InterContinental Toronto Centre

Neighbourhood: Financial District / CN Tower · Address: 225 Front St W, Toronto, ON · Hours: 24/7 · Price Range: $$$ · Editorial status: Not yet verified

Why Visit

If you’re attending a big conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or planning to see a Jays game or the CN Tower, you can’t get closer. It’s one of the few hotels actually connected to the city’s convention hub, so zero cabs or weather worries.

What Makes It Unique

Unlike most hotels in Toronto’s core, this one offers a direct link to the convention centre, Union Station, and the PATH system, cutting your indoor walk time to minutes. Rooms here are also notably larger than newer hotel properties nearby, and many have sweeping views of the CN Tower or waterfront.

Delta Hotels Toronto Downtown is one of those places I’d recommend when someone says, “I just want a solid hotel in a really convenient spot.” It sits on the western edge of downtown, right where the city starts leaning into stadium traffic, convention crowds, and Entertainment District energy, so you’re close to a lot without feeling completely swallowed by the busiest blocks. If you’re in town for a Blue Jays game, a concert at Rogers Centre, or anything around the CN Tower, this location makes life easy. You can leave the lobby and be at the stadium in a few minutes, which matters a lot when crowds are pouring in and out. The hotel feels dependable in the way Marriott properties often do. You’re not checking in for some ultra-boutique surprise; you’re checking in because you want things to work. And here, they usually do. Rooms are clean, comfortable, and modern without trying too hard. Expect good beds, practical layouts, enough desk space if you’re working, and the kind of soundproofing that’s especially appreciated in this part of town. Around here, there’s always something going on — sports fans, convention guests, concert traffic, tourists heading for the tower — but once you’re upstairs, it tends to feel calm. What really pushes this place above a lot of similarly priced downtown hotels is the rooftop indoor pool and fitness centre. For the price point, it’s genuinely impressive. The pool area doesn’t feel like an afterthought, and if you go at the right time — earlier in the morning or later in the evening — it can actually feel relaxing instead of chaotic. The gym is also much better than the usual “two treadmills and a yoga mat” situation. If you like keeping your routine while traveling, this is a good pick. One of the best moves here is heading up to the Sky Lounge bar, especially near sunset. The CN Tower views are exactly what you want if you’re showing Toronto off to someone, and it’s a nice place to have a drink without committing to a full night out. You’ll usually get a mix of business travelers unwinding, couples starting the evening, and baseball fans stretching one more round before heading back downstairs. For getting around, Union Station is the key. It’s walkable, and once you’re there you’ve got Line 1, GO trains, the UP Express, and streetcar connections. If you’re arriving from Pearson, that easy airport link is a real advantage. The walk from Union is straightforward, though if you’ve got heavy luggage and the weather’s doing its usual Toronto thing — wind, slush, surprise rain — you might just want a quick cab or rideshare. Summer game weekends are when this area is at its most fun. The whole neighbourhood gets louder, looser, and a bit more crowded, but in a good way if you’re here for the energy. If that’s your plan, book early. And if you want a smoother stay, ask for a higher floor and try to avoid check-in right before game time, when the lobby gets busy fast. Overall, this is a reliable full-service downtown hotel that gets the important stuff right, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.