Toronto, the capital of the province of Ontario, located on the east coast of Canada is a major city along Lake Ontario’s northwestern shore. This metropolis of over 2.7 million boasts the CN Tower which has a glass observation deck and a climbing experience that my sister’s boss did dangling from the outside of the tower at an elevation of 553 meters (1,814 feet) from the ground. It also is home to the Hockey Hall of Fame where guests can take part in interactive displays and take home commemorative photos of the Stanley Cup. The city is also home to Broadway-style theatre performances at Royal Albert Hall, the Canadian National Ballet at Four Seasons Centre, the best shopping malls, excellent dining experiences, and luxury hotels. For an indulgent stay, continue reading to learn about the top 5-star hotels in Toronto, Canada.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 02, 2024.
1. Fairmont Royal York Hotel (from USD 314)
You won’t be left wanting anything at Fairmont Royal York Hotel, a luxurious hotel offering top-notch amenities and gorgeous interiors. In your spacious room decorated in muted tones, you’ll have access to a flat-screen TV and Wifi for entertainment. Meanwhile, your comfort will be assured thanks to the plush bed, air conditioning and heating, and carpeted floors.
Located in downtown Toronto, the Fairmont Royal York Hotel is close to many fascinating attractions and restaurants serving delicious food. Sports enthusiasts can head to the Hockey Hall of Fame, only seven minutes away on foot from the hotel. Families will enjoy a visit to the Museum of Illusions Toronto, which is only a seven-minute drive away.
Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Address: 100 Front Street West
545 meters (0.4 ft) from CN Tower
2. 1 Hotel Toronto (from USD 303)
Competitive pricing with occasional discounts and late check-out options
Helpful staff, rooftop pool, bikes available, Peloton-equipped gym
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Close to the Royal Ontario Museum and Art Gallery of Ontario, 1 Hotel Toronto offers much in the way of entertainment thanks to its location in downtown Toronto. Leaving its comfortable and artsy interiors, however, will prove to be a difficult task for guests. Built out of reclaimed materials and custom pieces from local artisans, this hotel aims to blend luxury with sustainability in the best way. You’ll find delightful eclectic and comfortable furniture to sink into everywhere, including your spacious room, along with potted plants and vines.
Featuring an outdoor pool and a fitness centre, 1 Hotel Toronto will keep you active even if you don’t venture outside. When you need pampering, visit the spa for a massage.
1 Hotel Toronto
Address: 550 Wellington Street West
1.19 km (0.8 mi) from CN Tower
3. Shangri-La Hotel Toronto (from USD 379)
Upon entry into the lobby, you will be greeted by mannequins encased in glass adorned in high-fashion creations and a lovely glass fireplace to recline beside while listening to live piano music. This is the classy experience guests have come to expect from Shangri-La’s hotels worldwide. Suites are large and spacious with sitting rooms and marble-walled bathrooms and tubs to relax in while enjoying floor-to-ceiling window city views of Canada’s largest metropolis.
After a day of sightseeing or shopping, enjoy a drink in the lounge or a movie in the theatre room. The hotel is within walking distance of the shopping district including the Eaton Centre and many excellent dining choices to satisfy your palate for the cultural culinary mixing pot experience that Toronto offers its visitors.
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto
Address: 188 University Avenue
740 meters (0.5 ft) from CN Tower
4. The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto (from USD 196)
Are you looking for a place to stay in Toronto that embodies both relaxation and lavishness? If that’s the case, The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto is just the ticket. This 4-star hotel has a fitness centre where you can work up a good sweat, as well as an indoor pool where you can swim as much as you want without worrying about the heat of the sun.
After a long and tiring day, you can unwind in the comfort of your own room, which features amenities such as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, an iPod docking station, and a private bathroom. You can even just call a room service to order a meal. In addition, there is an outdoor terrace with a seating area where you can relax if you want some fresh air.
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto
Address: 220 Bloor Street West
2.97 km (1.9 mi) from CN Tower
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5. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto at Yorkville (from USD 465)
Guests of the Four Seasons in Toronto at Yorkville will be close to the city’s famous restaurant quarter and popular shopping district, where the Hudson’s Bay Company offers affordable fashion and Holt Renfrew specializes in luxury apparel. Suites offer large sectional seating areas, parquet flooring, a soaker tub with a sink, and elegant bedding on king or queen beds.
It is the only hotel in Canada to be awarded AAA Five Diamonds and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star ratings for 2014 and 2015. If these facts don’t encourage you to book a stay at the Four Seasons, there is a spa to unwind at and enjoy a bird’s eye view from a large outdoor balcony as well as 24-hour concierge service available to guests where your need can be met by a single text to the concierge.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto at Yorkville
Address: 60 Yorkville Avenue
3.24 km (2.1 mi) from CN Tower
6. The Ritz-Carlton Toronto (from USD 464)
The Ritz-Carlton offers a luxurious stay for guests who choose to stay at its Toronto location. The spacious rooms feature marble, east African dark wood accents, and a neutral palette to complement the modern decor which is contrasted against views of the neon skyline of Toronto’s downtown. Guests can enjoy spa services, concierge service, and afternoon tea served on weekdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm complimented by freshly baked cakes, scones with Devonshire cream, and finger sandwiches.
