32 Best Hotels in Ontario, Canada

Thanks to its lofty perch, all 35 stories of the Fallsview Casino Resort overlook the Horseshoe, American, and Bridal Veil Falls. There are touches of luxury everywhere: natural light streams through glass domes and floor-to-ceiling windows, chandeliers hang in grand hallways, and frescoes lend an aristocratic feel. Room decor is contemporary and subtle in a gray, white, and slate blue. Guests have access to a pool, hot tub, and outdoor patio area, as well as an in-house spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The resort's romantic 21 Club restaurant is one of the best in the area.

Some boutique hotels pop art on their walls and call it a day, but this Victorian-era beauty (complete with an antique hand-operated elevator) uses guest rooms as a canvas for a rotating cast of local artists. The hotel—the oldest in Toronto—underwent a major renovation under new ownership in 2021, which added bright neon accents throughout the building without forgetting its long heritage. Homey new guest amenity spaces—like a library and billiards lounge—now sit on every floor while rooms mix modern vanities (outside the bathroom) with original redbrick walls. There are photos, tapestries, painting and mural pieces everywhere, even in the new basement gym spaces, and free studio space for local artists. 

The closest hotel to the waterfront is this luxurious and romantic boutique hotel with a gently sloping gambrel roof and handsome cedar shingles. The maritime-theme rooms are individually decorated in taupes and creams, some with beadboard doors or ships mounted on the walls. Sample locally produced preserves and homemade pastries at breakfast and attend wine-and-cheese tastings in the afternoon for the full Niagara experience. Harbour House shares facilities (restaurants, spa, gym) with sister properties the Shaw Club and the Charles Hotel.

The retro, redbrick exterior of this chic hotel—conveniently located near the TIFF Bell Lightbox—blends seamlessly with the historic architecture of the surrounding Theater District. The lobby has a library, a cappuccino bar, and a double-sided, open-hearth fireplace. Sleek furnishings fill ultramodern rooms, which have Bose stereos, Frette sheets, and sexy see-through showers. Suites have separate bedrooms and living rooms, fireplaces, and private terraces that afford superb views of the skyline. The restaurant, Victor, draws rave reviews for its Italian and continental fare, and classy cocktails.

A two-story hotel six blocks from the heart of town, this building has been a cannery, barracks, and basket factory in its 100-plus-year history. The decor draws on this past: brick-lined corridors, latched barn-door-style room doors, and upper rooms with the original factory beams (now painted off-white) embedded in the vaulted ceilings. Rooms boast a more contemporary and casual design, with mahogany furniture, carved four-poster beds, and iron chandeliers, and many have fireplaces. The top-rated spa; the indoor saltwater pool (complete with real palm trees and faux birdsong); and the outdoor "hot springs" are the treasures of this property.

A magnificent 1,000-acre landscape of rocky outcrops and evergreen trees typical of the region surrounds this alpine lodge--style resort. All kinds of activities are available, from a top-rated golf course to mountain biking. The resort borders Lake Muskoka, so you can enjoy boat rentals from canoes and kayaks to small powerboats. Every room has a private balcony, most with forest and lake views, and more than half have a gas or wood fireplace. Grab a Tex-Mex treat and a margarita at Bar 19 at the Upper Deck and enjoy the view or enjoy the breeze while dining alfresco at the Boathouse Restaurant.

This hotel is completely integrated into the Rogers Centre—the sports and entertainment dome that serves as the home of the Toronto Blue Jays—and 70 of the choicest rooms overlook the stadium itself. The price of these rooms may vary with the event taking place. The lobby level restaurant, Sportsnet Grill, has floor-to-ceiling views of the Rogers Centre.

Curvy concrete structures, Douglas fir wood paneling, and prime use of natural daylight make the urban boutique hotel a delightful spot. It also helps when rooms are outfitted with thoughtful touches like paintings from local artists, modern-retro Tivoli sound systems, turntables, a vinyl library of local independent musicians, and even guitars and wine fridges in the larger suites. The clean lines of the cabin-like rooms and exposed concrete ceilings make for a soothing joy to wake up to. A light breakfast can be had in the airy Lobby Bar with the working out-of-office crowd, or at Alder on the lower level, for decadent brunch entertaining. The rooftop bar, Evangeline, brings a swishy crowd of sophisticates and is an ideal place to enjoy city views with a stiff cocktail.

This hip boutique hotel above the popular restaurant Constantine caters to a young, plugged-in clientele with amenities like app-activated temperature control, an on-site barbershop, and record players in every room. The common spaces are dark and atmospheric and the rooms are modern but low-key, with a mix of textures, subway-tiled bathrooms, and rain showers. The Scarlett Door Café keeps guests and public well caffeinated throughout the day.

This trendy, no-frills boutique hotel features industrial-chic, loft-inspired rooms and boasts an on-site café and lobby bar as well as a cozy Italian restaurant.

