The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto

The Westin Harbour Castle is a large lakefront hotel at 1 Harbour Square in the Harbourfront area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It stands on the edge of Lake Ontario at the foot of Bay Street, close to the Toronto Island ferry terminal, which makes it a convenient base for visitors planning a day trip to the islands. Union Station is roughly a 15 minute walk north, and the Queens Quay streetcars run nearby, linking the hotel to the Harbourfront Centre, the Music Garden and the waterfront trail. The building consists of twin towers and reads as a traditional large-scale resort-style city hotel, with a spacious lobby, a convention-oriented layout and a business and leisure mix of guests. Rooms are offered as deluxe rooms, executive rooms and suites, and many have views over the lake, the islands or the downtown skyline, which is a major selling point. Listed amenities include wifi, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, a concierge, valet parking and room service. The hotel's dining includes a main restaurant for breakfast and dinner and a bar and lounge, while the Harbourfront has many additional restaurants and cafes within walking distance. The fitness centre supports regular workouts, and the waterfront trail outside is popular for walking, running and cycling. Service is polished and well suited to groups and conferences, with a concierge able to assist with ferry timetables, tours and tickets. Typical nightly rates are around CAD $330. Visitors who want lake views, a quieter waterfront setting and easy access to the islands and Harbourfront events will find the hotel a good fit, although it is farther from the busiest downtown shopping streets than hotels in the core.