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Fairmont Royal YorkvsLe Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. On balance, Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer ranks significantly better than Fairmont Royal York. Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer comes in at 93 with accolades from 17 publications including Jetsetter, Fodor's and Star Service.
Fairmont Royal York
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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."
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer Frommer's Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
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30 Mercer St, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6, Canada
From $204/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This Quebec-based company adds a continental touch that blends effortlessly with an edgy elegance." Full review
Concierge "Toronto waited too long for a hotel like Le Germain, which opened in 2003. Designed by Lemay Michaud Architecture Design, its 122 rooms and suites feature downy beds and Aveda toiletries."
Fodor's "Every room in this intimate 11-story building has a different configuration, ensuring that regular guests never get bored." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With its modern, understated decor, this boutique hotel is the very height of elegance."
Condé Nast Traveler "An 11-story-brick-and-glass facade conceals a lobby outfitted with rich South American woods." Full review
Time Out "The Le Germain group specialises in creating Euro-style boutique hotels; it owned award-winning properties in Montreal and Quebec before opening this Toronto counterpart in 2003." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Immaculate, chi-chi boutique hotel kitted out in the full flourish of modern style, from the handsome foyer... through to the stylish, well-appointed guest rooms."
Star Service "In an epicenter locale near the Rogers Center, this captivating, upscale boutique-chain creation is primed for the modern traveler who desires luxury on a small scale." Full review
Gayot "Hotel Le Germain Toronto is a luxury boutique hotel located in Downtown Toronto with 118 rooms and 4 suites."
BlackBook "Like its sister properties elsewhere in Canada, the Le Germain Toronto is a modern Euro-designy hotel with a comforting vibe."
