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These are the best hotels in Canada, according to Michelin
Michelin released its updated list of outstanding Canadian hotels in October, with two properties earning three "Keys," which the guide reserves for "the world's most remarkable and extraordinary stays."
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Michelin awarded 38 Canadian hotels with at least one "Key" in its 2025 guide. Three Keys is the highest possible rating.
The famous Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac is one of 29 hotels that received one Key.
(Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac)
"If you’ve seen a single photo of Quebec City, you’ve seen the Chateau in the background," Michelin says of Quebec's capital city's Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. The "grand dame of the Canadian railway hotels" is massive in size, but the property's services and public spaces are top notch.
(Fairmont)
Located in Montreal's historic old port neighbourhood, Le Petit Hotel, though small, is "grand in luxury," Michelin says. Its 24 rooms feature exposed brick, contemporary stonework and hardwood floors.
(Alexi Hobbs)
The Park Hyatt is located at the intersection of Avenue Road and Bloor Street in the heart of downtown Toronto, giving guests easy access to the city's best shopping, restaurants and galleries. The hotel also boasts a rooftop bar with commanding views of the Toronto skyline.
(Hyatt)
The Dorian Hotel, Calgary's only Michelin One Key hotel, is located on 5th Avenue SW. Michelin describes the hotel's style as "an eclectic blend of Deco-inspired elegance and flourishes of Victoriana."
(Dorian Hotel)
1 Hotel is located in Toronto's King West Village. It offers "surprisingly sunny" rooms, says Michelin, and there are multiple popular restaurants on the premises.
(Brandon Barre)
Pictured is the Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge at the Wedgewood Hotel in Vancouver. The hotel is a privately owned boutique, still overseen by the daughters of its original founder.
(Bruce Law)
Hotel Place d'Armes is located inside a renovated nineteenth-century Great Scottish Life Insurance building in Old Montreal. It features a restaurant, salon-style bar, rooftop terrace, and a 3,000-square-foot spa.
(Hotel Place d'Armes)
Pictured is the Diamond City room at the Magnolia Hotel & Spa in Victoria, B.C. The hotel's décor is classic, Michelin says, "never breaking the spell that’s cast by the views of the historic downtown."
(Mariah Rose Currie)
Pictured is the Royal Suite at Le Mount Stephen in Montreal. The hotel is located along the so-called Golden Square Mile, the city's historic commercial district.
(Le Mount Stephen)
The Loden Hotel is located in the Vancouver district of Coal Harbour, which offers spectacular mountain views. Pictured is the Loden's Garden Suite.
(Loden Hotel)
Located in Baie-St-Paul, Que., East of Quebec City on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River, the hotel is "essentially a small village," Michelin says. It offers 145 rooms spread between five farm-inspired modern buildings.
(Germain Hotels)
The Lodge at Bow Lake is located about a half-hour's drive north of Lake Louise, Alta. "The rustic red-roofed landmark is surrounded by a vast expanse of Rocky Mountain wilderness," says Michelin, "and is an ideal home base for a mountain-park adventure."
The Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni is just one part of a mixed-use skyscraper that also houses offices, retail, dining and residential space. Pictured is the hotel's Deluxe One Bedroom Balcony Suite. (Hyatt)
Despite its location in the centre of the city's financial district, the Shangri-La Toronto "feels like a place of refuge from the city outside," Michelin says. In addition to its 202 rooms, the hotel has a health club and spa, complete with a 20-metre pool and yoga studio.
(Shangri-La Toronto)
Hotel Le Germain is located in Montreal's downtown business district, just off the busy Ste. Catherine Street, known for its world-class shopping. "Le Germain’s interiors are minimal and fashion-forward," Michelin says, with "the rooms laid out loft-style."
(Germain Hotels)
The Fairmont Banff Springs is located in the heart of Banff National Park. Often called the "Castle in the Rockies," the historic hotel has 724 rooms and suites, a spa, and multiple restaurants on site.
(Fairmont)
Located in the Queen’s Marque district in Halifax, the Muir is "the first hotel of its kind" in the city, Michelin says. The property includes a spa and wellness centre, restaurant, bar and art gallery.
(Brandon Barre)
Pictured are the backyard gardens at the Fairmont Hotel MacDonald in Edmonton. The building itself is "a storybook French Renaissance castle standing by the banks of the North Saskatchewan River," Michelin says.
(Fairmont)
The Royal Hotel is located in Picton, Ont., in the heart of the Prince Edward County tourist region. The red brick hotel houses a spa, sauna, seasonal outdoor pool and a farm-to-table restaurant.
(Jeff McNeill)
Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu is located on the Pointe-au-Pic bluffs overlooking the St. Lawrence River east of Quebec City. "With hundreds of rooms and suites, indoor and outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art spa, an array of upscale dining venues, and easy access to outdoor activities from golf to winter sports, it’s an easy retreat that feels both modern and timeless," Michelin says.
