The stone façade of the Fairmont Royal York on Front Street

21 of the best · Toronto, Canada

Where to Stay in Toronto: Yorkville, Downtown and the West End

The Four Seasons and the Hazelton in Yorkville, the Royal York opposite Union Station, the Ritz-Carlton, the St. Regis and Nobu downtown, and the Drake on Queen West.

Our 21 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated November 2026

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Three Toronto moments we keep going back to: the ferry to the islands for the skyline at dusk, a Saturday morning at St. Lawrence Market, and an afternoon in the galleries of the Royal Ontario Museum.

  1. In Yorkville

    Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

    Yorkville·Grand hotel

    The Four Seasons in the heart of Yorkville, among the boutiques north of Bloor Street.

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  2. The Yorkville boutique

    The Hazelton Hotel

    Yorkville·Boutique hotel

    A five-star boutique hotel on Yorkville Avenue.

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  3. Since 1929

    Fairmont Royal York

    Financial District·Grand hotel

    The grand railway hotel opposite Union Station, a landmark since 1929.

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The back story 1

The hotels of Yorkville, downtown and the west end.

  1. The back story

    Where Toronto sleeps: Yorkville, downtown and the west end

    Toronto·In depth

    The Four Seasons, the Hazelton and the Park Hyatt in Yorkville, the Royal York opposite Union Station, the Ritz-Carlton, the St. Regis and Nobu downtown, and the Drake and the Gladstone on Queen West: where to stay in Toronto.

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Yorkville 6

North of Bloor Street.

  1. In Yorkville

    Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

    Yorkville·Grand hotel

    The Four Seasons in the heart of Yorkville, among the boutiques north of Bloor Street.

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  2. On Bloor Street

    Kimpton Saint George

    Yorkville·Boutique hotel

    A Kimpton on the edge of Yorkville and the Annex.

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  3. Bloor Street and Avenue Road

    Park Hyatt Toronto

    Yorkville·Grand hotel

    The Park Hyatt at the corner of Bloor Street and Avenue Road, opposite the Royal Ontario Museum.

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  4. The Yorkville boutique

    The Hazelton Hotel

    Yorkville·Boutique hotel

    A five-star boutique hotel on Yorkville Avenue.

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  5. Bloor and Yonge

    W Toronto

    Yorkville·Design hotel

    The W at the top of Yonge Street, by Bloor.

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  6. Victorian elegance

    Windsor Arms Hotel

    Yorkville·Boutique hotel

    A boutique hotel of suites on a quiet Yorkville street.

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Downtown 10

The Financial and Entertainment Districts.

  1. KŌST on the roof

    Bisha Hotel Toronto

    Entertainment District·Design hotel

    A design hotel at 80 Blue Jays Way, with KŌST, its rooftop restaurant.

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  2. Since 1929

    Fairmont Royal York

    Financial District·Grand hotel

    The grand railway hotel opposite Union Station, a landmark since 1929.

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  3. By the lake

    Hotel X Toronto

    Exhibition Place·Resort hotel

    A resort-style hotel by Lake Ontario, with views of the lake and the city.

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  4. In the Entertainment District

    Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer

    Entertainment District·Boutique hotel

    A Québec-made boutique hotel on Mercer Street, among the theatres.

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  5. The newest arrival

    Nobu Hotel Toronto

    Entertainment District·Design hotel

    Nobu’s hotel and restaurant in the Entertainment District.

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  6. On University Avenue

    Shangri-La Toronto

    Entertainment District·Grand hotel

    The Shangri-La on University Avenue, between the Financial District and Queen Street.

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  7. Canadian-owned

    SoHo Hotel Toronto

    Entertainment District·Boutique hotel

    A Canadian-owned boutique hotel in the Entertainment District.

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  8. On King Street East

    The Omni King Edward Hotel

    Old Town·Grand hotel

    The grand old hotel of King Street East, near St. Lawrence Market.

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  9. On Wellington Street

    The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

    Entertainment District·Grand hotel

    The Ritz-Carlton on Wellington Street, near Roy Thomson Hall and the Rogers Centre.

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  10. Bay and Adelaide

    The St. Regis Toronto

    Financial District·Grand hotel

    The St. Regis tower on Bay Street in the Financial District.

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Queen West and beyond 5

Design hotels.

  1. King West Village

    1 Hotel Toronto

    King West·Design hotel

    A sustainable luxury hotel in King West Village.

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  2. Alder downstairs

    Ace Hotel Toronto

    King West·Design hotel

    Ace’s Canadian hotel, near the Rogers Centre, with Alder in the building.

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  3. Always welcome

    Gladstone House

    Queen West·Design hotel

    A restored Victorian hotel on Queen Street West, built for the creative and the curious.

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  4. The historic East End hotel

    The Broadview Hotel

    Riverside·Boutique hotel

    A historic hotel at the corner of Queen Street East and Broadview Avenue.

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  5. West Queen West

    The Drake Hotel

    Queen West·Design hotel

    The art hotel of West Queen West, with the Sky Yard rooftop.

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