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3-star hotels in Toronto
A shortlist of 15 three-star hotels in Toronto, ordered by nothing but the facts: guest ratings from 4.3 to 4.8 out of 5, review counts from 39 to 5,661, and distances from 0.5 to 16.9 km from the centre. Pick the one that matches how you want to spend your days.
Staying in Toronto
Toronto rewards visitors who stay in the core: the TTC subway, streetcars and buses cover the city, and the PATH underground network links many downtown buildings so you can cross the centre without going outside. Most of these hotels sit in Downtown Toronto, the central business and entertainment district, where the major attractions and transit hubs are clustered; a few lie in Yorkville to the north, and one is out by the airport, 16.9 km from the centre. The spread suits different trips. Couples and short-break visitors gravitate to the addresses closest to the centre and the waterfront, such as 300 Front Street West (0.9 km) and 20 Blue Jays Way (0.9 km). Families get more room in the apartment-style properties with kitchens and laundry. Business travellers have the widest choice downtown and a full-service option near the airport.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Annex
296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Brunswick Ave, 2.0 km from the centre, The Annex gives you a garden and a terrace plus an on-site restaurant and bar, so the evening is settled once you are in. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and parking cover the practical side, and multilingual staff help guests who are new to the city. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 912 reviews, it fits travellers who want a green address with a café and coffee on hand.
See The AnnexExecutive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist
155 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, Canada
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereYorkville Avenue sets the address for this apartment-style stay, 2.1 km from the centre. A kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, plus a fireplace, makes it feel like a flat rather than a room, and free wifi keeps work or streaming easy. Guests score it 4.7 out of 5 across 3606 reviews. Best for longer stays, couples or families who want to cook in and settle into a neighbourhood.
See Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion DistBalsam Resort
21 Lila Street, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Step-free access
- Beach nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA private beach, canoe and water sports put the water at the centre of a stay at Balsam Resort on Lila Street. There is also a garden, terrace and picnic area, a playground and an arcade, so days fill without leaving the grounds. Free wifi and a bar/snack café cover the basics. With 4.7 out of 5 from 133 reviews, it suits families and groups who want outdoor activity rather than a downtown room.
See Balsam ResortHomeHop Ice
York Street, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereSet on York Street, HomeHop Ice puts guests 1.4 km from the centre of Toronto, near enough to make the downtown core the day's starting point rather than a trip. Free car parking suits anyone arriving by road, and a laundry service helps on longer stays. The 3-star hotel is rated 4.5 out of 5 over 4,849 reviews. It works well for travellers who want a simple central base with their own vehicle.
See HomeHop IceAtlas Suites CN Tower & Convention Centre
300 Front Street West, Toronto, Canada
- Wifi
Why stay hereFront Street West, 0.9 km from the centre, is where this one sits — the closest of the addresses named for the tower and the convention centre. Inside, wifi, a TV and a telephone in the unit plus lifts make it a functional base rather than a full-service hotel. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4316 reviews, it suits travellers who will be out all day and want a simple, well-placed place to return to.
See Atlas Suites CN Tower & Convention CentreAdastay Suites Toronto
197 Yonge St, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereOn Yonge St, 1.1 km from the centre, Adastay Suites keeps the list short: cleaning, lifts, shops in the building and wheelchair accessibility. For a 3-star address that is enough when the days are spent out. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 188 reviews, it suits travellers who want a central Yonge Street address, step-free access and shops on hand without facilities they will not use.
See Adastay Suites TorontoThe Corporate Suites King & John
21 Widmer Drive, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers
- Self Parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt 21 Widmer Drive, 0.5 km from the centre — the shortest distance on this list — The Corporate Suites King & John is mostly about location. Free wifi, coffee and an arcade are the on-site extras, and self parking is there for anyone driving in. 4.4 out of 5 from 5661 reviews: it works for travellers who want to be in the middle of things and treat the suite as somewhere to sleep and reset.
See The Corporate Suites King & JohnGlengrove at Maple Leaf
390 Queens Quay W Toronto On M5v 3A6 Canada, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Parking
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereQueens Quay W, 1.5 km from the centre, with a fitness centre, sauna and spa on site — three ways to end a day. A 24-hour front desk, business centre and laundry service handle the practical side, and the hotel is non-smoking throughout. 4.4 out of 5 from 3592 reviews. It fits guests mixing work and recovery: meetings in the business centre, then sauna and spa.
