Best Luxury Hotels in Canada

Choose from a Classic, Signature, Privilege, or Prestige bedroom, or a Prestige suite at Le Germain. All feature urban-inspired etched wall art, goose-down duvets with Eqyptian cotton and bamboo linen, feather pillows, yoga mats, Nespresso coffee machines, Tivoli audio stereo systems with Bluetooth connection, 100% cotton bathrobes, Molton Brown toiletries and ergonomic workstations. The hotel is family and pet friendly, with cots available on request. And you can dine on a menu of gourmet dishes at its Norca restaurant and bar.

Stay in downtown Ottawa at The Westin where you can enjoy views over the rooftops through floor-to-ceiling windows. Designed for a good night’s sleep, rooms come with the brand’s signature Heavenly Beds with pillowtop mattresses, Sleep Well Lavender Balm, as well as  Westin White Tea Heavenly Bath Amenities. Here you can breakfast at Daly’s Restaurant and tuck into steaks and seafood at The Shore Club. Ottawa isn’t short of options for staying active, but the hotel itself has an indoor saltwater pool, a modern fitness centre and private squash courts. And if that’s not sufficient, book WestinWORKOUT® Room with a treadmill or a spinning cycle, adjustable dumbbells, Bicycling and Runner’s World magazines, running maps, and complimentary bottled water.

Stay downtown above the city’s Central Train Station in this towering 950 bedroom modernist establishment. The venue opened in 1958, was a trailblazer in technology for its time. And while Queen Elizabeth is now uber-on-trend with lots of funky touches, it retains conscious nods to its first heyday in the mid-century. Guests can eat and drink in the Kréma Café, Nacarat Bar and Rosélys Restaurant, or grab and go at Marché Artisans. Emphasising its cool credentials, the Fairmont equips rooms with Le Labo toiletries, offers a business campus called CoLab 3 and has interactive art installations for junior guests.

Found on the Golden Square Mile, the 169 bedroom hotel encompasses 17 floors. A mainly monochrome colour palette is augmented by touches of blush velvet, marble and gilt hardware. At times it feels as if you’ve arrived at a modern art installation, with simple but dramatic design features. The third floor is home to the eating and drinking areas with accommodation (equipped with Nespresso machines, iPads and Bang and Olufsen speakers) found on higher floors, to take advantage of the views with floor-to-ceiling windows. The Four Seasons spa includes a dream-like pool area with an endless current to perfect your front crawl.

An international favourite with British roots, this Ritz-Carlton owned property has its origin in Edwardian times. Awarded with the lauded AAA Five Diamond award, this establishment has an excellent reputation, particularly for its fine dining destination restaurant Maison Boulud (2-Michelin star Chef Daniel Boulud is at the helm), and its rooftop terrace boasting a saltwater swimming pool with enviable city vistas. An additional pool is found in the sleek spa and there’s a second restaurant, The Palm Court, exuding at deco era opulence. Rooms are classically decorated with contemporary finishes, neutral colours and the latest technology. The 12 room Royal Suite is the ultimate in film star luxury.

Found in the trendy Village district of the city, Hyatt Place is a good choice for both business and leisure travellers. Its 353 bedrooms have desks and coffee/tea makers, while other amenities include an indoor pool and gym, a shop, a 24-hour business centre, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers available in the lobby. Begin your day with tacos or free-rage scrambled eggs and Granola at the Breakfast Bar, grab a coffee mid-morning at the in-house Starbucks and stop by The Market any time of the day or night, for some take-out/eat-in-your-room items.

The Westin’s Calgary property is popular with business travellers and families alike. There are several dining options; the lobby-based Essence bistro, Starbucks® with some streetside alfresco seating, the Liquid Lounge for drinks and lighter bites and the main restaurant; The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, one of the most sought-after eateries in town, where premium steaks are served to locals and visitors alike, besides the glow of a warming fireplace. The spa incorporates an indoor rooftop swimming pool and the trademark WestinWORKOUT Fitness Studio. Bedrooms come with more of Westin’s signatures; the 10-layer Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, plus a work desk and an ergonomic chair.

Monarchs, rock stars and Hollywood icons have been among those to stay at this Grande Dame since its inception in 1914. Found in the heart of the city’s attractions, it exudes contemporary lavishness, adorned by crystal chandeliers and marble columns. Rooms come with the brand’s own Rose 31 toiletries and Keurig coffee machines, with the Gold Floor (penthouse suites) boasting a private lounge, canapés and complimentary snacks. The spa includes a swimming pool and hammam, while the Hawthorn Dining Room serves vegan-friendly dishes with a separate kids’ menu from breakfast through to dinner.

Oscar Wilde and his works served as the inspiration for this whimsical downtown hotel that displays a playful and theatrical personality. Expect chintzy wallpapers, brass finishings and portraits of the playwright, evoking a sense of 19th-century British sensibilities, but balanced by sleek contemporary furnishings; each has its own in-room drinks trolley, Turkish linens and a 55” 4K TV. The Wilde on 27 restaurant and bar pays homage to the property’s muse, and is located on the 27th floor offering superb views across the skyline. Guests can also dine onsite at Prologue and Bistro Novelle.

Connected to Rogers Place, The JW Marriott ICE District hotel is as convenient as it gets for large-scale events at the venue. There’s much to do in the vicinity, but there’s plenty going on inside the property too. Sip on handcrafted cocktails at Alchemy, the in-house lounge and bar with a heated outdoor patio for hygge nights. Tuck into dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood at the Braven Restaurant and American classics at Kindred Restaurant. Work out in the Archetype fitness studio. And take a leisurely swim in the indoor pool. 346 bedrooms feature fine linens, coffee-makers and views of downtown Edmonton; some offer jacuzzi bathtubs and separate living areas.

Stay in a one, two or three-bedroom suite with lake or lagoon views, a furnished balcony, a gas fireplace and a jetted tub. The rooftop outdoor infinity pool and hot tub also look across the water and there’s an area for BBQs here. A further pool is found inside, along with a fitness centre, a steam room and more hot tubs. Guests can have a flutter at the in-house Playtime casino and borrow equipment like yoga mats, parasols and bicycles. Each stay at The Royal Kelowna supports partner eco-friendly initiatives in the local area.