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The Westin Harbour Castle, TorontovsFairmont Royal York
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Fairmont Royal York ranks significantly higher than The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. Fairmont Royal York scores 88 with approval from 15 sources such as Star Service, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
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1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6, Canada
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's "On a clear day you can see the skyline of Rochester, New York, across the sparkling blue Lake Ontario from most rooms at this mid-range, kid-friendly hotel." Full review
Insight Guides "Plush decor throughout. All rooms in the two towers offer a sparkling view of the harbour, especially the Lighthouse Restaurant on the 37th floor. ."
DK Eyewitness "With a location on Lake Ontario right beside the ferry docks, yet close to downtown, this high-rise hotel offers stunning views from its ample rooms."
Time Out "Light, spacious rooms and glorious lake views are the big draws at this 38-storey hotel." Full review
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Request accommodation on the south side and upper floors.
Star Service "This is a convention beehive if there ever was one.
Its harborside location creates a question mark for tourists, as it is on the wrong side of the Gardiner Expressway, though close to the ferries." Full review
Gayot "A large hotel, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto has 977 rooms in a 38-storey tower rising above Lake Ontario."
Zagat "A waterfront location, large conference centre with ample meeting space and an upscale Italian restaurant offering 360-degree views from its 38th-floor perch are among this business hotel’s assets."
Lonely Planet "If this were a hamburger, it'd be with 'the works' – restaurants, shops, gym, conference centre, pool, disabled-access suites etc." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Westin Harbour Castle is a bustling 977-room contemporary property -- albeit without distinctive decor -- on Lake Ontario near the ferry terminal." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The 977-room Westin, with its two 34-storey waterfront towers, offers dreamy views of both Lake Ontario and the entire city." Full review
Fairmont Royal York
Frommer's
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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."
