While recently in Toronto, I had my first visit to Hotel X Toronto, which is a Library Collection Hotel. The Library Collection consists of four properties worldwide including New York, Budapest, Prague and now, Toronto. The Toronto property is fairly new and it was evident in many aspects of the property.

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The stay got off to a great start with a pleasant greeting by the valet staff. Once the car was taken care of, it was time to check in. The front desk staff were also very warm and considerate. Hotel X Toronto is located a bit out of the city center but convenient nonetheless. There were parts of the hotel’s lobby which I appreciated and others I thought could have fit together better.

For the stay, I tried out a Library Club Corner King Studio Room which was sized at approximately 500 square feet. I liked the way the colorful furniture contrasted with the gray-scale used in a majority of the room. As the hotel is new, all of the features were also modern. From the coffee machine, to the outlets, to the TV, everything was high-tech and functioned flawlessly.

The bathroom was small yet impressive and featured a shower stall without a bathtub. The toiletries offered were of high quality. I overheard other guests in the elevator speaking about the strong water pressure in the showers, let’s just say that you can really enjoy the shower head’s massage setting!

As you can tell by the name, the room included Library Club Lounge access. Hotel X Toronto’s Library Club Lounge offers a continental breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres with alcoholic beverages. The Library Club Lounge is spacious and comfortable, a great place to relax or get work done. Overall, the selection of food was quite good during the day but the alcoholic beverage selection was a bit modest. As the hotel was new, some of the lounge employees might require a bit more training. Overall, I enjoyed the lounge.

Besides the rooms, one of the best features of Hotel X Toronto is its sport facilities. They include a sprawling fitness center, tennis courts, squash courts and more! I was told there were steam rooms also but they weren’t operational during my visit. Regardless, I absolutely loved the gym!

Hotel X Toronto also has a fantastic rooftop pool and sky bar. The views from the Falcon SkyBar offers breathtaking views of the Toronto skyline!

As far as the property is concerned, Hotel X Toronto scores well. Even though a majority of the service was satisfactory, there were a few slight kinks that needed to be worked out, I’m sure this will come with time. My favorite features of Hotel X Toronto were the Falcon SkyBar, rooftop pool, Library Club Rooms and the giant fitness center. All in all, Hotel X Toronto has a lot to offer and is definitely a great hotel in Toronto, I would be happy to visit again. Happy travels!

Hotel X Toronto

Hotel

111 Princes’ Boulevard Enter on the corner of Lakeshore Blvd W &, Newfoundland Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada

Phone: +1 647-943-9300

Over the years, I have developed more and more familiarity with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Brand. On my latest trip to Canada, I was lucky enough to stay at The Ritz-Carlton Toronto. The Ritz-Carlton Toronto is located just next to the CN Tower, right in the heart of the city. As far as location goes, it’s quite hard to beat!

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From the moment I pulled up to the valet, to the moment I checked out, I was treated exceptionally well. After handing over my vehicle and checking in, it was up to the 19th floor to view the room. For this stay I secured a Luxury Deluxe Room with Ritz-Carlton Club Level access. From the moment I opened the door, I felt a sense of luxury. The room’s view was looking out at the CN Tower and surrounding city. The staff were kind enough to leave a tray of chocolates for our arrival, thank you Ritz-Carlton Toronto staff!

In the bathroom I was pleasantly surprised by a large bathtub, two sinks with a large vanity and separated shower and toilet stalls. I loved the overall style and feel of the bathroom which was very pleasant and bright. Of course you can expect high-quality toiletries as well.

In the room there was a large closet and sizable coffee and tea station. I liked the massive electric tea kettle in addition to the capsule coffee maker.

Just one floor up from my room’s floor was The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. The club lounge was definitely my favorite part of the whole property! The Ritz-Carlton Toronto Club Lounge has a super extensive offering including breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks and a fairly extensive food offering in the evening. What was special about this lounge is that alcohol is available from 11:00 AM all the way to late evening. If you like to drink and enjoy the finer things in life, this is the place to go! Throughout the entire stay, all the food and drink were fantastic.

Another feature of the lounge I liked was the amount of sweets always available. They had containers of candy and cookies available all-day. The staff were the cherry on top of the entire Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge experience as they were super pleasant.

Another area where The Ritz-Carlton Toronto excelled was with their fitness and spa facilities. The Ritz-Carlton Toronto has a residence which shares the gym with the hotel. There is tons of equipment so no need to worry about waiting around. When I finished at the gym, I headed over to the changing rooms connected to the spa. This area had a nice design equipped with steam rooms and saunas. Just next to the spa you’ll find a beautiful indoor pool, which has a timeless design.

During the stay we had a chance to have a drink at the Ritz Bar next to the lobby as well as a dinner at their TOCA Italian Restaurant. Feel free to read about the TOCA Italian Restaurant in a separate article.

All in all, I greatly enjoyed my time at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. The hotel offers a fantastic all-around product and service. The people of The Ritz-Carlton Toronto really make this property what it is, magnificent. At the time of my visit, the property was a bit aged but I heard it will be updated shortly and I can’t wait to revisit after the update takes place! Either before or after the update, I highly recommend you to visit The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto, Canada!

The Ritz-Carlton Toronto

Hotel

181 Wellington Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3G7 Canada

Phone: +1 (416) 585-2500

I must admit that I was quite excited to set foot in another Four Seasons property. My last Four Seasons stay was in Seoul, South Korea, and it was exceptional. This time around it was back to Canada and my second visit to Toronto. I’m a huge Toronto advocate ever since my first visit here last year. It’s such a quaint city and the people are so warm, I’m excited to be back!

