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Fairmont Royal YorkvsThe Ivy at Verity
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Fairmont Royal York scores significantly better than The Ivy at Verity. Fairmont Royal York is ranked #10 in Toronto with recommendations from 15 publications such as Concierge, Time Out and Zagat.
Fairmont Royal York
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Zagat Star Service
Gayot 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."
The Ivy at Verity Rough Guide
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Time Out Fodor's Frommer's
111d Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1S2, Canada
From $236/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide Star
"Toronto's classiest hotel is also one of the most distinctive."
OysterLuxury
"With its understated entrance, this four-and-a-half-pearl hotel feels secluded despite being located within half a mile of popular shopping and dining areas." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Ivy is Toronto’s most clandestine hotel, one of the city’s best-kept secrets." Full review
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Couples on a private getaway can choose between four rooms—all outfitted with Hastens beds, Bulgari products, bamboo heated floors in the marble-encased bathrooms, and spacious balconies overlooking a 19th-century courtyard, home to George Restaurant’s back patio.
Jetsetter "Four-room stunner set in a restored 1850s chocolate factory with one of Toronto’s top restaurants." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Ivy is Toronto’s smallest boutique hotel, featuring just four richly textured and vividly coloured rooms." Full review
Time Out "A converted 1850s chocolate factory, this tiny boutique hotel boasts just four rooms—but they’re well worth the effort of getting a booking." Full review
Fodor's "European in flavour, the Ivy at Verity is an 1850's chocolate factory reborn as a sumptuous boutique hotel with its own flower shop, deluxe bedding and huge rooms overlooking a private courtyard." Full review
Frommer's "This jewel-box boutique hotel consists of just four rooms. Each of the spacious suites is luxuriously appointed with ultra-comfy Hastens handcrafted beds, supple Rivolta Carmignani linens" Full review
