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The Omni King Edward HotelvsBaldwin Village Inn
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Omni King Edward Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Baldwin Village Inn. The Omni King Edward Hotel comes in at #16 in Toronto with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Fodor's, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
The Omni King Edward Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Oyster
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
37 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1E9, Canada
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Victoria's Restaurant is popular with the power-breakfast crowd and serves high tea later in the afternoon."
Fodor's "Toronto's landmark "King Eddy" Hotel, which has hosted the well-heeled for over a century, continues to be a favorite choice for special occasions and a nod to grand hotels of the past." Full review
Lonely Planet "The glorious 'King Eddy' is Toronto's oldest hotel, named for King Edward VII, who gave it the royal seal of approval over a century ago." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Opened in 1903, this grand historic hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels in the World, offers elegantly appointed rooms, courteous service, spa, and every possible amenity; guests want for nothing."
Star Service "Still, at The King Eddie, as locals affectionately call it, guests are treated like royalty, and the staff is a great highlight here." Full review
Gayot "Among the amenities, guests will find plasma TVs, cable TV, iPod docking stations, high-speed Internet, laptop-size safes and mini-bars."
BlackBook "Affectionately known as The King Eddy, this hotel is no stranger to notoriety. Its suite was the locale for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous bed-in for peace (and later re-enacted for..."
Zagat "Old-world elegance is the aesthetic at this historic, century-old hotel that projects a classic British ambience, complete with afternoon tea service and a clubby bar area."
OysterUpscale
"Possibly the most historic hotel in Toronto, the King Edward has had a reputation for elegance for over 100 years." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Its storied hallways have seen the likes of Ernest Hemingway, The Beatles, Elizabeth Taylor, Rudolph Valentino and Britney Spears." Full review
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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