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The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto vs The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto and The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto ranks significantly better than The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto comes in at 88 with praise from 14 reviews like Gayot, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.

The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
8 / 10
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6, Canada
From $100 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
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Fodor's Fodor's
"On a clear day you can see the skyline of Rochester, New York, across the sparkling blue Lake Ontario from most rooms at this mid-range, kid-friendly hotel." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Plush decor throughout. All rooms in the two towers offer a sparkling view of the harbour, especially the Lighthouse Restaurant on the 37th floor. ."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"With a location on Lake Ontario right beside the ferry docks, yet close to downtown, this high-rise hotel offers stunning views from its ample rooms."
Time Out Time Out
"Light, spacious rooms and glorious lake views are the big draws at this 38-storey hotel." Full review
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Star Service Star Service
"This is a convention beehive if there ever was one. Its harborside location creates a question mark for tourists, as it is on the wrong side of the Gardiner Expressway, though close to the ferries." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"A large hotel, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto has 977 rooms in a 38-storey tower rising above Lake Ontario."
Zagat Zagat
"A waterfront location, large conference centre with ample meeting space and an upscale Italian restaurant offering 360-degree views from its 38th-floor perch are among this business hotel’s assets."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If this were a hamburger, it'd be with 'the works' – restaurants, shops, gym, conference centre, pool, disabled-access suites etc." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Westin Harbour Castle is a bustling 977-room contemporary property -- albeit without distinctive decor -- on Lake Ontario near the ferry terminal." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The 977-room Westin, with its two 34-storey waterfront towers, offers dreamy views of both Lake Ontario and the entire city." Full review
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The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
9 / 10
181 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3G7, Canada
From $473 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"The hotel's defining sense of comfort is buoyed by the spa's 16 treatment rooms, saltwater pool, and yoga studio."
Fodor's 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 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 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 Gayot
"Keeping with the opulent reputation characteristic of the Ritz-Carlton brand, the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto certainly has much to brag about."
Zagat 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 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 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"There are better options for the price." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Floor-to-ceiling windows frame expansive views of Lake Ontario in the Lake View One Bedroom Corner Suite.     ." Full review
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