The hotel is centrally located to all major city sights and restaurants, but for those not wanting to venture out for meals all the time, they offer Toca featuring Classic Italian cuisine and DEQ Lounge with outdoor patio lounge seating and a glass fireplace where guests can enjoy views of Simcoe Park and the CN Tower.
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Address: 181 Wellington Street West
339 meters (0.3 ft) from CN Tower
7. The Hazelton Hotel Toronto (from USD 615)
Luxury pricing with exceptional value for the experience.
Phenomenal spa, top-notch gym, and 24-hour room service.
Perfectly situated in Toronto's vibrant neighborhood, with easy access to transit, museums, boutiques, and restaurants.
Outstanding dining experiences at ONE Restaurant, though slightly expensive, are well worth it for the delicious meals and convenient location.
The Hazelton is located in Toronto’s most stylish district, Yorkville, with its glamorous shopping and culturally diverse dining sector. The rooms and suites are both decorated exquisitely with French doors, custom furnishings, green granite, polished wood, and silver velvet. All black marble bathrooms and spacious bedrooms with quality linens can be enjoyed by guests after a long day around the city while they sit back and enjoy the stunning views through their room’s floor-to-ceiling windows.
This luxury hotel in Toronto provides spa services and has a screening room which becomes really popular during the Toronto International Film Festival each year.
The Hazelton Hotel
Address: 118 Yorkville Avenue
3.18 km (2.0 mi) from CN Tower
8. Windsor Arms Hotel (from USD 590)
Guests staying at the Windsor Arms Hotel will be surrounded both in the lobby and in their spacious rooms by the French-inspired chandeliers dangling from the ceilings, custom brocade furniture, large heavily embossed framed mirrors, parquet flooring, quilted headboards, and even a piano to give a private performance (Edith Pilaf’s La Vie En Rose).
To go along with the classic styling, the hotel offers the traditional afternoon tea which has been served in this historical building since its opening in 1927. Guests can wear some pretty interesting hats while enjoying their tea and scones. This 5-star hotel in Downtown Ontario offers a screening room, a spa, and a restaurant to retreat to after a long day of sightseeing.
Windsor Arms Hotel
Address: 18 Saint Thomas Street
2.95 km (1.9 mi) from CN Tower
9. Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection (from USD 263)
Guests who stay at the Hotel X while in Toronto will be able to experience modern luxury on a grand scale from the large rooftop pool, glass-housed dining room, a tennis court, and a large private screening room. The guest rooms offer spacious living quarters, large modern bathrooms with marble-topped sinks and LED mirrors, free Wifi, and amenities by L'Occitane.
Complimentary breakfast is served daily along with an evening where guests can indulge in wine and cheese. The hotel is located near Toronto’s shopping, dining, and entertainment district.
Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection
Address: 111 Princes' Boulevard
2.27 km (1.5 mi) from CN Tower
10. Bisha Hotel Toronto (from USD 393)
Luxurious but pricey, worth the splurge for top-notch service and amenities.
Stunning interiors, rooftop bar, heated bathroom floors, complimentary 3pm checkout.
Central, within walking distance of attractions, restaurants, and music clubs.
High-quality dining options, especially breakfasts, with breathtaking skyline views.
Visitors to Toronto will be at the heart of Toronto’s entertainment district, being just steps from the CN Tower and Rogers Arena. They will be able to enjoy the rooftop infinity pool with sweeping views of the lake, the CN Tower, Rogers Arena, and Toronto’s skyscrapers.
Guest rooms are decorated in hues of grey, black, and white and feature seating areas to enjoy the city views from their floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel offers three restaurants to dine at and a unique experience on the ninth floor where one of the rooms has been designed by Lenny Kravitz’s design firm.
Bisha Hotel Toronto
Address: 80 Blue Jays Way
508 meters (0.4 ft) from CN Tower
11. Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto (from USD 87)
Stay at Radisson Blu Downtown Toronto and experience excellent accommodations and a luxurious ambience. It is close to a number of attractions, including the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the vibrant Chinatown neighbourhood, all of which are within a 15-minute walk. All the rooms here are air-conditioned and come complete with a flat-screen TV, mini-fridge, coffee maker, and a desk so you have a dedicated workspace.
This hotel in Toronto provides on-site dining, where you can eat all of your meals, as well as a rooftop patio with a seasonal pool, where you can enjoy the fresh air and stunning views of the city while swimming.
Radisson Blu Toronto Downtown
Address: 249 Queen's Quay West
445 meters (0.3 ft) from CN Tower
Luxuriously experiencing Toronto
After experiencing all the tourist trappings and maybe some cultural or sports events in the city, guests will be happy to have chosen any of the top five-star hotels in Toronto during their visit. At such locations, they will be able to experience high-quality service and luxuriously spacious rooms with stunning views of the city from above as they unwind. Hopefully, you will enjoy staying at one of these beautiful accommodations during your visit which will only enhance your stay. As you depart, we hope you have enjoyed your overall visit and the hospitality and friendliness of your Torontonian hosts.
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