THE IVY AT VERITY, Toronto

The Ivy At Verity - A Restored 1850s Chocolate Factory with Hastens Beds, In-House Spa, and Five-Star Restaurant

Located in Toronto's historic Queen Street East district, this 5-star Toronto hotel occupies a restored 1850s chocolate factory building. The Ivy At Verity features four distinctively decorated rooms equipped with king-size Hastens beds handmade in Sweden, Italian linens, and heated bathroom floors. Each accommodation includes a private outdoor terrace overlooking a 19th-century courtyard, 4K curved televisions, and computer tablets. The property houses GEORGE Restaurant, recognized in Canada's Michelin Guide, and Sweetgrass Spa, ranked among Canada's top 25 spas with 10 treatment rooms. A 24-hour hotel lounge provides an Honor Bar with complimentary refreshments and self-serve wine options. The Ivy sits 0.5 miles from both St. Lawrence Market and the Hockey Hall of Fame, while Queen Street Station is a 5-minute walk away.

Pros

In-house florist boutique creates custom arrangements for special occasions

Daily continental breakfast prepared in-house and delivered to rooms

Female guests have access to an ozonated pool, infrared sauna, and women-only fitness facility

Both male and female guests can receive in-room massage treatments

Cons

Limited to four guest rooms

Located 3 miles from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport