A heads-up that accommodation in the city isn’t cheap – even a chain hotel stay in the depths of winter will set you back upwards of £130 a night. Planning ahead, if you’re able to, will help you secure the best rates at the most sought-after spots.

If you’re prepared to splurge, a stay at Bisha is the ultimate treat when visiting Toronto. Located in the heart of the entertainment district, it’s a boutique hotel with some of the city’s best dining and shopping right on its doorstep. Rooms are smartly decorated with 70s-style monochromatic patterned carpets and gallery walls – a nod to Toronto’s impressive art scene.

If your stay falls during toastier weather, there’s a rooftop infinity pool in which to relax after pounding the pavements and soaking in the sights, and there’s on-site dining, too.

Elsewhere, The Drake Hotel is a hotspot considered to be one of the trendiest hotels in Toronto, while the Ace Hotel, with its contemporary, Scandinavian-esque interiors and bustling events itinerary, is a firm favourite too.

The Broadview Hotel, located in the east end of the city, is a 58-room spot with a colourful past and excellent decor, and it’s a little less expensive.

An editor’s guide to Toronto: where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee in the Canadian city