27 Best Hotels in Ontario, Canada

Opened in late-2012, this gleaming, 55-story tower in the leafy Yorkville neighborhood is the long-awaited new Toronto home for the luxury brand, with interiors by noted hospitality design firm Yabu Pushelberg and two restaurants overseen by chef Daniel Boulud. Interiors are intimate and warm, with whimsical artwork and overflowing floral arrangements in the public spaces, and guestrooms with clean-lined furnishings, nature-inspired color palettes, and lots of natural light (plus perks like TVs hidden in the bathroom mirrors). Michelin-starred chef Boulud oversees two on-site restaurants, both hotspots for the local be-seen set. The street level bar lounge serves seasonal cocktails, craft beers on tap, and a menu of shareable plates (salads, flatbreads, charcuterie boards) and hearty fare like the bbq pork-topped Firehouse #312 burger. Upstairs at Cafe Boulud, walls lined with bold contemporary art set the scene for gourmet, Mediterranean-inspired breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus; prix-fixe and tasting options are available, and room service features Boulud dishes, too. Also a hit is the Spa, the largest in town at 30,000 square-feet and 17 treatment rooms. Along with an indoor pool and state-of-the-art gym, the retreat offers a long list of face and body services using products from Hungary to California–many of which are exclusive to this spa.

This dimly lit urban oasis is easy on the weary traveler's eyes and lungs, as lushly planted walls frame the hotel's lobby and Flora Lounge bar, pumping out oxygen, while soothing music sets the mood for relaxation. Sustainability is no after-thought here. The 1 Hotel chain is known for their strong biophilic design vision and community programming and busy social calendar. Past events have included everything from cake decorating workshops with local chefs to yoga classes. Rooms are also outfitted with live plants, reclaimed wood-based furniture and detailing, and marble-lined bathrooms. Rooms that have showers (tubs are available, too) are equipped with luxurious in-house Bamford soaps and cremes, with hour glasses to remind guests to be mindful of their water consumption. Harriet's rooftop bar (and pool) is a local hot spot during humid summer Toronto nights, while the ground floor 1 Kitchen (locally sourced farm-to-table offerings) and Casa Madera (Spanish fare) are definitely worth a visit.

The stuff of local legend, Arowhon is a family-run wilderness retreat deep in Algonquin Provincial Park known for an unpretentious rustic atmosphere and superb dining. One to 12-bedroom log cabins are decorated with antique pine furnishings. Every room has a private bath—walk-in tubs in some—and there is a fireplace in every cabin to cozy up in front of, but living room space is shared among other lodgers unless you book a private cabin. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at scheduled times are included with room rate, as is access to sports equipment.

More than just a hotel, the Drake is also a bar, a club, and an art gallery that has been a focal point for local media for two decades. After a controversial management shake-up and a major expansion in 2021 that added a new "Modern Wing," the hotel has expanded to 51 rooms. The Drake now offers bigger and more versatile room options while still retaining boutique touches: mid-century furniture, custom artwork from local artists, and luxe details like Malin + Goetz toiletries. Guests get complimentary access to the Drake Underground music venue, front-of-line reservations at bars and restaurants, spin classes and yoga at nearby gyms, and optional extras like bottle service and custom floral arrangements.

Luxury is the name of the game at this gleaming 55-story hotel, where the rooms are done in neutral tones and outfitted with soaking tubs, rain showers, and heated bathroom floors. The on-site Spa by Valmont, which includes an indoor saltwater pool, is the only five-star spa in the city. The lobby is pure drama, with dark wood and metal latticework set against stunning high ceilings. Renowned chef Daniel Boulud runs three restaurants here: the hip dBar, the coveted outdoor d|azur, and the chic brasserie Cafe Boulud.

