A Night of Romance: Top Hotel Picks 2010

As the wedding season begins, I feel it’s the perfect time to talk about hotels. Working with different hotels across the GTA has given us the opportunity to get the inside scoop on hotels, from room decor and service to the restaurants and staff. We can tell you which hotels are the most romantic and chic, and which might be your perfect pick for A Night of Romance. And since there’s a plethora of amazing hotels in the GTA, from traditional elegance to modern chic, we thought the best way to bring this information to you is in a hotel series for our Top Hotel Picks for 2010. Enjoy!

Top Hotel Pick: The Hazelton

The Hazelton Hotel, Yorkville, Toronto

Gorgeous! Even that doesn’t sum up the luxurious look of this hotel. One of the top picks of celebrities for the Toronto Film Festival, and boasting celebrity guests such as George Clooney and John Mayer, this hotel lives up to the hype of being the only five star hotel in Toronto. From the moment you walk onto the red carpet as you enter the hotel’s entrance on Yorkville Avenue, in one of the most popular shopping areas of Toronto, you’re welcomed with a very courteous and well-dressed (and not to mention good-looking) staff. The black marble lobby, complimentary services, and front desk all work to make you feel special. Rare is the moment that you have to wait, whether checking in, or ordering room service; the hotel management, staff and concierge do their utmost to serve you.

The suites are modern and contemporary, but comfortable, giving you the feel of an upscale lounge. The rooms are adorned with tasteful wall to wall carpeting, sliding doors, flat screen TVs, and a huge black marble bathroom equipped with all the modern amenities, including a heated floor. The rooms are all about privacy, and if locking your door is not enough, each room is equipped with a sensor to alert you when someone is approaching your door. Recess lighting and night control can set the mood for romance, or a little sleepy eye.

The chic look of the hotel continues into the restaurant, One, run by celebrity chef Mark McEwen. Adorned in much of the same black marble and ambient lighting, the restaurant showcases a fabulous menu. My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant, and let me say, even their Ultimate Street Burger is nothing like what you would find on the street. The food was delicious, and along with the great service, this restaurant will remain one of my top pick romantic restaurants for Toronto.