5. 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 d|bar 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.
6. Magnolia Hotel & Spa
The Magnolia Hotel & Spa is a small, boutique property situated in downtown Victoria. Its enviable location in the city’s center makes the hotel suitable for both business and leisure travelers; however, some say city noise can seep into the accommodations. Rooms are equipped with free internet access, minibars, marble bathrooms with glass showers, deep soaking tubs and sweeping views of the city or Inner Harbour. You can enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at Magnolia’s on-site eatery, The Courtney Room, which serves up Pacific Northwest dishes. As for customer service, recent guests enjoy the attention to detail – travelers are treated to a few chocolates each day – and praise the staff for being exceptionally friendly and helpful. The Spa Magnolia is also lauded for coupling a relaxed atmosphere with a versatile array of treatments.