The Bar/Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

"The casual DEQ Terrace and Lounge serves an eclectic mix of flatbreads, afternoon tea, and specialty drinks (consider the watermelon-aloe cocktail), while the formal TOCA restaurant is centered on chef Tom Brodi's locally sourced menu"

"The menu at TOCA, the hotel restaurant, stuns foodies with dishes using local crops and farm-raised meats while the lobby bar, DEQ, fills up daily with guests eager to try cutting-edge cocktails"

"The exclusive spa has sixteen treatment rooms (including one “Cloud Nine” suite), a nine-station nail salon with private pedicure cabins, three relaxation lounges, Sun Rooms, a vitality pool, a lap pool, a yoga studio and much more"

"A personalized wellness program is offered by the spa, and there’s also a 24-hour fitness centre, yoga studio, beauty bar and saltwater pool"

"DEQ bar on the south side of the lobby features a glass-walled cheese cave (there are tastings), a glass wine cellar, and a Chef's table in the kitchen (previous guests have signed the brick wall)"

"Dine at TOCA restaurant, where seasonal Italian is on the menu, or have a carefully created cocktail at the Ritz Bar with the after work crowd"

"But with top-notch luxury comes over-the-top prices: the restaurant, lounge, and spa are super expensive, and the fee for Wi-Fi may make some guests feel nickel-and-dimed"

"Bypass the lobby lounge and head straight to the back terrace, DEQ, and raise a glass (or two) to start off an extravagant stay in Toronto"

"Club-level guests on floors 18-20 can help themselves to a continuous array of complimentary food and beverages throughout the day in the 20th-floor lounge, which overlooks Lake Ontario"

"On weekends, the crowd kicks up a fun ruckus at TOCA, a steak-focused locavore restaurant and bar, but the less-trafficked cocktail bar Deq is a better bet; its patio features a fire pit in summer, and the cozy fireplace nook is the nicest spot in the hotel"