Best Hotels near University of Toronto

The chic accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto reflect the charm of its Yorkville backdrop. The property's rooms and suites – designed with elegant decor and modern amenities like an in-room iPad to access Four Seasons services and bathrooms equipped with deep soaking tubs and TVs – hold views of the downtown neighborhood's surrounding shops and cafes. Despite the abundance of nearby restaurants, guests suggest enjoying a meal on premises; both Café Boulud and d|bar lounge offer French-inspired menus from Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud. Serenity-seekers rave about the spacious, sleek setting in the spa, which comes outfitted with an indoor pool, a steam room, a salon and a long list of treatment options.

Enter one of the property's 62 rooms or 15 luxury suites and you'll experience what previous guests praise most about the Hazelton: ample space. Rooms here start off at 575 square feet and feature amenities such as Nespresso makers, Juliet or walkout balconies and 47-inch flat-screen TVs. The expansive bathrooms also come complete with TVs as well as L'Occitane bath products and separate soaking tubs and rain showers. The amenities outside of the rooms are also top notch. The hotel houses its own private screening theater with leather chair seating for 25 guests. Or pamper yourself with rejuvenating treatments at the spa. When you get hungry, try the hotel's ONE Restaurant that features dishes from celebrity chef Mark McEwan. ONE serves French and Italian cuisine that recent diners described as well priced for the quality. Plus, Yorkville's shopping and high-end dining options sit just outside the Hazelton's doors. Part of The Leading Hotels of the World, the property participates in the Leaders Club loyalty program.

The Windsor Arms is an especially quaint Toronto boutique hotel, according to recent visitors. A brick exterior welcomes visitors to the elegant comforts inside. It's the beauty of this Yorkville property, nestled among high-end shops, that keeps many guests returning to this spot, just steps from Bloor Street. Recent visitors said the 28 suites — equipped with an acoustic guitar, deep soaking tubs and flat-screen TVs — are worth the hotel's high price. And for the anglophiles who can't get enough of the property's English atmosphere, the Windsor Arms features an on-site tea room offering midday sips alongside a fireplace. For larger meals, try one of the hotel's two on-site restaurants: Courtyard Café and The Living Room. At the spa, a large terrace and saltwater pool are each refreshing ways to unwind before or after a treatment.

The decor at the InterContinental Toronto Yorkville immediately creates a sophisticated atmosphere geared toward luxury-seekers. Across the street from the University of Toronto in the high-end Bloor-Yorkville shopping district, this InterContinental hotel offers enviable access to many of the city's top attractions, museums and restaurants. The extravagance of Yorkville permeates the InterContinental: Proof Vodka Bar and the adjacent SkyLounge each mix inventive cocktails, pour a world-class selection of vodkas and serve seasonal small plates. If you're craving something a little more filling, venture to the on-site Signatures Restaurant. Aside from its location and on-site eateries, the hotel is also praised by guests for its clean, spacious guest rooms, which are equipped with marble bathrooms that include separate bathtubs and showers. Additional perks include iPod docking stations, LCD TVs and coffee makers. Past visitors also recommend taking advantage of the heated indoor lap pool on the eighth floor. And because this hotel is part of the InterContinental Hotels Group, IHG Rewards Club members will earn points (and can use points) staying here.

The Park Hyatt Toronto's illuminated awning pokes through the urban landscape alongside the high-end shops and restaurants of Toronto's Yorkville neighborhood. All accommodations offer spacious work areas, minibars and complimentary Internet access. For health nuts, fitness and pampering opportunities are easy to come by. The hotel features a bicycle valet program that includes a bike, helmet, lock, bottled water and city map. The on-site Stillwater Spa offers a Zen ambiance that guests praise, although many note the prices can be steep. Consider saving your money for dinner at Annona restaurant, where international cuisine is on the menu from award-winning executive chef Joan Monfaredi. Or grab a table at Morton's, The Steakhouse, known for its prime cuts of meat. After you're well-fed, savor a cocktail on the Roof Lounge — its sprawling cityscape views draw crowds to kick back in leather chairs and enjoy a diverse drink menu. Though many past visitors applaud this Hyatt branch for its superb location and attentive staff, some do bemoan the hotel's high price tags and describe the hallways as slightly dated. On the plus side, if you're looking to earn or use rewards points for your stay, you're in luck; the Park Hyatt Toronto participates in the Hyatt Gold Passport program.

The past and present collide at The Anndore House. Renovated in 2018, this historic Toronto property (which originally opened in the 1950s) blends period-inspired amenities with modern conveniences. Inside the 113 guest rooms and suites, visitors will find iPod-compatible vinyl record players, C.O. Bigelow toiletries, rainforest showers and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Plus, guests can control their room's temperature and lighting using the property's mobile app. Travelers who want to freshen up before they hit the town can stop by the hotel's barbershop. There is no on-site fitness center, but guests receive free access to the nearby KX Yorkville gym, which is about a block away. Services like valet parking and dry cleaning are also available for an extra charge. After working up an appetite, visitors can grab a coffee and pastry from the Scarlet Door cafe or sit for a meal at Constantine, the hotel's restaurant. Here, diners can savor Mediterranean cuisine in a dining room with an open kitchen, on a seasonal patio or in a cozy lounge. Previous guests praised the hotel's unique vibe, but a handful of past visitors warned that the accommodations' thin walls tend to let in a lot of noise.