The Omni King Edward Hotel

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, The Omni King Edward Hotel, in Old Town Toronto, is one of those. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: barely a stroll from the centre of Toronto, a detail that consistently shows up in what…

Every now and then a upscale property earns its place on a shortlist by simply doing the basics very well, The Omni King Edward Hotel, in Old Town Toronto, is one of those. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: barely a stroll from the centre of Toronto, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Rooms feel polished; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, a small spa and an in-house restaurant, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. With well over 1,800 reviews on the books and a genuinely glowing average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €242 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. All told, The Omni King Edward Hotel reads as one of those Toronto addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.