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One of the two top luxury hotel suites in Canada
Elite Traveller

The best new business hotel in Toronto
Fortune

Best Business Hotel in Toronto
Wallpaper

"The go-to spot"
Elite Traveller

"Most Stylish, most innovative, most luxurious"
Condé Nast Traveler

"Favored by visiting celebrities"
New York Times

"The city's first 5-star luxury hotel"
VIA Destinations

"This is the, no question, It Spot"
Inside Entertainment

"Exceptional"
Wedding Bells

"Another landmark"
NUVO

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Trading Up to the Suite Life - For a Spell
National Post - Article by Olivia Stren - August 09, 2008

"The Brian Gluckstein-designed suite -- Canada's most extravagant and expensive hotel room ... -- is a labyrinth of marble-and-walnut flooring, velvet upholstery, silk toss pillows, wool drapery, buttery lighting and a ridiculous embarrassment of televisions (11 flat screens)."

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101 Top Suites of the Year
Elite Traveller - July/August 2008

The Hazelton Hotel's Presidential Suite has been selected as one of the two top luxury hotel suites in Canada for 2008

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The best new business hotels
Fortune - May 2008

Does your business travel routine need an upgrade? The editors of Fortune partnered with design bible Wallpaper* and scoured the globe to find the top new spots in dealmaking hubs.

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	Best Business Hotels 2008 Wallpaper - May/June 2008 Wallpaper has collaborated with Fortune magazine to come up with a shortlist of 50 fantastic business hotels. view article online
	Where to Stay Elite Traveller - May/June 2008 "ONE at Toronto's The Hazelton Hotel is the go-to spot where everyone from Brad and Angelina to Jude Law chows down on classic French and Italian creations" download article in pdf format
	The Hot List 2008 Condé Nast Traveler - May 2008 "Our experts from all over the globe have used their discernment and insider knowledge to bring us the most stylish, most innovative, most luxurious hotels. Toronto's pricey Yorkville neighbourhood has a reputation for attracting status-seekers, something the new Hazelton Hotel has embraced. One restaurant and its three-season patio is the place to be seen." download article in pdf format
	Toronto: The Hazelton Hotel The New York Times - Article by Susan Catto - March 23, 2008 "the Hazelton’s arresting style distinguishes it from Toronto’s other luxury hotels. Already favored by visiting celebrities, the hotel and its place on the paparazzi stakeout map is likely to remain unchallenged" download article in pdf format

The Hazelton Hotel, Toronto
House & Home - December 2007

"(The Hazelton Hotel) is destined to be Hollywood North's new film festival hangout"

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The Hedonists
Toronto Life - Article by Olivia Stren - November 2007

"The Hazelton has brought a heightened level of luxury to the hotel scene. "Materials are richer than what Toronto is used to," says Yabu. "There's a lot of high contrast in the palette, and lots of texture and interesting finishes."

The hotel's $130 million price tag is evident in hallways inlaid with mother of pearl, floors of Pakistani marble, handmade light fixtures and a sexy metallic colour scheme. Walls are panelled in cowhide, stone or suede, and trimmed in African walnut.

YP's goal was a surplus of "wow moments."

The Overachiever
Article by James Chatto

"No doubt about it, One seems set to become Toronto's new party venue par excellence."

"So while One looks splendid, the menu is deliberately simple and uncomplicated, the ingredients of the highest quality"

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Five-star Town
Opulence - Article by Ilona Biro - October 2007

"Clearly excited about the room and its possibilities, McEwan has developed a menu that trades on his beautifully managed take on classic dishes."

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	One Toronto Life - October 2007 "Part sidewalk cafe (an Edenic street-level patio seats 80), part Scarface-worthy luxury lair, Mark McEwan's latest creation is the place to sip and be seen during a dizzying schedule of parties and premieres." "Cocktails are as gorgeous as those who imbibe them." Download article in pdf format
	Toronto Design Gurus, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, Introduces the Hazelton - The Latest Hollywood Hot Spot Hello! - Article by Jennifer Evans - September 17, 2007 "Oozing sleek sex appeal, the grey-draped Hazelton is sure to become this year's festival hot spot, the chosen locale where Hollywood's high-ranking celebrities will square their deals, get red-carpet ready and rest their heads after each night's fanfare. 'It's sexy and dramatic,' says Glenn." download article in pdf format
	Red Carpet Toronto TIME - Article by Susan Catto - September 13, 2007 "Over the 10-day course of the festival, the cream of the industry's actors, producers and studio executives will move through the mohair-lined private screening room, which cost $2 million to build, seats 25 and averages six vip screenings a day." Download article in pdf format
	Hazelton Hotel MartiniBoys - September 10, 2007 "The Hotel is centrally located in the Mecca that is hazelton and Yorkville, quite possibly the swankiest corner in the city. It does not shy away Yorkville's conspicuous status-symbol identity; it fully embraces it." "It is the only Toronto hotel to be a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, an international organization that takes pride in its extremely tough selection process. And the hotel wears these distinctions like a badge." Download article in pdf format

