The Ivy at Verity

A converted 1850s chocolate factory, this tiny boutique hotel boasts just four rooms—but they’re well worth the effort of getting a booking. Sharing space with George, a five star restaurant, the women-only Sweetgrass spa and Verity, Toronto’s premier women’s club, this is a step back in time plus several leaps up the social ladder. Each one of the rooms is complete with marble bathrooms, handcrafted beds and balconies overlooking private courtyards. Located in the Queen Street East district, this European retreat is just steps from the Theatre District, Distillery District and the Saint Lawrence Market. Owned and operated by the Aitken-Gundy family, the hotel’s exceptionalism derives from its staff, which takes extra care of its guests, constantly making them feel pampered. From $399 per night