Toronto’s serious sports scene (home to hockey’s Maple Leafs, baseball’s Blue Jays and basketball’s Raptors) combined with its remarkable cultural diversity (once recognized by the United Nations as among the world’s most diverse cities) makes it a natural host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Toronto Stadium serving as the site of Canada’s historic opening match on Canadian soil.
Canada’s largest city is a compelling destination at any time of year, as it is home to the third-largest English-speaking theater district in the world (behind London’s West End and New York’s Broadway), a vibrant multicultural culinary scene and an impressive array of high-end hotels.
Whether you come to town to catch a World Cup match or a performance of the reimagined Shakespearean play & Juliet, you can trust this exclusive list to find a place to stay.
To discover the best hotels in Toronto, Forbes Travel Guide’s incognito inspectors posed as ordinary guests and stayed multiple nights at each property. The inspectors tested hundreds of exacting standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, which accounts for 70% of a property’s rating. The remaining 30% comes from the quality and condition of the facilities. FTG does not require a business relationship from the properties it rates, and it does not earn a commission if you book one of the following hotels.
Five-Star Hotels in Toronto
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
Occupying a gleaming blue glass tower in the elegant Yorkville neighborhood, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto boasts a chic, contemporary residential design style. All rooms have been recently renovated and celebrate the surrounding Canadian landscape, while furniture and patterns evoke the energizing colors and textures found in nature.
You can’t find a better-situated hotel. It’s steps from fine shopping, dining and cultural activities — not that you’d even have to leave to enjoy a taste of fine living. It boasts the city’s only Five-Star spa. And with a Daniel Boulud-helmed restaurant, Café Boulud Toronto, and a fashionable lounge, d|bar, you’ll eat exceptionally well. See more.
The Hazelton Hotel
In the heart of Toronto’s glamorous Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel is one of the finest boutique hotels in the city. Inspired by the grandeur of vintage Hollywood, the hotel’s lobby — with its stylish Gatsby-like gilded gold framing and ambient lighting — welcomes visitors looking for an elegant experience while visiting the city or locals looking for a sophisticated retreat within the city.
Sleek, modern, spacious guest rooms; an excellent Four-Star spa from Swiss skincare brand Valmont; and globally inspired dishes at Forbes Travel Guide Recommended One Restaurant are what keep them coming back. See more.
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto
Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto stands out for its blend of modern luxury with traditional Chinese décor. Throughout the space, the aesthetic relies on natural elements, with plenty of wood and natural stone accents (the 40-ton metal tree statue just outside the hotel symbolizes the integration of nature and city life).
The light-filled lobby bar is a great spot to listen to live music throughout the day while sipping a craft cocktail, and the hotel’s signature restaurant, Bosk, serves a menu filled with Northern Italian flavors, featuring dishes crafted from ingredients sourced from local Canadian farmers and the best regional products from Italy. See more.
The St. Regis Toronto
With its gleaming silver spire, The St. Regis Toronto is one of Canada’s tallest mixed-use buildings and, at 900 feet, offers one of the city’s highest peaks. It also sets itself apart with world-class amenities: a heated saltwater, infinity-edged lap pool with a view; a spa that serves champagne post-treatment; destination dining overlooking the city skyline at Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Louix Louis; and expansive suites furnished more like chic condos than hotel rooms.
In short, visitors coming to Canada’s financial capital have a luxury hotel to call home. See more.
Four-Star Hotels in Toronto
Park Hyatt Toronto
For decades, Park Hyatt Toronto has been an icon in the city, a standard for discreet luxury and sophistication. In September 2021, the hotel reopened its doors after a highly anticipated redesign and restoration to create an even more elevated standard that focuses on the country’s (and the Park Hyatt’s) artistic heritage.
The entrance and lobby are Canadian-inspired with textures and tones that evoke the natural landscape à la Group of Seven (a famous 1920s school of Canadian painters who depicted the country’s rugged wilderness), accented by featured artwork and tapestries from local Canadian and Indigenous artists, creating an intimate guest arrival experience akin to luxury boutique hotels. See more.
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Sitting at the crossroads of the city’s financial, entertainment and waterfront districts, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is in the middle of all of the action.
In less than five minutes, you can walk to the Roy Thomson Hall, the Toronto International Film Festival, CN Tower, Metro Toronto Convention Centre and restaurants and shops along King and John streets. And within the hotel, there’s the Four-Star spa in partnership with Clarins and Four-Star Italian favorite TOCA Restaurant.
The modern and elegant hotel lobby makes you feel right at home, and all 263 guest rooms and suites offer fantastic views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. See more.
Recommended Hotels in Toronto
1 Hotel Toronto
When it opened in August 2021, 1 Hotel Toronto ushered in a breath of fresh air to the King West neighborhood. The Toronto hotel brings the eco-friendly brand’s ethos to life by being nature-inspired, sustainability-focused and community-oriented while delivering luxury hospitality. Designed by top architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, the hotel offers a vibrant, lively experience thanks to the more than 3,000 plants that adorn nearly every space on the green property.
Enjoy stylish drinks and a unique wrap-around terrace vista at Harriet’s Rooftop or lunch at the farm-to-table 1 Kitchen restaurant while people- and streetcar-watching along Bathurst Street. See more.
