Hotel VictoriavsThe Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Both The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto and Hotel Victoria are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto scores significantly better than Hotel Victoria. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto scores 88 with accolades from 14 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Forbes Travel Guide and The Telegraph.
Hotel Victoria
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
Oyster
Mid-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
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto Show All Reviews
181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G7, Canada
From $473/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The hotel's defining sense of comfort is buoyed by the spa's 16 treatment rooms, saltwater pool, and yoga studio."
Fodor's
"This Ritz has a great location... and a solid elegance, embellished with a Canadian motif of brass maple leaves and local woods." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"From its high-end decor to its high-tech amenities, the 267-room Ritz-Carlton exudes a luxurious vibe." Full review
Star Service
"This is one of the top picks in Toronto for demanding CEOs and leisure travelers looking for attentive service and stunning interiors." Full review
Gayot
"Keeping with the opulent reputation characteristic of the Ritz-Carlton brand, the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto certainly has much to brag about."
Zagat
"Every aspect of this luxury tower hotel aims to deliver a true Canadian experience, from the 450 pieces of original local art to the Canuck-themed menu at its flagship restaurant."
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"Sitting at the crossroads of the city’s financial, entertainment and waterfront districts, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto is one of the newest luxury hotels on the scene in Toronto." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This "stylish, cutting-edge" hotel—opened in 2011 between Toronto's theater and financial districts and near the CN Tower—"lives up to the hype."" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There are better options for the price." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Floor-to-ceiling windows frame expansive views of Lake Ontario in the Lake View One Bedroom Corner Suite. ." Full review