Where are the best places to stay in Ontario?

Home to the country's biggest metropolis (Toronto), wine country, more than 250,000 lakes and the Niagara Falls, Ontario has a lot to offer travelers. That includes lodging, so don't miss a chance to stay at the very best.

Ontario's best hotels span six distinct styles and are found across the province. Drake Devonshire Inn occupies a reimagined 19th-century foundry with 13 rooms and farm-to-table dining that overlooks Lake Ontario. Four Seasons Hotel Toronto anchors Yorkville with a 55-story, 259-room flagship, a Daniel Boulud restaurant and the city's only Forbes five-star spa.

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa in Cambridge is a century-old estate with 60 rooms, seven miles of trails and award-winning dining sourced from on-site Victorian gardens. Hotel Metro in London offers boutique suites in a 19th-century brick building steps from Covent Garden Market. Alt Hotel Ottawa delivers design-forward rooms near Parliament Hill at a lower price point. Fairmont Château Laurier, a French Gothic landmark, overlooks the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa. 

Each property represents a different lodging category. These include a lakeside artsy retreat, urban luxury tower, old world country estate, modern boutique inn, affordable design hotel and grand historic landmark, giving you a clear starting point based on destination and travel style.

Quick facts

Drake Devonshire Inn

• Location: Wellington, Prince Edward County
• Vibe: Artsy
• Highlights: 13-room lakeside retreat in a reimagined 19th-century foundry

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

• Location: Yorkville, Toronto
• Vibe: Urban luxury
• Highlights: 55-storey flagship with a Daniel Boulud restaurant and massive spa

Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa

• Location: Cambridge
• Vibe: Old world elegance
• Highlights: Century-old Relais & Châteaux estate with award-winning dining and seven mmiles of trails

Hotel Metro

• Location: London
• Vibe: Boutique and modern
• Highlights: Stylish suites in a 19th-century brick building, steps from Convent Garden Market

Alt Hotel

• Location: Ottawa
• Vibe: Cool and affordable
• Highlights: Groovy design-forward property within walking distance of Parliament Hill

Fairmont Château Laurier

• Location: Ottawa
• Vibe: Grand and historic
• Highlights: Iconic 429-room French Gothic landmark overlooking the Rideau Canal since 1912

What is the best hotel in Prince Edward County?

Drake Devonshire Inn, Prince Edward County

Recognized as a Trip Advisor Travelers Choice Award Winner in 2025, Drake Devonshire in the village of Wellington is where contemporary design meets the paradise of Prince Edward County. First constructed in the 19th century around the historical Wellington Iron foundry, this lakeside retreat, amounting to a nearly 13,000 square-foot interior, has 11 guest rooms, two suites, a pickleball court and a dining room/bar that seats 75. 

The space has been reimagined in contemporary design while retaining its handsome, historic architectural roots. Pop art complements the rough-hewn wood, and you can find these pieces scattered throughout the property. The front desk even has art walk maps that tell you, in detail, where all the art can be found. Play ping-pong or backgammon, take a wine country tour, or relax by the firepit with a s’mores kit. 

The whimsical, soaring dining room positioned over the beach with views of Lake Ontario is a huge highlight, and it serves upscale farm-to-table comfort food with locally sourced ingredients. This hotel also features two other dining spaces, including the lakefront patio and the pavilion. 

What is the most luxurious hotel in downtown Toronto?

Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto

Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, you’ll find a luxe chain hotel, the Four Seasons Hotel, which opened its glitzy Forbes five-star, 55-story flagship location in the trendy Yorkville district in 2012. If you want to see and be seen, this is the place to be. There is a sophisticated cocktail lounge with a terrace and the celebrated Daniel Boulud signature restaurant. The 259 rooms are quiet, the beds are plush, and the design is deeply inspired by Canadian landscape and wildlife.

Their spa is among the city's largest, and it is the city’s only Forbes five-star spa. Book a restorative deep-tissue massage or go on a spiritual journey with a tarot card reading. Bonus: The Royal Ontario Museum, home to a world-class collection of 18 million artworks, cultural objects, and natural history specimens featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces is a short walk away; ditto for trendy shopping and restaurants.

What is the best historic estate hotel near Toronto?

Langdon Hall, Cambridge

At the elegant Langdon Hall, a prestigious Relais & Châteaux property, you’ll find nothing but old-world luxury nestled in the Carolinian forest. Holding a number of awards, Langdon Hall is a century-old historic summer estate in Cambridge, a little over an hour and a half from Toronto.

