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T-Dot, the Six, YYZ—call Toronto what you want, but there’s no denying that Canada’s largest metropolis has flourished into one of North America’s undisputed capitals of cool. Its rise isn’t just thanks to Drake or the star-studded Toronto International Film Festival. The city’s true power lies in its kaleidoscopic diversity: more than half of its 2.7 million residents were born outside of Canada, bringing with them languages, traditions, and cuisines that make exploring the city’s 200-plus neighborhoods an adventure in its own right. If it’s been on your must-visit list (or if you simply have work-related travel planned), kick things off on the right foot by booking one of the best hotels in Toronto.
Vogue s favorite hotels in Toronto:
- For a Family-Owned Jewel: The Ode
- For Lenny Kravitz-Designed Suites: Bisha Hotel Toronto
- For the City’s OG Indie Darling: The Drake
- For the Most Sophisticated “Airport” Hotel You Ever Did See: Le Germain Hotel Mercer
- For a Queen Elizabeth II-Approved Stay: Fairmont Royal York
- For an Urban Oasis: 1 Hotel Toronto
- For a Homegrown Icon: The Four Seasons Toronto
With new attractions continuing to transform the cityscape—most notably Biidaasige Park, Canada’s largest urban green space in a generation—there’s never been a more exciting moment to visit. And when you do, you’ll find that Toronto’s diversity is mirrored in its hotel scene, where large international hotel chains share the spotlight with family-owned boutiques and flagships of Canadian icons like Fairmont and Four Seasons. Here, the 12 best places to stay in Toronto.
Ace Hotel
At first glance, this 14-story red-brick tower in Toronto’s Garment District looks like another relic of the city’s early-20th-century textile boom. Look again. For its first Canadian outpost, Ace enlisted celebrated Canadian firm Shim-Sutcliffe Architects to build a brand-new structure that blends seamlessly into the industrial streetscape. The drama unfolds in the triple-height lobby, where concrete arches soar overhead and copper-hued steel staircases stream dramatically along its sides. Custom steel “knuckles,” engineered to mimic a zipper chain, serve as a playful wink to the building’s garment-district roots.
Upstairs, the 123 rooms are a softer counterpoint, featuring Douglas fir cabinetry, custom quilts by Canadian artist Kyle Parent, and deep-set window benches made for curling up with a book (or strumming the in-room guitar). Michelin-feted chef Patrick Kriss helms Alder, the hotel’s signature restaurant, where a wood-fired grill turns out dishes like crispy Ibérico pork “secreto” and charred octopus with shishito, corn, and ’nduja. And then there’s Evangeline, the year-round rooftop named for Canada’s first silent film, where you can sip cocktails and snack on small plates beside a roaring winter fire or out on the breezy terrace come summer.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, rooftop terrace, pet-friendly rooms, fitness center, in-room dining
- Bonus Tip: The hotel is brimming with works by more than 40 emerging and established Canadian artists, and also hosts a robust artist-in-residence program in partnership with Toronto’s Images Festival.
- Address: 51 Camden St, Toronto, ON M5V 1V2
Four Seasons Toronto
Towering above Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighborhood, Four Seasons’ global flagship feels every inch the brand’s crown jewel. Situated just down the road from the original 1960s location, the high-rise tower was built from the ground up in 2012, its 55 stories rising above the leafy enclaves of Rosedale and Forest Hill and the luxury boutiques of the Mink Mile. In 2024, the hotel unveiled a multimillion-dollar renovation of its 259 rooms, where color palettes draw inspiration from Canadian landscapes and every piece of furniture is designed and manufactured in Canada in collaboration with artisans and textile makers. Throughout the property, more than 1,700 original works by Canadian artists add another layer of place-based storytelling.
The F&B was conceived by celebrated French chef Daniel Boulud, whose convivial, art-filled Café Boulud serves three meals a day alongside a six-course tasting menu and a beloved Wednesday rotisserie special. And during the Toronto International Film Festival, the hotel buzzes with A-listers and directors who come to unwind at the property’s 30,000-square-foot spa—the city’s largest—which encompasses 19 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus-scented steam room, sauna, indoor pool and hot tub, state-of-the-art gym, and a Bio Bar offering alternative therapies ranging from physic readings to TCM.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, rooftop terrace, in-room dining, fitness center, spa, swimming pool, pet-friendly rooms
- Bonus Tip: Didn’t pack appropriately for the Canadian winter? The hotel lends out Canada Goose jackets, so you can bundle up and explore the city like a local.
