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The Drake HotelvsBaldwin Village Inn
Both Baldwin Village Inn and Drake Hotel Toronto are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Drake Hotel Toronto ranks significantly better than Baldwin Village Inn. Drake Hotel Toronto scores 94 with accolades from 19 sources including The Telegraph, Time Out and Jetsetter.
The Drake Hotel
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1150 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J3, Canada
From $141/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge "For anyone who wants to live hard, party with locals, and see the city's younger, hipper side, there's no better place to lay your weary head."
Fodor's "Once a notorious flophouse, this 19th-century building is now an ultra-hip hotel peppered with contemporary art and attracting a chic, creative crowd." Full review
Insight Guides "Amid trendy shops and art galleries in edgy West Queen West, epitomises bohemian luxury. ."
Jetsetter "Funky boutique spot for the nightlife set in Toronto’s West Queen West arts district." Full review
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Choose from one of five spots in the hotel to drink, dine or take in live music.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Another super-hip hotel on Queen West... this century-old hotel beckons bohemians, artists and indie musicians." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located in the newly gentrified area of the Art and Design District, the 19-room Drake Hotel has funky decor and a design that fits in nicely with the neighborhood." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Permanent art displays are peppered throughout the building, from a light installation made from bicycle parts in the café to a Bums and Chests piece made from postcards in a men’s lavatory." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A former flophouse has been transformed into a hip, artsy boutique hotel. Rooms, decorated in an eclectic mix of vintage and modern, are small but well-designed to maximize space."
Time Out "Naysayers say the Drake tries too hard to be cool, but it has certainly brightened up West Queen West." Full review
Rough Guide "Located west of the centre, this art nightclub, restaurant, bar and art venue, is one of the most fashionable spots in town - in the city's funkiest neighbourhood."
Baldwin Village Inn Lonely Planet Time Out Rough Guide
Frommer's
9 Baldwin Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1L1, Canada
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Facing a leafy street filled with dim sum cafes and art galleries, the front courtyard is perfect for lounging about." Full review
Time Out "In the heart of quaint Baldwin Street and steps from Kensington's cafés and the university campus, this pretty, six-room inn offers a good location." Full review
Rough Guide "Well-established B&B in a handy location a brief walk from Chinatown and the AGO. Has six, a\c guest rooms with shared facilities, a lounge and a dining room."
Frommer's "It’s a historic, converted house with six rooms that are well-cared for; bathrooms are shared, and there’s a homey eat-in kitchen and a small garden in back." Full review
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Reservations are a must.
