TL;DR

Location: Upscale Yorkville.
Vibe: Understated luxury with polished decor and refined finishes.
Rooms: Elegant, neutral-toned spaces with balconies and marble bathrooms.
Food: ONE Restaurant serves fine international dishes and brunch in a chic setting.
Facilities: Indoor pool, spa, and fitness centre make relaxation easy.
Nearby: Steps from the ROM, Queen’s Park, and Toronto’s top cultural spots.
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The Hazelton Hotel in Yorkville, Toronto. doesn’t pack a lot of personality, but bring a love for chic furnishings, brass fixtures, and the kind of beige-gold that makes a hotel feel lush, and you’ll be good.

The exterior is solidly contemporary, but the red brick tones that down a bit and gives it just the right amount of gravitas.

Cute Juliette balconies and tree-adorned walk-outs add a luxurious touch visible from the outside.

And the inside more than matches. Inside, you’ve got a space that looks like it was designed by your grandmother, the artistic one that shops at Saks 5th and wears Prada heels to family dinners.

If you want something that feels exceptionally different, we’ll have to send you somewhere else.

If you want something that feels exceptionally rich and comfortable, look no further.

What are the rooms like?

Rooms: 77 total, spacious and classically designed with modern touches.
Design: Neutral tones, plush furnishings, and walk-out balconies.
Luxury: Suites up to 2000 sq ft with soaking tubs and lounge areas.
Amenities: Heated floors, Nespresso machines, and LCD TVs.
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Decor-wise, the rooms are the least interesting part of the Hazelton.

We’re talking gray and beige with plenty of carpeting, heavy curtains and subtly coloured sectionals.

The dark marble bathrooms will kick it up a notch, and the balconies are a key element.

Guestrooms start at King Singles, beautifully spacious at around 400 square feet, with terrace-like walk-out options.

Luxury Kings have even more space, in case you needed a game of Twister or something.

There is a Luxury Two-Queen appropriate for groups.

A selection of Suites range from 725 to almost 2000 square feet, with lounge areas, walk-in closets, dining areas and superb views.

They all have a pretty conventional opulence to them, absolutely nothing to complain about, but nothing we’d rave about either.

Whatever you go for, we’re really into the soaking tubs, and happy about Nespresso machines, heated bathroom floors, LCD TVs, and more.

What are prices like?

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And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?

Restaurant: ONE Restaurant offers elegant dining from morning to night.
Atmosphere: Marble tables, a chic lounge, and outdoor patio seating.
Facilities: Pool, spa, steam rooms, and 24-hour fitness centre.
Extras: Concierge services and business amenities available.

The luxury continues at ONE Restaurant, a glamorous dining experience with international flair.

You can experience the cuisine on a patio, in a dining room, or in a sultry lounge that’s a perfect place for a pre-dinner cocktail.

It’s our personal favourite space, with black-and-white flooring, lovely marble tables, and a super-posh bar.

The restaurant is open all day, serving lunch and dinner from 11:30, and a weekend brunch that will set your day of rest off very well.

Other facilities at The Hazelton include a 24-hour fitness centre, pool and steam rooms, and the onsite spa.

Check with the concierge to set up a personal training session.

The pool is lovely, a saltwater lap situation, and the spa is an excellent place to treat yourself a bit.

A long list of treatments includes everything from a mani-pedi to collagen treatments.

Meeting rooms and business services at The Hazelton are the same quality as everything else in the hotel.

How is the neighbourhood? Anything interesting nearby?

Area: Located in lively Yorkville, near central Toronto attractions.
Nearby: Royal Ontario Museum, Queen’s Park, and University of Toronto within walking distance.
Access: Easy to reach downtown, Kensington Market, and Little Italy.
Vibe: Ideal for visitors wanting city energy and cultural access.

The Hazelton is in Yorkville, a solid neighbourhood quite close to the centre of Toronto.

Indeed, it’s a definite central vibe, with large streets and plenty of traffic. If you’re one for quiet residential stays, you’ll want to find something a little less bustle-y.

Yet, if you want to be close to everything the city has to offer, this is a decent option. It’s not the most central of all the hotels ever, but you’ll be in the thick of things regardless.

The University of Toronto will be a super-easy walk. The Royal Ontario Museum, Gardiner Museum, and Queen’s Park are literally around the corner.

For some shopping-based fun, head over to Little Italy and/or Kensington Market, a 20-minute drive.

Once you’re downtown things are relatively walkable, and it shouldn’t be hard to get a rideshare in the area.

The Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto Sign, and Old Toronto are all super close once you get there.

The furthest must-see is probably the Distillery District, the best place for a stylish dinner and some killer drinks. It’s on the east side of the city, towards the harbour.