Where to stay in Toronto: independent hotels, motels and guest houses

Independent places to stay across Toronto, from downtown hotels to motels and guest houses, each a licensed business with its own front desk and its own number to book direct.

Booking a place to stay in Toronto direct, rather than through a booking site, usually means talking to the front desk that will actually check you in. The independents here are licensed hotels, motels and guest houses, each with its own number, so you can ask about parking, late check-in and the actual room before you pay for it.

What to ask before you book

• Parking, and what it costs. Downtown it is rarely free and rarely on site, so ask where it is and the nightly rate.
• Check-in and check-out times, and whether an early or late one is possible on your dates.
• What the rate includes, breakfast, taxes and any extra fee, so the price you hear is the price you pay.
• The specific room, not the category. Ask about the bed, the floor and whether it faces the street.

Places to stay across Toronto

Booking direct

Ring the front desk, give your dates and ask for their best direct rate. It is often the same or better than a booking site once fees are added, and it lets you sort out anything particular before you arrive. The number on each page is the property's own.

Written by See The Six · kept current from the directory, last checked 2026-10-13