Top Hotels in Toronto

Fairmont Royal York

A historic landmark since 1929, this 2023 T+L World’s Best Awards recipient was the favored hotel of Queen Elizabeth II during her royal visits to Toronto. She always booked the same suite on the 16th floor, visiting frequently enough that the hotel preserved her personal mattress and toilet in storage to ensure no other guests could use them (including Justin Bieber, as reported by The Toronto Sun).

Regardless of whether you choose the queen’s suite, all accommodations are elegantly furnished; Fairmont Gold rooms provide access to a personal concierge, an exclusive lounge on the 18th floor, evening canapés, and additional perks. The hotel also features an indoor pool, health club, on-site shops, afternoon tea, and fine dining options.

The Essentials:

• Location: Downtown
• Accessibility: There are 12 fully accessible rooms equipped with lowered light switches, peepholes, and thermostats; wider doorways; bathrooms with grab bars, raised sinks and toilets, roll-in showers with seats, and lever door handles; lowered clothes racks.
• Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for Accor members and Fairmont Gold guests; otherwise, it costs $15.76 for standard access or $27.06 for premium for a 24-hour period.
• Nearby Attractions: CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Scotiabank Arena, Hockey Hall of Fame
• Loyalty Programs: ALL - Accor Live Limitless
• Parking: Yes, overnight valet parking is offered at $70 per night
• Rates: Starting from $235

The Drake

In terms of coolness, The Drake is overflowing. Situated in Toronto’s West Queen West neighborhood, this T+L 2021 World’s Best Awards winner serves as a hotel, music venue, cultural hotspot, and trendy restaurant all rolled into one.

There are 51 rooms divided between the Classic and Modern wings, linked by a courtyard lounge and bar area, as well as a lobby café. The Classic wing boasts historic charm with art-adorned guest rooms that have a vintage feel, while the Modern wing features fresh, striking decor, including eye-catching wallpaper.

This boutique gem is especially famous for its vibrant performance and party venue, Drake Underground, which features over 200 artists each year, ranging from DJs to musicians — including notable names like Billie Eilish, Beck, and Leon Bridges.

The Essentials:

• Location: West Queen West
• Accessibility: The Café, Lounge, and Dining Room are all wheelchair accessible, as is a bathroom located on the main floor. The Sky Yard and Underground can be accessed through the Modern Wing Lobby.
• Wi-Fi: Complimentary
• Nearby Attractions: Graffiti Alley, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Museum of Contemporary Art, Kensington Market
• Loyalty Programs: Aeroplan
• Parking: Yes, hotel guests may pre-book parking for $25 per day
• Rates: Starting from $246

1 Hotel Toronto

Leading the way in sustainable luxury, this upscale gem is situated in downtown Toronto. With LEED Gold certification, every stay contributes to forest restoration efforts throughout Canada.

A winner of the 2022 It List, this peaceful haven features neutral tones, reclaimed wood and driftwood accents, and vibrant plant life, all inspired by the city’s natural landscape. The rooms exude a boho-Scandinavian vibe, complete with rain showers and terraces that bring the outdoors in.

Additionally, the hotel features a rooftop pool and bar, farm-to-table dining, bike rentals, a town car service, and a comprehensive fitness program.

Details:

• Location: Downtown
• Accessibility: Rooms designed for accessibility include features like wheelchair-friendly tubs and grab bars in the shower.
• Wi-Fi: Complimentary
• Nearby Attractions: Harbourfront, CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, Rogers Centre, Kensington Market, Graffiti Alley, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Hockey Hall of Fame, Scotiabank Arena
• Loyalty Programs: MISSION by SH
• Parking: Valet parking available for $65
• Rates: Starting from $265

Ace Hotel Toronto

The stylish Ace Toronto boasts a prime location just a stroll away from the city’s top attractions, nestled between downtown and the vibrant West Queen West neighborhood.

Similar to other Ace locations, the aptly named rooms range from Small to Large and embrace a utilitarian design, enhanced with a Canadian flair. Enjoy artwork mainly from Canadian artists and an in-room vinyl collection curated by the local independent record label, Arts & Crafts.

