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FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TORONTO

Reviewed by Kimberly Krol

Arrival/Check-In: After a morning flight from was the long dresser/credenza which also housed TOP TAKEAWAYS:
Philadelphia, I arrived in Toronto and was quickly on the minibar and espresso machine, above which was
my way to Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. My late- mounted the 55-inch Ultra HD Smart TV. A desk faced ◆ I arrived a bit after lunchtime and ordered
morning arrival coincided with the last bits of rush the windows, but I preferred to work in the armchair room service — a Caesar salad and chicken
hour traffic as well as some construction, so I arrived and put my feet up. Outlets were easily accessible. The noodle soup. When it arrived, I thought,
at the property a bit after lunchtime. Luckily, check-in comfortable bed — I sank into it that night and slept “This is the most beautifully presented
was easy, conducted by an especially warm and friendly well — was flanked by two nightstands. hotel room service I’ve ever seen.”
front desk attendant. And happily, despite being several
hours in advance of the normal check-in time, my Services/Amenities: Café Boulud, helmed by Chef ◆ Located in Yorkville, the hotel is conve-
room was ready. I had to pause a moment upon arrival Daniel Boulud, serves cuisine inspired by the chef’s nient to some of Toronto’s best shopping
and on my way to my room to take in the beautiful family meals in Lyon, France, and is open for breakfast, and dining. While my visit was too short and
holiday decorations on display. brunch, lunch and dinner. I enjoyed breakfast there, busy to explore, I noted the hotel’s easy
and you can tell it is a place where businesspeople accessibility as I arrived and departed.
Guest Quarters: My superior room was generously congregate for morning meetings. The breakfast pota-
sized, with a king-sized bed and plush bedding, a spa- toes were especially tasty. D|Bar, located below Café ◆ I am always excited to see a rainfall
cious granite bathroom and ample space to work. The Boulud, serves a casual dining menu alongside cocktails, showerhead in hotels; however, I was
room opened into a small vestibule, with the bathroom beer and an extensive wine list. disappointed the shower in my guest-
straight ahead. The bathroom boasted a large rainfall I really did have every intention of visiting the room soaked the bathroom floor.
shower, but with a curtain rather than a door; a stand- eighth-floor fitness facility, open 24 hours a day with PHOTOS: © FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TORONTO, © KIMBERLY KROL
alone tub; and quite a bit of counter space. I appreci- room-key access and featuring free weights and cardio FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TORONTO
ated the many towels. equipment, but alas, I never made it there. The Spa 60 Yorkville Ave.
Across from the bathroom were closets, and then at Four Seasons Toronto is temporarily relocated as Toronto, ON M4W 0A4
the hallway opened into the bedroom. To the right the space refreshes its guest areas and pool but should Canada
reopen March 2018. Massages, facials, body scrubs and tel 416 964 0411
more are available. fourseasons.com

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