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The Drake HotelvsLe Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
Both Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer and Drake Hotel Toronto are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Drake Hotel Toronto scores marginally better than Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer. Drake Hotel Toronto is ranked #3 in Toronto with endorsements from 19 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Rough Guide and Concierge.
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."
Le Germain Hotel Toronto Mercer
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30 Mercer St, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3C6, Canada
From $204/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This Quebec-based company adds a continental touch that blends effortlessly with an edgy elegance." Full review
Concierge "Toronto waited too long for a hotel like Le Germain, which opened in 2003. Designed by Lemay Michaud Architecture Design, its 122 rooms and suites feature downy beds and Aveda toiletries."
Fodor's "Every room in this intimate 11-story building has a different configuration, ensuring that regular guests never get bored." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With its modern, understated decor, this boutique hotel is the very height of elegance."
Condé Nast Traveler "An 11-story-brick-and-glass facade conceals a lobby outfitted with rich South American woods." Full review
Time Out "The Le Germain group specialises in creating Euro-style boutique hotels; it owned award-winning properties in Montreal and Quebec before opening this Toronto counterpart in 2003." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Immaculate, chi-chi boutique hotel kitted out in the full flourish of modern style, from the handsome foyer... through to the stylish, well-appointed guest rooms."
Star Service "In an epicenter locale near the Rogers Center, this captivating, upscale boutique-chain creation is primed for the modern traveler who desires luxury on a small scale." Full review
Gayot "Hotel Le Germain Toronto is a luxury boutique hotel located in Downtown Toronto with 118 rooms and 4 suites."
BlackBook "Like its sister properties elsewhere in Canada, the Le Germain Toronto is a modern Euro-designy hotel with a comforting vibe."
