The best hotels in Toronto for most travellers are the Four Seasons in Yorkville, The Ritz-Carlton and The St. Regis downtown, and the historic Fairmont Royal York beside Union Station. Which one is right for you depends less on the star rating and more on where you need to be: shopping and dining in Yorkville, meetings in the Financial District, a game or concert in the Entertainment District, or the lake. Below are seven hotels worth a look, each with its address, its official website and a note on getting there.
We aren't affiliated with, or paid by, any hotel on this list. This is an editorial guide to help you choose where to stay and plan how you'll arrive.
Best Toronto Hotels at a Glance
| Hotel | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Toronto | Yorkville | Shopping, dining, spa |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto | Entertainment District | Events, TIFF, PATH access |
| The St. Regis Toronto | Financial District | Business travel, suites |
| Fairmont Royal York | Union Station | History, rail and airport links |
| Shangri-La Toronto | University Avenue | Spa, art and theatre district |
| W Toronto | Yorkville | Nightlife, design |
| Hotel X Toronto | Waterfront | Lake views, rooftop pool |
What the Awards Say
Three of these hotels keep showing up in the rankings. Condé Nast Traveler gave The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto its inaugural Triple Crown Award in July 2026, for winning the magazine's Hot List, Gold List and Readers' Choice Awards. BlogTO's roundup of Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards placed three Toronto hotels in Canada's top 10: The St. Regis Toronto (4th), the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto (5th) and The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto (8th). Awards change every year, so treat them as a shortlist, not a verdict.
The 7 Best Hotels in Toronto
1. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
A Forbes 5-Star hotel in the heart of Yorkville, close to Bloor Street's shopping. The rooms are residential in feel with floor-to-ceiling windows, and the hotel has a Forbes 5-Star spa plus Café Boulud, where Chef Daniel Boulud serves modern French cuisine, and the d|bar cocktail bar.
Getting there: Yorkville is the easiest area for a quiet door-to-door arrival. See our North York limo service if you're coming from the north end.
2. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
The hotel lists 263 guest rooms, all at least 450 square feet, and it connects directly to the PATH walkway near St. Andrew station. It is close to Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena and the centre of the Toronto International Film Festival, which makes it a natural base for game days, concerts and festival week.
Getting there: Event nights are busy. For arena or festival drop-offs, see our downtown Toronto limo service and book your return pickup time in advance.
3. The St. Regis Toronto
With 258 rooms and suites, the St. Regis describes itself as Canada's largest collection of luxury suites. LOUIX LOUIS, its restaurant on the 31st floor, serves American cuisine with a French twist. The hotel lists a 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award and a 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award.
Getting there: A good fit for executives arriving with meetings booked back to back. Our corporate accounts cover meetings, conferences and airport transfers.
4. Fairmont Royal York
A landmark since 1929, directly across the street from Union Station. It has several restaurants and bars, a Fairmont Gold floor with a private lounge, a health club with a pool, and rooftop beehives. Its website lists a complimentary shuttle to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport every 15 minutes, so check the current schedule if you're flying in or out of the island airport.
Getting there: For Pearson or a group arriving together, a private ride is simpler than the train. Here is our airport limo service for Toronto.
5. Shangri-La Toronto
A Forbes Five Star hotel with 202 rooms and suites, in one of Toronto's tallest buildings. It is about a six-minute walk from Queen Street West, near the Art Gallery of Ontario. On site are the Miraj Hammam Spa, a health club, and the restaurants Bosk and Mott 32.
Getting there: Theatre and gallery nights work well with a fixed pickup after the show. Ask about our hourly chauffeur service.
6. W Toronto
The city's first W Hotel, with theatre-inspired rooms, TONO by Michelin-starred Chef Akira Back and a rooftop bar, steps from Yorkville. The hotel's listing shows no shuttle to Billy Bishop or Pearson, so plan your airport ride before you land.
Getting there: With a rooftop bar and several restaurants, it works as a nightlife base. For a stretch limo or Sprinter, see our Toronto stretch limo service.
7. Hotel X Toronto
A Destination by Hyatt hotel that calls itself a downtown waterfront resort. Rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with lake and city views, and there is a rooftop pool, the 10XTO Athletic Club and the Guerlain Spa.
Getting there: The hotel has ballrooms and boardrooms for events, and group arrivals are easiest with one confirmed pickup time for everyone. See limo rental in Toronto.
How to Choose a Toronto Hotel
- Shopping and dining: Yorkville, so the Four Seasons or the W.
- Business and meetings: the Financial District, so the St. Regis, or the Royal York for Union Station access.
- Games, concerts and TIFF: the Entertainment District, so the Ritz-Carlton.
- Theatre, galleries and spa: Shangri-La, near the AGO.
- Lake views and a pool: Hotel X.
Getting From the Airport to Your Hotel
Toronto Pearson is the main arrival point, and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport sits on the waterfront, closer to downtown. Hotel shuttles are patchy: as noted above, the Royal York lists one to Billy Bishop and the W's listing shows none. A pre-booked chauffeur removes the guesswork. We track your flight, meet you at arrivals, help with luggage and drop you at the hotel entrance. Read our Toronto limo pricing breakdown before you book, or see our Pearson and Billy Bishop transfers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best hotel in Toronto?
It depends on what you need. The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto in Yorkville, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto and The St. Regis Toronto are the most decorated, and the Fairmont Royal York is the classic choice across from Union Station. Pick by neighbourhood first: Yorkville for shopping, the Financial District and Entertainment District for business and events, the waterfront for lake views.
Which area of Toronto is best for a first visit?
Downtown, around Union Station, the Entertainment District and the Financial District, puts you close to the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena and the PATH walkway. Yorkville is the better base if shopping and dining matter most.
Do Toronto hotels offer airport shuttles?
It varies. The Fairmont Royal York lists a complimentary shuttle to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, while the W Toronto's listing shows no shuttle to either Billy Bishop or Pearson. Check with your hotel, or pre-book a private chauffeur for a fixed pickup time.
How do I get from Pearson Airport to a downtown Toronto hotel?
The simplest option is a pre-booked private chauffeur who tracks your flight, meets you at arrivals and takes you to the hotel entrance with your luggage. Tell us your hotel and flight number and we confirm the pickup details in writing before you travel.
Can a limo pick me up directly at my hotel?
Yes. Give us the hotel name, your pickup time and your destination, and we will confirm the exact pickup point with you in advance.
Hotel details were checked against each hotel's own website in October 2026. Rooms, restaurants, shuttles and awards change, so confirm anything that matters to your stay with the hotel directly. We are not affiliated with any hotel named in this article.
