Where Locals Would Stay

If they weren’t locals.

$ GLADSTONE HOTEL 1214 Queen St. W, from $189

“Each room is unique and designed by a Toronto artist. (There’s the Blue Line Room and Surreal Gourmet Room.) The gallery space upstairs is always showcasing interesting contemporary work, and the bar hosts regular karaoke nights. It also has the coolest vintage elevator in Toronto.” —evalyn parry, artistic director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

$$ THE BROADVIEW HOTEL 106 Broadview Ave., from $254

“The rooms are comfortable in a familiar way: Natural organic toiletries from Graydon Skincare are a nice touch, and each room has vinyl collections from Tiny Record Shop. The rooftop bar has incredible views of the city and surprisingly comfortable barstools.

The bar menu is perfect for sharing—the miso black cod is a standout.” —sarra tang, head designer and owner of Hoi Bo

$$$ THE RITZ-CARLTON 181 Wellington St. W, from $565

“Even if you’ve stayed at other Ritz-Carltons, this one really gives you the feel of Canada: There are inlays of maple leafs in the lobby area, and the bar and restaurant menus have both leaned into local produce, meats, and seafood.” —cameron bailey, artistic director and co-head of the Toronto International Film Festival