- Address: 60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 0A4
The Drake
Ever since it opened in the vibrant Queen Street West neighborhood in 2004, this 51-room hotel has been the city’s leading reference for boutique cool. It’s not just the bright, personality-filled rooms or the unbeatable location near Kensington Market, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and the Museum or Contemporary Art. The Drake has cemented its reputation as a cultural hub: more than 200 musicians—from Billie Eilish to Leon Bridges—have played at the on-site Drake Underground, widely regarded as one of the city’s top performance venues.
The property puts equal emphasis on food and drink. Guests can fuel up at the all-day Drake Café, linger over brunch or dinner at the living-room-style Lounge (which shifts gears with DJ sets after hours), or head up to the all-seasons rooftop for sushi and small plates. For a late-night fix, there’s even a dedicated sushi bar that keeps the energy going long after dark. For accommodations, choose between the vintage-inspired rooms in the Classic Wing (dating to 2004) or the maximalist, art-splashed rooms in the Modern Wing, which debuted in 2021.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, rooftop terrace, nightclub
- Bonus Tip: Once you’ve had your big-city fix, check out The Drake’s sister properties in Prince Edward County, just a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto, where dozens of wineries and more than 500 miles of shoreline along Lake Ontario make for the perfect respite.
- Address: 1150 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
The Ode
Toronto’s only Black-owned hotel is the passion project of Tobago-born entrepreneur Erica Herbert and her four adult children—and a love letter to the vibrant, multicultural neighborhood of Little Portugal (where Herbert’s father purchased the building long before the area blossomed into the bustling hub it is today). To bring the family-owned property to life, they tapped their circle of artist friends: local talents like Gaby Lo, Justin Broadbent, and Gillian Toliver created bold wall murals; ceramics and design objects come courtesy of Souvenir Studios; and creatives such as Jah Grey and Kayla Rocca provided striking photography. While the 10-room property doesn’t offer the amenities of a big-box hotel, Herbert and her family are always on hand with insider recommendations—from jollof rice at Mild Afro Lounge to natural wine and Canadian cuisine at Midfield. And don’t miss the events calendar on the hotel’s buzzy rooftop, which has played host to gospel choir performances, movie nights, and open-air dinners.
- Amenities: Rooftop terrace
- Bonus Tip: Rumors are swirling about a soon-to-debut second hotel from the Herbert family.
- Address: 1417 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1Y4
1 Hotel Toronto
Set along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore, Toronto is an inherently nature-filled city, even if its skyscraper-crowded skyline tells a different story. For a serene escape in the heart of it all, check into the eco-conscious, high-design 1 Hotel Toronto—the city’s only LEED Gold–certified property—where living walls, plant-filled gardens, and sunlit rooms create the atmosphere of a lakeside retreat. New York’s Rockwell Group worked with the local studio Be Woodsy to transform Toronto’s felled trees into unique decor objects, such as signposts, DJ booths, and end tables. The 91 guest rooms and 21 suites are fitted with sustainable bed linens, non-toxic organic mattresses, rolled-up yoga mats, and bath products from the B Corp-certified UK-based Bamford. Come summer, the rooftop pool offers sweeping skyline views, while complimentary bikes invite spins through Tommy Thompson Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise with more than 300 species. (Prefer four wheels? A fully electric Audi Q6 e-tron is available on a first-come basis for sightseeing.)
Afterward, don’t miss dinner at Casa Madera, where coastal Mexican fare and live music have made it a local favorite—especially for Sunday brunch.
- Amenities: Rooftop pool terrace, gym, restaurants, bars, spa services, pet-friendly rooms, in-room dining
- Bonus Tip: The hotel’s Garden Pavilion nurtures a herb garden and beehive that supply the zero-waste 1 Kitchen restaurant.
- Address: 550 Wellington Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2V5
Fairmont Royal York
The Fairmont name is synonymous with Canada’s “Castles of the North”—château-style landmarks built during the Canadian Pacific Railway boom, from Banff Springs to Château Frontenac. Among the grandest of them all is Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York, unveiled in 1929 directly across from Union Station and, at the time, the largest hotel in the British Empire. It’s no wonder the Royal York was Queen Elizabeth II’s address of choice when in town (legend has it that staff even kept her personal mattress and toilet under lock and key between visits to ensure no one else in her 16th-floor suite could use them).
