Designed by local architects Shim-Sutcliffe, this King West stunner does the New York-based Ace brand proud. Inside, find a range of cozy, cabin-like rooms, three spots to refuel (including one from Alo Group chef and owner, Patrick Kriss), an intriguing calendar of events and an impressive collection of Canadian artwork.

If you yearn to inhabit the lap of luxury, this tony Yorkville destination is sure to thrill. Besides the obvious — gorgeously appointed rooms, a luxe lobby bar, upscale restaurant and prime location — the hotel also boasts a spa for guests looking to be smoothed and polished, scented and stroked to within an inch of their lives.

Resplendent after a lengthy renovation, this storied Yorkville hotel welcomes a well-heeled assemblage of local and international guests. On-site, they drift between sophisticated rooms and the tranquil welcome of the Stillwater Spa to the chic Joni Restaurant, where farm-to-table cuisine takes a delightfully modernist turn.

At the heart of Yorkville, stands this five-star luxury boutique hotel. A common choice for visiting celebs, it's the type of spot where there's no such thing as excess — whether you're talking about marble, space, caviar or pampering.

Wooed by the team's exquisite afternoon tea service, you might be tempted to stay on at this Financial District gem. Don't fight it. Centrally located, this über-elegant spot offers a slew of comforts — think beautiful suites, a sunlit fitness centre, a Middle-Eastern-inspired spa and three dining options — to each and every guest.

Trade staid neutrals for bold splashes of colour at this vibrant oasis at Yonge & Bloor. Designed for travellers with a taste for contemporary art, music, live performances and creature comforts, this spot is also ideal for guests craving the type of Mediterranean-style bites found at Skylight, the hotel's swish rooftop restaurant and bar.

Design and hospitality are effortlessly entwined at this OG West Queen West boutique hotel. Beyond whimsical rooms (stocked, natch, with a wealth of amenities), the hotel's jam-packed calendar of events, contemporary art program, on-site performance venue and variety of eateries ensure a memorable stay for every guest.

Sustainability ranks as high as comfort at this nature-focused sanctuary in King West. The property's LEED Gold certification and CO2 offsets might not sound as sexy as its rooftop bar and pool, farm-to-table restaurant and shrine-like rooms, but we promise they'll help you sleep more soundly.

At this restored Riverside boutique hotel, in-the-know locals gather for weddings and celebrations, meetings and to toast to Fridays at the bistro and rooftop restaurant. Do they wish they could also make a habit of staying over in the hotel's ample rooms? You bet.