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The Drake HotelvsResidence Inn Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District
Both Drake Hotel Toronto and Residence Inn Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Drake Hotel Toronto is the choice of most writers compared to Residence Inn Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District. Drake Hotel Toronto comes in at 90 with approval from 15 sources like Zagat, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
Residence Inn Toronto Downtown/Entertainment District Fodor's
BlackBook Lonely Planet
255 Wellington Street West, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3P9, Canada
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "A big hit with families and long-term visitors to Toronto, the modern suites at the Residence Inn come with full kitchens, spacious living and dining rooms, and comfortable bedrooms." Full review
BlackBook "Steps from the Rogers Centre (former Skydome) and Entertainment District yet inconspicuous enough in location to be amongst condo dwelling urbanites."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Perfect for longer stays or traveling with kids, this modern business/tourist hotel is in a prime location and has a variety of comfortable, functional room types, up to two-bedroom suites." Full review
