The Omni King Edward Hotel vs The Ritz-Carlton Hotel

A side-by-side look at rooms, location, facilities and value — so you can book the right one with confidence.

★★★The Omni King Edward Hotel
★★★The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Star rating
★★★
★★★
City
Toronto
Toronto
Address
37 King Street East
181 Wellington Street West
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
15:00 / 11:00
Best rooms
Rooms on floors 14-20 with south or west-facing views overlooking Toronto's downtown core and Lake Ontario. Corner suites offer optimal natural light and views. Rooms ending in 01, 02, 07, 08 tend to be larger layouts.
Corner suites on floors 20-25 with views of Lake Ontario and Toronto skyline; rooms ending in 01, 02 (corner positions); Club Level rooms (floors 26-27) for exclusive access and service
Rooms to avoid
Lower floors (3-8) near King Street West experience street noise from traffic and nightlife venues. Rooms facing north toward Simcoe Street have limited views. Interior rooms on any floor lack natural light.
Rooms on floors 2-4 (proximity to lobby noise and street level); rooms facing Davenport Road (street traffic noise); interior-facing rooms on lower floors
Wi-Fi
Free high-speed Wi-Fi (100 Mbps+) in all guest rooms and public areas; no login credentials needed beyond room number or email registration
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi (up to 100 Mbps) throughout property; login via room number and email at check-in
Parking
Omni valet parking CAD $40/night (in-and-out privileges); public car park 'The Bentall Centre' 50m away at CAD $25–30/day; no EV charging on-site
On-site valet parking $48 CAD/night (24h access); nearest public lot (Impark, Wellington & Simcoe) $15–22 CAD/day; no EV charging on-site
Best-value lunch nearby
Freshii (salads, bowls) 400m north, CAD $10–14; St. Lawrence Market food stalls (souvlaki, empanadas, baked goods) 300m east, CAD $8–15; Thai or Vietnamese pho on Spadina Avenue, CAD $9–12, 1 km west
St. Lawrence Market food stalls (800m southeast) – $8–14 CAD sandwiches, soups, baked goods; Freshii bowls (multiple locations, $10–13 CAD); Tacos from street vendors (King West strip, $5–8 CAD each)

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