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The Drake HotelvsBond Place Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Drake Hotel Toronto scores significantly better than Bond Place Hotel. Drake Hotel Toronto ranks #3 in Toronto with praise from 19 publications including BlackBook, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
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."
Bond Place Hotel Lonely Planet Oyster DK Eyewitness Time Out Rough Guide
Star Service Fodor's
Frommer's
65 Dundas St. East, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2G8, Canada
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet "Although it's a slightly aging high-rise, the spotless rooms of this downtown hotel are just 2min on foot from the Eaton Centre." Full review
OysterBudget
"The 285-room Bond Place Hotel's sleek, minimalist rooms may be on the small side, but they're thoroughly modern." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Bond Palace Hotel Ideally located in the heart of downtown Toronto, this hotel is close to the Toronto Eaton Centre, the theater district, and other local attractions."
Time Out "The Bond offers a central location and good value - and that's about it." Full review
Rough Guide "This straightforward, tower-block hotel is popular with package-tour operators and is handily located, just a couple of minutes' walk from the Eaton Centre."
Star Service "Despite the room count the hotel has a convincing boutique vibe that gives this place an edge over the second-tier franchised hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Great value, idea location--the Bond Hotel is hip and youthful, located downtown at Yonge-Dundas Square, near the subway and all major sites" Full review
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There are three elevators just steps from the main entrance, making it possible to avoid everyone on your way up to your room.
Frommer's "The location is right -- a block from the Eaton Centre, around the corner from the Canon and Elgin theaters -- and so is the price." Full review
