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When Mizrahi Developments acquired the southwest corner of Yonge and Bloor, we knew this was a site that was integral to the history and identity of Toronto. To do it justice, we set out on a two-year design process. We consulted with local residents, businesses and municipal leaders to find out what they imagined for their neighbourhood. And we started work with Foster + Partners, one of the most innovative architectural practices in the world. Over 40 iterations of design possibilities were sketched out and made into models so the team could asses the value and beauty of each. The design team wanted to create a tower that was not just powerful, marking the city’s midtown nexus of culture, shopping and entertainment, but also delicate and sculptural, a striking counterpoint to the busy intersection.
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At the most popular intersection in Canada, The One rises in a statement of confident elegance. With a plaza of public art, green walls and widened sidewalks at the base of the tower, pedestrians are invited to stop and take in the energy of the city’s leading luxury marketplace. The podium offers a level of restaurants, flagship retail for global brands and a boutique hotel. One hundred feet above the sidewalk, residents can escape to a year-round 9,000 sq ft garden terrace with an infinity pool.
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Welcome to the Hazelton Hotel Dear Guests, It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Hazelton, the most unique hotel address in Toronto, and we hope that you will enjoy our exclusive boutique hotel experience. The Hazelton is located in the heart of Yorkville, one of Canada’s most unique fashion and arts destinations, featuring many of Canada’s finest boutiques, fashion houses, museums and galleries. We encourage you to explore all that our neighbourhood has to offer. A sanctuary for the senses, our spa and wellness center – complete with our indoor pool – awaits you. whether you want to work out or simply pamper yourself with a rejuvenating massage. ONE is the perfect place to enjoy drinks before a delicious dinner, where renowned celebrity chef Mark McEwan has created an outstanding menu with authentic local flavours and international accents.
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Please enjoy your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Hani Roustom General Manager
Dear Guests, It is our pleasure to welcome you to The Hazelton, the most unique hotel address and Residences in Toronto and Canada, and we hope that you will enjoy our exclusive boutique hotel experience. The Hazelton is located in the heart of Yorkville, one of Canada’s most unique fashion and arts destinations, featuring many of Canada’s finest boutiques, fashion houses, museums and galleries. We encourage you to explore all that our neighborhood has to offer. A sanctuary for the senses, our spa and wellness center – complete with our indoor pool – awaits you. Whether you want to work out or simply pamper yourself with a rejuvenating massage. ONE is the perfect place to enjoy drinks before a delicious dinner, where renowned celebrity chef Mark McEwan has created an outstanding menu with authentic local flavors and international accents. Please enjoy your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Hani Roustom Managing Director
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R E S I D E N C E S A Shimmering, Sculptural Tower At the Country’s Most Popular Intersection. More than a developer, Sam Mizrahi is a business romantic, driven by ar tistry, innovation and a passion for what is possible.
this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the city and help celebrate all that it has become as a thriving global business hub. Yonge and Bloor is the most iconic corner in Canada; an intersection that’s deeply rooted in the history and identity of Toronto. It is also the most popular with the highest pedestrian traffic in the country. The city’s major southnorth and east-west subway lines meet underground at this nexus, allowing passengers to travel anywhere in the city, including to the financial district, without going outside.
The fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is routinely voted as a leading metropolis in which to live and work. So when Sam, who grew up in Toronto, acquired property at the south west of Yonge and Bloor, he knew
Located on the world-famous Bloor Street West,Toronto’s equivalent to New York’s Fifth Avenue, The One makes shopping for global fashion brands or dining at popular restaurants a delightful stroll around the corner. The most popular luxury marketplace in the country, Bloor Street has glittering flagship stores for Hermes, Escada, Burberry, Louis Vuitton,Tiffany & Co, Prada and Mulberry, among others. It is also steps away from Yorkville, one of the most beloved heritage neighbourhoods in the city with 19th century architecture, 5-star hotels, restaurants and boutiques.
