Financial District Toronto, Canada
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorGrand railway institution
Original basket-weave marble floors and travertine columns welcome a lively mix of commuters and cocktail lovers beneath the central golden clock.
“Past a majestic Art Deco façade that stretches up to a central tower, the vast, bustling lobby still has its historic feel intact.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1929 Châteauesque landmark designed by Ross and Macdonald, once the tallest building in the British Empire.
Remarkable
A 1929 Canadian Pacific icon where generations of Torontonians gather for grand ballroom galas and Library Bar martinis.
Notable
Locals and travelers mix under the golden lobby clock at CLOCKWORK or over brasserie fare at REIGN.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
it’s now a part of the Fairmont family, and its historic grandeur has been updated with (subtly) contemporary interiors and the full complement of modern in-room comforts.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Connected directly to the underground PATH network, the hotel sits opposite Union Station in the center of the bustling Financial District.
The rooms
Refurbished bedrooms pair tailored upholstery with Le Labo bath products, while upper-floor Gold suites add marble bathrooms and dedicated lounge access.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
A 50-foot heated swimming pool sits beneath an overhead skylight, flanked by white arched columns and a fireplace wall.
The gym
TechnoGym machines and Peloton bikes line the 24-hour fitness centre alongside free weights and an Outrace training rig.
Dogs stay too.
REIGN Restaurant + Bar + Bakery
Leather booths and wood-paneled dining rooms set the stage for modern Canadian brasserie fare made with local Ontario produce.
At the table
Weekend afternoon tea arrives beside the lobby clock at CLOCKWORK, and the intimate Library Bar pours custom-distilled martinis.
How it began
Constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway across from the main terminal, this 1929 landmark was once the British Empire's tallest building.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.