The Hazelton is a popular destination for visiting celebrities—and it looks the part, with clubby, modern furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows or French balconies, and bathrooms wrapped in forest-green granite. The on-site spa draws locals and travelers alike, and features a fitness center, steam rooms, and a saltwater pool. Service is top-notch, and staff are accustomed to fielding personalized requests (you can even order from a pillow menu). Downstairs, ONE is an upscale all-day eatery with a bustling seasonal patio.

A splashy C$40 million renovation gave this historic hotel the full boutique treatment while emphasizing its eye-grabbing architectural details. The lobby is striking, highlighted by sculptural furnishings where guests perch while enjoying the complimentary wine at happy hour. Rooms are modern, with black marble-swathed bathrooms bathed in flattering lighting. The gym comes equipped with a variety of machines and weights and has a small yoga room; bikes and kids' scooters are also available to borrow. Downstairs, the Fortunate Fox serves upscale pub food.

One of Toronto's most historic and luxurious hotels, the Park Hyatt (originally the Park Plaza) has new life after a major 2021 renovation. There's now a residential rental wing, but even the hotel feels homey with comfortable sofas, walk-in rain showers, and areas for entertaining guests---either in-room, if you get a suite, or in nearby amenities. The whole building feels sophisticated, clean, and soothing, even in the quiet first-floor restaurant Joni, which feels like an extension of the lobby with spots to sit and either lounge or enjoy a seasonal tasting menu. Once a popular spot for visiting movie stars and local writers, the hotel is now also optimized for business stays and conferences. Well-conceived art and architecture, beautiful views of the Yorkville and the Annex teem throughout, especially in the huge, splurgey Presidential Suite penthouse. 

A big hit with families and extended-stay visitors, the modern suites at the Residence Inn Toronto Downtown come with full kitchens, spacious living and dining rooms, and comfortable bedrooms. Another major selling point is the location: just steps from the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and Scotiabank Arena and a short walk from the Queen West boutiques and Entertainment District clubs. Be sure to check for special packages before reserving; you may get a gas card or tickets to Ripley's Aquarium thrown in. A hot buffet breakfast and high-speed Internet are free for all guests, and a gym and small indoor pool are on-site.

The Shangri-La Toronto combines the attention to service for which the brand is known with an art-focused twist on its traditional East-meets-West aesthetic. A stunning Chinese sculpture adorned with a flock of birds frames the entrance, and throughout the hotel you'll find natural woods, delicate accents, and original artwork—plus sweeping city views up University Avenue and through the Entertainment District. The hotel is home to an outpost of the ultra-luxe Mott 32 (known for its smoked Peking duck), as well as a stylish bistro, Bosk. The sunlight-flooded atrium lobby is an ideal place to gather with its inviting fire, nightly live entertainment, and afternoon tea. The health club has workout equipment and a saltwater pool with private cabanas.

Intimacy comes first at this charming Victorian heritage home with a unique Georgian addition furnished with restored period furniture. Guests are invited to make use of a private pantry and borrow board games and books from the ground-floor library. King rooms are furnished with luxurious soaker tubs (bath salts provided) and heated flooring, but TVs and radios are left out with intention, so be ready to connect with your loved ones, or yourself, during your stay.

The largest ski resort in Ontario, and only getting bigger, this huge property near Collingwood revolves around its brightly painted Scandinavian-style alpine "village" with several blocks of shops, restaurants, bars, a grocery, and a plaza with live music. Aside from the slopes, it has an outstanding 18-hole golf course, mountain biking, a lakeside beach, an aquatic park, and even a coaster ride that winds down the mountain. Myriad lodging choices include the modestly priced (but somewhat shabby) Blue Mountain Inn, the pristine Swiss chalet–style Westin Trillium House, and the studios and one- or two-bedroom suites of the Village Suites or Mosaïc complex. One- to four-bedroom townhouses are also available in the Historic Snowbridge Mountain Homes complex near the golf course. From condos to four bedroom houses, many with kitchens, and access to outdoor hot tubs, there is something for everybody all year round; fun, relaxation, and fine foods are all at your fingertips. The more than 15 restaurants include fine dining, pizzerias, pubs, and sandwich shops; there's also an espresso bar and martini lounge.

