Hospitality
Hilton Toronto and Frenchy

Location
Toronto
Category
Hospitality
Client
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Barney River
Press and Awards
Forbes, Feb. 2024 | The Globe & Mail, Mar. 2024 | Toronto Life, Mar. 2024 | Supper, Aug. 2024 | Hospitality Design, Sept. 2024 | Hotelier, Aug. 2024 | Designlines, Apr. 2024
Credits
Alex Lukey
Hilton Toronto’s transformed lobby, designed with Barney River and Scale Hospitality, is a vibrant hub for gatherings and city exploration. Structural upgrades lightened concrete walls and ceilings, while removing a bulky staircase opened sightlines and improved flow. At its heart, Frenchy Bar et Brasserie reimagines the classic lobby bar with a Parisian-inspired oval bar, deep banquettes, and a lively ambiance from morning coffee to evening cocktails. An inviting private dining room, impressive wine room, and well-appointed breakfast buffet space are carefully planned to continue the design language while remaining tucked away from the primary service traffic flow. A bold figural mural that recalls the work of Henri Rousseau is a focal point that draws visitors into the dining room. Enhanced check-in desks and a boutique for snacks complete the experience, creating a sophisticated, welcoming ground floor for guests and locals alike.

Hotel Lobby Revitalized
With Frenchy Bar et Brasserie at its centre, the Hilton Toronto lobby has a dynamic energy that reinvigorates the arrival experience. Within the lobby check-in area, walnut-paneled walls, creamy stone floors, gently curving and individual check-in desks ceilings create a welcoming and personalized guest experience.






Private Dining Room
In the private dining room, facing walls of lacquered cabinets showcase Frenchy’s impressive wine library. A central marble fireplace and glittering crystal chandelier give the room a traditional feeling that’s balanced by an abstract, custom-designed rug. The palette of rich colours and plush textiles create an opulent setting for meetings, tastings, and special occasions.