Today, the 1,363-room colossus still glitters with 20th-century glamour but is firmly in step with modern times. In 2023, the Art Deco heritage property became one of the first hotels in the world to achieve zero carbon certification following a $65 million overhaul of its energy systems. Guests can swim beneath the skylight at the indoor pool, squeeze in a session at the state-of-the-art fitness center, or head underground to explore the PATH—Toronto’s 30-kilometer-long subterranean walkway that connects directly to the hotel.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, indoor pool, fitness center, in-room dining, shops
- Pro Tip: With live music and a Jazz Age vibe, the moody, low-lit Reign cocktail bar ranks among Toronto’s best date-night spots. Plus, a virtual booking tool lets you hand-pick your perfect table.
- Address: 100 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3
The Broadview Hotel
On Toronto’s East End, a 19th-century Romanesque Revival landmark has seen it all: first as a high-society social club for magnate Archibald Dingman, then a budget hotel offering $1.50 rooms, and eventually a strip club where dancers allegedly shared the stage with tigers and other live animals. In 2017, the storied Riverside building got yet another lease on life, reopening as the 58-room Broadview Hotel—a stylish stay just outside the downtown core area and minutes from the buzz of West Queen West. Guest rooms are bright and personality-packed, with jewel tones, floral fabrics, and hardwood floors, plus playful extras like record players stocked with vinyl from the nearby Tiny Record Shop and artwork curated by Toronto’s Tatar Art Projects.
The ground-floor bistro and bar carry you from morning coffee and brunch to grain bowls at lunch and craft cocktails after dark. But the real showstopper is upstairs: a rooftop restaurant, one of the city’s most romantic perches, with 360-degree glass walls and a pyramidal skylight framing sweeping skyline views.
- Amenities: Rooftop terrace, restaurants, bars, in-room dining
- Bonus Tip: The property is full of playful surprises—the corner suites, for instance, feature brass stripper poles cleverly retrofitted as shelves.
- Address: 106 Broadview Ave, Toronto, Ontario M4M 2G1
Bisha Hotel Toronto
For better or worse, Toronto is often compared to New York City — and for a hotel that feels like it could have been transplanted straight from Manhattan’s fashionable Meatpacking District, there’s Bisha. Done up in black marble, draped velvet and levitating glass sculptures by Canadian artist Jeff Goodman, the lobby is inspired by the intricate patterns of Alexander McQueen designs; whereas the moody jewel box-like seventh-floor suites were designed by none other than Lenny Kravitz.
Layered throughout the red brick-and-glass building are more than 3,000 pieces of original art, including Warhol prints, a striking pink Jeff Koons sculpture, and two entrance installations by Japanese sculptor artist Jun Kaneko. Dining is a standout, featuring the first Canadian restaurant from Michelin-lauded, Korean-American chef Akira Back; the 44th-floor KOST, where Baja California-inspired cuisine is served overlooking the infinity pool and Lake Ontario; and the dimly-lit Mister C Bar, where there are $1 oysters, half-priced Champagne, and live music every Tuesday.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, fitness center, rooftop pool, in-room dining, spa, pet-friendly rooms
- Bonus Tip: The bi-level, Lenny Kravitz–designed Bisha Suite is the ultimate splurge, complete with a leafy 1,000-square-foot private terrace, living room and kitchen, and a bathroom clad in golden spider marble
- Address: 80 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 0L7
The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
With just 62 rooms and 15 suites, this Yorkville boutique gem may be small, but it punches far above its weight. Big-hotel-style perks range from a private cinema (where A-listers host exclusive screenings during TIFF) to a heated saltwater pool, a sumptuous spa with Swiss Valmont treatments, and an art collection so vast it comes with its own concierge-led tours. But the Yabu Pushelberg–designed rooms are the real draw: spacious, soundproofed, and residential in feel, with nine-foot ceilings and walk-out or Juliette balconies that make the already-generous layouts (an average of 620 square feet) feel even larger. Bathrooms are dressed to impress in floor-to-ceiling galaxy green marble, complete with soaking tubs and rainfall showers. And while the neighborhood is spoiled for choice when it comes to dining, the hotel’s own One Restaurant is a destination in itself. Helmed by Canadian chef Michael Hawryluk—who honed his craft at Ottawa’s Rideau Hall and grande dames like Fairmont Banff Springs—it’s among Toronto’s most in-demand tables, particularly in summer when the wraparound, tree-lined patio becomes the city’s see-and-be-seen spot.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, in-room dining, fitness center, spa, swimming pool, 25-seat cinema, pet-friendly rooms
- Bonus tip: Dog walking services, complimentary CYBEX strollers, and proximity to plenty of kid-friendly attractions including the Royal Ontario Museum and Queen’s Park makes the hotel an under-the-radar family favorite.
