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There’s so much to see in Toronto, from Kensington Market to ax-throwing to the splendid view of the CN Tower. It’s an awesome place to visit, despite it being overshadowed by more popular cities like Vancouver. To facilitate the best tourist experience, you need to find the best hotel for you. This list will help you do just that, as it contains the top hotels in Toronto.

1 The Hazelton Hotel

Situated at the Yorkville up-market, the Hazelton Hotel puts you near every must-see attraction therein. It has a very retro vibe, with a lot of rusty colors striped with touches of the modern. The staff is attentive and dedicated to rendering perfect service. Meanwhile, the facilities sport a spa with a salt-water pool, a screening room that fits 25 people, and the suave Yorkville Room for classy wining and dining. For $359 for a double room in low season, it’s the place to be while in the city known as The 416.

2. The Omni King Edward Hotel

This hotel was built in 1903, so it has a long history of providing top-notch hospitality. The hotel is within walking distance of Canada’s financial hotspot. Thus, the Eaton Centre and the Hudson’s Bay are just a few minutes away on foot. As you might expect from a hotel built as a tribute to a king, it’s grandiose and regal to the max. The rooms and suites mirror this, and you could easily see royalty lounging around in them.

This was the first luxury hotel in Canada. Thus, its management knows how to treat you well. You’ll have access to a round-the-clock gym, the Nouvelle Maria Spa, and exquisite eating (especially for guests of the Premier Club Rooms). Regular rooms come in relatively cheap at $169, so most people can afford the royal treatment.

3. Le Germain (Maple Leaf Square)

Le Germain is an excellently connected hub for the curious tourist. If you feel like seeing the Air Canada Centre, Union Station, and much more, it’s all at your fingertips via either the subway transit systems or the pedestrian network known as PATH. The minimalist, business-styled aesthetic of the accommodations, and the premises are a treat for the eyes.

The Elmwood Spa lies at your disposal, as well as a Lexus ready to whisk you away to your chosen destination. Beyond that, you can enjoy the masterful breakfasts, in the form of sandwiches and salads, as well as a continental breakfast. When guests are sparse, the hotel charges $209 for standard lodgings.

4. Hilton Toronto

Any list of top best hotels in Toronto would feel empty without the Hilton. It’s planted right in the thick of it at the financial district. Eaton Centre, City Hall, Hudson’s Bay, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and shopping at Queen Street West are all just around the corner. The inn itself almost feels like a boutique hotel by how comfy it appears. By that token, the guest rooms possess warm wood colors and silky sheets.

For premium guests, there’s a lounge room with a fireplace to unwind in, while other guests can also use the gym, a squash court, and an inside-outside pool. Not to mention the versatile and skillful staff at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and the Tundra Restaurant. If you’re looking for a double room here, it will cost you $146 in low season.

5. Delta Toronto

Travelers with a passion for sports would love to spend a few nights at the Delta Toronto. This is because of its proximity to Rogers Centre and Scotiabank Arena, key sites for baseball and basketball respectively. The rooms of the 40-floor building boast bold colors, particularly the murals sprinkled about the place.

Business people can also see the appeal of the Delta, seeing that it has over 17,000 square meters of conference space. Furthermore, guests rave about the salt-water pool, fitness center, and the Club Lounge for special members. On the season’s downswing, you can book a regular room for $133.

6. The Ritz-Carlton

Few establishments scream finesse like Ritz-Carlton. It’s no wonder, then, that it’s known as one of the best hotels in Toronto. You’ll find it at the entertainment district, which has so many things to see that you won’t know where to go first. The interiors are splendidly indulgent without coming off as showy. The rooms go all out, equipped with a minibar, expansive wardrobe, and motion-sensor lights.

The spa, bar, gym, pool, restaurants, bars, and lounge are as upscale as they should be at a Ritz. The fitness center even has a running club and personal training programs you can partake in. In line with its prestige, the Ritz-Carlton asks for $399 to book standard accommodations. A bit pricier, but it’s worth the prime experience in so-called Hollywood North. \

7. Templar Hotel

Toronto’s Fashion District hides a secret. That secret is the Templar Hotel. On the outside, it’s far from ostentatious — you could hardly tell it apart from an average office building. However, the inside is a modernized, sleek haven from the outside world. Brilliantly white rooms with smooth and minimalistic Sci-fi features abound.

Have a swim in the outdoor glass-bottom pool, or kick back at the Japanese-style garden. Alternatively, you can enjoy the peace and quiet at the higher floors of the hotel, in the high-tech, floor-to-ceiling windowed rooms with iPad controllers for most of their features. Call the hotel ahead of time and get a deal of $136 for a double room.

