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The Drake HotelvsInterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, Drake Hotel Toronto scores significantly better than InterContinental Toronto Centre. Drake Hotel Toronto scores 94 with endorsements from 19 publications like BlackBook, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
The Drake Hotel
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Jetsetter
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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."
InterContinental Toronto Centre, an IHG Hotel Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Zagat Oyster Jetsetter
Frommer's
225 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2X3, Canada
From $87/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This large but unassuming hotel is a good bet for visiting businesspeople, but leisure travelers can also find deals on weekends or during slow periods." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Attached to the Convention Centre, this hotel provides attentive service and excellent business facilities. The eighth floor is reserved for Priority Club business guests."
Star Service "Near the livelier, more polished Ritz-Carlton, this hotel is a leader on the second-tier that works well for conferences and FITs." Full review
Zagat "Set in a 25-storey modernist building in the shadow of the CN Tower, this high-end chain outpost attracts both business travellers... and sports fans."
OysterUpscale
"With large, spacious rooms, a picturesque indoor pool, and an open-concept bar and restaurant right in the lobby, the hotel is ideal for business travelers, individual tourists, and families." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxe downtown sleep with an indoor pool, full-service Aveda spa and a buzzy restaurant." Full review
Frommer's "How's this for a recommendation? President Obama stayed during the G 20. What's good enough for the "leader of the free world" should be good enough for most travelers." Full review
