St Andrew subway station is steps away and the King Street theatres a few minutes on foot, with Union Station, the CN Tower and the Eaton Centre about 15 minutes’ walk. A sculpture by Zhang Huan stands at the entrance on Simcoe Street.
The lobby lounge is calm and elegant, with timber lattice, Chinese calligraphy, a marble fireplace and a Fazioli piano. It is also where afternoon tea is served.
Our Premier Room looked north up University Avenue through floor-to-ceiling windows, with a marble bathroom, a deep soaking tub and a double vanity. A charcuterie board and sparkling wine were waiting for us.
Rooms face north, east or south, and the south side looks toward the CN Tower. Rooms have heated floors and an iPad for the lights, the curtains and room service.
The 20-metre lap pool sits under a glass canopy, with water falling into it from the roof. We’d place the hotel among Toronto’s top luxury hotels.