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The Michelin Guide has awarded 13 hotels in Ontario with Michelin keys for 2026, recognizing outstanding accommodations across the province. Ontario is home to two two-key establishments and 11 one-key hotels.
This year's Michelin Guide to Ontario highlights the diversity and quality of accommodations across the province, from bustling downtown Toronto to the scenic regions of Prince Edward County and Ottawa.
Published: September 28, 2026 at 6:07 a.m. EDT Inspectors judge hotels on their architecture and interior design, service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and how the hotel contributes to the neighbourhood. The hotel equivalent of the Michelin star awarded one-key distinctions to 2,020 hotels globally. The annual guide also awarded two-keys to 657 hotels and three-keys to 155 hotels.
Two Ontario Hotels Earn Two Key Distinctions
While Ontario isn't home to any three-key establishments (yet), there are two hotels that were granted two-key distinctions this year. The Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, located in the heart of downtown Toronto, offers 202 guest rooms, a quarter of which are suites. Heated floors and floor-to-ceiling windows are standard across all rooms. The other hotel to earn two-key distinctions is the Ritz-Carlton Toronto, also in the downtown core.
It provides what the guide describes as lavish yet tasteful rooms and suites. The Michelin Guide praises the impressive views from the hotel and its amenities, including the Clarins spa, terrace, and lounge. Several attractions and restaurants are within walking distance. The remaining 11 Ontario hotels received one Michelin Key.
One Key Recipients Listed Across Province
In Toronto, these include the Ace Hotel Toronto, 1 Hotel Toronto, Bisha Hotel, Park Hyatt Toronto, Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, and The Hazelton Hotel. Outside Toronto, recognized properties include the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, Merrill House and The Royal Hotel in Prince Edward County, and The Belvedere Hotel in Elora. 1 Hotel Toronto, located in the King West Village, features rooms that the Michelin Guide describes as surprisingly sunny, warm, unique, and anything but ostentatious.
The hotel also has a bar on the 14th floor with panoramic views of Toronto. Its retro-futuristic design includes curved edges and vintage-inspired furniture. The Bisha Hotel, kitty corner from the CN Tower, is noted as a lively place to stay with elegant interior design and four unique bars and restaurants. The guide gave a special shout-out to KOST thanks to its top of the world views, complete with a front-row seat to the CN Tower.
The Park Hyatt Toronto, located in Yorkville, offers rooms that are either large or enormous, with some providing stunning views of the Toronto skyline. The Michelin Guide applauds the hotel for its location. The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, also in Yorkville, is described as having sunny, stylish, and tasteful rooms. As the flagship Four Seasons, the guide notes that service is its real strength.
The Hazleton Hotel, tucked away in Yorkville, offers a unique stay in a former 19th-century church. It features lofts on the lower levels and a co-working space on the main floor. In Ottawa, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier overlooks the Rideau River near Parliament Hill. The Michelin Guide says the rooms are classically styled but thoroughly updated.
Unique Stays in Ottawa and Prince Edward County
Guests who opt for the gold experience receive their own check-in and access to a private lounge where breakfast and evening canapés are enjoyed. In Prince Edward County, Merrill House is a red brick Gothic Revival mansion in the heart of the region. Each of its 14 eclectic rooms and suites is different, boasting playful décor. Located right off Main Street, it serves as a quieter stay off the downtown drag.
Also in Prince Edward County, the Royal Hotel in Picton blends contemporary finishings with heritage glamour. The Michelin Guide notes that tourists flocking to the area for its wineries can stay for stylish and luxurious lodging, and the hotel's restaurants prioritize farm-to-table cooking. In Elora, the Belvedere Hotel was once a private residence in the late 1800s and has since turned into a boutique hotel.
It offers 19 unique rooms and suites honouring the historical floor plan, along with a modern spa reminiscent of a classic European bathhouse. The 2026 Michelin Guide hotel selection highlights the diversity and quality of accommodations across Ontario, from bustling downtown Toronto to the scenic regions of Prince Edward County and the nation's capital.
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