Hospitality

Four Seasons Hotel Toronto

Location

Toronto

Category

Hospitality

Client

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Press and Awards

AD Italia, May 2024 | Hotelier, May 2024 | House & Home, Sept. 2024 | Luxury Lifestyles Inc., May 2024 | Hotel Magazine, May 2024

2 keys, Michelin Guide 2024 & 2025
10 stars, Forbes Travel Guide 2025 Star Awards
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award, Oct. 2024

Credits

Joe Thomas

DesignAgency led the transformation of Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, the flagship property of this Toronto-based global chain. This ambitious renovation redefined the guest experience, elevating comfort and functionality, and imbuing all 259 guest rooms—including 42 suites—with a sense of understated luxury. While preserving the hotel’s distinctive architectural character, DesignAgency thoughtfully reconsidered every detail, from flooring and furnishings to lighting and art.

Drawing inspiration from Toronto’s unique balance of urban sophistication and natural beauty, the design is rooted in a nuanced material and colour palette that reflects the surrounding landscape. Subtle asymmetries in furniture, lighting and surface patterns echo the dynamism of the natural world, bringing a sense of movement and energy to each space.

Craftsmanship is central to the experience. All furnishings were designed and manufactured in Canada, supported by collaborations with local artisans. Works by Toronto-based artists, including Emma Enright, Dahae Song, Deborah Moss, and Andrea Soos, add depth and authenticity, embedding a distinctly regional narrative throughout. The harmonious, layered environments express the spirit of Four Seasons’ well-established global brand. 

Each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) is bright and airy, with textures and colours inspired by the Canadian landscape.

– Condé Nast Traveler