Stepping through a discreet check-in area, guests are personally ushered through plush hallways to palatial guest rooms with sumptuous furnishings, floor-to-ceiling windows, individual doorbells, and electronic housekeeping controls. Rooms are set apart from the main hallways to ensure absolute silence. Bathrooms have TVs, plunge tubs, heated floors, L'Occitane En Provence amenities, and enough marble to please a monarch. Open your soundproof French doors and step out onto your balcony to experience the bustle of Yorkville. In-room dining is 24 hours, or guests can opt to dine at the popular lobby restaurant, One. Each of the four floors has its own mini-business center and there's even a private, 25-seat movie theater, complete with leather seats and a 16-foot-wide screen.

Smack in the center of Algonquin Provincial Park, this impressive 1917 resort is reached by a short boat ride across Cache Lake. The immaculate one- to three-bedroom private log cabins, each with its own canoe and a screened porch facing the lake, have gleaming hardwood floors and king-size beds piled with patchwork quilts. Quiet reigns here; no waterskiing, Jet Skiing, or motors over 10 horsepower are allowed on the lake, and you won't find phones or TVs in the cabins. Platform tents have two single beds or a king and include breakfast only. The restaurant is excellent, but does not serve lunch, though preordered picnic lunches are available.

Bisha earns top marks for its boutique design hotel, with its velveteen lobby, over 3,000 pieces of art (some Warhols even), and luxurious suites overseen by Toronto's highly sought-after Studio Munge and rock and roll hall-of-famer Lenny Kravitz. The swank and sultry rooms get accented with floor-to-ceiling windows, marbled walk-in showers and tubs, heated bathroom floors, and Byredo toiletries to keep you pampered. The hotel is also home to four renowned restaurants with a variety of styles (Tulum getaway Kōst, Iron Chef--run Akira Back, Mister C lobby bar/night club, and French Made coffee shop).  

Just steps from the Rogers Centre, CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, and the waterfront, the Delta Toronto has rooms with great views. The lobby, bursting with color, is also the location of Char No.5, a sleek, speakeasy-inspired whiskey bar. A 24-hour gym is on-site, as well as a fourth-floor swimming pool. Rooms feature amenities like smart TVs and large freestanding tubs.

The Royal York, the tallest building in the British Commonwealth when it opened in 1929, remains one of the largest hotels in the city and a favorite of both royalty and Hollywood stars. Countless movies have been filmed here, but the rooms are the main draw. The hotel has been restored, and many rooms have been renovated, featuring an updated look with hints of yellow and gray; others feature regal, if slightly fussy, early-20th-century-appropriate furnishings. On-site dining options include Reign, which serves modern Canadian fare with a traditional French touch; Clockwork, which specializes in bubbly and small plates; Toronto's only location of the Japanese eatery Benihana; and the stately Library Bar, a locally beloved hideaway that serves top-notch martinis.

Attached to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, this large but unassuming hotel is a good bet for visiting business executives, and vacationers can often find deals on weekends. It's also less than a five-minute walk to the stellar live theater and restaurants on King Street West. The hotel has an excellent day spa and exudes a quiet elegance even when full. Room decor is fresh and modern, with clean-lined furniture and linens in calm neutral colors.

Inside the Maple Leaf Square complex, this ultrastylish hotel is perfectly poised to receive traffic from the Scotiabank Arena across the street and the Rogers Centre just minutes away. The decor is sexy, with a mixture of elements like exposed cement, lush plants, and wood accents. Rooms are comfortable with king beds (double beds and even round beds available on request), Molton Brown toiletries, and rain showers. Other touches include goose-down comforters and a 24-hour gym.

