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The Drake HotelvsThe Hazelton Hotel
Both Drake Hotel Toronto and The Hazelton Hotel are rated highly by experts. Overall, The Hazelton Hotel ranks marginally better than Drake Hotel Toronto. The Hazelton Hotel ranks #2 in Toronto with endorsements from 17 publications including Oyster, Zagat and Gayot.
The Drake Hotel
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Fodor's
Insight Guides
Jetsetter
Lonely Planet
Oyster
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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."
The Hazelton Hotel
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Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
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118 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C2, Canada
From $345/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "This luxury boutique hotel has a lot going for it... The decor is understated masculine glamour in both public spaces and guest rooms." Full review
Concierge "Opened in the summer of 2007, the Hazelton instantly became the hottest place to stay in Yorkville."
Fodor's "Stepping through a discreet check-in area, guests are personally ushered through plush hallways to palatial guest rooms with sumptuous furnishings." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This intimate, 77-room boutique offers top-notch luxury." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 62-room, 15-suite, boutique hotel opened in the city's ritziest mixed-use neighborhood, midtown's Yorkville, in summer 2009." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A favorite with jetsetters, Toronto’s first five-star hotel is located in the heart of Yorkville. It boasts glamorous Hollywood-style rooms and the city’s best celebrity-spotting bar."
Star Service "A sparse, dim and coolly chic lobby with monochrome sofas and museum-quality sculpture makes a stark contrast to the bright, inviting exterior. " Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, just minutes away from a host of luxury retail and dining spots, The Hazelton Hotel evokes a sense of grandiose elegance."
Zagat "Understated, sumptuous decor by noted local design firm Yabu Pushelberg extends from the common areas... to the accommodations at this Bloor-Yorkville luxury boutique hotel."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Sleek luxury permeates the rooms and suites of The Hazelton Hotel. You can almost get lost in the spacious rooms, each with an average of 620 square feet with 9-foot-tall ceilings." Full review
