The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel TorontovsTemplar Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental Toronto Yorkville ranks marginally better than Templar Hotel. InterContinental Toronto Yorkville ranks #36 in Toronto with praise from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Oyster.
The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto
220 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1T8, Canada
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Handsome and intimate, this outpost of the respected InterContinental chain is a two-minute walk from the Yorkville shopping area." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Opposite the Royal Conservatory of Music is the seductive InterContinental. Nothing is lacking here, personalized attention from the multilingual staff complimenting round-the-clock business services." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel, too, is one of the city's best, easily surpassing its more centrally located sibling InterContinental Toronto Centre. " Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"With eight floors and more than 200 rooms, the Intercontinental Toronto Yorkville isn’t a true boutique, but its many unique features ... give it a distinctive personality." Full review
Jetsetter
"Stylish sleep surrounded by Yorkville’s boutiques and galleries, with an indoor pool, a pair of buzzy bars and award-winning food." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This eight-storey oasis, built in 1989, was the first InterContinental hotel in Canada. More plush than posh, it enjoys a very loyal customer base." Full review
Templar Hotel
348 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V1R7, Canada
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot
"An eight-year project of designer Del Terrelonge, the hotel serves as a gallery, with visual art and installations displayed on all floors."
BlackBook
"The first Toronto member of the eminent Design Hotels group is housed in a strikingly modernist glass-and-aluminum frame."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Located just steps from the heart of downtown Toronto, Templar Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind city hotel experience, with just 27 uniquely decorated rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The location is a little odd (in the Entertainment District—crazy on weekends) yet close enough to all of the city's attractions that any design geek would be remiss not to book here." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Considered "Toronto's Secret Hotel," The Templar is conveniently located in the city's entertainment and fashion district." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"Forget signs, doormen and driveways: this architect-owned hotel is almost invisible on a busy street in the fashion district." Full review