Toronto is a proper global city, with the buzz of more than 100 different languages heard in world-class restaurants and vibrant bars. Sure, it’s cold in the winter, but still full of activity and the views over the lake really make the cityscape unique. Some of the best places to stay in Toronto boast spectacular views over the city and the lake.
With its efficient public transport system and grid layout, Toronto is a pretty easy city to make your way around, but we all have our tastes and for you the best places to stay in Toronto might be very close to great restaurants or music venues to make your evenings that bit easier - or far away from them if you prefer things to be peaceful. Downtown Toronto is an obvious choice for visitors: you’re close to everything and Queen West is hip. Chinatown is also a great option if you want a central location, contemporary design hotels, a bustling atmosphere and great food.
Some of you will want to be close to the golden sands and serene views of Lake Ontario? Or, if you’re looking for something up-market close to elegant restaurants then Yorkville is for you. If you’re looking fro somewhere quieter, or a great value hotel, then try Scarborough.
If you want to get away from the bustling, cosmopolitan heart of town, that’s possible too. In fact one of our Guru’s picks for the best places to stay in Toronto is a quaint old converted mill surrounded by green space. It’s also just a short walk from the metro. There are some wonderfully ostentatious historic downtown hotels and a great restaurant with rooms.
Just don't forget that this is an immensely popular city year round, so if you want to be sure of a room in one of the best places to stay in Toronto, do yourself a favour and book well ahead.
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Red brick Victorian building turned art-centric boutique in the bustling cultural district of Toronto. Each artist-designed room offers an aesthetically pleasing and luxurious stay. Grab a table at Melody Bar, enjoy the live music and seasonally inspired dishes.
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Youngsters rule the art district. This boutique has an energetic vibe; hosting musicians, embracing culture and inviting you to 'crash' in their stylish and cosy, yet minimalist, rooms. Eclectic dishes & cocktails served at the lively Raw Bar with a great meeting place in the Corner Cafe.
Toronto (Ontario)
Boutique getaway nestled in the Humber Valley surrounded by walking trails, parkland and the tranquil sound of the Humber River. Classic rooms and suites surround a garden and courtyard. Popular Home Smith Bar hosts live jazz music and the restaurant menu is loved across town.
Toronto (Ontario)
An 1850s chocolate factory, home to an award winning restaurant, four enchanting rooms and a spa in downtown Toronto. Unique and vibrant, the luxurious rooms capture original features with marble bathrooms. The old fashioned meets the contemporary in the restaurant decor, a popular spot with locals.
Toronto (Ontario)
Chic, sharp stainless steel and glass exterior, make way to a library come expresso bar reception area. Views, gadgets, luxurious linens make up the rooms. The French cuisine served at Chez Victor is the cherry on the cake as it gains recognition across town with its pull of regulars.
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This boutique hotel is tucked away in a 100-year old, three-storey property in Toronto. Guestrooms are bright and contemporary with lots of workspace. Prints by local artists and houseplants give the hotel a home-away-from-home feel, while the location is perfect for city sightseeing.
Toronto (Ontario)
A city hotel with sharp, chic style. Modern rooms provide all the mod cons: rain showers, music and DVD players, tea and coffee making facilities and access to the hi-tech gym. Lobby Lounge offers tapas and cocktails to get the evening started.
Toronto
A plush five star 1920's hotel, in downtown Toronto. The decor is delightfully ostentatious, with chandeliers in lobby and pianos in several of the suites. Original sash windows and hardwood floors give a European feel. Glamorous and indulgent!
Toronto (Ontario)
High end boutique, home of plush interiors, indoor pool and spoil-yourself-spa. Sizeable rooms boast city views, fine linens and all the mod cons. One restaurant pulls the locals in with its exquisite menu and cocktails, a great atmosphere. Enjoy a film in the cinema room, or relax at the spa.
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A chic five star hotel between downtown Toronto's Financial and Entertainment Districts. Plush rooms with an elegant oriental twist, enormous marble bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows. The luxurious on-site spa and trendy bars and restaurants follow the eastern theme. Oozing opulence and style
Toronto
A spectacular and vibrant luxury hotel, the crown jewel of downtown Toronto's Entertainment District. Design is the key word here, from the lobby to the rooftop not a single detail has been thrown together or under thought. Between KOST and Akira Back they have every base covered. Truly remarkable.
Toronto (Ontario)
The renovated flagship Four Seasons stands tall over Victorian mansions overlooking Lake Ontario. Luxurious large rooms with city views, plush linens and bathroom treats. Café Boulud offers global cuisine. Both business and leisure guests meet at Dbar over delicious cocktails.
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This five-star, luxury hotel is located on the waterfront in downtown Toronto. Interiors are inspired by the city's glamorous film and theatre scene; suites feel opulent with marble bathrooms, thick bathrobes and framed, monochrome prints. Don't miss the unique cheese cave at hotel restaurant TOCA.
Toronto
A sleek contemporary hotel well positioned in downtown Toronto. Simply styled contemporary rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist furniture, and soft hues. With a host of amenities including a Guerlain spa, a cinema, a rooftop pool, and several eateries. A has-it-all city base.
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A stylish eco-hotel set near downtown. Luxurious rooms and suites are decorated in soft hues with driftwood features, potted plants, and lots of light. Bathrooms feature soaking tubs, filtered-water showers, and Bamford products. There's a stylish rooftop pool and two restaurants. Urban chic.
