The Drake HotelvsOne King West Hotel & Residence
Both One King West Hotel & Residence and Drake Hotel Toronto are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Drake Hotel Toronto scores significantly higher than One King West Hotel & Residence. Drake Hotel Toronto has a TripExpert Score of 94 with endorsements from 19 reviews like Afar Magazine, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Drake Hotel Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Upper-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."
One King West Hotel & Residence
1 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5H 1A1, Canada
From $118/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Made up entirely of suites, this 51-story tower is attached to the old Dominion Bank of Canada (circa 1912) in the city's downtown business and shopping core." Full review
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Request a suite on floor 25 or above for breathtaking views of either Lake Ontario and the Toronto Islands, or the city's sea of skyscrapers.
DK Eyewitness
"The hotel boasts a 24-hour business center, bistro, and private club. The views are breath taking."
Star Service
"Each room is equipped with a kitchenette, fully stocked kitchen cabinets, and an eco-efficient washer and dryer. Its other tagline: a hotel to call home." Full review
BlackBook
"Savvy business travellers use the Suites as their home away from home (conveniently located across the street from Starbucks)... Unique features include a washer and dryer and dishwasher."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of the handsomest buildings in the Toronto skyline, the sleek One King West tower soars above the historic former head office of the Toronto Dominion bank with an effortless synergy." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 370-room upscale One King West Hotel & Residence is an all-suite hotel converted from Toronto's historic Dominion Bank building." Full review