1 Hotel, Toronto
More photos1 Hotel Toronto, which opened in 2021 in the King West neighborhood, is Canada’s first eco-luxury hotel. Designed by the renowned Rockwell Group, the property is a masterclass in biophilic design, featuring over 3,000 plants throughout the space. Its commitment to sustainability is so thorough that it earned LEED Gold certification, making it a standout in the city for environmentally conscious travelers.
The hotel’s construction emphasizes the beauty of reuse. Much of the furniture and décor—including over 1,000 custom pieces like grazing boards and host desks—was crafted by local studio Just Be Woodsy using trees that had fallen naturally across Toronto. This focus on local sourcing extends to the dining programs, which prioritize farm-to-table ingredients and even maintain an on-site organic garden and “bee hotel” for fresh herbs and produce.
Wellness is a core part of the experience, highlighted by The Field House. This isn’t your typical hotel gym; it’s a high-performance space equipped with everything from rock-climbing walls to TRX systems. Guests can also enjoy the rooftop pool deck or Harriet’s Rooftop, a sophisticated lounge that offers some of the best panoramic views of the city skyline.
Location-wise, you’re perfectly placed between the entertainment of King West and the artsy boutiques of Queen Street West. You are also within walking distance of the scenic waterfront. Whether you’re heading to the nearby CN Tower or catching a ferry to the Toronto Islands, the hotel serves as a serene, green oasis in the middle of Toronto’s most dynamic districts.
Expert reviews
“The hotels in Canada’s biggest city tend to skew either unremittingly corporate or standard bohemian-chic. This lush new exception—a literal urban oasis that takes sustainability seriously—is distinguished by its biophilic design, impressive conservation programs, and real community mindedness.”
“1 Hotel Toronto opened its doors in August 2021, ushering in a breath of fresh air to the King West neighborhood. As the sixth property in the growing 1 Hotels portfolio and the first in Canada, the Toronto hotel brings the eco-friendly brand’s ethos to life by being nature-inspired, sustainability-focused and community-oriented while delivering luxury hospitality.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Private parking
- Friendly staff
Location
Recent guest reviews
18 June 2025
Overall the staff, especially Rae, made our stay magical!
The staff is amazing and the hotel/location is fabulous!
A bit overpriced, it was close to 1k a night and no parking or continental breakfast was included (some five star hotels include this)
14 June 2025
Location us A1, rooms and common spaces very clean, wonderful stay
Cute boutique hotel, fantastic location, very clean.
Gym and spa were closed the two times I've stayed here
9 June 2025
Had a great time.
Loved the decor. The bed was comfortable
Great location. Clean. Great vibes
6 May 2025
Exceptional stay thanks to wonderful comfort and attention to detail
A truly unique feel to a hotel thanks to its rustic and eco-friendly focus, yet not once sacrificing its exceptional comfort. The staff’s care for detail being faultless. We could not be happier!
19 February 2025
One of my fav hotel
Everything .soo warm and cosy
Nothing to report
6 February 2025
Will definitely stay here again and in future travels will look to stay in their locations.
Comfortable, extremely thoughtful lay out and design, environmentally friendly, excellent breakfasts, quiet.
Nothing
16 January 2025
It was so lovely. Had not expected it to look and smell so fresh and accommodating. Thank you to all the staff:)
THE FOOD, THE QUIET, THE AMBIANCE, SO COZY!!!!!
The pool was not open :(
3 January 2025
Great location, friendly staff, overall great stay.
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
2 January 2025
Downtown Toronto 5 star hotel
wonderful property for young professionals
The Valet tends to be a little slow
13 December 2024
Very nice weekend trip. Traffic tho was brutal.
The service, the bartender and doorman. Concierge and restaurant all good.
Everything was very good!
28 October 2024
It was a home away for
Wish there was a salon or spa in the facility
4 October 2024
A nice oasis of calm in the city centre
The breakfast at 1 kitchen was fabulous, with lots of interesting ingredients.
The rooftop pool was amazing, and Alexey was absolutely brilliant managing the pool area - attentive, friendly, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable on the surrounding area - he is a real asset to 1 Hotel Toronto!!!
The initial welcome was a bit cold from the person on reception, and didn't know about the pool heating
17 September 2024
Great hotel would stay again and definitely recommend
Natural and Sustainable
Good Aesthetic
Good size room
Clean
3 September 2024
An incredible experience. We will return in future!
The pool on the roof!
Nothing!
31 August 2024
Loved it. Will return.
The beds are amazing. The property is beautiful.
Nothing.
23 August 2024
Luxury in heart of the city
- Modern, luxurious, spacious rooms
- Sustainable feel
- Well located
- Rooftop bar closes early Monday- Wednesday
17 August 2024
Good but not amazing and while the room was lovely you need to do more to justify the steep
Great staff location and amenities
Service at the pool was poor. I am used to having wait staff come by regularly to take drink and food orders and that was not the case. There is no menu available on the pool deck and it took way too long for a staff to come by and check on guests. Also not enough space on the pool deck for guests to really relax - chairs and loungers are insufficient.
30 July 2024
Great service and spacious rooms, but poor communication about the restaurant’s closing.
We had a pleasant stay at 1 Hotel Toronto; the room was spacious, clean, and stylish, and the service was excellent. The hotel’s commitment to being green was also a nice touch.
Our experience was marred by a disappointing dining situation at the hotel’s restaurant, 1 Kitchen. Despite having a reservation and being at the bar, we were informed that the kitchen had closed at 9:30 pm without any prior notice, leaving us without a meal.
25 July 2024
This should be the standard for 5 start properties
Everything about this property is excellent: staff, location, attention to details, dinning options, bars/nightlife, concierge, traveler assistance, etc
They book private events at the lobby bar area, leaven you, the guest, with no option than to go to your room those days. That was an inconvenience
19 July 2024
Excellent location, beautiful hotel, amazing ambiance!
We loved Harriet's rooftop bar / good service , view outstanding ambiance excellent!
We wanted to have breakfast at the hotel - however it would have seemed they were short staffed as we were seated however waited 15 minutes and no one came over to take our order. Because we were pressed for time we opted to leave.
17 July 2024
One of the most stunning hotels I’ve ever stayed in.
Both the hotel and rooms were stunning. The attention to detail through was clear to see. The staff were friendly and clearly took pride in their work.
The location was ideal for exploring the city.
Couldn’t recommend this hotel enough.
15 July 2024
Amazing hotel & extremely friendly staff
Absolutely amazing hotel and extremely friendly staff
12 July 2024
Our stay was too short. I could quite happily move into one of the residences!
The staff in this hotel are all wonderful. Friendly, helpfull, and full of local knowledge.
Sadly the restaurant we felt was overpriced, and the meal should be less complicated.
28 June 2024
Amazing hotel is a great part of town! The hotel itself was so beautiful, great staff!
The emphasis on sustainability, simplicity and feel of the rooms
NOTHING! I absolutely loved it!
30 May 2024
Outstanding in every way!
Exceptional facilities, foods, drinks, location. Outstanding overall.
I loved the view, the open spaces. There were a lot of smaller details which made a big impact. I've never experienced a hotel as impressive as this.
When I was checking out, people knocked on door twice even though I had a late check out and walked in without knocking the second time. Not a biggy.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Minimarket on site
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court
- - Fitness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Bowling (additional charge)
- - Squash (additional charge)
- - Mini golf (additional charge)
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Evening entertainment
- - Spa facilities
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights (additional charge)
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast) (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Rooftop pool
- - Infinity pool
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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