Photo: Wikimedia CommonsThe Ace Hotel in the Garment District is the coolest design hotel in Toronto, a concrete-and-brick statement building with a dramatic lobby lounge, a rooftop bar and the excellent Alder restaurant. Rooms are warm and minimalist with record players and custom furniture. It draws a creative crowd. Head up to the rooftop for a sunset drink, and book Alder for wood-fired cooking downstairs.