About half of the rooms at this Georgian-style mansion have knockout views of the fields of historic Fort George or the placid waters of the marina—ask for one when making a reservation. The property has a hushed, regal air to it, and even the business center is disguised to look like a library, with ceiling-high bookshelves and leather Chesterfield sofas. Rooms are elegant, with an attractive blue-and-brown decor, low-pile carpeting, and clean lines; many have fireplaces and jetted tubs. The Tiara Restaurant has inventive cuisine and marina views.

This Ritz has a great location—across from Roy Thomson Hall and smack-dab in the center of the Financial District—and a solid elegance, embellished with a Canadian motif of brass maple leaves and local woods. The building itself is a cube-like glass podium topped off with a 53-story tower; guest rooms display spectacular views overlooking the CN Tower and Lake Ontario through floor-to-ceiling windows. Amenities include a full-service gym, saltwater pool, and spa. The menu at TOCA, the hotel restaurant, stuns foodies with Italian-inspired dishes using local crops and farm-raised meats.

In a town that's largely Georgian or Victorian in style, modern elements like steel and glass give the Shaw Club an edgy and hip vibe. Modern guest rooms are sleek, with sophisticated furnishings and oversized artworks. Rooms are small but make the most of the space, with pocket doors and floating fireplaces set into the walls. The restaurant is popular for its sprawling patio, the largest in town.

Both business and leisure guests are greeted with a lobby adorned with cherry blossom ceiling panels and hyper-attentive check-in service at one of Toronto's most luxurious and expensive hotels. Suites are decorated minimally but equipped with large, white-stone-finished bathrooms with heated flooring and TVs built into the mirror.  Do not miss the daily complimentary Champagne sabrage at 6 pm in the lobby lounge, a signature St. Regis ritual since the 1900s. Early risers can also experience a sunrise Peloton workout at the glass-walled health center on the 31st floor.

On a clear day you can see the skyline of Rochester, New York, across the sparkling blue Lake Ontario from most rooms at this midrange, kid-friendly hotel. Guest rooms feature expansive windows, elegant marble bathrooms, and chaise longues in some rooms. Other features include a heated indoor pool, gym, the chic Don Alfonso restaurant, European-style day spa, outdoor tennis and squash courts, and an enclosed walkway that links the hotel to the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre.

Nestled on a side street near some of Yorkville's toniest shops, the Windsor Arms caters to a luxury clientele, and personalized service is a priority: there's a high guest-to-staff ratio and 24-hour butlers are on duty. Rooms are stately and elegant, with mahogany accents and soaker tubs. There's a saltwater pool but the gym is fairly small (for an added fee, you can have a cardio machine brought to your room). Dining options in the posh downstairs lounges include weekend brunch, a popular afternoon tea, and late-night bar snacks.

The experience here is très New York Park Avenue, with elegant, 400-square-foot guest rooms overlooking Queen's Park and Lake Ontario. Of all the Yorkville properties, this one definitely enjoys the most prominent spot—right at the corner of busy Bay Street and Avenue Road. Two-level loft suites have designer kitchenettes, and the 2,500-square-foot Algonquin Suite affords three different skyline views. The Stillwater Spa is largely considered one of the city's finest. If you forgot any tolietries at home, check the gift boutique for fine soaps and skin-care items. A haven for literati, the Roof Lounge serves up a tasty burgers-and-fries lunch that draws a crowd. The Annona Dining Room serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes that make good use of local, seasonal ingredients; the well-known steak house Morton's is attached.

With a guest-to-staff ratio of 5:1 and 24-hour butler on duty, the Windsor Arms places high importance on personalized service. Lavish suites have handmade furnishings, luxurious duvets and linens, state-of-the-art sound systems, and a different musical instrument in each room. You can dine in the beautifully appointed Courtyard Café, have high tea in the cozy Russian Red Tea Room, or relax and hide away in the Lounge 22 bar. The on-site spa is a heavenly retreat, with a saltwater swimming pool and gym with personal trainers and modern equipment. The building's neo-Gothic facade has been painstakingly restored, contributing to the hotel's air of refinement.