Fodor's Expert Review The Parkside Hotel & Spa

From the three-story glass atrium with babbling fountains to the rooftop terrace and on-site spa, this Downtown condo-hotel feels like an escape from the city and is a good family choice. Rent its 29-seat movie theater (C$60 inclusive of film and popcorn); head up to the rooftop for a marshmallow roast (C$40) or work out in the well-equipped fitness room overlooking the ozonated indoor pool. The guest rooms—all one- and two-bedroom suites with space for families to spread out—have kitchen facilities, living and dining areas, and private balconies, and if you're not doing your own cooking, you can pop down to the lobby-level café for breakfast or light meals. Signs throughout the property tout its environment-friendly features, including water-saving showers, charging stations for electric cars (overnight parking is C$17), and bicycle storage. Book directly online for savings.