The 10 Best Hotels in Toronto ON 2026: Luxury, Downtown and Lakefront – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in Toronto ON 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the 6ix’s Finest Stays

Toronto in 2026 is no longer just Canada's biggest city — it’s the North’s luxury powerhouse, where skyline towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking Lake Ontario. With two major openings in 2025 (1 Hotel Toronto and the renovated Shangri-La Toronto), a $150M+ renovation wave at icons like the Fairmont Royal York and Four Seasons, and Yorkville drawing 15 million visitors annually, the 6ix now rivals Montreal and Vancouver for sophistication and soul. From Downtown's CN Tower glamour to King West's creative chic, Toronto's hotels finally match the city's multicultural beat.

Curated by the Toronto-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate Toronto hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the neighborhoods, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Forbes Travel Guide, and Condé Nast Traveller reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the 6ix.

Why Trust This Toronto Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in Toronto ON 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto – Yorkville's Eternal Queen (Forbes 5-Star)

Location: 60 Yorkville Ave, Yorkville

The city's gold standard — 259 rooms with the only Forbes 5-Star spa in Toronto and d|bar by Daniel Boulud.

Standout: 9th-floor spa pool + Café Boulud 2026 Rates: Deluxe King $850–$1,400 CAD | Suite $4,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (Tripadvisor, 3,500+ reviews)

→ Four Seasons Toronto Official

2. The St. Regis Toronto – Financial District's Sky-High Icon

Location: 325 Bay St, Financial District

134 rooms on floors 31–65 — the tallest hotel in Canada with the city's highest rooftop bar (LOUNGE 31).

Standout: 31st-floor infinity pool + Astor Lounge 2026 Rates: King $780–$1,300 CAD | Suite $5,000+ Rating: 4.8/5

→ The St. Regis Toronto

3. 1 Hotel Toronto – King West's New 2025 Eco-Luxury Star

Location: 550 Wellington St W, King West

Opened 2025 — 112 rooms with sustainable design, the only 1 Hotel in Canada with a rooftop pool and Harriet's rooftop bar.

Standout: Rooftop infinity pool + 1 Kitchen restaurant 2026 Rates: King $680–$1,100 CAD | Suite $3,000+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ 1 Hotel Toronto

4. Fairmont Royal York – Downtown's Historic Crown Jewel (Since 1929)

Location: 100 Front St W, Financial District (Union Station connected)

The city's grande dame — 1,363 rooms in a château-style landmark, the only hotel with direct access to PATH and the Royal York Library Bar.

Standout: 2025-renovated Clockwork bar + EPIC restaurant 2026 Rates: Fairmont King $580–$950 CAD | Suite $2,500+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Fairmont Royal York

5. Shangri-La Toronto – Entertainment District's Asian-Inspired Oasis

Location: 188 University Ave, Entertainment District

202 rooms with Asian-inspired design, the only hotel with a Forbes 4-Star spa and Bosk restaurant.

Standout: 17th-floor infinity pool + Momofuku Noodle Bar 2026 Rates: King $620–$1,000 CAD | Suite $3,000+ Rating: 4.7/5

→ Shangri-La Toronto

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

• 6. Bisha Hotel Toronto – Entertainment District ($580+)
• 7. The Hazelton Hotel – Yorkville boutique ($680+)
• 8. The Broadview Hotel – East End ($520+)
• 9. Hotel X Toronto – Lakefront ($550+)
• 10. The Anndore House – Yonge & Bloor ($480+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in Toronto ON 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Four Seasons Yorkville $850–$4,000+ 4.8 Forbes 5-Star spa 2. The St. Regis Financial District $780–$5,000+ 4.8 Highest rooftop bar 3. 1 Hotel Toronto King West $680–$3,000+ 4.8 Rooftop pool 2025 4. Fairmont Royal York Downtown $580–$2,500+ 4.6 PATH connected 5. Shangri-La Entertainment District $620–$3,000+ 4.7 Forbes 4-Star spa

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