1 Hotel Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Fashion District
Vibe
Thousands of native plants, salvaged Ontario elm, and light-filled spaces bring the surrounding landscape directly into the buzzing city center.
“Biophilic urban showpiece”
Reclaimed barn elm, board-formed concrete, and local limestone shaped around the muted tones of Lake Ontario.
Solicitous lounge service, complimentary electric house cars, Bamford bath products, and heated bathroom floors.
Skyline cocktails at Harriet's Rooftop, lobby gatherings in Flora Lounge, and live theatrical performances at Casa Madera.
In King West Village, surrounded by the Fashion District's dining and nightlife along Wellington Street.
“The rooms are surprisingly sunny, and their crisp contemporary design is warmed by plenty of organic textures and living houseplants.”
Rooms
Sliding barn doors reveal marble bathrooms with hickory vanities, while organic cotton linens and locally salvaged wood accents ground the spaces.
“The luxury hotel’s lobby entrance and adjacent Flora Lounge are like stepping into a lush garden with greenery as far as the eye can see.”
Wellness
The Fieldhouse offers a climbing wall and turf track downstairs, balanced by a rooftop plunge pool overlooking the skyline.
“Ontario woodworkers transformed fallen Toronto trees into more than 1,000 pieces of furniture. Local landscapers maintain the hotel’s 3,000 plants.”
Backstory
Originally opened in 2010 as the Thompson Toronto, the property was remade by Rockwell Group, debuting as 1 Hotel in 2021.
Eat & drink
Dine on zero-waste dishes at 1 Kitchen, sip cocktails in Flora Lounge, or enjoy rooftop sushi at Harriet's.
The neighborhood
Set in the Fashion District, the hotel sits steps from King West nightlife, Queen West shopping, and the Lake Ontario waterfront.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.