Downtown Toronto has seen a rise in luxury hotels over the last few years, changing the landscape of both the Toronto skyline and the wedding industry. Couples now have a lot more choice when it comes to planning a luxury wedding. In today’s post, I will walk you through the best luxury hotels in Toronto for weddings. All are very different from one another, so the best fit for you will depend on your style and specific needs. Happy planning!
Luxury hotels not only offer great food and ambiance, but also extra amenities that a normal event venue wouldn’t provide, like onsite valet, a concierge and a complimentary hotel room. The hotels also offer the couple the cache that comes with the hotel’s brand itself. The last couple of years I have seen a shift towards hotel weddings and it is large because we have a great selection of luxury hotels in Toronto now. Read on for my recommendations and tips on what Toronto has to offer for luxury hotel venues.
Toronto luxury hotel venue – Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto
Museum Room, taken by Curio Studios.
See more of our cherry blossom wedding at the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto here.
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto overview (website):
- Style: Contemporary yet classic, with strong Oriental style
- Location: Located in the heart of Toronto’s financial and entertainment district (University and Adelaide)
- Dining: Lobby Lounge, Bosk restaurant
- Hotel features some of the largest standard guestrooms of the luxury hotels
- The expansive Lobby Lounge features live music every day of the week from 3:00pm – 1:00am
- Event floor offers an outdoor garden terrace for guests
- Hotel now has a modern herringbone wood floor throughout the event space floor
Shangri-La Hotel Toronto event spaces:
- Queens Park Ballroom
- Seats up to 250 guests for dinner
- Features walls that open up for views of the terrace and outdoors
- Museum Ballroom
- Seats up to 100 guests (but comfortable with 70-80 with dance floor)
- Features 13 chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling view of Toronto
Toronto luxury hotel venue – Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
Aria Ballroom, taken by Mango Studios.
See more of our black tie wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto here.
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto overview (website):
- Style: Contemporary and neutral
- Location: Located in Toronto’s upscale Yorkville neighborhood and shopping area (Bay and Bloor)
- Dining: D Bar, Cafe Boulud
- Standard wedding package includes 7 hours of open bar
- Largest spa space of all the hotels
- South Asian wedding dinner (catered in-house) available
Four Seasons Hotel Toronto event spaces:
- Aria Ballroom
- Seats up to 400 guests
- Features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light
- Vinci Ballroom
- Seats up to 250 guests
- Features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light
Toronto luxury hotel venue – St. Regis Hotel, Toronto
St. Regis Hotel Toronto overview (website):
- Style: Dark, modern and sophisticated
- Location: Located in the heart of Toronto’s financial district (Bay and Adelaide)
- Dining: LOUIX LOUIS, Astor Lounge
- St. Regis Ballroom and Astor Ballroom feature a spacious pre-dinner function space with a beautiful staircase
St. Regis Hotel Toronto event spaces:
- St. Regis Ballroom
- Seats up to 180 guests
- Features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light
- Astor Ballroom
- Seats up to 140 guests and divisible into 3 spaces
- Features floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light
Toronto luxury hotel – The Omni King Edward Hotel
Crystal Ballroom, photo by Mango Studios
See more of our elegant wedding at the Omni King Edward Hotel here.
The Omni King Edward Hotel overview (website):
- Style: Sophisticated and elegant, with historic Edwardian architecture
- Location: Located in the heart of downtown Toronto (Yonge and King)
- Dining: Consort Bar, Victoria’s Restaurant
- Toronto’s first luxury hotel with historic roots dating back to 1903
- Known for their classic high tea experience
- Large corner bridal suites that are all uniquely designed and very specious
The Omni King Edward Hotel event spaces:
- Crystal Ballroom
- Seats up to 270 guests
- Located on the top floor of hotel
- Can be flipped for ceremony and reception in the same room
- Vanity Ballroom
- Seats up to 220 guests comfortably
- Located on the second floor, features arched dome ceiling with 2 oversized chandelier
- Back section can be used for ceremonies, with a separate entrance and dividers
- Sovereign Ballroom
- Seats up to 150 guests
- Located on the main floor, features ornate, Edwardian architecture from floor to ceiling
- Windsor Ballroom
- Seats up to 120 guests
- Located on the lower floor, this private space offers a classic setting for an event
Toronto luxury hotel venue – Park Hyatt Toronto
Park Hyatt Ballroom, photo from the Park Hyatt Toronto
Toronto luxury hotel venue – Park Hyatt Toronto (website):
- Style: Modern elegance, wood with black accents
- Location: Yorkville (Avenue and Bloor)
- Dining: Joni Restaurant, Writers Room Bar
- Standard wedding package comes with one night stay in bridal suite
- Large getting ready rooms available on the residence floor
- Couples who get married here can take photos on the property (namely the stairs and balcony)
Park Hyatt event spaces:
- Park Hyatt Ballroom
- Largest venue in the hotel, can accommodate up to 600 guests
- Can be divided into smaller spaces
- Spacious and light-filled pre-function space
- Foyer is attached to the beautiful staircase
- Terrace Room
- Smaller room next to the Writers Room Bar, good for intimate weddings or rehearsal dinners
- Balcony with unobstructed views of Toronto on 17th floor
Toronto luxury hotel venue – The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom, taken by Joee Wong.
See more of our romantic blush wedding at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto here.
Toronto luxury hotel – Ritz-Carlton, Toronto overview (website):
- Style: Organic and classic elegance, strong Canadiana vibe
- Location: Located just next door to the CN Tower and Rogers Centre (Wellington and Simcoe)
- Dining: Ritz Bar and Cafe, Deq Lounge, Toca restaurant
- Standard wedding package comes with a complimentary anniversary stay (in additional to the complimentary wedding night stay) and access to the Club Lounge for breakfast and refreshments
- The only Spa My Blend by Clarins outside of Paris (with a large lounge area great for groups)
- Lobby regularly features cotton candy stand, candy buffet and build your own ice cream sundae bar
- Guests staying at the hotel can choose between a city (CN Tower) or lake view
Ritz-Carlton, Toronto event spaces:
- Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
- Largest luxury ballroom in Toronto at 7,400 square feet
- Seats up to 600 guests but able to divide into smaller spaces
- Features large wrap around Grand Foyer with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Roy Thompson Hall and downtown Toronto
- Wellington Ballroom
- Seats up to 200 guests
- Features wrap around foyer with similar view to the Grand Foyer
- The Gallery
- An intimate space, located on the same floor as the Wellington Ballroom
- Seats up to 80 guests for dinner
- Floor-to-ceiling windows with views of downtown Toronto and Roy Thompson Hall
The Toronto luxury hotel that will be the best fit for your wedding will depend on your budget, style and specific needs. Because the hotels are so different from one another, I find most couples will gravitate towards one over the others purely based on aesthetic.
As I always say, the venue search is the most stressful and daunting task for couples, as it involves a lot of variables and a big chunk of their budget. Navigating the venue search with a seasoned wedding planner who knows the various venues well will save you stress, time and money. All the best in wedding planning and I hope this guide is helpful!
Rebecca Chan is a Toronto event designer and event planner. If you have a brand activation, media launch event, design project, trade show or a special event, connect with her today to see how we can collaborate on your next project.