A 20-minute drive south of Gravenhurst, this all-inclusive lakeside resort dates to 1898 and is particularly geared to outdoor types and active families. Perhaps more suitably called a lodge, as it lacks the sophisticated touches you might expect, it is nevertheless well-equipped and comfortable. It's the kind of casual place where guests chat into the evening, lounging in Muskoka chairs around a fire pit. Canoeing and kayaking are popular, as are pontoon boat excursions. In winter, gear up for tobogganing, sleigh rides, and snowshoeing. Most rooms have fireplaces, and some have whirlpool baths; all but a few have views over Sparrow Lake.

This dramatic historic building is the setting for one of the hippest hotels in town, with quirky rooms, stylish restaurants, and a sprawling rooftop deck. Fun details like record players and a curated collection of LPs give an individual touch to the rooms, which all have luxurious marble bathrooms and plenty of brass and velvet. In addition to the rooftop terrace, there's a congenial bistro that serves coffee, brunch, and all-day fare.

An air of old-fashioned civility permeates this 1832 Georgian gem, with a nice location on the main street; meal plans that include breakfast or dinner (or both) are available. Spend summer evenings playing board games on the outdoor patio, then dine on some of the best food in the area. Each of its 12 rooms are uniquely decorated: from the Apple Room, with an oversize painting of apples over the bed, to the Safari Room with slanted ceilings and tribal decor like masks and drums. In the persimmon-color HobNob restaurant, chef Steve Sperling crafts exquisite dishes inspired by locally grown ingredients.

This classic hotel's timeless elegance attracts so many celebrities, heads of state, and members of royalty that it has its own protocol manager. The Château was the dream of American Charles Melville Hays, a dream he never saw become reality. Hays perished in April 1912 while sailing back for the hotel's opening aboard the Titanic. One of Canada's greatest railroad hotels, it's named for Sir Wilfrid Laurier, prime minister from 1896 to 1911. Rooms are elegant though some standard rooms have only showers. Zoe's, the conservatory lounge, serves afternoon tea. The Terrace restaurant (open summer only) overlooks the Rideau Canal locks. Fairmont Gold Rooms (C$100 extra) offer complimentary Continental breakfast and evening appetizers.

Instead of the usual casino-and-slot-machine ambience you find in other area hotels, you'll find a spectacular water park of 12 slides, seven pools, outdoor hot tubs, and other family-friendly amenities. This destination hotel offers nine different types of suites to suit different tastes. The whimsical KidKamp suite features kids' bunk beds and tents. For food options, there's the Barnwood, a classic steak house, The Antler Shanty that's open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and cafés in and around the water park for lighter bites.

If you want to be close to the Entertainment and Financial Districts, this hotel offers one of the area's best locations, and its lobby restaurant, Frenchy, serves classic Parisian brasserie fare. The hotel itself is decorated in golds and browns in the lobby with wooden floors and subtle earth tones. Guest rooms have modern furniture and offer Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. The indoor-outdoor pool is surrounded by towering skyscrapers, which lends a certain eeriness to your swimming experience.

Request views of the CN Tower at this luxury hotel smack in the middle of the pulsating Entertainment District. Guest rooms are decorated in a chocolate, modern palette with clean-lined, contemporary furniture and spa-inspired toiletries. Hotel restaurant King Street Social does luxurious fare like grilled Nova Scotia salmon and AAA steaks, while Mix Bistro offers tapas-style options. An outdoor swimming pool with a seasonal sundeck provides excellent views from its rooftop on the 17th floor, as does the 24-hour fitness center.

Seven of the 24 suites in the main building of this Main Street Jordan inn are two-story affairs with plenty of space, but the rooms to book—in nice weather at least—are the five ground-level suites with very private garden patios. The style of the suites can be described as country elegance, with a mix of antiques and new furnishings, tasteful brocade upholstery, and some gas fireplaces. Two suites are in the separate clapboard Winemaker's Cottage, and two smaller rooms are in the 1840 brick Vintage House, both beside the inn.

Shoppers love the Marriott for its location next to the Eaton Centre and steps from Sankofa Square as well as its room size, which is larger than most in the city, though lacking in decorative flair. The indoor rooftop pool offers impressive views, as do Trios Bistro and its bar, which overlooks Trinity Square. Rooms feature plush pillow-top mattresses, down comforters, and designer duvets.

Toronto’s iconic "King Eddy," a haven for the well-heeled for over a century, remains a popular choice for special occasions, families, solo travelers, and business guests, still evoking a sense of historic grandeur. At Victoria’s Restaurant, oil paintings adorn the walls, providing an elegant backdrop for breakfast and afternoon tea. Meanwhile, the Consort Bar—once home to the hotel’s original elevator shaft—is a lively social spot, offering an extensive cocktail menu featuring classic signature drinks, wines, and fine spirits.

