Toronto · The Penthouse Pick guide
Grand railway hotels, Yorkville boutiques and rooms high above the skyline. These are the Toronto hotels we'd book for a special trip.
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Front Street, opposite Union Station · Downtown
The Royal York opened in 1928 as a great railway hotel, and when it was finished it was the tallest building in the British Empire.
It sits across the road from Union Station, so it's easy to reach from Pearson airport on the UP Express, and it's a short walk to the CN Tower and the waterfront.
King Street East · Old Town
The King Edward opened in 1903 and is one of Toronto's oldest and most elegant hotels, full of marble and old-world detail.
It's a few minutes' walk from St Lawrence Market, the city's best food hall, and the historic streets of Old Town.
Bay Street · Financial District
The St. Regis occupies one of the tallest towers in the Financial District, and its rooms and suites are among the largest in the city.
Head up to the 31st-floor restaurant and bar for sweeping views, and expect the St. Regis butler service in every room.
University Avenue · Entertainment District
The Shangri-La opened in 2012 in a sleek glass tower between the Financial District and the theatres of King Street.
The lobby lounge is a lovely spot for afternoon tea or a drink, and you can walk to the theatres, the film festival venues and Queen Street West.
Yorkville Avenue · Yorkville
Four Seasons was founded in Toronto, and its flagship hotel sits in Yorkville, the city's smartest neighbourhood for boutiques and galleries.
The spa is one of the best in Canada, and the Royal Ontario Museum is a few minutes' walk away.
Avenue Road at Bloor Street · Yorkville
The Park Hyatt reopened in 2021 after a complete rebuild of its historic building on the corner of Yorkville.
Its rooftop bar on the 17th floor has some of the best views across the city, and the Royal Ontario Museum is right across the street.
Our 6 picks for Toronto are Fairmont Royal York, The Omni King Edward Hotel, The St. Regis Toronto, Shangri-La Toronto, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto and Park Hyatt Toronto. Each one is chosen for its location, character and the kind of stay it does best.
It depends on the trip, but our number one pick is Fairmont Royal York (Front Street, opposite Union Station · Downtown), which we rate best for grand tradition.
Best for grand tradition: Fairmont Royal York. Best for historic charm: The Omni King Edward Hotel. Best for skyline views: The St. Regis Toronto. Best for the Entertainment District: Shangri-La Toronto. Best for Yorkville: Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Best for a rooftop bar: Park Hyatt Toronto.
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