5. Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver
Past guests find little to complain about at the Shangri-La Hotel, Vancouver. Thanks to the convenient downtown location and the personable staff, recent visitors are quick to call this Shangri-La outpost their favorite Vancouver hotel. Accommodations are appointed with floor-to-ceiling windows, deep soaking tubs, free Wi-Fi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs. For total pampering, guests suggest heading to CHI, The Spa or unwinding by the outdoor pool and hot tub. Though the luxurious amenities cost a pretty penny, recent visitors say the experience is worth the splurge. You’ll find the Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver in central Vancouver, a few blocks south of Coal Harbour.
6. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
The chic accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto reflect the charm of its Yorkville backdrop. The property’s rooms and suites – designed with elegant decor and modern amenities like an in-room iPad to access Four Seasons services and bathrooms equipped with deep soaking tubs – hold views of the downtown neighborhood’s surrounding shops and cafes. Despite the abundance of nearby restaurants, guests suggest enjoying a meal on premises; both Café Boulud and debar lounge offer French-inspired menus from Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud. Serenity-seekers rave about the spacious, sleek setting in the spa, which comes outfitted with an indoor pool, a steam room, a salon and a long list of treatment options.