AN ICONIC BUILDING FOR AN ICONIC INTERSECTION Sam took his responsibility as the owner of the southwest corner of Yonge and Bloor very seriously. He conducted a global search for an architectural firm that could help bring his vision to life for a tower that would be unlike anything else. He dreamed big. After many discussions, he chose to work with Foster + Partners, one of the most innovative architectural practices in the world. Based in London, England, Foster + Partners is known for its ground-breaking ‘biophiliac’ designs that put an emphasis on the power of nature to soothe and restore the energy of human beings. Within the context of a major city, this is a crucial and progressive design principle. The firm is responsible for reshaping and defining the skylines of some of the world’s great cities, in particular, of London, England, with its distinctive Gherkin building and other unexpected architectural additions.
serene sanctuaries while watching the urban energy below. Many of the windows in the tower open to the fresh air. A year-round sky terrace, 100 feet above Yonge Street, offers an escape to the beauty of nature with 9,000 square feet of planted trees, plants and ornamental shrubbery. A heated infinity pool is a surprising and delightful sea of tranquility amidst the thrum of the city. Uniformed valets park and retrieve cars from the underground garage so homeowners don’t have to. All they need to do is press a button to summon their cars. Meals can be delivered from any of the high-end restaurants in the podium to any location in the tower. The Sky Lobby is a beautiful space of towering glass walls and marble floors where a concierge will take care of any needs. A fitness retreat overlooks the streetscape of Bloor and Yonge, one of the most exciting and glamourous in the city. A small, private bar in the boutique hotel in the podium is open to homeowners so they can enjoy a drink before rising to their residences in the sky. Club rooms offer private spaces for large or intimate gathering. Shopping
After nearly three years and over 40 design iterations, the team of Mizrahi and Fosters unveiled The One. The innovative hybrid of a super structure and exoskeleton maximizes exposure to the sunlight and changes the skyline of Toronto, marking its midpoint with a shimmering sculptural tower of repeating textures. Equipped with imbedded LED lighting, the tower can be illuminated at night.
GLASS PALACES IN THE SKY WITH UNEXPECTED AMENITIES A soaring civic space at the ground floor entrance off of Bloor creates a pleasant environment for people to meet, relax and enjoy the architectural grandeur.The tallest residential building in the country meets the ground in a graceful, curtain of glass – a delicate, light-filled expression at the busiest intersection in Canada. Wide plaza-like sidewalk spaces along Yonge and Bloor at the base of the building give pedestrians a chance to sit down and enjoy the public art and buzz of the exciting intersection. The design for The One has metallic branch-like trusses encasing a skin of glass. The residences are clean, palaces of glass with built-in benches in the living space which give homeowners a perch on the edge of the city, calm in their
items from the stores in the podium can be delivered to your home at your convenience. Every service to make your life easier is part of hospitality at The One. Mizrahi Developments recognizes that architecture has enormous power – the ability to lift spirits with light and beauty; and to act as a civic tool that brings people together, allowing them the space to participate in urban life. The company is honoured to part of the re-imagination of Yonge and Bloor and to celebrate all that Toronto has become.
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Our favorite boutique hotel in Toronto, The Hazelton is one of the world’s most elegant boutique hotels. You’ll enjoy the charm of its Yorkville neighborhood, its charm and excellent service, and its delightful amenities. It’s a delightful getaway in an ideal location. Luxury Art Book is pleased to continue its association with The Hazelton Hotel, a member of The Leading Hotels Of The World. We love everything from the modern interiors to the fine dining, and the excitement of Toronto Fashion Week, with its combination of chic style and high-octane energy. This customized edition of Luxury Art Book was designed especially for The Hazelton Hotel. We hope take a moment to appreciate our portfolio of beautiful photographs that reflect the many aspects of the property. Please enjoy your stay at The Hazelton, with Luxury Art Book as your guide. Sincerely, Bruno Ackenine
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Toronto Cosmopolitan and cultural, Toronto is a bustling international centre for business, finance, fashion, and the arts. Founded in 1787, it is also the capital of the province of Ontario, and with almost three million residents, Toronto weighs in as the most populous city in Canada and fourth in North America. A year-round calendar of events includes theatre, opera, dance, and music performances, while the city also houses the Toronto stock exchange and major media outlets, as well as the CN Tower, the tallest free-standing structure in the Western hemisphere.
