The Yorkville Royal Sonesta Hotel Toronto
Hotel · Annex ·
Refined rooms, sophisticated restaurant, vodka bar, fitness centre
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220 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 3B7, Canada Get directions
Refined rooms, sophisticated restaurant, vodka bar, fitness centre
220 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 3B7, Canada Get directions
"19th arrondissement With so many Parisian hotels done in fiercely good taste, there’s something refreshing about one with a loose Eighties theme and a colour scheme heavy on hot pink. It starts with the words ‘Forever Young’ on a rug beside the entrance, but goes further. The lyrics from the 1984 hit by German synth band Alphaville are woven into the design of two custom-made wallpapers; and when you pop a cassette into the USB-port-enabled boomboxes – there’s one in every room – the Jay-Z version of the song comes on. Yes, this is that place – where green neon signs above beds implore guests to ‘Scream’, possibly into a retro bedside phone, which is just about doable given that soundproofing foam lines the walls. Thanks to Saar Zafrir Designs, exiting the lift into the hallway feels like stepping into a scene from Star Wars or Pac-Man: ceilings and carpets are covered in a black-and-white-check pattern, while blinding white lights outline room doors. Then there are the artworks, including a Super Mario character made of Lego above a stack of Rubik’s cubes that spell out R-E-M-I-X. Guests who are here to work can access nine hi-tech meeting rooms named Madonna, INXS, Elton, Freddie, Cyndi, Prince, Tina, Blondie and Bowie. Non-residents are invited to use the spaces, too, and communal areas on three floors are often booked for events. Channelling Van Halen’s ‘Hot for Teacher’, there are even old-school lockers in which to leave any work accoutrements or luggage. There are pool and table-football tables, arcade games and a tile-walled restaurant that, slightly incongruously, serves American soul food inspired by Marvin Gaye. In this Remix, almost anything goes. SL Price: Double rooms from around $94 per night Book now with Expedia Book now with Booking.com" - Lauren Burvill
"Once the hippie hangout of Toronto, Yorkville and the Annex have evolved into elegant neighborhoods, home to high-end shopping and the University of Toronto. Known as a fashion district, Yorkville is where you will find haute couture shops such as Louis Vuitton and Hermès. This neighborhood is perfect for relaxation treatments, with access to spas, including The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Despite its chic reputation, with proximity to the University of Toronto, student presence means there are many coffee shops, galleries, and bookstores to peruse besides chic boutiques. Toronto’s favorite bookstore, BMV, is nearby." - MATADOR_NETWORK
"The Royal Sonesta delivers midrange luxury with amenities like a heated, indoor, rooftop swimming pool, a vodka bar, and an in-house eatery inspired by Toronto’s cultural diversity; rooms feature marble bathrooms, docking stations, LCD televisions, and coffee makers." - Matthew Kepnes
"Directly across the street from the Royal Ontario Museum in Yorkville, the Royal Sonesta is a four-star hotel with a heated indoor rooftop swimming pool, a massage studio, a vodka bar boasting over 50 vodka varieties, and an in-house eatery whose menu is inspired by Toronto’s cultural diversity. The rooms have a modern, minimalist design with lots of natural light, a large desk, seating area, Nespresso machine, flatscreen TV, and minibar; the large marble bathrooms have walk-in showers (I found the water pressure a bit low), plush bathrobes and slippers, and there’s a 24/7 fitness center on site." - Matthew Kepnes
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