The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto, is a striking 53-story landmark that has redefined luxury in the city since opening in 2011. Designed by the renowned architectural firms Kohn Pedersen Fox and Page + Steele, its neomodern glass facade features a unique outward slope. This clever design choice was specifically intended to visually complement the sweeping, iconic curves of Roy Thomson Hall located directly across the street.
Inside, the hotel blends high-end comfort with impressive amenities, including some of the largest guest rooms in the city. A standout feature is TOCA, the hotel’s signature Italian restaurant, which is home to Canada’s only dedicated “cheese cave.” For relaxation, the property boasts an expansive 13,000-square-foot spa, providing a serene urban sanctuary that contrasts with the fast-paced energy of the downtown core.
The hotel’s location is a dream for culture seekers, sitting right at the crossroads of the financial, entertainment, and waterfront districts. It is directly connected to the PATH, Toronto’s famous underground walkway system, which is a major convenience for exploring the city regardless of the weather.
You are just a short walk from major city icons, including the CN Tower, the Rogers Centre, and the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Whether you are catching a show in the nearby theatre district or taking a stroll along the waterfront, the hotel serves as an incredibly polished and central base for experiencing Toronto’s most vibrant attractions.
Expert reviews
“With its glossy wood, big brass maple leaves, neutral earth tones and original artwork, the Ritz-Carlton is a luxurious tribute to Canadiana. The hotel’s 263 guest rooms, all at least 41 square meters, provide views of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario.”
“This sumptuous sanctuary draws an unsurprisingly diverse mix of international guests, many from the UK and Europe, including business travellers, bleisure travellers, families and special-occasion celebrants – and Ritz-Carlton brand loyalists with high expectations.”
What guests liked
- Impeccable service
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
3 January 2026
Over priced shit hole.
Just location
Over priced for what you get, four seasons and shangri la is much better, annoying staff, rooms are old and need new furniture .
7 August 2025
Accommodation was excellent; staff was very attentive.polite and accommodating
Location was superb
23 July 2025
Everything was great
The view is amazing and we received an upgrade to a higher floor. The service is excellent. The room is clean and they have everything you would need in the room. Great hotel
15 July 2025
Excellent Excellant Excellant
I love everything about property from location, staff, food and safety as a solo traveler.
N/a
30 June 2025
A luxurious stay in a fabulous city.
The hotel is very luxurious. It was quiet and very clean, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The entire hotel smells wonderful, like a spa. The pool was very nice, too. Every staff person we engaged with was incredibly polite, eager to help, and friendly.
I wish the toilet room in the bathroom had a vent in it. It would also be nice to be able to switch back and forth from the overhead shower head to the handheld shower head, but once you switch it cannot be switched back without turning off the shower.
26 June 2025
Elite Membership not so Elite at the Ritz
location, staff interaction, comfort of rooms, restaurant, room service all excellent
I strongly object to Ritz policy concerning Marriott Elite members. No access to guest lounge unless you pay $350 for 1 person.
17 June 2025
Very relaxing comfortable stay
Beautiful property. Loved the restaurants and cafe in the hotel as well. My room looked beautiful. Very clean and relaxing and the view from the 15th floor was really nice.
Hotel staff were very helpful as well.
The property was great but the area it’s located in financial district is a ghost town on the weekend. Good thing there are restaurants and bars two to three blocks away
29 May 2025
For us it was an expensive but memorable wonderful experience
The bedding was too hot and heavy
27 April 2025
We enjoyed the stay.
The staff were outstanding
My only complaint was that the beds were not setup as requested on arrival.
21 April 2025
Amazing location..luxurious hotel..friendly staff. We look forward to returning!
Amazing hotel! Superb location. Beautiful rooms. Friendly staff. Absolutely loved it!
We loved this hotel. There was nothing we didn’t like.
21 February 2025
Hotel amenities excellent, great location, great staff
Excellent customer service.
Epoch restaurant as not on par with the hotel quality. Menu was limited and not spectacular.
26 August 2024
I enjoyed it and would probably stay again.
Nice, clean good service.
20 August 2024
Nice location in downtown but not a 5 star expirience all together!
Location
I was disappointed with the breakfast experience during my recent stay. The breakfast room was small and lacked natural light, which made for an uninviting atmosphere. The selection of food was limited and did not meet the standards I would expect from a hotel of this caliber.