See Glengrove at Maple LeafDowntown CN Tower Jays
20 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Pool bar
- Spa
- Parking
Why stay hereBlue Jays Way, 0.9 km from the centre, and pets are allowed, which few addresses here offer. The suite comes with a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, plus air conditioning, free wifi and a hairdryer, so longer stays are practical. A pool bar, spa and terrace add the leisure side, parking is available, and a beach is nearby. 4.4 out of 5 from 2671 reviews; good for pet-owning families and self-catering downtown.
See Downtown CN Tower JaysThe Saint James Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel
26 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Pets allowed
Why stay hereGerrard Street East, 1.2 km from the centre: breakfast is served, there is a restaurant and bar, and a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and garage cover arrivals and departures. Air conditioning, a safe and smoke detectors are in the rooms, and pets are allowed. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 335 reviews. A sensible pick for travellers who want breakfast in the building and a bar downstairs.
See The Saint James Hotel an Ascend Collection HotelBeSixFifty Boutique Hotel
650 Bay Street Old Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada Toronto, Toronto, Canada
- Air conditioning
- Internet access
Why stay hereSmall by review count — 39 — yet rated 4.7 out of 5, this Bay Street hotel sits 0.9 km from the centre. A restaurant, bar and room service mean eating without leaving, and a concierge handles the rest. Air conditioning, a TV, a hairdryer and wifi are in the rooms. Suits travellers who want a compact boutique address near the middle of downtown where the service, not shared facilities, is the draw.
See BeSixFifty Boutique HotelTosuites Elev'n21
1121 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Sauna
- Self Parking
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereElev'n21 sits on Bay Street, 1.8 km from the centre, with a sauna and terrace for winding down and a meeting room when the trip is work. A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, café and concierge cover the day-to-day, and self parking is available. 4.7 out of 5 from 39 reviews. It is aimed at travellers who want a Bay Street address slightly out from the core while keeping meetings and meals in the building.
See Tosuites Elev'n21Union Hotel Toronto
60 York Street, Toronto, Canada
- Fitness Center
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereYork Street, 1.0 km from the centre. Fitness centre, restaurant and bar with terrace: exercise, eat, sit outside, all without leaving the building. Rooms come with air conditioning, a bathrobe, hairdryer and safe, and the 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and dry cleaning keep a schedule running. 4.4 out of 5 from 145 reviews. It suits guests who want a downtown base and a gym after a day out.
See Union Hotel TorontoNovotel Toronto Centre
45 The Esplanade, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Self Parking
Why stay hereThe Esplanade, 1.5 km from the centre, with an indoor pool, jacuzzi and sauna — a combination no other hotel here offers. Breakfast and a restaurant are on site, a business centre and meeting room serve work trips, and there is a café and lounge for the hours between. 4.3 out of 5 from 2935 reviews. Self parking is available, and multilingual staff are on the 24-hour front desk.
See Novotel Toronto CentreEmbassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport
262 Carlingview Dr, Toronto, Canada
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereEmbassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport occupies 262 Carlingview Dr, 16.9 km from the centre. A fitness centre, shuttle service and free Wifi cover the essentials, while a restaurant and breakfast mean meals need no trip out. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1,906 reviews, this 3-star hotel suits guests whose plans sit away from downtown and who value parking, a 24 Hour Front Desk and room service alongside the address.
See Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Annex | ★★★ | 4.8 | 912 | Yes | – | – | – | 2.0 km |
| Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist | ★★★ | 4.7 | 3,606 | – | – | – | – | 2.1 km |
| Balsam Resort | ★★★ | 4.7 | 133 | – | – | – | – | – |
| HomeHop Ice | ★★★ | 4.5 | 4,849 | Yes | – | – | – | 1.4 km |
| Atlas Suites CN Tower & Convention Centre | ★★★ | 4.5 | 4,316 | – | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Adastay Suites Toronto | ★★★ | 4.6 | 188 | – | – | – | – | 1.1 km |
| The Corporate Suites King & John | ★★★ | 4.4 | 5,661 | Yes | – | – | – | 0.5 km |
| Glengrove at Maple Leaf | ★★★ | 4.4 | 3,592 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.5 km |
| Downtown CN Tower Jays | ★★★ | 4.4 | 2,671 | Yes | – | Yes | Yes | 0.9 km |
| The Saint James Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel | ★★★ | 4.4 | 335 | Yes | Yes | – | Yes | 1.2 km |
| BeSixFifty Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 39 | – | – | – | – | 0.9 km |
| Tosuites Elev'n21 | ★★★ | 4.7 | 39 | Yes | – | Yes | – | 1.8 km |
| Union Hotel Toronto | ★★★ | 4.4 | 145 | – | – | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Novotel Toronto Centre | ★★★ | 4.3 | 2,935 | Yes | Yes | Yes | – | 1.5 km |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,906 | Yes | Yes | – | – | 16.9 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Apartments with kitchens, dishwashers and laundry make self-catering easy: Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist and Downtown CN Tower Jays both include a dishwasher, microwave and washing machine, and the second has a pool bar and terrace. Novotel Toronto Centre adds an indoor pool, a jacuzzi and a restaurant for days when nobody wants to cook.
Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist · Downtown CN Tower Jays · Novotel Toronto Centre
Closest to the centre
The Corporate Suites King & John is 0.5 km from the centre, Atlas Suites CN Tower & Convention Centre and Downtown CN Tower Jays 0.9 km, and BeSixFifty Boutique Hotel 0.9 km on Bay Street.
The Corporate Suites King & John · Atlas Suites CN Tower & Convention Centre · Downtown CN Tower Jays · BeSixFifty Boutique Hotel
Highest rated
Five properties score 4.7 out of 5: The Annex (912 reviews), Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist (3,606), Balsam Resort (133), BeSixFifty Boutique Hotel and Tosuites Elev'n21 (39 each). The first two pair that score with a long track record, so you are not relying on a handful of opinions.
The Annex · Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist · Balsam Resort · BeSixFifty Boutique Hotel · Tosuites Elev'n21
Full service on site
Novotel Toronto Centre has a restaurant, bar, indoor pool, sauna and meeting room; Glengrove at Maple Leaf offers a fitness centre, sauna, spa and business centre on Queens Quay W; Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport adds a restaurant, fitness centre, shuttle service and breakfast in its 1,906-review operation.
Novotel Toronto Centre · Glengrove at Maple Leaf · Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
The Corporate Suites King & John on Widmer Drive is 0.5 km from the centre. Atlas Suites CN Tower & Convention Centre and Downtown CN Tower Jays follow at 0.9 km, and BeSixFifty Boutique Hotel is also 0.9 km away.
Which hotels are best for families?
Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist and Downtown CN Tower Jays have kitchens, dishwashers and washing machines, and Downtown CN Tower Jays adds a pool bar and terrace. Novotel Toronto Centre has an indoor pool, a jacuzzi and a restaurant.
Are there hotels with a pool or sauna?
Novotel Toronto Centre has an indoor pool and a sauna, and Tosuites Elev'n21 and Glengrove at Maple Leaf both list a sauna; Glengrove at Maple Leaf also has a spa and fitness centre. Downtown CN Tower Jays lists a pool bar and spa.
Which hotels have the most reviews?
The Corporate Suites King & John has 5,661 reviews, HomeHop Ice 4,849 and Atlas Suites CN Tower & Convention Centre 4,316, all rated between 4.4 and 4.5 out of 5. Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist follows with 3,606 reviews at 4.7.
Can I stay near the airport?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Toronto Airport on Carlingview Dr is the only airport property on this list, 16.9 km from the centre, with a shuttle service, restaurant, fitness centre and breakfast among its facilities.
Do any of these hotels accept pets?
The Saint James Hotel an Ascend Collection Hotel on Gerrard Street East and Downtown CN Tower Jays on Blue Jays Way both list pets allowed among their facilities.
Which hotels are in Yorkville?
Executive Class Downtown Luxury @fashion Dist is on Yorkville Avenue, 2.1 km from the centre, in the upscale neighbourhood known for high-end shopping, galleries and fine dining just north of downtown.