"An excellent location close to the Entertainment District, the restaurants of King Street, and Billy Bishop Airport make this former hat factory-turned-hotel a top pick in Downtown. Part of the family-run, Quebec-based Le Germain chain (which has hotels in 11 locations across Canada, including two in Toronto), the Mercer Street outpost envelops you in low-key, residential-style luxury from get-go. In the double-height lobby, a flood of natural light illuminates the two pedestal reception desks, which appear to be floating, and the decor of warm woods and contemporary accents. Check-in is a snap, but check-out is even better; per the Le Germain policy, there’s no set departure time. The brand also offers favorable and flexible rates, plus a good cancellation policy." - Sandra Ramani, Todd Plummer