Executive Hotel CosmopolitanvsFairmont Royal York
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Fairmont Royal York scores slightly better than Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Toronto. Fairmont Royal York is ranked #10 in Toronto with positive reviews from 15 publications such as Zagat, Star Service and Jetsetter.
Executive Hotel Cosmopolitan Show All Reviews
8 Colborne Street, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1E1, Canada
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Billing itself as a "boutique Zen hotel," the Cosmopolitan is an affordable downtown hotel with an aesthetic that seems way out of its price range."
Travel + Leisure
"This luxury boutique, conveniently located in Toronto's financial district and close to PATH... blends the best elements of a spa with simple yet elegant suites and common spaces." Full review
Time Out
"Tucked away on a quiet downtown street, this new boutique hotel cultivates its serenity seriously - and stylishly." Full review
BlackBook
"Call it zen, call it nirvana, call it dharma. Whatever it is, it's clear the designers of this 97-suite downtown hotel went all oriental on its ass."
Zagat
"Tucked away on a quiet street, this all-suite boutique property offers an even more serene atmosphere when you step inside."
Fodor's
"Tucked away on a side street in the heart of Toronto, this überboutique, all-suite hotel seamlessly blends an Eastern aesthetic with typical Western hotel amenities." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Sleek and quiet, with only five rooms per floor, this Asian-inspired hotel oozes calm." Full review
Gayot
"Attention to soothing details makes this hotel a true urban oasis."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of the city's financial district, adjacent to the arty Hotel Victoria, this particular boutique operation is an all-suite standout." Full review
Jetsetter
"Zen-inspired apartment-style hotel near Toronto’s waterfront, with a steakhouse and spa." Full review
Fairmont Royal York Show All Reviews
100 Front Street W, Toronto, Ontario M5JIE3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Built by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1929 and located across from Union Station, this massive hotel has 1,365 guest rooms and suites, and 35 meeting and banquet rooms." Full review
Concierge
"With 1,365 rooms, plus bars, restaurants, and shops, this vast Toronto landmark feels as self-contained as an ocean liner."
Fodor's
"Today, it remains one of the largest hotels in the city and a favorite of royalty—both Hollywood's and the real deal." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, its mock-chateau design adds character to Toronto's modern skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Across from Union Station, this large hotel has been a Toronto landmark since 1929. The magnificent lobby is a fitting backdrop for the many heads of state who have stayed here."
Rough Guide
"When it was completed in 1927, the Royal York was the largest hotel in the British Empire and it still retains much of its original grandeur, especially in the sprawling lobby."
Star Service
"This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto, though over the last few years standards have been ebbing and flowing, with inconsistencies evident mostly in the maintenance arena." Full review
Zagat
"Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1920s, this big (over 1,300 rooms) luxury landmark combines historic character with leading-edge environmental practices."
Star Service
"This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto." Full review
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Find an in-room Keurig coffee machine, a stocked minibar, blackout curtains, and robes and slippers upon request.
Gayot
"A landmark in the heart of Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York finds itself situated minutes away from the cityâs entertainment, shopping and financial districts."