Design
Ace Hotel Toronto
“Suspended architectural showcase”
BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Toronto
“Rock-and-roll clubhouse”
1 Hotel Toronto
“Biophilic urban showpiece”
The Drake Hotel
“West Queen West cultural hotel”
The Anndore House - JDV by Hyatt
“Mid-century apartment turned boutique hotel”
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
“Warm modernist boutique hotel”
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf Square
“Athletic design boutique”
W Toronto
“Theatrical brutalist clubhouse”
Local
Kimpton Saint George Hotel
“Crafted Annex lodgings”
The Drake Hotel
“West Queen West cultural hotel”
Ace Hotel Toronto
“Suspended architectural showcase”
Social
Gladstone House
“Victorian art landmark”
Kimpton Saint George Hotel
“Crafted Annex lodgings”
Nobu Hotel Toronto
“Skyline ryokan sanctuary”
The Broadview Hotel
“East End Romanesque stage”
Park Hyatt Toronto
“Yorkville literary roost”
The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
“Glamorous Yorkville hideaway”
Fairmont Royal York
“Grand railway institution”
BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Toronto
“Rock-and-roll clubhouse”
Wellness Central or lively
Shangri-La Toronto
“Polished urban sanctum”
The St. Regis Toronto
“Gilded skyscraper showpiece”
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
“Yorkville flagship citadel”
Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto
“Residential spa tower”
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
“Polished downtown sanctum”
1 Hotel Toronto
“Biophilic urban showpiece”
Editorial mentions
Windsor Arms Hotel
“Discreet neo-Gothic residence”
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
“Yorkville flagship citadel”
The Broadview Hotel
“East End Romanesque stage”
Fairmont Royal York
“Grand railway institution”
The St. Regis Toronto
“Gilded skyscraper showpiece”
Shangri-La Toronto
“Polished urban sanctum”
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
“Polished downtown sanctum”
The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
“Glamorous Yorkville hideaway”
Design $–$$
The Annex Hotel
“Minimalist plywood guesthouse”
The Anndore House - JDV by Hyatt
“Mid-century apartment turned boutique hotel”
Gladstone House
“Victorian art landmark”
Lively
SoHo Hotel Toronto
“Modernist art boutique”
Park Hyatt Toronto
“Yorkville literary roost”
Nobu Hotel Toronto
“Skyline ryokan sanctuary”
Revery Toronto Downtown, Curio Collection by Hilton
“Theatrical cinema tower”
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
“Warm modernist boutique hotel”
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1 Hotel TorontoBiophilic urban showpieceDesignLuxeWellness$$$$A
Ace Hotel TorontoAll-day lobby gatherings transition into rooftop cocktails and weekend DJ sets at Evangeline.DesignSocialLocal$$B
BISHA, a Luxury Collection Hotel, TorontoFireplace cocktails and DJ sets at Mister C, plus rooftop drinks at KŌST.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$C
Canopy by Hilton Toronto YorkvilleOak-lined urban baseDesignWellnessSocial$$E
Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan TorontoResidential spa towerWellnessDesignLuxe$$F
Fairmont Royal YorkLocals and travelers mix under the golden lobby clock at CLOCKWORK or over brasserie fare at REIGN.HeritageClassicSocial$$$ Four Seasons Hotel TorontoYorkville flagship citadelLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$G
Gladstone HouseCassette stages weekend drag shows and live karaoke for neighborhood crowds.DesignHeritageSocial$$K
Kimpton Saint George HotelThe Fortunate Fox gastropub pours Ontario craft beers alongside a living-room lobby hosting evening wine hours.DesignSocialLocal$$$L
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Maple Leaf SquareAthletic design boutiqueDesignLuxeLocal$$$ Le Germain Hotel Toronto MercerWarm modernist boutique hotelDesignLuxeSocial$$$N
Nobu Hotel TorontoThe bi-level Nobu Bar and Lounge draws vibrant crowds alongside the serene, guest-only Sakura Lounge.DesignLuxeSocial$$$$P
Park Hyatt TorontoThe seventeenth-floor Writers Room Bar pairs panoramic skyline views with summer DJ sessions.LuxeDesignSocial$$$$R
Revery Toronto Downtown, Curio Collection by HiltonTheatrical cinema towerDesignSocialLocal$$S
Shangri-La TorontoPolished urban sanctumLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ SoHo Hotel TorontoModernist art boutiqueDesignLuxeSocial$$$T
The Anndore House - JDV by HyattMid-century apartment turned boutique hotelDesignSocialLocal$$ The Annex HotelMinimalist plywood guesthouseDesignSocialLocal$$ The Broadview HotelA glass-enclosed rooftop terrace hosting weekend DJ sets, paired with an all-day cafe and ground-floor bar.HeritageDesignSocial$$ The Drake HotelFour gathering spaces span the underground concert room to the Sky Yard rooftop.DesignSocialLocal$$ The Hazelton Hotel TorontoThe heated wraparound patio and lively bar at ONE draw neighborhood crowds for avenue people-watching.LuxeDesignSocial$$$$ The Omni King Edward HotelRestored Edwardian landmarkHeritageClassicLuxe$$$ The Ritz-Carlton, TorontoPolished downtown sanctumLuxeDesignWellness$$$$ The St. Regis TorontoGilded skyscraper showpieceLuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel TorontoTailored Yorkville mid-riseLuxeWellnessSocial$$$W
W TorontoTheatrical brutalist clubhouseDesignLuxeSocial$$$ Windsor Arms HotelDiscreet neo-Gothic residenceLuxeHeritageClassic$$$$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.
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.
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.