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1 Hotel Toronto vs Fairmont Royal York
Thompson Toronto - A Thompson Hotel and Fairmont Royal York are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Thompson Toronto - A Thompson Hotel ranks slightly better than Fairmont Royal York. Thompson Toronto - A Thompson Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 90 with recommendations from 14 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Oyster.
1 Hotel Toronto
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550 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2V4, Canada
From $166 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"This swank downtown property is the first Canadian outpost of the New York-based boutique chain, and it lives up to all the hype and expectations of the brand."
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"It's no surprise that Thompson Toronto... quickly became Toronto's hottest hangout after its 2010 opening in the city's already trendy Central King West Village neighborhood."
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Light sleepers will want to avoid street-facing rooms, though the 24-hour diner and fitness studio offer refuge if you do wake up.
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"The Thompson Toronto is every bit as hip as its sister properties."
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"Though cheerful staff effortlessly attend to guests, the Thompson is first and foremost a nightlife playground."
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"Despite the occasional spring-break ruse, this operation is actually a business hotel, and all of the commercial services are state-of-the-art. "
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"Guests who choose one of the Toronto Thompson Hotelâs spacious 102 rooms or suites can enjoy floor-to-ceiling window views and such amenities as marble bathrooms with heated floors."
"Famed hotelier Jason Pomeranc storms into the burgeoning Toronto scene with this adult amusement park."
"This Canadian outpost of the New York–based boutique chain brings a dose of hip style to its King West location."
Recommended
"Step beyond Thompson Toronto’s gleaming glass façade, and you’ll find that this design hotel is both familiar and fresh."
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Top Choice
"We love Thompson Toronto – it's just so LA."
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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
"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."
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"With 1,365 rooms, plus bars, restaurants, and shops, this vast Toronto landmark feels as self-contained as an ocean liner."
"Today, it remains one of the largest hotels in the city and a favorite of royalty—both Hollywood's and the real deal."
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"Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, its mock-chateau design adds character to Toronto's modern skyline."
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"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."
"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."
"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."
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"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."
"This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto."
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Find an in-room Keurig coffee machine, a stocked minibar, blackout curtains, and robes and slippers upon request.
"A landmark in the heart of Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York finds itself situated minutes away from the cityâs entertainment, shopping and financial districts."