Brief
Condé Nast Traveler ranks two Canadian hotels among world’s best
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac (Quebec City) and Shangri‑La Toronto earned spots in the 2026 Reader’s Choice top‑50.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Condé Nast Traveler’s 39th Annual Reader’s Choice Awards, based on 798,867 votes, listed two Canadian properties among the world’s top‑50 hotels, according to Daily Hive.
What happened
The magazine’s global ranking placed Fairmont Le Château Frontenac at #16 and Shangri‑La Toronto at #15. The votes reflect travellers’ favourite experiences worldwide, with the Canadian entries joining destinations such as New York, Marrakech and Hong Kong.
What the reports add
Daily Hive notes that Frontenac has appeared in the list for nine consecutive years, praised for its historic castle‑like setting above Old Quebec and a “luxurious without being ‘stuffy’” vibe. The outlet also highlights the hotel’s Fairmont Gold Experience, which offers private check‑in, a lounge, concierge service and complimentary food and drinks.
Shangri‑La Toronto is praised for its central location in Toronto’s financial and entertainment districts, giving guests immediate access to downtown attractions.
What was said
Condé Nast Traveler described Frontenac’s hospitality as “comprehensive… while not white‑glove, will provide travelers with everything they could possibly need for a comfortable stay,” as quoted by Daily Hive.
Key facts
- Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards received 798,867 votes (dailyhive.com)
- Fairmont Le Château Frontenac ranked #16 in the 2026 global top‑50 hotels (dailyhive.com)
- Shangri‑La Toronto ranked #15 in the same list (dailyhive.com)
- Frontenac has appeared in the top‑50 list for nine consecutive years (dailyhive.com)
- Shangri‑La Toronto opened in 2012 and is located in Toronto’s downtown core (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Travellers rank these Canadian hotels among the best in the world | Daily Hive | National”
