Must-see hotels in Ontario

  • Fairmont Château Laurier

    Ottawa

    By the Ottawa Locks, the city's best-known hotel is a landmark in its own right. Built in 1912 to resemble a 16th-century French château, its 426 rooms…

  • Lord Elgin Hotel

    Ottawa

    In one of Ottawa's finest locations, the stately Lord Elgin was built in 1941 in a similar, but less grandiose, style to Toronto's Fairmont Royal York…

  • Rosemount Inn

    Kingston

    Enjoy a decadent stay at this former dry-goods merchant's home in a historic district. Built in 1850, the massive stone, Tuscan-style villa has been…

  • Drake Hotel

    Toronto

    Art is everywhere in this flophouse turned boutique hotel. Other hotels have rooms; the Drake has 'crash pads, dens, salons' and a rockin' little suite,…

  • Hostelling International (HI) Ottawa Jail

    Ottawa

    This quirky hostel occupies nine floors of the 155-year-old former Ottawa Jail, considered to be one of the city's most haunted buildings. Guests can lock…

  • Gladstone Hotel

    Toronto

    The 37 artist-designed rooms at this trendsetting hotel could have leaped straight from a Taschen design book. Pick a room theme, then when you arrive…

  • Hazelton

    Toronto

    Competitors in the luxury class have in recent years made it harder for the Hazelton to uphold its self-professed reputation as Toronto's most exclusive…

  • Planet Travelers Hostel

    Toronto

    The Planet has a long history of delighting guests with its spectacular rooftop patio bar, great rates, and commitment to being clean and green. It still…

  • Four Seasons

    Toronto

    One of Toronto's most respected high-end hotels, the Four Seasons is all about luxury, relaxation and enjoyment: crisp, light-filled rooms with stunning…

  • Elora Mill Hotel & Spa

    Southwestern Ontario

    Gorgeously renovated, the historic Elora Mill is the crown jewel of the region's hotels. Luxurious rooms integrate original stone walls with floor-to…

  • Marriott Niagara Falls

    Niagara Falls

    This sprawling giant is so close that you could almost touch the falls...the lobby itself seems to hang over the Horseshoe Falls. A variety of modern room…

  • Wandering Dog Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    A charming 125-year old farmhouse with seven cozy rooms, all decorated in a simple country style. All share four full bathrooms – there's rarely a wait –…

  • Anndore House

    Toronto

    A stylish place with 113 rooms, all with exposed-brick walls, art-deco-meets-boho bathrooms, record players and city views. A hotel app allows guests to…

  • Cadillac Motel

    Niagara Falls

    A retro motel just west of the kitsch on Clifton Hill, rooms here are modern and chic with great beds and luxe linens. Each has an classic Caddy theme –…

  • Post House Inn

    Niagara Peninsula

    Originally the town's first post office, this historic building is now a sophisticated inn with a relaxed old-world feel – think cozy couches and leather…

  • Water Tower Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Offering a resort for the price of a room, the Water Tower continues to stand out from the rest with its indoor and outdoor pools, grill-house bar…

  • Swiss Hotel

    Ottawa

    Owner Sabina's Swiss heritage is reflected in everything from the luxuriant buffet breakfast ($15) to the rooms' design-savvy stencil decor. The 22…

  • Norfolk Guest House

    Southwestern Ontario

    A central location and sumptuously furnished, themed bedrooms, most with en suite Jacuzzi, make the Norfolk – a delightfully restored Victorian home – the…

  • Rock Island Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    Naturally Superior Adventures' lodge sits along Lake Superior between a craggy expanse of stone and smooth, sandy beach. The four basic rooms are spotless…

  • Voyageur's Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    On the highway opposite Batchawana Bay's 4km of sandy beach, you'll find this roadside motel and diner. Clean and cozy woodsy rooms are perfect for a…

  • The Forest Motel

    Southwestern Ontario

    Friendly hosts welcome you to this wonderful woody lakeside gem, secluded yet only 10 minutes from town and close to highway amenities. Comfy renovated…

  • Sunset Inn

    Northern Ontario

    This spotless waterfront option has its own private beach in a secluded cove off Lake Nipissing, which amply compensates for the odd lapse in taste…

  • Delta Hotel by Marriott

    Northern Ontario

    Thunder Bay's newest and fanciest hotel, right on the waterfront, is a worthwhile splurge. The rooms are large and full of all amenities, but it's the…

  • Tipi Adventure

    Muskoka Lakes

    Glamp it up in a tipi in the middle of 32 hectares of dense forest. Each is set up on a platform with bunk-style cots, murals and heaters for cold nights…

  • Three Houses Bed & Breakfast Inn

    Southwestern Ontario

    Two Edwardian town houses, a garden carriage house and an 1870s Italianate house make up this meticulous, almost over-the-top 18-room inn. No detail has…

  • Hotel Metro

    Southwestern Ontario

    Rooms in this oh-so-cool boutique hotel in the heart of downtown have hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, rainfall showers, deep soaker tubs and plenty…

  • Northland Paradise Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    Right on the lake, Northland is a good old-fashioned fishing and hunting lodge with a games room, butchery and tackle-cleaning room. The motel-style rooms…

  • Cree Village Ecolodge

    Northern Ontario

    Cree Village claims to be the northern hemisphere's first indigenous owned and operated lodge. With windows gazing at the tree-lined Moose River, the A…

  • Killarney Mountain Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    In Killarney village, this wooden compound with waterfront accommodations is run by canoeing, kayaking and hiking buffs Killarney Outfitters. The…

  • Hotel X Toronto

    Toronto

    From the incredible waterfront and skyline views to exquisite fine-dining options, Hotel X Toronto is the ultimate urban resort. Rooms feature floor-to…

  • Windsor Arms

    Toronto

    Even if you don't stay the night at this exquisite piece of Toronto history, be sure to drop in for afternoon tea. The 1927 neo-Gothic mansion boasts a…

  • Point Pelee National Park

    Southwestern Ontario

    Sleep in tall forests in a comfortable oTENTik, a tented A-frame on a raised wood floor. Each sleeps six on comfy foam beds, has an eating/lounging area…

  • Strathcona Motel

    Northern Ontario

    This tiny motel has been in the family since personable owner Ken was a kid. Dating back to 1956, the six self-catering units with separate bedrooms are a…

  • Park Place Bed & Breakfast

    Niagara Falls

    A gorgeous Queen Anne Revival–style house with a wraparound veranda and lush gardens is the setting for this B&B. There are just two rooms and a carriage…

  • Gananoque Inn

    Thousand Islands

    Signature green shutters denote this stately inn at the junction of the Gananoque River and St Lawrence Seaway. The former carriage-works first opened its…

  • Best Western Plus Ottawa Downtown

    Ottawa

    Your loonies go a long way at this 128-room property in a delightful position near the Canadian Museum of Nature. The bright, airy suites have separate…

  • McGee's Inn

    Ottawa

    Floral prints, embroidered chair caning, plush button-eyed teddy bears, varnished sewing machines and antique cuckoo clocks: this vast Victorian mansion…

  • Kimpton St George

    Toronto

    A chic hotel with a modern-meets-boho style, the St George offers spacious and artfully appointed rooms, many with lovely city views. Superb customer…

  • Ottawa Backpackers Inn

    Ottawa

    This laid-back hostel occupies a converted late-19th-century house boasting fresh-faced bathrooms, sun-drenched dorms and handy power outlets at every bed…

  • Downtown Home Inn

    Toronto

    An 1886 row house just steps from the Village's main drag, this charming little inn makes a comfortable base. Six contemporary rooms, each different in…