A 2023 It List winner, this hotel is a favorite among guests and locals for its Michelin-recommended restaurant, Alder, and Evangeline, an all-season rooftop lounge known for its cocktails and stunning views.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Accessibility: An accessible queen room of 330 square feet is available, featuring a walk-in or roll-in shower equipped with a grab bar.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Hockey Hall of Fame, Scotiabank Arena, Ripley’s Aquarium
• Loyalty Programs: A-List
• Parking: No
• Rates: Starting from $279

The Broadview Hotel

This historic landmark in the East End has undergone many transformations since its inception in 1891. Its colorful history includes being a ‘70s boarding house with a notorious strip club called Jilly’s, where local legend claims a live tiger once shared the spotlight with a performer.

Today, the 2018 It List winner boasts 58 boutique guest rooms featuring record players, locally-sourced mini bars, luxurious red drapes, and sparkling showers. Additional amenities include a glass-enclosed rooftop, a bistro bar, and a stylish restaurant.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Riverside
• Accessibility: Both the Rooftop and Bistro are wheelchair accessible, with an accessible restroom located on the lower level, accessible via elevator. However, due to the hotel's historic character, some guest room bathrooms may not be equipped for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility, and certain corridors may not be wheelchair-friendly.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: The Opera House, Joel Weeks Park, Riverside Bridge, Riverdale Park East, and the Distillery District.
• Loyalty Programs: None available
• Parking: Yes, limited self-parking is offered at $28 per night.
• Rates: Starting at $269

Shangri-La Hotel Toronto

Nestled in one of the tallest buildings in the city, the hotel features significant Asian influences, including public art by Chinese artist Zhang Huan. It boasts 202 elegant rooms and suites equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble bathrooms, and sleek TVs embedded in mirrors. Standard rooms are spacious, starting at nearly 500 square feet.

Bosk serves as the hotel's primary restaurant, offering seasonal dishes inspired by northern Italian cuisine. The Miraj Hammam Spa is notable for its indoor pool and architectural designs influenced by Marrakech, Istanbul, and Paris, alongside treatments rooted in ancient Middle Eastern traditions.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Accessibility: In compliance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Shangri-La Toronto offers accessible goods and services while respecting the dignity and independence of individuals with disabilities. The hotel is committed to eliminating barriers to accessibility and meeting the AODA standards.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, CN Tower, Art Gallery of Ontario, Hockey Hall of Fame, Scotiabank Arena, Ripley’s Aquarium, Museum of Toronto
• Loyalty Programs: Shangri-La Circle
• Parking: Yes, valet parking is offered at a rate of $68 per night
• Rates: Starting from $346

Kimpton Saint George Hotel

Kimpton’s inaugural venture into Canada is this stylish establishment nestled between the fashionable districts of Annex and Yorkville. The design features a blend of bohemian blond wood and mid-century decor, creating a chic ambiance that mirrors the trendy shops lining the nearby streets.

With 188 rooms and suites adorned with jewel-toned velvet and brass accents alongside white subway-tiled bathrooms, the hotel boasts a wealth of amenities. Guests can borrow bicycles or Micro Kickboard scooters, and enjoy signature Kimpton offerings like complimentary morning coffee, in-room yoga mats, a nightly social hour, and special treats for pets.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Annex
• Accessibility: Rooms feature toilets with grab bars and roll-in showers; self and valet parking options are accessible; entrances for restaurants, meeting spaces, and the gym are wheelchair-friendly; service animals are allowed; braille and tactile signs are available, and staff members will assist visually impaired guests by reading menus and other printed materials.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: Royal Ontario Museum, Kensington Market, Queens Park, Museum of Toronto, Yorkville Village, Kensington Market
• Loyalty Programs: IHG One Rewards
• Parking: Yes, on-site parking is offered at $36 per day
• Rates: Starting from $224

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Toronto is the origin of the Four Seasons brand, and this five-star flagship hotel epitomizes luxury.

Recently refurbished, the rooms boast elegance and style, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, granite bathrooms, and upscale furnishings. Families will appreciate various amenities for children, including complimentary baby products, games, and surprise gifts.

