1. The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Located in the Financial District (just one block north of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre), this Ritz-Carlton property offers easy access to the city’s shopping, dining and attractions. The property’s guest rooms and suites boast floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Ontario or the surrounding cityscape. The rooms’ marble bathrooms are particularly impressive – each has a rain shower and a deep soaking tub. When it’s time for a bite to eat, there are a few on-site options. The Ritz Bar offers cocktails and a variety of bites to eat all day while TOCA restaurant serves up Italian dishes with rich flavors. Find your urban sanctuary at the hotel’s Spa My Blend by Clarins with its customized treatments and vitality pools. Recent guests said the hotel’s prices are fairly steep, but the stellar quality of your stay makes it worth the splurge. Plus, you can earn points on or redeem points for that splurge through the Marriott Bonvoy program.
2. Manoir Hovey
Nestled along Lake Massawippi’s shores – about 85 miles east of Montreal – Manoir Hovey impresses guests with its luxurious amenities and serene ambiance. Each room comes equipped with L’Occitane toiletries, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffee makers, but if you’re looking to inspire a little extra romance, spring for a treetops suite outfitted with a king-sized canopy bed and wood-burning fireplace. According to previous guests, swinging in a hammock or taking in the scenery by canoe both make for pleasant ways to while away warmer afternoons. During the winter, you can snowshoe and go cross-country skiing at the nearby Mont-Orford National Park. A meal at Le Hatley Restaurant, which serves locally sourced Quebec fare, is a must-visit according to previous patrons. For a more casual dining experience, head to the Tap Room Pub, which dishes up comfort dishes such as burgers and housemade french fries. Members of Relais & Châteaux’s exclusive Club 5C program may receive extras, such as room upgrades, for staying here.