(Fairmont)
The Hotel Quintessence in Mont Tremblant, Que., has just 30 suites, but each spans at least 700 square feet. The hotel is a two-minute walk from the slopes of Quebec's largest ski resort, and it offers state-of-the-art amenities.
(Hotel Quintessence)
Victoria, B.C.'s Fairmont Empress Hotel was styled after the French-style Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City, but has "an identity all its own," says Michelin. Its position facing the city's inner harbour makes it an unmissable landmark.
(Fairmont Empress)
Located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Wickaninnish Inn's rooms all rooms face the beach and the vast Pacific Ocean. Pictured is an aerial view of the inn and Chesterman Beach near Tofino, B.C.
(Jeremy Koreski)
The Nita Lake Lodge is located in the Creekside area of Whistler, B.C., outside of the main Village. "With 77 suites, it’s fairly modest in size, but the accommodations are anything but cramped," Michelin says. "The smallest is a studio suite, and it still comes with a fireplace and a 40-inch LCD television, not to mention geothermally heated floors and oversized modern bathrooms with deep soaking tubs."
(Nita Lake Lodge)
For decades, Alberta's Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has been one of Canada's most recognizable hotels. Michelin says it's worth splurging for the hotel's lakeside rooms, as it's hard to compete with "the postcard scenery of Lake Louise."
(Fairmont)
The Bisha Hotel is located between Old Toronto and the city's fashion district, and its 96 rooms and suites have each been thoughtfully designed, Michelin says. The property offers sweeping views of the downtown Toronto skyline and has four distinct bars and restaurants.
(Jason Gordon)
Ottawa's Chateau Laurier offers the Fairmont Gold experience, which was awarded one Michelin Key in 2025 and offers an upgraded stay in the historic hotel. "Guests enter through a separate check-in and gain access to a private lounge, where breakfast, evening canapés, and soft conversation unfold beneath historic detailing," Michelin says.
(Fairmont)
The Post Hotel & Spa is located in Lake Louise, Alta., within Banff National Park. Its guest rooms are "comfortable, with robust pine furniture and massive beds," says Michelin, and its restaurant is considered one of the finest in Alberta.
(Chris Amat)
Toronto's Ace Hotel is located in the city's garment district, close to the downtown core. The hotel is a new build, but one with "plenty of vintage inspiration, designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects and Atelier Ace," Michelin says.
(William Jess Laird)
Seven Canadian hotels were awarded two Keys by Michelin in 2025.
(Fairmont Chateau Whistler/Tal Vardi)
This historic Vancouver hotel once hosted some of the world's biggest celebrities including Elvis, John Wayne and Frank Sinatra.
(Rosewood Hotel Georgia)
After the Rosewood chain purchased the property, it was renovated and reopened in 2011, with much of its old glamour preserved.
(Rosewood Hotel Georgia)
The hotel's location in the heart of Toronto gives guests the opportunity to dine and shop at some of the city's best restaurants and boutiques.
(Joe Thomas/Four Seasons Hotel Toronto)
Four Seasons is headquartered in Toronto, and as the brand's flagship hotel, its service is renowned.
(Joe Thomas/Four Seasons Hotel Toronto)
Located in the lower old port of Quebec City, Auberge Saint-Antoine overlooks the St. Lawrence River.
(Francis Fontaine)
The auberge is located in what was once a cannon battery and a maritime warehouse, and many of the building's historical artifacts are displayed.
(Victor Diaz Lamich)
Considered by many to be the best ski hotel in all of North America, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler sits at the foot of Blackcomb Peak.
(Tal Vardi)
During the warmer months, golf enthusiasts can enjoy one of the area's most popular courses.
(Fairmont Chateau Whistler)
This luxury boutique hotel is the choice for many of Toronto's visiting celebrities.
(Gillian Jackson)
The rooms include luxurious amenities including heated bathroom floors.
(Gillian Jackson)
Located a few minutes from Whistler's main village, this luxury hotel has spacious suites -- even the hotel's smallest room is 500 square feet.
(Joseph Thomas)
The property also offers two- to four-bedroom villas and an expansive spa.
(Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler)
Located in Quebec's Eastern Townships, Manoir Hovey was built over 100 years ago in the same style as George Washington’s Mount Vernon plantation.
The property boasts 39 rooms, suites and cottages, and features an all-season lakeside swimming pool.
(Manoir Hovey)
Newfoundland's Fogo Island Inn (pictured) is one of only two properties to receive three Keys.
(Taylor McBride)
Located on Fogo Island off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, the inn is one of the most famous luxury hotels in the world.
(Alex Fradkin)
It features 29 rooms with ocean views, its own restaurant and many guest excursions that include whale-watching and iceberg tours.
(Alex Fradkin)
The Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge on Vancouver Island is the only other Canadian hotel to receive three Michelin Keys.
(George Apostolidis)
The lodge is located on the Pacific coast of Vancouver Island and is only reachable by boat or sea plane.
(George Apostolidis)
The lodge features 25 spacious canvas tents on wood platforms connected by cedar plank walkways.
(Baillie Lodges & George Apostolidis)