From hosting Hollywood A-listers for TIFF to its Michelin-starred restaurants, Toronto knows how to do luxury right; and one of the city’s most prestigious hotels just received a major global nod.
The Hazelton Hotel just earned the highly-coveted AAA Five Diamond designation for 2026 – a highly exclusive honour awarded to only two hotels in North America this year, making it the only property in all of Canada to receive the distinction.
Found right in the heart of the ritzy Yorkville neighbourhood, the independent, 77-key family-owned boutique property is no stranger to top-tier glamour. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the hotel is distinguished by its exceptionally generous guestrooms and suites, each complete with a private terrace or Juliet balcony.
Fewer than 1% of AAA-rated properties earn Five Diamond status, an award that recognizes world-class service and surroundings that consistently exceed guest expectations.
“Receiving the AAA Five Diamond designation is an extraordinary honour and a testament to the passion, consistency and genuine care our team brings to the guest experience every day,” said Gaurav Dutta, General Manager of The Hazelton Hotel. “That is what makes this recognition so meaningful. It reflects the people behind The Hazelton and the culture we have built together.”
Stacey Barber, AAA Travel Vice President, praised the landmark property for placing itself into the upper echelon of hospitality. “To maintain the exceptional standards required for this designation on a daily basis is an outstanding achievement,” Barber shared.
This major milestone further strengthens an incredible record of recognition for the Yorkville anchor, which also holds a Forbes Five-Star rating, Two MICHELIN Keys, and the #1 hotel spot in Toronto on Tripadvisor.
Guests can look forward to a distinct collection of luxury experiences on site, including the iconic ONE Restaurant with its sprawling wrap-around patio, the serene Spa by Valmont with an indoor saltwater pool, and even a private 25-seat Norman Jewison screening room.
You can check out rooms and find out more details here on their website.