In comparison to my previous stay at the Ritz in Singapore, this experience was a letdown. The quality and variety of the food in Toronto were far inferior. For example, I ordered a simple omelette, which was below average in taste. Additionally, I was shocked to be charged $12 for just four slices of toasted bread with butter.
While the cost itself isn’t the main issue, it reflects a broader problem with the approach to guest services in North America. The offerings are often subpar, with quality that is frequently below average, and prices that feel unjustified. Overall, this breakfast experience did not live up to my expectations, and I hope the hotel will consider improving its service and value proposition.
8 July 2024
Comfortable and luxurious.
The food was amazing!. The anniversary arrangement was thoughtful. Everything was great, will definitely come back!.
Nothing.
3 July 2024
Excellent. Always our choice when visiting for a Jays game or just enjoying the city
Always a great stay. Staff always pleasant and helpful. You pay for the service. Epoch bar food excellent
Renovation going on but not noticeable. Updating restaurant.
22 June 2024
The staff and customer service at the Ritz Carlton Toronto were probably the service we’ve received in the world. From
Best service of a 5 star hotel we’ve experienced in a long time and we are frequently in 5 star hotels.
Nothing to report here
12 June 2024
Live like royalty with club level amenities!
What an amazing experience! This was our first trip that we splurged on the club level! We ate like royalty!
Parking (the hotel parking was great) parking in Toronto is a nightmare!
5 June 2024
If you want to splurge, stay at the Ritz-Carlton
Very attentive staff. Room was exceptionally clean with a lot of space for two people. The Bed was unbelievably comfortable. The washroom was like having your own spa.
30 May 2024
Comfy landing for solo business trip
The ladies and concierge on in the club level lounge were PHENOMENAL!!!! They were truly were exceptional. The bed was comfortable and my room was very nice.
The ice machine on the floor was out of order which was highly inconvenient. the black out drapes while velcroed to the wall still let the sunshine in that landed right in my face in the mornings.
4 April 2024
Perfection is the first word that comes to mind
We loved our stay, from the moment we arrived with warm greetings from the hotel manager. We felt like family 🥰front desk was awesome Ms Roy thank you for making our son feel so special, he loved the chocolate chip cookies 🥰 we are definitely going back soon❤️
That we had to leave 🥲
24 December 2023
Accommodating and comfortable
Great facilities and location
1 September 2023
Awesome, will be back :)
I saw 2 celebrities in the hotel :)
The carpet in my room. Its just my opinion but I didn't like the colour and look of it.
29 August 2023
So relaxing and clean
Absolutely everything, from the smell of the hotel to the amazing welcoming staff. Worth every dollar and the best hotel to book. I have never felt more relaxed and happy with everything I received. Money was definitely worth spent and everything was very well done. I can not wait to go back!!
That I couldn't stay longer
18 August 2023
Super location, super service and overall a great stay
Checkin and overall service was great
Breakfast menu was very limited
10 August 2023
Home away from home!
The Ritz Carlton was beyond exceptional and I recommend anyone traveling to Toronto to stay at this location. The customer service is unmatched.
15 July 2023
will come back
amazing courteous staff, was greeted by dude named TIM , great personality, courteous and respectful, Aplus
I liked everything
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet bowls
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - 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
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Kids' club
- - Beauty services
- - Facial treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Outdoor fireplace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
Transport
- - Public transport tickets (additional charge)
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
Pool and wellness
- - Salt-water pool
- - Shallow end
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available

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23 April 2026
The staff's intolerable arrogance and snobbish behavior completely ruined the stay, offering a level
"I am beyond disappointed with my stay at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto. For the premium price they charge, the experience was a total failure.
The service was completely lacking—staff were indifferent and unprofessional, which is the last thing you expect from this brand. The room itself was dated, and it felt like they are cutting corners everywhere while still charging luxury rates.
The service at this property is a disgrace to the Ritz-Carlton name. Instead of the expected hospitality, I was met with an air of snobbery and arrogance from the staff that made the entire stay uncomfortable. The 'servants' and front-line employees acted as if they were doing me a favor by assisting me, displaying a level of elitism that is both misplaced and unprofessional. For a hotel that prides itself on service, the behavior here is nothing short of hostile and dismissive
The management showed zero interest in resolving my concerns, making me feel like just another credit card number rather than a valued guest. I’ve stayed in many 5-star hotels, and this was easily the worst value for money I’ve ever experienced. Save your money and go to the Four Seasons or Shangri-La instead. I will never return.