	The Boldface Index National Post - September 8, 2007 "The opening of the Hazelton Hotel in Yorkville had the likes of Raymond Perkins and Ralph Lean cooing about their dining plans at Mark McEwan's new restaurant in the hotel. Shinan's snacks and movies night to christen the screening room at the hotel drew a crowd that included Jeanne Baker, Seamus O'Regan, Jordan Bitove and Jennifer Lambert." Download article in pdf format
	Fugitive Reeses? National Post - September 8, 2007 "FYI: A spy of ours spotted Reese (Witherspoon) at The Hazelton Hotel on Thursday, but, alas, she did not have her 'Go Hillary' button on. Go Reese go!" Download article in pdf format
	Mini Me Sets Off Major Hype Toronto Star - September 7, 2007 "Terrence Howard created the first real buzz of the day when he left the Hazelton Hotel in a far better ride." "Also outside the Hazelton, Jeff Goldblum took about 10 minutes to take pictures and sign autographs before he was driven away in a Denali SUV." Download article in pdf format
	Brad Likes to Stick Close to T.O. Home Toronto Star - September 6, 2007 "(The Hazelton Hotel) was inaugurated yesterday with a screening of George Clooney's latest, Michael Clayton." Download article in pdf format

	T.O. Goes Nuts Over Hazelton The Globe and Mail - Article by Laszlo Buhasz - September 1, 2007 "Scarlett Johansson and Lost in Translation helped to christen the Hazelton screening room." Download article in pdf format
	Dark Sunglasses Required National Post - Article by Shinan Govani - September 4, 2007 "The hotel is booked solid for the film festival - most rooms reserved in blocks by studios such as Warner Bros. And Paramount." "The hotel's screening room…has been booked with four to five screenings each day 'for the talent and producers of major films.'" Download article in pdf format
	Film Fest Gets New Celeb Hangout Toronto Star - Article by Amy Pataki - September 1, 2007 "One will certainly give Avenue, the lounge in The Four Seasons Hotel across the street, a run for its celebrity money. And One's elegant 70-seat corner patio should mean Yorkville star sightings will no longer be confined to Sassafraz at 100 Cumberland St., reopening soon after a fire gutted it last December." Download article in pdf format
	City Bites - September 2007 "A 70-seat streetside patio will likely be the hottest celeb-spotting perch of the festival. The 250-seat dining room is YabuPushelberg creation, replete with rich woods, smoked glass, cowhide, mirrors and striped tiger-eye onyx." Download article in pdf format

	The Dream Team Hotelier - Article by Rosanna Caira - September 2007 "TIFF recently booked it [The Hazelton Hotel] as the official site for all of its VIP viewings during this year's festival. 'It seemed a natural fit to be the first hotel to feature a luxurious screening room,' says Tenter." "The hotel's core customers will be 'leaders of their industry - people looking for a discreet location.' says de Savoye." Royal Flush Hotelier - Article by Lesley Young - September 2007 "By far the most luxe materials in vogue are natural, including granite and marble - and the bigger the slab the better. The Hazelton chose eight-by-four-ft. slabs of dark-green granite, with white galaxy-like markings to complete its glamorous '40s design." Front and Centre Hotelier - Article by Lisa Paul - September 2007 "McEwan sets the 250-seat One apart with 'ingredient-driven' cuisine - all the components of a meal are ordered separately and the language is straightforward." Download article in pdf format
	One Inside Entertainment - September 2007 "... - All smoked-glass, handsome cowhide and tiger-eye onyx - this is the, no question, It Spot." Download article in pdf format
	Chef Mark McEwan - Toronto's Culinary Tour de Force NUVO - Article by Jessica Lubell - Autumn 2007 "One could very well prove to be yet another landmark on McEwan's journey from a small diner to international acclaim and global recognition." Download article in pdf format
	Lap of Luxury weddingbells.ca - August 2007 "It's also the place where the hottest celebrity names are choosing to lay their heads while in T.O. it's definitely the place to stargaze." "What makes the Hazelton Hotel so exceptional? Stellar service, guest rooms, an intimate spa and fabulous food." Download article in pdf format

