When it opened in 1929, this was the largest and tallest building in the British Empire. Although it's now dwarfed by banking towers, the hotel's castle-like exterior still...

For the flagship property of the Toronto-based luxury chain, this Four Seasons seems to be missing the X factor (little wonder they are building a brand-new one, scheduled to...

Opened in 2000, this 177-room boutique hotel has become a firm favourite with business travellers who require longer stays. It boasts large, luxurious suites, complimentary...

The Hilton is a rarity in this town: a modern hotel (1975) with character. The lobby, with its raised wooden floor and hanging curtain, looks as though it was created by stage...

Attached to the Toronto Convention Centre, this 586-room hotel attracts a lot of business traffic. Don't let the conference facilities fool you, though: it's great for...

This Asian-owned Metropolitan is less stylish than it likes to think it is, but it has tasteful and comfortable rooms with nary a floral in sight: think beige and beech, with...

The solid, unpretentious Novotel offers good value and location for the money. The traditional lobby comes with bar, gift shop and liveried concierge hustling theatre tickets;...

The nautically themed, eight-storey Radisson offers lakeside views over Toronto Harbour from the bar, promenade deck and outdoor pool. The lobby is all lacquered wood and...

Cheap and cheerful is the best way to describe this chain hotel, situated across the street from Allan Gardens and its greenhouses. Built in 1929 as a block of apartments and...

The Renaissance is built into the fabric of the Rogers Centre, the stadium that's home to the Blue Jays baseball team, the Toronto Argonauts football team and various concerts....

Sister to the original Metropolitan, the SoHo Met joins a clutch of swanky hotels in the Entertainment District. The ersatz name was a lame attempt to add cachet, but there was...

The blocky, drab exterior of this celebrity hangout hides some of the most luxurious rooms in the city, and the central location is a distinct advantage. The hotel shoots for a...

Light, spacious rooms and glorious lake views are the big draws at this 38-storey hotel (request accommodation on the south side and upper floors). Sunlight glints off the...

In 1927, this tiny hotel opened its doors to the world's celebrities and millionaires. It fell into decline in the 1980s, but in 1995 developer-about-town George Friedmann...