Made up entirely of suites, this 51-story tower is attached to the old Dominion Bank of Canada (circa 1914) in the city's downtown business and shopping core. There's a community feeling to this property, which is a mixture of condos, long-term rentals, and hotel rooms frequented by repeat customers. The spacious guest suites are geared toward extended stays with washer-dryer units and kitchenettes—a small fitness center with a city view, valet parking, 24-hour concierge, and a connection to the PATH are bonuses. Request a suite on Floor 25 or above for breathtaking views of either Lake Ontario, the Toronto Islands, the CN Tower, or the city's sea of skyscrapers.

A visit from the Prince of Wales in 1901 inspired the name of this venerable hostelry that still welcomes the occasional royal guest or film star. A true Victorian from 1864, the three-story mansard-roof behemoth takes up an entire city block. Inside, details like intricate brazil- and cherrywood inlaid flooring, Tiffany lamps, and gilt-framed oil paintings exude Victorian-era decadence. Rooms have heated towel racks, and some have gas fireplaces. There are plenty of ways to pamper yourself here: a tea-treatment facial in the spa, a dip in the Roman-bath-style saltwater pool, high tea in the Drawing Room, or a meal at the highly acclaimed Escabèche restaurant.

You can't get much closer to Toronto's waterfront than this hotel, where unobstructed Lake Ontario and Toronto Islands vistas come standard. The decor has a fitting maritime theme with deep blue accents, full-grain woods, and brass embellishments. Rooms are spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows for maximum view potential. Watermark Restaurant serves Canadian dishes with a global twist, and the Amsterdam BrewHouse across the street serves hearty pub food and famous local beer. The outdoor pool has an open deck overlooking the CN Tower, Harbourfront, and Lake Ontario.

Surrounded by its own private vineyard, this beautifully restored, green-shuttered 1820 mansion is formal in style: it's fronted by a grand portico with four massive columns, and an enormous original 19th-century crystal chandelier greets you in the lobby. Before it opened as an inn, it was a local art gallery, and it still showcases some artwork. Gas fireplaces, wood furnishings, and rich tones of gold and wine add to the upscale elegance of the rooms. All are warmed by fireplaces and have pastoral views of the vineyards or front gardens. The location, surrounded by vineyards and next to Peller Estates Winery is the real appeal, but it is a little remote from the central area.

Views from this hotel in the city center are marvelous—to the south are the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre; to the north, both new and old city halls. Guest rooms and suites have pillow-top mattresses, crisp linens, and cozy duvets in a neutral palette. Perhaps owing to its great size, there are plenty of places to escape: a garden with waterfalls, a 24-hour fitness center, and a giant year-round indoor-outdoor pool (complete with bar). Club Level rooms have access to a complimentary continental breakfast and cocktail hour with a view at the 43rd-floor Club Level Lounge. Quinn's, a moderately priced steak house, is attached, with breakfast and lunch served at the Dual Citizen grab-and-go bar. 

For quick layovers, it's hard to beat the location of this chain hotel right inside Terminal 3 of Pearson International Airport. Rooms have an upscale feel and are extremely comfortable. The choicest rooms have lounge areas and spectacular views over the runway. A 24-hour fitness club, a gorgeous indoor pool with a solarium, and a business center mean that guests can get things done even when jet-lagged.

Saturated in pampering detail, the SoHo Met conjures luxury with Frette linens, down duvets, walk-in closets, marble bathrooms with heated floors, and Molton Brown bath products. Glamour begins in the cosmopolitan open-concept lobby, where a stunning blown-glass installation by artist Dale Chihuly dazzles guests. Other amenities include a fitness center, lap pool, full-service day spa, decadent Italian dining at Pizzeria Moretti, and Les Clefs d'Or concierge services.

Bold and bursting with personality, this downtown gem shakes up Toronto’s hotel scene. The jewel-toned, theater-inspired guest rooms and spacious suites hit the sweet spot between cozy and chic. Meanwhile, the large, fully loaded gym ensures you can easily stick to your workout routine. But the real star? The Living Room—a vibrant social hub, where you can relax with a glass of bubbly, graze on tapas, and later catch a live DJ set in a space that feels part lounge, part stage. Musicians and creators can tap into the W Sound Suite, a private studio designed for everything from light recording and live streaming to acoustic sessions. 

An 1838 converted grist mill houses Gatineau Park's only hotel, a 25-minute drive from Ottawa. Its serene forest setting alongside a waterfall attracts nature lovers, small business groups, and steam train passengers wanting to stay overnight in Wakefield. Inside the thick stone walls is a fine dining restaurant, a spa, and rustic but comfortable guest rooms containing Canadiana or Mission-style furnishings. Some rooms have gas fireplaces. This adults-only inn has no single room rates. Instead, you choose from a variety of packages; the minimum package is a room for two with full breakfast.

Rustic two- and three-bedroom furnished cottages overlook Walker Lake at this resort, and many come with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. There are plenty of outdoor activities close at hand, including canoeing, fishing, and even a sandy beach and water trampoline for kids.