Shangri-La, Toronto

Toronto, the largest city in Canada and one of the world's most multicultural, is famous for its architecture and skyline, while also gaining a reputation as a low-key, easy-going city. This affords visitors and residents alike plenty of options when looking for a romantic getaway, with a wide choice of hotels, from boutique properties to five-star luxury. Many of our hotel experts' picks for the best romantic hotels in Toronto are situated close to the city's renowned Harbour, but there are also plenty of romantic city centre hotels for those who want to be close to all the action. Options include hotels with fabulous spas, properties offering romantic packages, charming historic stays, and some with standout dining. So why not browse through our collection of the best hotels for couples who want a little luxury without the fuss?

For art enthusiasts

Gladstone House

  • Gladstone House is a Victorian building turned art-centric boutique hotel in the cultural district. Each artist-designed room offers an aesthetically pleasing and luxurious stay. Grab a table at Melody Bar, enjoy the live music and seasonally inspired dishes. Best yet, there are drawing classes and three on-site galleries, offering plenty of opportunities for couples to connect.

For the spa

Hazelton Hotel

  • Old Mill Toronto is a boutique getaway nestled in the Humber Valley surrounded by walking trails. Classic rooms and suites surround a garden and courtyard. The popular Home Smith Bar hosts live jazz, and the restaurant menu is loved across town. The serene spa offers a range of massages and body treatments. An indulgent break for two.
  • Hazelton Hotel pairs polished city swagger with spacious rooms dressed in sculptural furnishings and skyline views. Its lively restaurant attracts locals for inventive dishes and sharp cocktails. A standout spa offers eucalyptus steam, hydrotherapy, advanced treatments and a tranquil lap pool, creating an exceptional urban reset. A luxurious and fun stay for couples.

For an historic stay

The Ivy at Verity

  • The Ivy at Verity sits inside a restored 1850s chocolate factory, offering four character-rich rooms with original brickwork, bold colours and indulgent marble bathrooms. Downstairs, the restaurant’s vintage-meets-modern setting draws locals for delicious seasonal dishes while the spa and indoor pool add an indulgent touch for couples.

For a boutique

Hazelton House

  • The Annex is a boutique hotel set in a 100-year-old building. Guestrooms are bright and contemporary with lots of workspace. Prints by local artists and houseplants give the hotel a home-away-from-home feel, while the location is perfect for city sightseeing. Large in-room free-standing tubs make for a romantic stay.

For a five-star

Ritz Carlton Totonto

  • The Windsor Arms Hotel is a plush five-star 1920s hotel set in downtown. The decor is delightfully ostentatious, with chandeliers in the lobby and pianos in several of the suites. Original sash windows and hardwood floors give a European feel. An indulgent, glamorous, and utterly romantic stay.
  • Shangri-La Toronto is a chic five-star hotel between downtown Toronto's Financial and Entertainment Districts. Plush rooms come with an elegant oriental twist, enormous marble bathrooms and floor-to-ceiling windows. This is a romantic stay that oozes opulence and style.
  • Four Seasons Toronto stands tall over Victorian mansions that overlook Lake Ontario. Expect luxurious rooms with city views, high-end linens and bathroom treats. Café Boulud offers global cuisine, and there's an expansive spa. For couples, there are romantic packages available too.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Toronto is a five-star hotel located on the waterfront in downtown. Interiors are inspired by the city's glamorous film and theatre scene; suites feel opulent with marble bathrooms, thick bathrobes and framed, monochrome prints. With a wide range of amenities, ranging from an indoor pool to a cheese cave, there is plenty to keep couples entertained here.

For the design

Bisha Hotel Toronto

  • Bisha Hotel Toronto is a spectacular and vibrant luxury hotel, the crown jewel of downtown Toronto's Entertainment District. Design is the keyword here, from the lobby to the rooftop, not a single detail has been thrown together or given little thought. With a renowned restaurant, this is the perfect base for an indulgent getaway for two.
  • Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer is undeniably chic, with a sharp stainless steel and glass exterior, leading to a library and espresso bar reception area. Views, gadgets, and luxurious linens make up the rooms. The French cuisine served at Chez Victor is the cherry on the cake. A grown-up base for a sophisticated couple's escape.

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Written by Katie Harris

11 Romantic Hotels in Toronto

Four Seasons Toronto

Toronto (Ontario)

The renovated flagship Four Seasons stands tall over Victorian mansions overlooking Lake Ontario. Luxurious large rooms with city views, plush linens and bathroom treats. Café Boulud offers global cuisine. Both business and leisure guests meet at Dbar over delicious cocktails.

  • Romantic Break - Four Seasons hotels ooze luxury, contemporary style and great packages for a romantic mini-break.
  • Spa breaks - With over 17 treatment rooms, two steam rooms, indoor pool and a beauty salon.
  • Sights nearby - CN Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Americas.
  • Views - Lake Ontario and city.
from £329 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Ivy at Verity

Toronto (Ontario)

An 1850s chocolate factory, home to an award winning restaurant, four enchanting rooms and a spa in downtown Toronto. Unique and vibrant, the luxurious rooms capture original features with marble bathrooms. The old fashioned meets the contemporary in the restaurant decor, a popular spot with locals.

  • Sights nearby - The Victorian-era buildings, hustle and bustle that make up the Distillery District are enhanting.
  • Local markets - St. Lawrence Market is walking distance from the hotel and popular for cafes and restuarants.
  • Spa breaks - Spa treatments for both men and women make this the ideal urban retreat.
  • Great walks - Explore Toronto on foot.
from £164 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Old Mill Toronto

Toronto (Ontario)

Boutique getaway nestled in the Humber Valley surrounded by walking trails, parkland and the tranquil sound of the Humber River. Classic rooms and suites surround a garden and courtyard. Popular Home Smith Bar hosts live jazz music and the restaurant menu is loved across town.

