TL;DR
- Classic luxury: Historic 1920s Yorkville landmark offering timeless elegance.
- All-suites comfort: Every guest stays in a spacious private suite with butler service.
- Old-world atmosphere: Plush decor, warm lighting, and refined service define the stay.
- Prime Toronto location: Easy access to museums, theatres, and high-end shopping.
- Check prices here
The, suites only, Windsor Arms Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto is the epitome of classic luxury.
The architecture and design goes right back to the 1920s – a stately stone building filled with lush textiles.
Through in lots of warm lighting, butler service, and plush soft furnishings and you now have what might called good, old fashioned opulence.
If you want something innovative, something you’ve never seen before, we have other options for you.
If, however, you simply want to enjoy the trappings of luxury in what really feels like their natural habitat, Windsor Arms is a great choice.
What are the rooms like?
- 28 suites: Each designed with early 20th-century charm and modern amenities.
- Spacious layouts: Ranging from 550 to 1000 square feet with soaking tubs and plush details.
- Signature suites: Sultan and Windsor Suites bring standout style and luxury touches.
- Premium comfort: Butler service, Nespresso, turndown, and even in-room instruments.
- See each room in detail here
At Windsor Arms Hotel, the suites mirror the rest. Facilities aside, everything feels rooted in the early 20th century.
They start at Junior Suites, running near 550 square feet, with either 2 queens or one king bed.
Deluxe, Corner and Two-bedroom Suites range from 700 to 1000 square feet, with plenty of room for amenities like 3-piece bathrooms, soaking tubs, and sofa beds.
Speciality Suites like the Yorkville, Sultan and Windsor suites offer similar levels of luxury with varying charms.
Our personal favourite is likely the piano-sporting Sultan Suite.
Whatever you choose, accommodation come with butler service, turndown, mini bars, Nespresso, working areas, and various musical instruments.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Fine dining: The Gatsby restaurant offers 1920s-inspired décor and seasonal menus.
- Afternoon tea: A standout Toronto tradition, served with charm and elegance.
- Wellness amenities: Spa with salt cave, sauna, steam room, and saltwater pool.
- Fitness facilities: Modern gym with private trainer options for guests and visitors.
Like all good high end boutique hotels the Windsor Arms has plenty of amenities.
You’ll have dining, fitness, relaxation, and more to enjoy within its venerable stone building.
The onsite restaurant, best known for a stupendous afternoon tea, is called The Gatsby, and whatever you’re imagining is probably pretty spot-on.
It’s a lush tribute to the 1920s, perfectly situated in the hotel, dripping with shiny metals and plush fabrics.
The cuisine runs the gamut, picking and choosing what suits the season. It’s all done up chic and special, a solid spot for a date night.
On weekends, you’ll find music, in the daytime the aforementioned afternoon tea, which pairs quite nicely with a trip to the onsite spa.
For relaxation and rejuvenation, you’ll have access to a sauna, steam room, Salt Cave, saltwater pool, and a solid menu of massages and other treatments.
The fitness centre is available for guests and day spa visitors, with the option to book a private trainer.
How is the location? Anything interesting nearby?
- Central Yorkville: Close to University of Toronto, museums, and major cultural spots.
- Walkable area: Steps from the Royal Ontario Museum and Gardiner Museum.
- Trendy access: Short drive to Kensington Market, Queen West, and Distillery District.
- Balanced vibe: Ideal for relaxed city breaks or cultural exploration.
Anyone with University business will be super-satisfied at Windsor Arms Hotel.
You’re walking distance from campus, as well as the museums, theatres and stadiums that go with it.
The Gardiner Museum, the Isabel Bader Theatre, The Royal Ontario Museum and more are just around the corner.
The hip hotspots you’ll probably end up needing a rideshare for.
Kensington Market is a 15-minute drive, West Queen West and Old Toronto are a good trek south as well.
If you were going for a good chunk of partying, we might recommend staying closer to either of them.
If you’re more of an afternoon lounger, take the quick drive to Queen’s Quay or the Distillery District.
Here, in Toronto’s current star for a hangout, you can enjoy a nice mix of good food, good drinks, and local history any time of day.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
“The Best!!! Great memories One of the worlds great boutique hotels full of charm and quiet elegance….”
“Excellent location and really friendly staff. Great breakfast and really peaceful dining area….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”Carpets in the rooms, furniture/furnishings looking a little tired/ breakfast was nothing to write home about….”
”Breakfast second day was a bit slow to be fair they were recording a movie in the hotel so this could have impacted. Hotel is so beautiful that movies are recorded here!!!.”
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