The Bar/Lounge at Park Hyatt Toronto

"It's glamorous and grown up, and boasts a great rooftop hotel bar (author Mordecai Richler famously called its 18th-floor Roof Lounge the only civilized place in Toronto)"

"Local eateries include the cozy and unpretentious Carens Wine & Cheese Bar on Cumberland and the Oxley, a lively pub that serves real British fare"

"The sophisticated, 291-room Park Hyatt has all the trappings you'd expect from one of Toronto's top luxury hotels -- a great spa,(though travelers should note that it's closed for renovations until 2019) a terrific fine dining restaurant, a rooftop bar with gorgeous views, excellent service -- but the decor feels a tad plain and dated for a property of this caliber"

"Highlights include the renowned Roof Lounge bar, a coffee shop with the standards of an upmarket restaurant and the beautiful Stillwater Spa, where you can luxuriate in your own private changing room watching TV on a sofa"

"For unique relaxation treatments, guests can visit Stillwater Spa and enjoy seventeen treatment rooms, an aqua therapy room, a tea lounge, a full-service salon, a sauna and a whirlpool, as well as a retail boutique, which sells various spa products"

"The elegant rooftop hotel bar (a celebrated literary haunt) offers sweeping views, while other highlights include the luxurious Stillwater Spa, 24-hour fitness centre and fine-dining options such as a Morton's Steakhouse"

"And the famed lounge is still around — Park Hyatt is also the only Toronto hotel with a rooftop bar and patio that offers a spectacular view of the city skyline"

"The 18th floor offers sweeping views over Queens Park and the CN Tower, but the main attraction may be the Roof Lounge’s bartender, Joe Gomes: He's been shaking up cocktails here for the past 50 years, so guests can order a martini from a man who knows how to make them just right"

"Make sure you stop for drinks at the cozy Roof Lounge for superb views over the lake and city skyline"

"A haven for literati, the Roof Lounge serves up a tasty burgers-and-fries lunch that draws a crowd"