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1 Harbour Square, Toronto, ON M5J 1A6, Canada

Set on the harbour along Lake Ontario, this refined high-rise hotel is a minute's walk from a light rail station, 8 minutes on foot from the Harbourfront Centre cultural complex, and a 15-minute walk from sports events at the Rogers Centre. Laid-back rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add lake or harbour views; some have balconies. Room service is offered.There's a plush Italian restaurant with skyline views, plus a casual American eatery, an intimate 10-person restaurant, and a chic bar. Additional amenities include a gym, an indoor pool and seasonal tennis courts, as well as a terrace with lake views.

1199 Rue Berri, Montréal, QC H2L 4C6, Canada

A 2-minute walk from Berri-UQAM metro station, this refined hotel in the city centre is 18 minutes on foot from the 19th-century Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and 4 km from city views at Mount Royal. Warm, polished rooms with trendy decor feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Suites add sofabeds. Some quarters have kitchenettes.

1225 Place Montcalm, Quebec City, Quebec G1R 4W6, Canada

Set along the Grande Allée, this sophisticated high-rise hotel overlooking the Plaines d'Abraham is a 7-minute walk from the Grand Théâtre de Québec and a 14-minute walk from La Citadelle de Québec. Modern rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add Keurig coffeemakers and city views. Suites have separate living spaces, while upgraded bi-level suites feature saunas and whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. Amenities include a revolving rooftop restaurant with panoramic views, and a bistro serving pizza, plus a seasonal outdoor pool and an exercise room. Conference facilities are available.

101 Lyon St. N, Ottawa, ON K1R 5T9, Canada

This modern Downtown hotel is a 13-minute walk from Parliament Hill and 2.2 km from Byward Market. Sleek rooms feature custom beds, designer toiletries and coffeemakers, plus free WiFi, 42-inch flat-screens, iPod docking stations and connectivity docks. Upgraded rooms add walk-in showers, and club rooms provide lounge access, continental breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add living space and pull-out beds. Room service is available. Amenities include a chic restaurant and bar, an indoor saltwater pool, a gym and a business centre. There's 25,000 sq ft of meeting space, and indoor parking for a fee.

924 King St, Midland, ON L4R 0B8, Canada

This straightforward hotel is 6 km from guided tours aboard the S.S. Keewatin, 3 km from the Martyrs' Shrine church, and 2 km from the Huronia Museum and Huron Ouendat Village. Casual rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as en suite bathrooms, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have whirlpool baths, sitting areas and/or sofabeds. Freebies include breakfast and parking. Other amenities consist of a restaurant, a heated indoor pool and a sauna, plus an exercise room, and meeting and event space.

6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9, Canada

Connected to Fallsview Casino Resort by an indoor glass walkway, this polished high-rise hotel is 8 minutes' walk from the Skylon Tower and 1 km from Niagara Falls. The contemporary rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have pull-out sofas and whirlpool tubs. Suites add separate living areas and minifridges; upgraded suites have fireplaces. There's a rooftop restaurant/lounge with Falls views, as well as a steakhouse, an Italian eatery, a trendy bar and a cafe. Other amenities include a business centre and 50,000 sq ft of meeting space, plus parking and a local shuttle (both for a fee).