11 Best Hotels in Yorkville, Church and Wellesley, Rosedale, and Cabbagetown, Toronto

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Handsome and intimate, this outpost of the respected InterContinental chain is a two-minute walk from the Yorkville shopping area and directly across from the Royal Ontario Museum's stunning Crystal addition. Art-deco touches enhance the public areas and spacious guest rooms. Orange, white, and brown linens cover cozy beds and pillowtop mattresses; bay windows offer stunning city views. Signatures Restaurant is comfortably classic, and its patio, SkyLounge, offers breezy alfresco dining in season. Relax in the clublike opulence of the Proof Barperfect for snacks, tea, or a cocktail with one of 50 brands of vodka.

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.