TEMPLAR HOTEL, Toronto

Templar Hotel - A boutique hotel with Japanese-inspired spa and glass-bottom pool in Toronto's Entertainment District

Located in Toronto's Entertainment and Fashion districts, this architect-owned Toronto hotel offers 27 air-conditioned suites across eight stories. Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, Ipe hardwood flooring, built-in cupboards, spacious desks, and LED televisions. The bathrooms showcase soaker showers and 8-foot-long tubs, while all rooms come equipped with refrigerators, iPads, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Templar Hotel's Onsen Spa includes a mini-Japanese garden and an outdoor glass-bottom pool. Guest amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, luggage storage, and complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility. The property sits just 5 minutes' walk from the Princess of Wales Theatre and 8 minutes from Rogers Centre. Multiple dining options lie within 0.3 miles, including Khao San Road, Cafe Jules, and Tutti Matti.

Pros

Higher floor rooms provide quiet accommodation above street level

Several meeting rooms available for business travelers

Custom-designed furniture by hotel owners Del Terrelonge and John Wee Tom

Located within walking distance to major entertainment venues and restaurants

Cons

No on-site restaurant currently operating

Kitchenette areas lack cooking facilities