Old-world service, full of charm, and tucked into a quiet side street in the ritzy Yorkville neighborhood. After a treatment at the spa and a few laps at the fireside pool, continue with high tea or a nap under Frette linens.
18 Saint Thomas St.
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3E7
+1-416-971-9666
The airport shuttle is a Porsche Panamera, a foreshadowing of what's to come: custom-built furnishings, Japanese-style spa, sandblasted swimming pool, and mini bars tailored to guest preferences.
348 Adelaide St. W
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1R7
1-416-479-0847
A lovely, understated Québecois import in light wood and ceramic. The open lobby library has a double-sided fireplace, white daybeds, and a complimentary cappuccino bar.
30 Mercer St.
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1H3
+1-866 345-9501
Modern and masculine with a Yorkville address, five stars, and pet-friendly policy. The expense-account-driven restaurant offers steaks to suits. There are also mini stools for Birkin bags.
118 Yorkville Ave.
Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C2
+1-416-963-6300
Local talent designed every inch of the 37 eclectic rooms, in themes ranging from chinoiserie to white-washed geometrics. It's edgy and bohemian (see: mustache handkerchiefs, "art water" from suite 209) and usually hopping well into the night.
1214 Queen St. W
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J6
+1-647-792-5957
The playful, 19-room crash pad serves as an anchor to the lively, artsy West Queen West neighborhood. The Drake General Store sources some of the best souvenirs in town. Happenings (hosted by artists, djs, and scene-makers) happen at the hotel almost every night of the week.
1150 Queen St. W
Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J3
+1-416-531-5042