Surrounded by woods and farms, you’ll find a spa, outdoor pool and tennis courts, and you’ll get to enjoy award-winning dining sourced from the on-site Victorian gardens. Furnished with handsome antiques, some of the 60 rooms and suites also include wood-burning fireplaces. Read a book in the parlor or enjoy the complimentary afternoon wine tastings, hike or mountain bike the property's seven miles of trails, or play croquet on the lawn. Winter is just as lovely as other seasons here, when you can take a sleigh ride or roast marshmallows by the bonfire.

What is the best boutique hotel in London?

Hotel Metro, London

Surrounded by some of London's finest culinary experiences, you’ll find lots of elbow room in the stylish guest rooms at Hotel Metro. Built in a 19th- century brick building, this modern boutique hotel is located right between the business and entertainment districts of downtown London. “Comfortable and smart” are the best words to describe the exposed brick walls, designer beds, large picture windows, tiled rainfall showers and soaker tubs. 

The best part, though, is the neighborhood: just across from farmers' market and foodie destination Covent Garden Market, including dining options in an array of cuisines, bars and cafés. Also close by are the Museum London and Canada Life Place sports entertainment center. 

What is the best affordable luxury hotel in Ottawa?

Alt Hotel, Ottawa

In the heart of downtown Ottawa, the Alt Hotel Ottawa, part of the equally on-trend Germain hotel family, bills its offering as "affordable luxury."  Within walking distance of top spots including Parliament Hill, this modern urban property is big on cool design and décor. Expect exposed concrete, geometrics and primary colors, plus an environmentally-friendly setting. The 148 rooms are bright, compact and handsomely appointed. The furniture is contemporary and the amenities crisp and efficient. Start your day with a coffee at the café and end it with happy hour at the lounge.

What is the most iconic historic hotel in Ottawa?

Fairmont Château Laurier, Ottawa

The Fairmont Château Laurier is a landmark. It is a graceful, 426-room, turreted French Gothic limestone structure overlooking the Rideau Canal. Commissioned in 1912 from the manager of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway of Canada, the property has long been the place where power brokers, stars, prime ministers and royalty gather, especially in the classy, chandelier-lit Zoe's Lounge. The hotel also features a number of dining options, ranging from local cuisine to modern expressions of Japanese dining.

The Château Laurier sits downtown near Parliament Hill and the glass-atriumed National Gallery of Canada. Though the hotel is grand, the outstanding personalized service makes it feel more like a boutique hotel, and staff regularly greet guests by name.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best hotel in Prince Edward County?

Drake Devonshire, hands down. It's a 13-room lakeside spot built into a 19th-century foundry in Wellington, and the dining room hangs right over Lake Ontario. Pop art scattered through a building with rough-hewn wood beams shouldn't work, but it does.

Is the Four Seasons Toronto worth the splurge?

If you want to see and be seen in Yorkville, yes. The spa is the city's only Forbes five-star spa, and Café Boulud gives you a Daniel Boulud kitchen without leaving the hotel. 259 rooms, all quiet, all plush.

Alt Hotel or Fairmont Château Laurier for an Ottawa trip?

Depends what you're after. Alt is cool, concrete and within walking distance to Parliament Hill without the price tag. Fairmont Château Laurier is an entirely different experience: a 429-room French Gothic landmark from 1912 where staff still greet guests by name. Both work; they're just not the same trip.

Is Langdon Hall worth the drive from Toronto?

Easily. It's about 90 minutes out, and what you get is a century-old estate tucked into Carolinian forest with seven miles of trails, an outdoor pool, and award-winning dining sourced from the on-site Victorian gardens. Some of the rooms have wood-burning fireplaces and afternoon wine tastings come with the stay. It's the kind of place you settle into for a couple of days, not a quick overnight.

Why stay at Hotel Metro instead of a bigger chain in London?

Location and personality. It's 20 suites in a 19th-century brick building, right between London’s business and entertainment districts, and a short walk from Covent Garden Market. You lose the chain amenities but gain the character.

Sources

Drake Devonshire Inn: drakedevonshire.ca/ 
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto: fourseasons.com/toronto/ 
Royal Ontario Museum: rom.on.ca/en 
Langdon Hall: langdonhall.ca/ 
Hotel Metro: hotelmetro.ca/ 
Alt Hotel Ottawa: althotels.com/en/ottawa/ 
Fairmont Château Laurier: fairmont.com/laurier-ottawa/