- Address: 118 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M5R 1H5
Le Germain Hotel Mercer
Just five minutes from Billy Bishop Airport, this former hat factory turned boutique sleep is anything but your typical airport hotel. Set in an 11-story red-brick tower in the heart of the Theater District, the 123-room property marks the first Ontario outpost of the family-owned Quebecois Le Germain brand, which now counts 19 hotels across Canada. The mood is set the moment you step through the stainless-steel-and-glass entrance into a soaring, double-height lobby with warm woods, a two-sided fireplace, and a library stocked with English and French novels. Dining is a highlight: On-site restaurant Victor buzzes with bistro energy, serving steak frites alongside seasonal plates like cucumber salad with pickled fennel, candied pine nuts, and a bright chili-orange dressing. Service shines here too; count on the concierge team to know all the neighborhood’s gems—from the Etiket beauty emporium to the Art Gallery of Ontario.
- Amenities: Restaurant, rooftop terrace, in-room dining, fitness center
- Pro Tip: The leafy rooftop terrace is a summertime favorite for cocktails with skyline views. It also hides a quirky extra: a small putting green, ideal for perfecting your short game in the heart of downtown.
- Address: 30 Mercer St, Toronto, ON M5V 1H3
Nobu Toronto
Opened this summer in a soaring high-rise in the Entertainment District, Nobu Toronto is already shaping up to be a blockbuster. Just steps from the TIFF Lightbox—the headquarters of the Toronto International Film Festival—the hotel has Hollywood cachet built in, and its sushi restaurant (opened in 2024) has already hosted Canadian royalty from Céline Dion to Drake, not to mention a few Raptors players. The 36 rooms occupy floors 41 through 45 of the sleek steel-and-glass tower, offering some of the most vertiginous views of the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, and the Toronto Islands. Local design firm Studio Munge (the team behind Halifax’s Muir Hotel and Rosewood Vancouver) blends Japanese and Canadian influences throughout, pairing muntz metal, ribbed glass, white oak, and Tundra Grey marble with Shibori-style textiles and a dramatic ten-foot-tall glass bamboo sculpture by Toronto artist David Thai. In the rooms, Japanese accents include cypress hinoki tubs (complete with yuzu-and-ginger bath sachet by local brand Bathorium), Toto toilets, and soft yukata robes. And while there’s no spa, the fitness space makes up for it with high-tech gadgets like Pilates reformers, Peloton bikes, and a Forme mirror.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, fitness center, in-room dining
- Pro Tip: The soon-to-debut Nobu Villa is poised to be one of the city’s most extravagant hotel suites, with a private elevator, a self-playing Edelweiss piano, and a whopping 2,350 square feet of living space.
- Address: 25 Mercer Street Toronto ON M5V 1H2
The Ritz Carlton Toronto
This Ritz is a favorite among families, business travelers, spa-lovers, and A-list guests like Madonna and Beyonce—and it’s easy to see why. Within a five-minute walk from the hotel are many of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Festival Bell Lightbox, the CN Tower, and the Roy Thompson Hall. Even if you’re not staying the night, it’s worth making a reservation at its fabulous lineup of bars and restaurants, including the Italian restaurant TOCA, helmed by Roman-born chef Alessandro Panattoni and home to Toronto’s only cheese cave (stocked with more than 50 varieties!), which you can tour with the in-house affineur.
If you’re traveling for leisure, beeline to the concierge desk to ask about seasonal activities. It s an impressive list: Pick from a gourmet picnic on Centre Island, a hands-on pottery class at the Gardiner Museum, sailing lessons on Lake Ontario, or a day-of wine tasting at 13th Street Winery in the charming waterfront town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Back at the property, indulgence peaks at Spa myBlend by Clarins—one of only two locations in the world (the other is in Paris)—where the signature facial pairs an LED mask with vibrational therapy for lymphatic drainage and cold cryotherapy.
- Amenities: Restaurants, bars, fitness center, spa, indoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, in-room dining
- Pro Tip: Afternoon tea at Epoch is a citywide legend, featuring exotic blends like Himalayan meadow chamomile alongside chicken katsu sandwiches, lobster rolls, and the most decadent warm cranberry scones with Devonshire cream, strawberry jam, and rose-petal raspberry preserves.
- Address: 181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G7