Café Boulud serves authentic French cuisine on-site, while d|bar, the lobby lounge, expertly mixes craft cocktails. Additionally, the full-service spa offers a range of treatments from salt stone massages to hypnosis and psychic readings, complemented by an indoor pool, fitness center, and steam room.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Yorkville
• Accessibility: Guest accommodations feature visual alarms, lowered peepholes, and light switches, along with round bathtubs, grab bars, and raised toilets in bathrooms. The hotel includes wheelchair-accessible entrances, and the restaurant, meeting rooms, and ballroom areas are all designed for accessibility.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, Yorkville Village, Yorkville Murals, Kensington Market
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Yes, parking is offered at $65 per day
• Rates: Starting from $407

The Hazelton Hotel

Blending seamlessly with its upscale Yorkville surroundings, The Hazelton provides luxurious five-star accommodations alongside the cozy atmosphere of a boutique hotel. It features 62 guest rooms and 15 residential-style suites, complete with elegant green- and black-marble bathrooms that boast soaking tubs and Juliette or walk-out balconies with French doors.

ONE, the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, delights diners with seasonal, locally sourced dishes in a lavish setting or on an enchanting, candle-lit patio amidst trees. Be sure to indulge in a spa treatment featuring the prestigious Swiss skincare line, Valmont.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Yorkville
• Accessibility: Deluxe King Accessible Rooms include wide openings, roll-in showers with grab bars, and built-in retractable seats.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: Graffiti Alley, St. Lawrence Market, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, Yorkville Village, Yorkville Murals, Kensington Market, Art Gallery of Ontario
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Yes, overnight valet parking is available for $69
• Rates: From $463

Bisha Hotel

This boutique hotel blends rock 'n' roll flair with a nostalgic 1970s atmosphere, owned by hospitality expert Charles Khabouth and managed by Loews.

Every one of the 96 rooms and suites showcases luxurious style, featuring an entire floor crafted by Lenny Kravitz and his design firm, Kravitz Design. Expect a palette of deep blues and charcoals, accented with lacquered woods, geometric carpets, framed artworks, and marble bathrooms with heated floors.

The hotel functions as an art gallery, housing a remarkable collection of 3,000 artworks, including several prints by Andy Warhol. Additionally, the 44th-floor rooftop restaurant, adjacent to an infinity pool, offers stunning panoramic views.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Accessibility: The hotel features accessible entrances and pathways, along with an accessible fitness center, restaurant, and swimming pool. Guest rooms designed for accessibility include wider doorways, TVs with closed captioning, and Braille signage. Staff members are available to read printed or visual information and provide directions to visually impaired guests.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: CN Tower, Hockey Hall of Fame, Ripley’s Aquarium, Simcoe Park, Union Station, Rogers Centre, TIFF Bell Lightbox, Scotiabank Arena
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Yes, overnight valet parking is available for $65
• Rates: From $327

Gladstone House

The historic Gladstone House is Toronto’s oldest continuously-operating hotel, offering a striking, colorful escape with its lively lobby adorned with neon uplighting, vivid upholstery, and stunning artwork.

With a strong emphasis on culture and creativity, this hotel features 41 artist-designed rooms, showcasing exposed brick, glass-enclosed showers, and light hardwood floors. The property also boasts a vibrant art program with both permanent and temporary installations from local and regional artists, along with a bustling lobby bistro and bar.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: West Queen West
• Accessibility: As one of Toronto’s oldest hotels, accessible features are somewhat limited due to its preserved historic character.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: The Great Hall, Graffiti Alley, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Museum of Contemporary Art
• Loyalty Programs: None
• Parking: Yes, self-parking is available for $30
• Rates: Starting from $213

The Ritz Carlton Toronto

This urban oasis offers a classic luxury experience, showcasing 400 original pieces of art from Canadian artists that were specifically commissioned for the hotel, reflecting the city's creative spirit.

Indulgence is the theme here, with 263 modern rooms and suites that are among the largest in Toronto, starting at a minimum of 450 square feet and featuring views of the city skyline or Lake Ontario.

Indulge in the serene Spa myBlend, featuring an aroma-infused vitality pool and personalized treatments, alongside a fitness center and indoor pool. Savor locally-sourced dishes at the main restaurant, TOCA, or enjoy a British-inspired Gastropub with a Canadian twist, followed by a nightcap at the Ritz Bar, offering coffee, tea, cocktails, and pastries.

The Details: 

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Accessibility: Four accessible room types with features like roll-in showers are available.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, Ripley’s Aquarium, Hockey Hall of Fame, TIFF Bell Lightbox
• Loyalty Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
• Parking: Yes, valet parking is $70
• Rates: From $437

The St. Regis Toronto

As Canada’s first and only St. Regis hotel, this 65-story skyscraper showcases elegant marble and gold accents throughout its lavish public areas, with all guest rooms and suites offering St. Regis' renowned butler service.

