The best hotels in Toronto
We browsed through all the hotels in Toronto and handpicked the best ones for you.
1 Hotel Toronto
The free bikes were legit the BEST way to explore the area.
The elegant rooms of 1 Hotel Toronto captivate with sweeping views of Lake Ontario. There’s a big focus on sustainability, but luxury wasn’t compromised.
Show full description1 Hotel Toronto is aesthetically very distinct from its forebear (until 2019, this was the “Thompson Hotel”): A muted color palette, exuberant use of greenery, and organic and reclaimed materials combine into an exquisite urban oasis.
Hotel rooms:
- 112 guest rooms
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Toronto’s skyline
- Designed with natural textures and materials
- Modern and light-flooded
- Rooms come with a yoga mat
- Bluetooth speakers and mobile hotel app with extra features, e.g., digital newspapers
- Tea and coffee facility
Amenities:
- Impressive skyline & lake views
- Farm-to-table restaurant
- Gym facility with lessons
- Rooftop swimming pool & bar
- Live-music venue
- Complimentary bikes to rent
Good to know:
- Sustainable actions to make restaurant zero-waste efforts, proper recycling, carbon-offsetting
- On-site herb- and vegetable garden, as well as a bee hotel
Ocho Hotel
Large windows, really attractive rooms, huge bathtub and shower, great location.
Only a 10-minutes walk from Kensington Market, the Ocho Hotel is situated in a historical 1902 factory building. Guests can enjoy lovely views across downtown Toronto from this small boutique hotel.
Show full descriptionThe hotel:
- Trendy, on-site restaurant with modern European cuisine
- Bar and lounge area
- Regular art exhibitions
The rooms:
- 12 guest rooms
- Chic, industrial-inspired design
- Open-concept bathrooms with free-standing bathtubs
Good to know:
- No on-site parking, but there’s an underground parking garage close by
The Ivy at Verity
The unique design and decor of the Ivy Hotel makes it feels like you have discovered a European boutique hotel in the middle of Toronto.
The Ivy at Verity is located in a converted chocolate factory building from the 1850s. This small boutique hotel charms with just four rooms, but each is beautifully designed.
Show full descriptionThe Ivy at Verity is attached to the city’s premier women’s club: Verity.
The hotel:
- Just 4 guest rooms
- In the Queen Street East District
- Captivating details from the original 19th-century building are preserved
- Decorated with bold, eclectic decor, and french-style furniture
- Rooms with balconies that offer views to the beautiful 19th-century courtyard
- Large bathrooms
Amenities:
- Top-notch women-only spa facilities and gym
- In-room spa services are also offered
- Award-winning Restaurant on-site
Good to know:
- Freshly in-house prepared breakfast is delivered daily to the room
- The spa area is for women only; men (and women) can book in-room spa services
Gladstone House
Quirky, interesting and varied rooms with a great ambience and an excellent and vibrant bar.
This newly reopened boutique hotel is an excellent pick for art fans. The hotel has multiple in-house art galleries, and all rooms are individually styled by artists. But even if you’re not into art, this is a great place to stay in Toronto.
Show full descriptionThe hotel:
- 37 guest rooms
- All rooms are designed by different artists
- Located in a Victorian-style building, the decor surprises with unexpected and modern elements
- 3 on-site art galleries create a great social and cultural scene that surrounds the hotel
Amenities:
- The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Free coffee in the morning
Good to know:
- Reopened in September 2021
- The hotel supports local artists and displays over 50 exclusively selected works
- Karaoke nights on Fridays and Saturdays in the in-house bar
The Drake
Part hotel, part exhibition space, part cafe and restaurant, The Drake is the coolest hotel to stay at, in our opinion.
This quirky, award-winning hotel is unique for locals and travelers alike. Located in the city’s Art District, this unique design hotel is just minutes from the excitement of Toronto and provides a cozy at-home feel.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 19 guest rooms with handcrafted art pieces by local artists
- Funky, individually decorated rooms
- Suites add separate living areas
- Ensuite with glass shower stalls (often in the room)
Amenities:
- Rooftop patio with bar
- Restaurant, lounge/bar on-site
- Nightly turndown service
- Room service and full concierge services are available
- Popular nightclub on-site
- Art exhibitions, performances, cooking competitions, etc. in an ever-changing program
Good to know:
- Pre-booked parking spaces are available
- Permanent art collection and rotating exhibits
- EcoLogo-certified housekeeping cleaning products
- Food is made from scratch with a focus on local and high-quality ingredients
- Currently adding new guest rooms
Anndore House
At first the building is almost hidden and you feel you have come to the wrong address but when you find it, it is a hidden gem.
