It All Began in Toronto

"Set in the heart of Yorkville, the global flagship pairs a warm Canadian welcome with spacious, modern design and sets the standard of luxury service in Toronto. A new build that opened in October 2012 just down the street from its former Avenue Road address (1978–2012), there are views from the current hotel that overlook the previous site. A recent multimillion-dollar renovation of guest rooms and suites draws on the city’s juxtaposition of urban sophistication and natural beauty, with colors and textures that celebrate the Canadian landscape, furniture and surface patterns with energizing asymmetry, and works by local artists including Emma Enright, Dahae Song, Deborah Moss, and Andrea Soos. More than 1,700 original pieces by Canadian artists turn the property into a gallery, and a dandelion motif woven throughout up to the Royal Suite symbolizes wishes granted. Amenities include the largest urban spa in the Four Seasons portfolio and two restaurants—Café Boulud and d|bar by Chef Daniel Boulud—reflecting a lasting commitment to exceptional service, quality, and care." - Nancy DePalma