by Guest Author
Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Wed October 1, 2025
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached a new milestone in its global expansion with the grand opening of the RIU Plaza Toronto, the brand’s first property in Canada. The newly built, four-star hotel brings RIU’s signature urban style and hospitality to the heart of Toronto’s iconic skyline.
Located at 30 Widmer Street in the vibrant Entertainment District, the RIU Plaza Toronto offers travelers an ideal base for both business and leisure. Just steps away are some of the city’s most renowned attractions — including the Princess of Wales Theatre, David Pecaut Square, Rogers Centre Stadium, and the iconic CN Tower, while excellent transport links connect guests effortlessly to the rest of the city.
The hotel occupies 23 floors of one of two newly constructed twin skyscrapers, each rising 49 stories high. Its striking façade combines historic charm and modern sophistication: a brick-clad base that harmonizes with Toronto’s heritage buildings and a sleek glass tower that adds a bold, contemporary touch to the skyline.
Main restaurant at the RIU Plaza Toronto (Photo Credit: RIU Hotels & Resorts)
Inside, guests are welcomed into a bright and stylish lobby and lobby bar, perfect for relaxing with drinks or snacks throughout the day. On the second floor, a modern restaurant serves the signature RIU Plaza full buffet breakfast, included with every stay. Throughout the property, a contemporary yet warm design combines matte chrome finishes, beige accents, and elegant furnishings to create inviting communal areas that balance comfort with sophistication.
Senior Suite King (Photo Credit: RIU Hotels & Resorts)
The RIU Plaza Toronto features 352 rooms, a fully equipped 24-hour gym, and a versatile conference room for up to 40 guests, catering to both business travelers and leisure visitors seeking urban convenience.
This debut in Canada represents a significant achievement for RIU, as Canadian travelers have long been loyal to the brand across its beach destinations in the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. Now, for the first time, guests can enjoy the RIU experience without leaving their home country.
The RIU Plaza Toronto is the 12th property in the brand’s expanding urban collection, joining RIU Plaza hotels in Panama, Guadalajara, Madrid, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, New York, Berlin, London, Dublin. With this new opening, RIU continues to strengthen its presence in some of the world’s most dynamic cities, and Toronto is its latest landmark step.
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