Toronto, CanadaYorkville
W Toronto
Theatrical brutalist clubhouse
Yorkville Toronto, Canada
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottTheatrical brutalist clubhouse
A 1970s brutalist exterior opens to an after-dark clubhouse of jewel-toned velvet, nightly DJs, and an in-house recording studio.
“Jewel-toned, theater-inspired guest rooms have velvet curtains, curved banquettes, and whimsical details like pillows inscribed with ‘I Miss You!’”
What it’s good at
Notable
Brutalist concrete architecture transformed with jewel-toned velvet interiors and an illuminated exterior lift.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
W Toronto enters Yorkville... with all the brand’s familiar strengths turned up to 10: dazzling architecture, stylish, colorful interior design, signature in-room comforts.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Bloor Street's luxury shops and the Yonge subway line sit outside, with Yorkville's galleries and cafés a short stroll away.
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The rooms
Sapphire velvet stage curtains back the beds, paired with curved banquettes and dressing-room vanities inspired by backstage green rooms.
The gym
The 3,300-square-foot fitness center has a boxing station, yoga and stretch studios, and rows of cardio machines.
At the table
Timber birdcage cabanas line the rooftop terrace for Nikkei dining, and a street-level café pulls espresso downstairs.
Jewel-toned accents, sapphire velvet curtains, and beds with an ambient underglow create a mood that feels closer to a backstage lounge than a standard hotel room.
How it began
First opened in 1976 as Hotel Plaza II, the concrete building underwent a full gut renovation before reopening in 2022.
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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.