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Fairmont Royal YorkvsHotel Victoria
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Fairmont Royal York is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Victoria. Fairmont Royal York comes in at 88 with approval from 15 publications such as The Telegraph, Time Out and Star Service.
Fairmont Royal York
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
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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."
Hotel Victoria Fodor's Lonely Planet
Oyster DK Eyewitness
Time Out Rough Guide Star Service Frommer's
56 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M5E 1G5, Canada
From $122/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Fodor's "A local landmark built in 1909, "the Vic" is Toronto's second-oldest hotel, with a long-standing reputation for service excellence." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The early-20th-century Hotel Victoria is one of Toronto's best small downtown hotels." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"You'd never guess the Hotel Victoria's 56 cute rooms belong to a historic property." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Just steps from Union Station in the city’s Financial District, this small hotel, with just 56 rooms, offers all the amenities of a large hotel, along with excellent service."
Time Out "Old and small are good qualities when it comes to hotels, and this one is both. Built in 1908, the Victoria is the second-oldest hotel in the city after The Gladstone." Full review
Rough Guide "This long-established, medium-sized hotel occupies an old high-rise in the heart of downtown."
Star Service "The second-oldest hotel in the city, this property is, thanks to a major makeover in 2010, also one of the trendier options downtown." Full review
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Travelers in for more than a night should avoid the Standard units and opt for either an Executive or more spacious Deluxe unit.
Frommer's "In a landmark downtown building near the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Victoria retains the glamorous touches of an earlier age, such as crown moldings and marble columns in the lobby." Full review