A must-experience during your stay is the 31st-floor Louix Louis restaurant, a stunning, gilded venue featuring over 500 spirits and a two-story bar, crowned by a 60-foot mural inspired by Canadian whiskey.

Additionally, the hotel features a lounge-style bar, an indoor lap pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and a spa for relaxation.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Downtown
• Accessibility: The spa, business center, dining areas, lounges, fitness center, and registration desk are all accessible. Guest rooms include wider doorways, lowered deadbolts, viewports, and outlets; bathrooms are equipped with grab bars, adjustable shower wands, roll-in showers, and seats. Bed frame heights can be modified upon request.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, Ripley’s Aquarium, Hockey Hall of Fame, TIFF Bell Lightbox
• Loyalty Programs: Marriott Bonvoy
• Parking: Yes, valet parking is available for $70
• Rates: From $417

The Anndore House

The Anndore House, part of JDV by Hyatt, is a boutique hotel with a rich history, featuring 115 loft-style accommodations. Guests can select between two queen beds or one king bed, all equipped with Bluetooth-enabled vinyl record players, luxurious rainfall showers, exposed brick walls, and spacious leather club chairs.

Become a member of the hotel’s social club to enjoy exclusive benefits and discounts at various on-site amenities, including Crow’s Nest Barbershop, the Mediterranean-inspired Constantine restaurant, and Scarlet Door, a retro-punk coffee shop and café.

The Details:

• Neighborhood: Yorkville
• Accessibility: Accessible areas include restaurants, public restrooms, and the registration and concierge desks, with accessible pathways from the entrance to public spaces and guest rooms. Guest rooms offer closed-captioning decoders for televisions and include features like wider doorways, emergency strobe lights, strobe-light smoke detectors, cordless phones, accessible bathrooms, and lowered thermostat and light switches. Accessible peepholes and door latches are also available. Assistive listening devices can be provided for meetings upon request.
• Wi-Fi: Included
• Nearby Attractions: Graffiti Alley, St. Lawrence Market, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, Yorkville Village, Yorkville Murals, Kensington Market, Art Gallery of Ontario
• Loyalty Programs: World of Hyatt
• Parking: Yes, valet parking is available for $45 per night
• Rates: From $216

Essential Information Before Your Visit

Toronto is an exceptionally walkable city

Despite being Canada’s largest city, Toronto is very pedestrian-friendly. Many of the key attractions are conveniently situated in neighborhoods like Downtown, West Queen West, and Yorkville, which also host a majority of the city's finest hotels. So, stepping out of your hotel puts you right in the action. Just make sure to bring along a good pair of walking shoes.

Toronto is an incredibly LGBTQ+ welcoming destination

Toronto ranks as one of Canada’s most LGBTQ+-friendly cities, particularly in the Church-Wellesley Village area, known as the Toronto Gay Village. This vibrant neighborhood, filled with diverse restaurants and clubs, hosts the annual Pride Toronto parade every June, attracting millions of attendees.

Pack according to the season of your visit

Toronto's climate resembles much of what you’d find in the northeastern U.S. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters can be harshly cold with significant snowfall. It’s wise to check weather forecasts before your trip and, to be prepared, pack in layers.

Our Selection Process for These Hotels

Dinogo contributor Emily Hochberg is a seasoned travel and lifestyle writer who has explored hotels globally. Having grown up in the Northeast, she frequently visited Toronto to see family and has also traveled there for work.

To identify the top hotels in Toronto, she reviewed the entire array of bookable properties, focusing on editor favorites, T+L award winners, and hotels that received excellent feedback from previous guests.

She also sought a variety of hotel types, ranging from classic luxury to boutique and art-inspired accommodations. Location was a key factor, emphasizing neighborhoods that provide easy access to major attractions. She prioritized hotels with appealing amenities like indoor pools, excellent spas, fine dining, spacious rooms, and strong connections to local culture and community. Additionally, she focused on reputable hospitality brands known for their commitment to quality, offering diverse price ranges to cater to different budgets.

Finally, in line with all our hotel selections, editors ensure that every recommendation adheres to our fundamental T+L Hotel Values.