Condé Nast Traveler has released its 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for best hotels and best resorts. Following are the Canadian recipients.
Best Hotels 2024:
#1. 1 Hotel Toronto - Located at 550 Wellington Street W, the 112 key and One MICHELIN Key 1 Hotel Toronto is a sustainable sanctuary in downtown Toronto — inspired by the city’s diverse natural environment and the tranquil expanse of Lake Ontario.
#2. The Hazelton Hotel, Toronto — The independent luxury boutique boasts 62 designed rooms and fifteen exceptional suites that evoke grandeur with a splash of 1940s-inspired Hollywood glamour. The Hazelton Hotel is the only Five Star hotel in Toronto whose rooms are equipped with walk-out or Juliette balconies. The hotel’s signature ONE Restaurant offers world-class cuisine inspired by the best local and international ingredients available, with a picturesque terrace overlooking Yorkville.
#3. Fairmont Royal York, Toronto — A stately landmark since its opening in 1929, and reimagined with impeccable style and grace, the majestic 1,363 guest room hotel is a beacon in the cosmopolitan downtown core. This essential downtown landmark has reimagined its lobby experience, rooms, dining venues, event spaces, and Fairmont Gold– the property’s exclusive boutique experience.
#4. The Royal Hotel, Picton, Ont. — Dating back to 1879, The Royal has been lovingly restored by a local family, reimagined for today’s traveller while honouring its strong history in the community. Located at 247 Picton Main Street Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0, The Royal is housed in two neighbouring buildings: The Hotel, its classic accommodations, and The Annex, which has roomy, Scandi-inspired studios designed for extended stays. The property has 33 guest rooms, including adjacent suites.
#5. Oak Bay Beach Hotel, Victoria, B.C. — This Oak Bay Beach Hotel is an elegant luxury boutique resort with spacious guest rooms – -nestled on the shores of Vancouver Island. Built in an English Manor House style that retains its old-world charm while offering contemporary style and memorable service.
#6. Auberge Saint-Antoine, Quebec City — The Two Michelin Keys and 95 key hotel offers heartfelt hospitality, boutique accommodations, farm-to-fork dining, unique event space and more — all surrounded by the traditional, yet modern charm of its historic Quebec City hotel. Auberge Saint-Antoine is a member of the Relais & Châteaux brand, providing refined amenities and gracious service in the city’s historic Old Port. The Auberge Saint-Antoine preserves the rich history of this important commercial and military port, with over five thousand artifacts from the French and English colonial eras integrated into its elegantly designed interiors.
#7. The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver — The Westin Bayshore is in perfect balance with its breathtaking surroundings — an elegant base from which to explore Vancouver, this resort-style hotel in Coal Harbour Vancouver is a hub for well-being, whether travelling for leisure or business. The hotel rooms and suites offer you contemporary accommodation with modern décor, soothing hues, plush Heavenly Beds and picturesque views of Vancouver Harbour and the city skyline. Boasting over 70,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, one of Western Canada’s largest hotel ballrooms — as well as customizable catering options.
The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
#8. Shangri-La Toronto - The 202 room and suite and Five-Star hotel soars high above the city in one of Toronto’s tallest buildings, Shangri-La Toronto offers guests a distinctively urban escape. Just a 6-minute walk from Queen Street West on University Avenue, the hotel is surrounded in all directions by the best the city has to offer.
#9. Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver - Fairmont Pacific Rim is a Forbes Five-Star luxury contemporary hotel located in the heart of Vancouver and surrounded by breathtaking mountain and harbour views. Each room is designed to exceed the highest standards of opulence—featuring sumptuous linens and Stearns & Foster beds, its guest rooms reach new heights of comfort and sophistication, while providing exceptional amenities such as spa-inspired marble bathrooms with media connectivity panels and LCD televisions. Experience stunning mountain-backed views of Coal Harbour from numerous of the hotel's rooms and suites or enjoy panoramic sights of Vancouver's impressive skyscrapers.
#10. JW Marriott Parq Vancouver - The Vancouver waterfront hotel boasts a distinct sense of place in British Columbia with beautifully-designed accommodations and impeccable service—anchored by the stylish neighbourhoods of Gastown and Yaletown, and at the epicentre of downtown Vancouver’s dynamic entertainment district. If visiting for business or social reasons, host your event in 60,065 sq. ft. of venue space, including Vancouver's largest hotel ballroom.
Best Resorts 2024:
#1. Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler, Whistler, B.C. - As North America’s largest ski resort, the resort has 17 suites. During the winter, hit the slopes for skiing and snowboarding, or explore snowshoeing, ice skating and guided hikes through the snowy landscapes. For culinary inspiration, head to SIDECUT Steakhouse or at Braidwood Tavern for après-mountain tales. The hotel has some of the largest hotel rooms in the village, with elegant interiors complimented by views of snow-capped mountains or serene courtyards. Or, enjoy the ultimate suite experience with a stay in its Whistler suites, which feature a separate living area and en suite bedrooms for unmatched comfort.