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Yorkville Charming architecture, art galleries, shopping and fine dining define Yorkville, one of the most dynamic neighborhoods in Toronto. Elegant boutiques line the streets with flagship stores representing many leading luxury brands from around the world, and the “Mink Mile� shopping district can be found on Bloor Street. Restaurants with a wide choice of cuisine also abound, and with The Hazelton Hotel right in the centre of Yorkville, guests can easily enjoy all this fabulous corner of the city has to offer.
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The Hazelton, Toronto’s first luxury boutique hotel, remains the city’s iconic landmark of all that is chic, glamorous and luxurious. With its sensational art collection, private screening room, luxurious Spa by Valmont, and world-class cuisine at ONE Restaurant by Mark McEwan, The Hazelton is an unrivalled luxury hotel designed for the sophisticated guests. Voted as the #1 hotel in Toronto on TripAdvisor, member of The Leading Hotels of the World, founding partner and official hotel of the Toronto Fashion Week, The Hazelton sets a new standard in style, detail and personalized service.
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CONTEMPORARY
Private and spacious, our collection of luxurious rooms and suites are designed with the affluent traveller in mind. Sixty-two beautifully designed rooms and fifteen exceptional suites evoke grandeur with a splash of 1940s inspired Hollywood glitter. The interiors are sleek and confident, with elegant materials such as green granite, polished wood and silver velvet. Guest rooms are spacious and boast French doors and custom furnishings. The spacious hotel guest rooms average over 620 Square Feet with nine foot ceilings.
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Immerse yourself in a sanctuary of tranquility and discover a new standard of relaxation in our Spa by Valmont at The Hazelton. Our spa has personalized treatments that emphasize wellness and focus on results you can instantly see and feel. Our guests will have access to our excellent fitness facilities, steam room, and indoor saltwater pool.
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Toronto’s iconic chef and restaurateur, Mark McEwan, helms The Hazelton’s renowned ONE Restaurant. With a variety of beautiful dining spaces to choose from, ONE is the place to experience classic French and Italian flavours, paired with fresh and local Ontario produce. ONE offers 24-hour in-room dining and private catering.
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Yorkville THE ROOM
With high ceilings, mirrored panels, and a private foyer, The Yorkville Room is an elegant space ideal for your corporate dinner, large cocktail reception or special occasion private dinner for up to 78 guests. The space can also be divided into two rooms.
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ONE Restaurant is chef and restaurateur Mark McEwan’s North American contemporary Yorkville hotspot. As restaurateur to Bay Street, caterer and purveyor of fine foods to Toronto’s notables, McEwan brings his one-of-a-kind experience, gourmet expertise and knowledge together with innovative style and redefines expectations into ONE. Mark McEwan understands the importance of a lasting impression — with elevated standards and culinary brilliance, a dining experience catered by Canada’s most celebrated chef is always a memorable experience.
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chef DARBY PIQUETTE Chef Darby Piquette is the Executive Chef of ONE Restaurant, Chef McEwan’s contemporary Yorkville hotspot. Chef Piquette has always had an affinity for cooking, making his first foray into kitchens at the age of 14 and furthering his ability at George Brown Chef’s school. Chef Mark McEwan approached the budding Chef Piquette to join the opening team of ONE Restaurant. Under the mentorship of Chef McEwan, he developed his skill and personal style, showcasing his dedication to culinary excellence and consistency by making fine-dining approachable. Seeing everything through from raw ingredient to the final plating, Chef Piquette built a following with a simple ethos that celebrated seasonal produce, never cutting corners and always using the best ingredients available. Inspired by his travels and vast cookbook collection, Chef Piquette continues to push culinary boundaries, one dish at a time.
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Designed by Christopher Hansen of Beverly Hills’ Simply Home Entertainment, the 25-seat Silver Screening Room at The Hazelton Hotel is built to Hollywood standards and is the perfect place for private screenings. A popular place during the Toronto International Film Festival, the screening room lends itself to all kinds of parties and meetings.
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