8. The Drake Hotel

The Drake Hotel is a charming boutique hotel located at the west side of the Queen Street West shopping strip. It has a wonderfully creative style, as you’ll come across quirky art pieces wherever you step. The rooms, while just as zany, also come with functionality and comfort.

Should you be up for shopping at The Drake General Store, make use of the discount which the hotel provides. Or, if you’re in the mood for a spot of live music, pop down to the basement space, where they also hold slam poetry contests, among other events. The price of $171 grants you a stay at a regular room in low season.

9. The Ivy

Speaking of boutiques, meet T-dot’s smallest boutique hotel, The Ivy. A part of the city’s top women’s club, Verity, it offers many amenities tailored to women. Resting in Downtown Toronto, it practically breathes down the neck of the cultural center of the city. The inn oozes elegance, and it has echoes of 19th-century architecture.

Only women have rights to the gym and spa, but everyone can enjoy the lounge. The food includes a vast range of delicacies from wild boar to pheasant. If The Ivy appeals to you, you can get a standard room for $292 when things are slow.

10. The St. Regis

Once the Adelaide, the newly-renamed St. Regis, somehow manages to be close to everything. Practically every famous site is just a few minutes away, and that’s on foot. The hotel is extravagant in its display, as marble and gold-tinted flourishes interlace. The low-seating furniture is so comfortable it’ll lull you to sleep in a minute. 

At the St. Regis, you can expect an infinity pool with salt water, massages and facials, a fantastic view of Lake Ontario, and much more. If you find you’ve got a taste for this, you can book a double room for a little steeper cost of $488 when guests are few. Be that as it may, the St. Regis treatment is unmatched.

11. Bisha Hotel

If you want to live and breathe Toronto’s Entertainment Center, Bisha is where you need to be. The hotel’s style is smooth and sophisticated, wielding stained glass and marble with grace. The rooms are packed with leather sofas and salon art. Interestingly, Lenny Kravitz, the world-famous rock musician, participated in the interior design of the hotel. It’s little wonder that the inn draws in so many artistic types.

As a guest, you may revel in the outdoor infinity pool, the vast array of different types of cuisine, or the expansive fitness center. You can also utilize the cutting-edge event space for get-togethers or conferences. A stay at the Bisha Hotel’s standard room will knock $235 out of your wallet in low season.

12. SoHo Metropolitan Hotel

At the crossing point of the sports, theater, and entertainment districts stands SoHo. That means that from there, you can easily marvel at the best Toronto has to offer. It’s right next to Roy Thomson Hall, CN Tower, and a whole assortment of different attractions. SoHo is filled to the brim with Canadian art pieces and the rooms with fine textures and pleasantly dim colors.

The service is meticulous in their task of catering to your every whim. They’ll even remember your pet’s name if that’s what it takes. SoHo Metropolitan will also pamper your palate with everything between noodle soups to burgers. At its cheapest, standard accommodation costs $184.

13. Gladstone Hotel

The oldest boutique hotel in Toronto, the Gladstone Hotel, is a treasure trove of fine art. It’s right next to Parkdale, where high artistry is much appreciated. The building was once a grand railway hotel, so that high-ceiling grandiose architecture still shines through. The hotel constantly switches up its art pieces and yearly hosts over 50 exhibitions. In this artistic spirit, each room has its own design that celebrates diverse artistic movements.

The menu at the Gladstone Hotel has gluten-free and vegan options, and mainly revolves around local recipes. Art aficionados will delight at the various art studios and showcases that never run dry. Low season’s pricing for double rooms is $139.

14. Shangri-La Hotel

Shangri-La is an exuberantly stylish hotel seated near the financial district. From here you can stroll down to the Eaton Centre, The Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, and various other cultural hotspots. The Hotel brings Asian grace in the elaborate design of the decorations. Similarly, the rooms and suites harbor the same Oriental glamor.

Shangri-La sports one of the finest gyms you’ll see, and contains yoga and spin classes. The forest-themed Bosk diner serves delightful meals of both Canadian and Asian styles. For the price of $463, you may book a standard room in the low season. 

15. Thompson Toronto

Contemporary architecture, chic and industrial design, smart technology, including 42-inch plasma television. How does that sound to you? If you like it, then make sure to check out Thompson. It’s in King West Village, a sanctuary for old factories which resonate with the hotel’s industrial flair. You’re free to splash about in the outdoor pool, sip away at the pool bar, and listen to live music on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. To enjoy what Thompson Toronto holds, you can book a room for a minimum of $162.