This Instagram-friendly, stylish home-away-from-home is on a quiet street, just one block away from the next subway stop. With its cosmopolitan chic, this boutique hotel offers low-key luxury all over.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 113 guest rooms
- Quirky, loft-style suites
- Mini fridge, but no minibar
- Tea and coffee station in each room
- Crosley record player with a selection of vinyl records
The hotel:
- Public areas are kept in dark, mysterious colors, with a hint of retro-chic
- On-site restaurant with a mix of Italian and Middle Eastern cuisine
- On-site café for take-away coffee, sweets, and other baked goods
That’s special:
- Handy hotel app allows guests to check-in and to receive tips for the city
- The app is also opening the hotel room door, controls temperature and lights
Good to know:
- No on-site gym
- Guests receive a complimentary pass to the fitness center behind the hotel
- On-site barber
- Spa services can be booked
The Broadview Hotel
Love the sparkling water dispenser on the third floor, great touch!
Initially built in 1891, the building has been meticulously restored and reimagined as a chic boutique hotel and charismatic gathering spot. It’s located in Toronto’s east end, a good location for people who want to stay just a little outside the buzz of downtown but still stay in a cool part of town.
Show full descriptionThe rooms:
- 58 guest rooms
- Each room is unique with a mix of periods and vintage pieces, yet a modern feel
- Rooms are outfitted with a vinyl record player
- Mini-bar offering with selected locally sourced goods
- All-marble bathrooms
- Some rooms with a private outdoor seating nook
The hotel:
- Rooftop bar with a great view of Toronto’s skyline, serving cocktails and small bites
- No gym or spa facilities
Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection
The patio is extremely unique in the city as it boasts a great view of the lake as well as the entire city. I love it!
This exceptional 5-star hotel in the heart of Toronto overlooks Lake Ontario. The chic high-rise building hosts all kinds of amenities, making every stay a unique experience.
Show full descriptionThe hotel rooms:
- Elegant design throughout the hotel
- Free bottled water
- Mini refrigerator
- Bath amenities
Amenities:
- Extensive gym facilities (incl. even several tennis and squash courts and kids play center)
- 55-foot partially indoor, partially outdoor rooftop pool
- Several restaurants, bars, and cafés on-site
- Meeting spaces
- Event facilities
- Theaters
- One-of-a-kind photographic art gallery
Good to know:
- Suites include daily breakfast for two, late check-out, shoeshine service, and turndown service
- Reviews mention amiable service and helpful staff
- LEEDs certification candidate
Modern Apartment near Trinity Bellwoods Park (AirBnB)
Consider that the bedroom and washroom are not on the same floor. But, if that is not an issue, this is a great pad, great host, great location!
A spacious AirBnB close to the iconic Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto. It’s situated in a renovated Victorian house, transformed into a modern space with a mid-century design. It’s in an ideal location to discover the city from with lots of restaurants and shops in the surrounding.
Show full descriptionAmenities:
- 2 bedrooms with queen-size beds, one of which with air conditioning
- WiFi
- TV
- fully equipped kitchen
- living room
- dining area
- modern bathroom with shower
- coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and stores within walking distance
Good to know:
- narrow staircase
- the bathroom is on a different level than the bedrooms
Modern apartment in downtown (AirBnB)
Everything was very clean and you can find basically everything you need equipped in the apartment. The only thing to be mindful of is the elevator wait time so make sure to leave 10 mins early.
A modern AirBnB with parking space right in the middle of the city. From the balcony, guests can enjoy views of the city. The place has 1 bedroom but provides sleeping places for up to 6 people.
Show full descriptionAmenities:
- 1 bedroom with queen-size bed
- Extra sofa bed and a trundle bed to accommodate more guests if needed
- bathroom with bathtub
- includes a parking space
- fully equipped kitchen with oven
- washer and dryer
- balcony
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Smart TV
Good to know:
- touristic highlights are in walkable distance
- public transport close by
- very safe neighborhood