  • Sights nearby - The metro is an easy stroll away and opens up the city of Toronto to guests.
  • Spa breaks - The spa is a real treat and a great excuse for a long weekend.
  • Great walks - The mill is surrounded by parks and next to the Humber River.
  • Tennis Court - Play a spot of tennis during your stay.
from £130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Gladstone House

Toronto (Ontario)

Red brick Victorian building turned art-centric boutique in the bustling cultural district of Toronto. Each artist-designed room offers an aesthetically pleasing and luxurious stay. Grab a table at Melody Bar, enjoy the live music and seasonally inspired dishes.

  • Sights nearby - Be sure to pick up a personalised Queen West district map from reception and explore the area with recommendations
  • Restaurant
  • Boutique
  • Traditional
from £99 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Hazelton Hotel

Toronto (Ontario)

High end boutique, home of plush interiors, indoor pool and spoil-yourself-spa. Sizeable rooms boast city views, fine linens and all the mod cons. One restaurant pulls the locals in with its exquisite menu and cocktails, a great atmosphere. Enjoy a film in the cinema room, or relax at the spa.

  • Local markets - Local markets are a great place to see the hustle and bustle of this vibrant city.
  • Great walks - Explore Lake Ontario on the walking trail.
  • Sights nearby - Nearby you will find Royal Ontario Museum.
  • Spa breaks - Spa treatments for days.
from £190 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Shangri-La , Toronto

Toronto (Toronto)

A chic five star hotel between downtown Toronto's Financial and Entertainment Districts. Plush rooms with an elegant oriental twist, enormous marble bathrooms and floor to ceiling windows. The luxurious on-site spa and trendy bars and restaurants follow the eastern theme. Oozing opulence and style

  • Sailing - Charter a sailing boat at the nearby Waterfront from Sailnig and Powerboats.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor year round pool.
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
from £197 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Le Germain Toronto Mercer

Toronto (Ontario)

Chic, sharp stainless steel and glass exterior, make way to a library come expresso bar reception area. Views, gadgets, luxurious linens make up the rooms. The French cuisine served at Chez Victor is the cherry on the cake as it gains recognition across town with its pull of regulars.

  • Sights nearby - Head to King Street for a look at the theatres of downton Toronto.
  • Romantic Break - Romance, gastronomy and total relaxation are all on the cards.
  • Great walks - Take a ferry to Toronto Islands and explore on foot.
  • Restaurant
from £170 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Windsor Arms Hotel

Toronto

A plush five star 1920's hotel, in downtown Toronto. The decor is delightfully ostentatious, with chandeliers in lobby and pianos in several of the suites. Original sash windows and hardwood floors give a European feel. Glamorous and indulgent!

  • Local markets - Visit the The St. Lawrence Market, ranked by National Geographic as the world’s best food market.
  • Great walks - Take an EdgeWalk, a thrilling hands-free walk on an outside ledge of the CN tower.
  • Sights nearby - The Royal Ontario Museum is just five minutes walk away.
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor year round pool.
from £187 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Bisha Hotel Toronto

Toronto

A spectacular and vibrant luxury hotel, the crown jewel of downtown Toronto's Entertainment District. Design is the key word here, from the lobby to the rooftop not a single detail has been thrown together or under thought. Between KOST and Akira Back they have every base covered. Truly remarkable.

  • City Style - Toronto's leading light for flare and style - think black marble, crushed velvet, etched gold and more than 3000 pieces of art
  • Foodies - International celebrity chef Akira Back heads the second floor restaurant (his first in Canada), this alone is worth the visit
  • Close to nightlife - The hotel's four bars/restaurants have such a lively atmosphere and hip crowd that you would be a fool to go elsewhere
  • Hotel Entertainment - Grab your shades and head up to the 44th floor rooftop infinity pool, complete with cocktail bar and restaurant
from £279 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Ritz-Carlton Toronto

Toronto

This five-star, luxury hotel is located on the waterfront in downtown Toronto. Interiors are inspired by the city's glamorous film and theatre scene; suites feel opulent with marble bathrooms, thick bathrobes and framed, monochrome prints. Don't miss the unique cheese cave at hotel restaurant TOCA.

  • Local exploring - Set steps from the bustling, downtown performing arts district, this hotel is a perfect base for local city exploring
  • City Style - With luxurious interiors, first-class facilities and an unbeatable location, book this hotel for chic Toronto style
  • Foodies - Avant-garde hotel restaurant TOCA is renowned among foodies for having the first and only cheese cave in Canada
  • Great walks - Explore downtown Toronto on a long city walk, stopping at the famous Graffiti Alley - a canvas for local street artists
from £276 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

The Annex

Toronto

This boutique hotel is tucked away in a 100-year old, three-storey property in Toronto. Guestrooms are bright and contemporary with lots of workspace. Prints by local artists and houseplants give the hotel a home-away-from-home feel, while the location is perfect for city sightseeing.

  • City Style - With fresh, unique interiors that feature local artwork and homely soft furnishings, book this hotel for chic Toronto style
  • Local exploring - Set in the heart of a trendy and central neighbourhood in Toronto, this hotel makes local exploring easy
  • Sights nearby - Take a tour of Casa Loma, a grand, 18th-century castle with gardens that are open seasonally, a short walk from the hotel
  • Great walks - Explore downtown Toronto on a long city walk, stopping at the Queen's Park on the way - a leafy, oval-shaped city park
from £129 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

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