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My first impressions of Four Seasons Toronto were very positive. The building has a very fresh feeling, modern and beautiful. The hotel is located in Yorkville, one of Toronto’s most luxurious areas. I appreciated the stylish minimal design of the lobby and the way I was greeted by all staff members. We were off to a good start!

After a smooth and friendly check in, it was up to the 18th floor to set eyes on my Yorkville Premier Room. The room was spacious at a comfortable 48 square meters or 525 square feet. I fell in love easily with the luxurious style and amenities. The city view was also beautiful at all times of day and night!

The Four Seasons mattress and bedding were pleasant. The fact that the bed barely moved when my partner did helped with my sleep. The bed was complimented with a chic headboard that had beautiful patterns.

The bathroom was equally as gorgeous as the rest of the room and featured 2 sinks, a bathtub, shower stall and toilet stall. Beautiful.

Features that I took note of in this Yorkville Premier Room were the the USB ports next to the bed, bedside tablet, tea selection, and an exceptional turn-down service. The housekeeping staff did a great job tidying up and even left a few gifts including lens cleaner, mouth wash, mat below our toiletries and a wrap to keep all of my cords in order. Thanks Four Seasons Toronto!

During our stay we enjoyed both breakfast in the room and at Cafe Boulud. For the room service we went for the Eggs Royale and the Duck Hash. Both were extremely tasty. To accompany this great food we tried their smoothie selections. The room was a great place to enjoy a lovely breakfast with its amazing view of Toronto.

The second breakfast was enjoyed in Cafe Boulud. There you can find a 100% a la carte breakfast. Lots to choose from, great service and an atmosphere that works well both day and night. During our stay we made it a point to have a dinner there as well. From start to finish it was a memorable experience which you can read about in a separate article here.

On the ninth floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto you’ll find the spa and pool. The indoor pool is truly exceptional in its design and reminded me how beautiful the one at Four Seasons Seoul was. Next to the main pool you’ll find a hot tub and a shallow pool for children.

Connected to the Four Seasons Spa are the relaxation and changing rooms. These rooms are some of the best I’ve been to recently and had a greater offering than much of the competition. These changing rooms were equipped with snacks, tons of self-care products, steam rooms, modern lockers, showers and lots of seating to relax. It was probably my favorite part of the property! If I was living in Toronto, I would definitely be looking into membership. Wink wink.

Just a floor below the pool and spa on the eighth floor, you’ll find the fitness center. I made great use of this gym throughout my stay with its large amount of equipment. Not only did it have dozens of cardio machines, there were also plenty of weight machines and free weights as well. If weightlifting and cardio aren’t for you, then perhaps you should give yoga a try in their beautiful and relaxing yoga room.

Another Four Seasons Hotel visit, and another fantastic experience. I might be slightly biased because I’m already in love with Toronto, but when push came to shove, The Four Seasons Toronto did an absolutely fantastic job in all aspects of their offering. The food and drink throughout the property were incredible, the gym and relaxation areas were extensive, all of the employees were very friendly, the design was exactly how I like it and the location was super convenient. Four Seasons Toronto is definitely a strong contender for luxury hotels worldwide and possibly Toronto’s top luxury hotel. A must visit!

Four Seasons Toronto

Hotel

60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 0A4, Canada

Phone: +1 416-964-0411

My favorite hotel during my recent trip to Toronto has to be the Fairmont Royal York located just across from union station. The hotel is right in the middle of the action. The Royal York is actually full of history and first opened in 1929. Definitely a landmark in Toronto!
 

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As soon as you enter the lobby, you get that classic luxury style that always stands the test of time. What a wonderful personality.

After I valeted my car and checked-in, it was up to the 10th floor to see the room. The room was medium sized and had lots of quality components. The bedding was super comfortable! The bathroom had a marble counter top and was very bright. The hotel welcomed me with a few gifts! I liked the tower of desserts, cheese, berries and meat. I was hungry so I gobbled it all up, oops.

I had a beautiful corner room with an amazing view. From the window, I could look across and see the train station and out of the other window, I could see the CN Tower.

During my time at the Fairmount, I ordered room service. Their bison burger was heavenly. Not only did it look good, but it had a great taste. Another night I went for their chicken wings. Overall, the room service was great and very timely. I managed to eat dinner at their EPIC restaurant as well, but you’ll have to read about that in a separate article.

A great feature that I truly appreciated about the hotel were the gym and pool areas. The pool was incredible. The design and colors went together flawlessly. The gym had all of the equipment I needed to stay fit during my stay. I must mention their steam room! It was great and always nice and hot. Definitely one of my favorite places to be.

The Fairmont clearly took pride in offering a quality breakfast. I’d highly recommend breakfast in their EPIC restaurant, but you can also visit their Gold Lounge. The buffet had everything that I wanted, and it all tasted fantastic. The EPIC restaurant staff were always friendly and very kind.

Like most high-end hotels, the Fairmont has a club lounge along with special club rooms. It’s known as Fairmont Gold and includes extra privileges such as an exclusive breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres and much more. Their Fairmont Gold lounge is gorgeous!

What really set the Fairmont Royal York hotel apart from others in the city was the service. The attention to detail was a step above. They must have a thorough hiring process because all of the employees at the hotel were wonderful. Very willing to help and always there when I needed them. It’s also important to remember that this is a huge property with tons of food and beverage options. If you want a truly luxurious experience, then I would highly recommend you visit the Fairmont Royal York hotel in downtown Toronto!

Fairmont Royal York

Hotel

100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3, Canada

Phone: +1 416-368-2511