More Toronto Ontario Hotels
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Which Toronto Ontario hotels are more than just places to sleep?

King Edward Hotel, Photo courtesy of Tourism Toronto

King Edward Hotel Toronto (1903)
Located at 37 King Street East, the “King Eddy” as it’s locally known, has had a whiff of status ever since King Edward VII granted this hotel the privilege of using his name back in 1903. It was built by Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb and Toronto architect Edward James Lennox (whose other projects include Casa Loma and Old City Hall). Many of its 296 guest rooms feature Edwardian furniture and its public rooms retain the glamour of that era as well. To sample its “aura”, stop by for a traditional English afternoon tea ceremony.

Park Hyatt Hotel Toronto (1936)
Located at 4 Avenue Road right at the corner of Bloor Street, this Art Deco beauty features a roof-top patio with a view of the downtown core – great for a romantic rendezvous. For more about this hotel (formerly known as the Park Plaza), see my page on the Park Hyatt Hotel Toronto.

Windsor Arms Hotel Toronto (1927)
18 St. Thomas St. near Yorkville. If the architectural style looks vaguely familiar that’s because the original hotel owner wanted his building to blend in with the nearby neo-gothic University of Toronto (just south of here). Although a lot has changed since the 1920s (including a new addition that saw condos added to the top of the hotel in the 1990s), the stone portico remains, the stained glass is still here, and tea room retains its original 1927 fireplace and old-world style.

Although they aren’t strictly hotels, these historic inns are worth a peek if you’re in the neighbourhood:

Gloucester Square Inns – At 514 Jarvis Street. In the late 1800s, these three homes were the mansions of the wealthy. They’re now been converted into elegant retreats for tired travellers.

Old Mill Inn and Spa – 21 Old Mill Road. A mill was built on this site way back in 1793. The tradition of hospitality goes back to 1912 when a tea room was opened. Now the Old Mill offers guestrooms, banquet facilities, bar and a restaurant. A romantic setting that is very popular with wedding parties. Try their afternoon tea or evening dining and dancing. Sometimes the hilarious “Mysteriously Yours” dinner theatre shows are held here too (which is how I got in!) so if you get a chance, GO! You can often get great savings from discount coupons for the show at this web site: http://www.attractionsontario.ca

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Soho Metropolitan Toronto Hotel - A fairly new Toronto boutique hotel with a distinct look and character.

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