#2. Fairmont Tremblant, Mont-Tremblant, Que. - With 312 guest rooms including 64 spacious suites, Tremblant’s landmark ski-in ski-out hotel provides the best setting for a perfect alpine getaway any time during the year. Located at the foot of the Tremblant peaks, Fairmont Tremblant resort is the best destination for a balanced combination of relaxation and adventure.
#3. Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Whistler, B.C. - Discover Whistler’s landmark 2 MICHELIN Key ski-in/ski-out hotel and golf resort. Rustic wood accents and panorama windows connect you to its Whistler Five-Star hotel's alpine setting in each of the 519 rooms and suites. Explore its exceptional dining and unparalleled resort amenities, including its 18-hole Audubon-certified championship golf course and mountainside spa. Let its Experience Guides introduce you to the best of the area, including off-the-beaten-track ski runs and hikes to secluded beauty spots. Back at the hotel, The Mallard Lounge is a casual, cozy setting for finely crafted cocktails or local draft beer.
#4. Cabot Cape Breton, Inverness, N.S. - Settled between the Atlantic Ocean and the town of Inverness, Cabot Cape Breton offers a picturesque mile-long sandy beach in Nova Scotia. This resort is renowned as one of Canada’s premier destinations—as it features 46 thrilling golf holes, including two world-renowned courses, a 10-hole short course, 72 rooms of award-winning lodging at Cabot Links Lodge, 19 upscale Golf Villas, 30 luxurious homes, and three on-site restaurants.
#5. Spirit Ridge - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Osoyoos, B.C. - Welcome to Canada’s only desert, a place sacred to the Osoyoos Indian Band— with views of vineyards, the Osoyoos Lake, and Okanagan Range, part of the Cascade Mountains, that surround the luxury resort. Come stay at its all-suite resort, and discover the natural landscapes and food and wine that make Spirit Ridge a true wellness-centred oasis. With adobe-style structures, the hotel has 226 condos, suites, and villas. Take in views of Anarchist Mountain and Osoyoos Lake from your room, then experience the scenery up close at the NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre, where boardwalks lead you over the South Okanagan’s diverse grasslands.
#6. Nita Lake Lodge, Whistler, B.C. - Located at the intersection of forest paths & bike trails, mountains and water—Nita Lake Lodge is a true mountain retreat in Whistler. Spacious, intuitively appointed hotel suites offer everything you need to relax and refresh after an eventful day, including plush king-size beds, a double soaker tub, a glass-enclosed rain shower and a basalt gas fireplace. Its accommodations feature stunning lake or whistler creekside views; as well as pull out sofas.
#7. Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alta. - Set on a 700-acre luxury resort in the Rocky Mountains–-with a breathtaking setting between snow-capped peaks, foothills clad in pine forest, and crystal-clear Lac Beauvert, this romantic hideaway offers 407 inviting rooms, suites and Signature Cabins, dining choices and adventure activities for all. Its lakeside hotel also has a heated outdoor pool, holistic treatments in the Fairmont Spa Jasper Park Lodge, and a gym in its fitness centre. The hotel recently reopened on October 1, 2024.
Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alta.
#8. The Westin Resort & Spa, Whistler, B.C. - Tucked away in the Coast Mountains—the resort features multiple accommodation types to perfectly fit your family's needs. Studio suites offer just the right amount of space with a queen bed, sofa bed, kitchenette, and comfortable seating areas with a fireplace. Larger families can opt for 1- and 2-bedroom suites with multiple beds and configurations, sitting areas to lounge in, and fully-equipped kitchens. Connecting rooms are also available. Furthermore, the hotel offers upscale amenities and activities like hiking and fishing in the summer; to snowboarding and skiing in the winter. Sample local specialties at its hotel restaurants FireRock Lounge and Grill and Vine.
#9. Long Beach Lodge Resort, Tofino, B.C. - Welcome to Long Beach Lodge, your adventure resort with world-class cuisine and oceanfront accommodations on Cox Bay Beach. Choose from 42 Lodge rooms and 20 Cottages located steps from the sand, just 7 km south of downtown Tofino. The Resort was designed and constructed to resemble a grand West Coast style residence.
#10. Brentwood Bay Resort, Brentwood Bay, B.C. - Brentwood Bay Resort is a luxurious 33 room boutique resort quietly nestled in Vancouver Island’s Brentwood Bay. The Resort is a one of a kind Canadian luxury experience, and has historically been a refuge for sailors making their way down the Saanich inlet. It also continues its tradition of a quiet and relaxing sanctuary—by providing both a community meeting place with our Pub, and a place of rest and relaxation with our accommodations and spa.
Read the full list of winning 2024 Condé Nast Traveler hotels.
Read the full list of winning 2024 Condé Nast Traveler resorts.
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