Toronto, CanadaThe Annex
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto
Tailored Yorkville mid-rise
The Annex Toronto, Canada
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
SonestaTailored Yorkville mid-rise
The mid-rise hotel trades traditional five-star stiffness for an easygoing stay, set right along Yorkville's cultural and retail strip.
What it’s good at
Listed
Marble bathrooms with walk-in showers join round-the-clock room service on Bloor Street.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Royal Ontario Museum sits directly across the street, and Yorkville's designer boutiques start just around the corner.
The rooms
Tailored fabrics and muted palettes fill the rooms, where wide windows look straight out over Bloor Street.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The eighth-floor heated lap pool sits beneath pitched glass skylights, bordered by a checkered tile deck.
The spa & gym
Proof Bar and Patio
Velvet sofas fill the cocktail lounge, and the garden patio outside is shaded by leafy flower trellises.
Signatures Restaurant
Tall grid windows light the yellow banquettes, and the kitchen serves seasonal Canadian menus and weekend high tea.
At the table
Portable bar setups pour wine and spirits beside tall windows, and room service runs around the clock.
How it began
The property opened in 1989 as Canada's first InterContinental hotel, marking its thirtieth anniversary with a complete interior overhaul.
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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.