturdays, provides free Internet and VIP perks. For a more colorful, intimate environment with free Wi-Fi, travelers could try the Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront.
Located in the city’s 17-mile underground mall, the 600-room Hilton Toronto is well-connected to shopping and sights and has its own on-site Ruth's Chris Steak House, Starbucks, restaurant, and bar. For business and leisure travelers, there’s 24-hour computer access, 25 meeting rooms, an indoor/outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Traditional rooms have flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and city views, and some stylish suites offer kitchenettes. On the downside, non-Hilton HHonors members must pay for room Wi-Fi. An Executive Lounge, which is closed on Saturdays, provides free Internet and VIP perks. For a more colorful, intimate environment with free Wi-Fi, travelers could try the Radisson Admiral Toronto Harbourfront.
With lavish and tasteful Asian designs, the luxury 202-room Shangri-La Hotel Toronto soars 65 stories high in downtown’s Financial District. It's walking distance to major attractions, including the CN Tower. Spacious, elegant rooms have TVs in bathroom mirrors, tablet room controls, Nespresso machines, and floor-to-ceiling windows; suites offer butler service. Natural light floods the indoor pool and 24-hour gym, and luxury permeates the Caudalie spa. Eight meeting spaces, including a theater, are great amenities for business travelers. But the hotel’s lobby -- with dining, cocktails, and live performances -- is often crowded, so service can feel impersonal. The Trump International Hotel and Tower Toronto presents another five-pearl alternative.
With lavish and tasteful Asian designs, the luxury 202-room Shangri-La Hotel Toronto soars 65 stories high in downtown’s Financial District. It's walking distance to major attractions, including the CN Tower. Spacious, elegant rooms have TVs in bathroom mirrors, tablet room controls, Nespresso machines, and floor-to-ceiling windows; suites offer butler service. Natural light floods the indoor pool and 24-hour gym, and luxury permeates the Caudalie spa. Eight meeting spaces, including a theater, are great amenities for business travelers. But the hotel’s lobby -- with dining, cocktails, and live performances -- is often crowded, so service can feel impersonal. The Trump International Hotel and Tower Toronto presents another five-pearl alternative.
This all-suite hotel is centrally located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, within walking distance to some major attractions. While contemporary, the hotel doesn’t really live up to the “urban zen” experience the website promises, and it is more of an apartment-style property than a relaxing retreat -- even with the bamboo plants, relaxation fountains, and yoga mats. Suites feature hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fully equipped kitchenettes -- some even offer washer/dryer combos -- but the furniture is cheap and a tad worn.
This all-suite hotel is centrally located in the heart of Toronto’s Financial District, within walking distance to some major attractions. While contemporary, the hotel doesn’t really live up to the “urban zen” experience the website promises, and it is more of an apartment-style property than a relaxing retreat -- even with the bamboo plants, relaxation fountains, and yoga mats. Suites feature hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and fully equipped kitchenettes -- some even offer washer/dryer combos -- but the furniture is cheap and a tad worn.
If the 260 plain guest rooms at Wilson Hall Residence look like dorms, it's because they are. The University of Toronto’s downtown campus rents out dorms from May to August, when school isn't in session. The lovely central location is within a 10-minute walk of two subway stations, as well as attractions like Chinatown and the Royal Ontario Museum. Guests have free access to common rooms with kitchens, but most other amenities, from fitness facilities to breakfast, come at an extra fee. The two-pearl property is uninspiring overall, but it offers some of the best rates in the city for its location, making it a competitive choice for guests prioritizing price over amenities. Suite Dreams Toronto Bed & Breakfast is a nearby budget option, open year round with free breakfast.
If the 260 plain guest rooms at Wilson Hall Residence look like dorms, it's because they are. The University of Toronto’s downtown campus rents out dorms from May to August, when school isn't in session. The lovely central location is within a 10-minute walk of two subway stations, as well as attractions like Chinatown and the Royal Ontario Museum. Guests have free access to common rooms with kitchens, but most other amenities, from fitness facilities to breakfast, come at an extra fee. The two-pearl property is uninspiring overall, but it offers some of the best rates in the city for its location, making it a competitive choice for guests prioritizing price over amenities. Suite Dreams Toronto Bed & Breakfast is a nearby budget option, open year round with free breakfast.
From its high-end decor to its high-tech amenities, the 267-room Ritz-Carlton exudes a luxurious vibe. The design style is a blend of modern and traditional; the lobby, for example, features large open arches, wood-paneled walls, trendy mid-century modern furniture, high ceilings with funky fixtures -- and the occasional large marble leaf embossed on the tile floor. The sleek rooms, decorated in neutral colors with jewel-toned accents, are massive (even the standard deluxe ones). The large marble bathrooms are impressive, with separate showers and tubs, heated floors, and TVs in the mirrors. But with top-notch luxury comes over-the-top prices: the restaurant, lounge, and spa are super expensive, and the fee for Wi-Fi may make some guests feel nickel-and-dimed.
From its high-end decor to its high-tech amenities, the 267-room Ritz-Carlton exudes a luxurious vibe. The design style is a blend of modern and traditional; the lobby, for example, features large open arches, wood-paneled walls, trendy mid-century modern furniture, high ceilings with funky fixtures -- and the occasional large marble leaf embossed on the tile floor. The sleek rooms, decorated in neutral colors with jewel-toned accents, are massive (even the standard deluxe ones). The large marble bathrooms are impressive, with separate showers and tubs, heated floors, and TVs in the mirrors. But with top-notch luxury comes over-the-top prices: the restaurant, lounge, and spa are super expensive, and the fee for Wi-Fi may make some guests feel nickel-and-dimed.