	Five-Star First VIA Destinations - August/September 2007 "...The 77-room and 18-suite hotel has all the intimate charm of the best boutique hotels." Download article in pdf format
	Posh Hostelry Takes on the Ritz, Four Seasons Toronto Star - Article by Tony Wong - November 18, 2006 "...there are a growing number of people in the industry who believe that by this time next year it will be considered the best hotel in the city." " Mark McEwan understands over-the-top... he introduced the city to the outrageous $33 truffle-topped hamburger which quickly became a favourite." Download article in pdf format
	5star-living Your Source Magazine - Article by Robert Collison - Winter 2005 "The Hazelton is cozy, with only 17 residences and 77 hotel suites. "A lot of these other projects claim they're offering the luxury hotel lifestyle," scoffs Tenter, "but they have separate entrances and separate concierge. At our place (The Hazelton), residents and guests enjoy the same services - only one doorman, one lobby, one concierge for all residents and guests. You are living in a super luxury hotel, just in your own spacious, magnificent private suite." Download article in pdf format
	Street of Sweet Dreams Nuvo Magazine - Article by Jim Tobler - Winter 2005 "(The developers are) now developing into a five-star property, meeting the expectations of clients who are used not only to the best in Toronto and Canada, but in Europe, Dubai, the USA and Asia too." "There is an entire strata of travellers who don't just expect the best, but expect to have their own expectations surpassed." "All markers point to The Hazelton Hotel and Private Residences passing with well thought out, highly designed, flying colours." Download article in pdf format

	The Suite Life Fashion Magazine - Article by Louisa McCormack - November 2005 "If you're a downtown, house-hunting Torontonian with $2.7 million-plus to spend, here's how to make that famed Plaza Hotel imp green with envy. With his nearly 30 years of service at the prestigious Four Seasons chain, the haute hotel veteran (Klaus Tenter) is amassing a team of top-notch concierges to satisfy a wide range of luxury whims-anything from sourcing flowers and organizing dinner parties to kneading tired shoulders. Understated elegance will prevail throughout the Hazelton, which will be a major destination based on McEwan alone-he's stacked up countless raves at his Toronto restaurants, North 44 and Bymark." Toronto realtor and condo guru Brad Lamb states that "It's the future of luxury urban dwelling" Download article in pdf format
	The Air Up There Toronto Life - September 2005 "Sure thing: this little guy is more than half sold" Download article in pdf format
	Luxurious Hospitality Redefined Privilege Magazine - Article by Michelle Dennis - Spring 2005 "Selected building materials are supreme and timeless to ensure it will not date. For instance, the limestone facade draws attention to the impression of warmth as well as an inconspicuous elegance that is in keeping with the area." "JF Brennan Toronto's premiere custom residential builder, will work individually with each owner, ensuring their satisfaction. This new archetype in contemporary urban real estate is unlike any other luxury building Toronto holds." "The hotel literally becomes an extension of your home, and so much more." "Just a few steps away from Bloor Street's finest café's boutique shops, museums and art galleries, The Hazelton is situated in the most sought after location: The corner of Yorkville and Hazelton." "Luxurious hospitality will be redefined when the city's most elegant and sophisticated hotel opens its doors in the fall of 2006. Contemporary design with classic appeal, The Hazelton provides an unparalleled level of service with a unique sense of flair." Download article in pdf format
	Hotel Living Homefront - Spring 2005 "...jet-setters and paparazzi alike will "see and be seen." Rumour has it dinner reservations will be difficult to acquire." Download article in pdf format

	Saturday Night Fever Elle Canada - Article by Ryan Jennings - April 2005 In Ryan Jennings' article, Mark McEwan states: "A tuxedo and fine bone china do not make a five-star experience. The best hotels have a cool luxury about them and should make you feel the same. The food at One will be welcoming seven days a week-exquisite but recognizable." Download article in pdf format
	Condé Nast Traveler - April 2005 "Luxury will be nudged even higher when The Hazelton opens, across from the Four Seasons" Download article in pdf format
	Home Sweet Home Elite Traveler - March 2005 "The Hazelton Hotel & Private Residences, located in the Yorkville area of Toronto will soon be the perfect place to settle down." Download article in pdf format
	Unique Project in the Heart of Yorkville The Globe and Mail - Article by Cathy Stapells- October 22, 2004 In Ryan Jennings' article, Mark McEwan states: "A tuxedo and fine bone china do not make a five-star experience. The best hotels have a cool luxury about them and should make you feel the same. The food at One will be welcoming seven days a week-exquisite but recognizable." Download article in pdf format

	Yabu Pushelberg - September 2004 Quicktime Movie [3.2MB - Broadband]
	Klaus Tenter - September 2004 Quicktime Movie [3.2MB - Broadband]
	Mark McEwan - September 2004 Quicktime Movie [1.9MB - Broadband]
	Page + Steele Architects - September 2004 Quicktime Movie [3.7MB - Broadband]