Best Luxury Hotels in Canada
The major players in Canada’s city break industry, are Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver – each presenting very different cultures and experiences for the transatlantic traveller. And the country’s vast mountainous areas provide another adventure altogether, perfect for lovers of the great outdoors. Summer months reveal glittering lakes, verdant countryside and lively cafe culture, while winter brings dependable snowfall, chocolate box scenery and the Northern lights. It’s well worth taking the time to road trip several parts of this enormous country – the second largest in the world.
Ontario, Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Entertainment District
Bisha Hotel Toronto
There is a chance you have not come across an elegant rooftop setting like that of Bisha Hotel Toronto but worry not since it is exclusive to guests. When it comes to floors and walls, the design and colour rhyme will mesmerise you. Their rooms are well-spaced and set, their room services out of this world and their amenities are worth your praises. If you are a foodie, their $50 breakfast credit will be your cloud nine. With this offer, you get to enjoy breakfast burritos, avocado, Mediterranean-style acai bowls, eggs and more on their rooftop restaurant- KOST. Relish more of their Japanese cuisine, French-made salads, sandwiches and other services, including valet parking.
Quebec, Montréal
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
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.
Ontario, Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Fashion District
1 Hotel Toronto
In the lively King West Village, 1 Hotel Toronto brings a nature-inspired retreat to one of the city’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. The property features 112 rooms and suites, each thoughtfully designed with reclaimed materials, soft organic linens, and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Toronto skyline. Inside, the aesthetic is calm and tactile, blending natural textures with contemporary comfort, while lush greenery throughout the building blurs the boundary between indoors and out. Dining is a highlight, from the farm-to-table focus of 1 Kitchen to Casa Madera’s fusion of Mexican and Mediterranean flavours, and the buzzing energy of Harriet’s Rooftop, where cocktails are paired with sweeping city views. For quieter moments, Flora Lounge offers an elegant hideaway. Wellness is at the core of the hotel’s ethos, with a rooftop pool, holistic spa treatments, and a 24-hour fitness centre. Its location makes it an ideal base for exploring the Entertainment District, the CN Tower, and the waterfront, all just a short walk away.
British Columbia, Vancouver, West End
Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni
Experience Vancouver’s glittering skyline from the Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni. Described as a luxurious sanctuary between the mountains and the sea, this luxurious hotel is decorated in tasteful modernity. Open your mind to taste in the MARKET restaurant with the sumptuous creations of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, an internationally-acclaimed Michelin-starred chef. Grouse Mountain is only a short drive away. Catering to the adventurous and athletic, its slopes are perfect for that skiing or snowboarding experience. Relax by taking a stroll around nearby Stanley Park and breathe in the crisp air of nature, or relax in the spa with soothing body treatments.
Ontario, Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Entertainment District
The Anndore House – JDV by Hyatt
Feeling lazy? Would you like to manage your hotel services from the comfort of your suite? Visit the Anndore House in Toronto and enjoy their hotel app with faster free WiFi. It also has a fitness centre, Constantine restaurant and lounge, scarlet door café, valet parking and a barber shop, among others. Their bedrooms are uniquely distinguished from each other. The hotel has used four different styles to define elegance in the rooms. Located at Charles Street East, this 4-star beauty is worth a visit.
Ontario, Toronto, Waterfront
Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection
It is one of the most elegant hotels in the city with 5-star services, a variety of amenities and in-house facilities. The hotel’s unique features like the 250-seat cinema, 56-seat screening room, rooftop swimming pool, tri-level rooftop Skybar, indoor tennis courts, TechnoGym, spa and wellness centre with yoga studios, Kandy Gallery by Neil Dankoff and so much more to enjoy. The rooms are well set, impressively decorated and with comfortable beds and fast WiFi connection.
Alberta, Calgary
Westin Calgary
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.
Quebec, Montréal
Hyatt Place Montreal – Downtown
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.
British Columbia, Whistler
The Westin Resort And Spa, Whistler
This is the only all-suite resort in town, a modern take on the traditional chalet, where pine and stone blend with contemporary lines. Mountain gondolas are right outside, with the village centre steps away. The Westin has its own Starbucks onsite, grill and sushi restaurants and a sophisticated lounge. Guests can shop at the resort’s varied range of boutiques, hire equipment, make use of a complimentary ski valet, swim in the indoor-outdoor pool and relax with over 75 different treatments at the Avello Spa and Health Club. Studios through to two-bedroom apartments are available, in a total of 419 suites, all with their own kitchens.
Ontario, Ottawa
Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
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.
Quebec, Quebec City
Le Capitole Hôtel
Located just outside the St-Jean Gate, the building is a certified historic monument, with Beaux-Arts architecture and plenty of theatrical flair. The decor has a strong Art Deco leaning, not least in its main event; a fully-restored 1920s cabaret dinner theatre. Bedrooms and suites have features like exposed brick walls, roll-top tubs, Hollywood-style bathroom mirrors surrounded by bulbs, stars on the doors and mezzanine floors for sleeping. Executive chef Serge Gagné is at the helm of the Italian-themed Ristorante Il Teatro and there’s a charming rooftop garden, perfect for sundowners.
Ontario, Toronto, Downtown Toronto, Fashion District
Ace Hotel Toronto
Found in the arty Garment District, downtown Toronto, this building by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects is a contemporary design masterpiece. On arrival, guests staying at the North American chain are greeted by a lobby suspended from imposing concrete arches, with an interior that offers an urban industrial vibe. Yet it’s homely too, with warm hues, local artworks and vintage furnishings alongside custom-made pieces found in 123 bedrooms, or ‘cabins’ as they’re described at Ace. Alder is the hotel’s main dining space (you can also tuck into pastries and grab a coffee in the sociable lobby lounge), a subterranean, sophisticated spot, that tails the indoor/outdoor rooftop bar, Evangeline, at the top.