The best new hotels in Canada for every type of traveler

Canada is stepping up its hotel game this year, with over 10,000 rooms under construction; half of them set to open this year.Whether you’re after a sleek tower stay, a quirky boutique or a room with a view, Canada’s newest hotels have you covered like the 6 a.m.donut rack at Tim Hortons.From coast to coast, here’s a peek inside the five best openings, who they’re for and what makes them worth your time.Name: SonoLuxWhere is it? MontrealWho’s it for? Psychedelic sightseers; avant-garde adventurersNumber of rooms: 36What’s it cost? From $437If sleeping inside an art installation is your idea of a good time, this artsy inn in Old Montréal is ready to make that fever dream come true.Opening in July, a short walk from Notre Dame Basilica and the Old Port, it’s a boutique operation tucked inside a historic neoclassical building.

Inside is something more modern: an immersive sound-and-light experience, with 10 rotating exhibition rooms showcasing emerging contemporary artists.SonoLux’s installations are interactive, so the art shifts as you move, making your late-night hallway wander technically performance art.These projections also illuminate the walls of Lumi, its lobby restaurant with a tasting menu, and downstairs cocktail lounge Subterra.Thankfully, the rooms skip the chaos in favor of clean lines, natural wood and soothing earth tones.

Each room has a king-size bed, a sofa bed, a full bath, a dressing room and an app to help you navigate the hotel’s ever-shifting digital dreamscape.Name: The OtterWhere is it? BanffWho’s it for? Mountain mamasNumber of rooms: 136What’s it cost? From $181 in winter; $582 in summerOpened six months ago by Banff Lodging Co., this new hotel offers a stylish, comfortable home base for exploring Banff National Park.Located in the Uptown Banff district, about a 20-minute walk from downtown’s main drag, the modern, wood-paneled hotel strikes a nice balance between cozy and contemporary, with rooftop hot pools per...