Novotel Toronto CentrevsTemplar Hotel
Templar Hotel and Novotel Toronto Centre are both rated highly by professionals. Overall, Templar Hotel ranks marginally better than Novotel Toronto Centre. Templar Hotel is ranked #32 in Toronto with approval from 5 reviews such as Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and BlackBook.
Novotel Toronto Centre
45 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontario M5E 1W2, Canada
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"A good-value, few-frills, modern hotel, the Novotel is in the heart of the animated, bar-lined Esplanade area." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Well-placed near many downtown attractions, this hotel is a good representative of the French chain."
Time Out
"The solid, unpretentious Novotel offers good value and location for the money." Full review
Rough Guide
"In a splendidly converted old building, with an elegant arcaded facade and other Art Deco flourishes, this chain hotel offers excellent service at moderate prices."
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