The Hazelton Hotel Toronto  

In Yorkville, Toronto — steps from the Royal Ontario Museum, the Gardiner Museum, the University of Toronto, Casa Loma and the Bay area. This 5-star downtown property is pet-friendly and family-friendly, ideal for culture and shopping seekers.

Rooms are warm and sophisticated with air conditioning, refrigerators, minibars, 42-inch LCD TVs (pay movies), DVD players, bathrobes and slippers. Bathrooms feature separate tubs and rainfall showers, and the hotel offers concierge service and multilingual staff for a polished stay.

Full-service spa with massage rooms, a sauna and steam room, plus an indoor pool and a health club/fitness center — perfect for rebound mornings and slow afternoons. On-site parking, laundry/dry cleaning, a doctor-on-call, accessibility via elevator and pet-friendly policies round out the practical comforts.

A business center and four meeting rooms make this a solid pick for events and meetings, with express check-out and complimentary lobby newspapers. Wireless high-speed internet is available (surcharge).

An on-site restaurant and bar/lounge serve crafted plates and drinks, with 24-hour room service for late arrivals. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee to kick off your Toronto days.