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The Drake HotelvsThe Strathcona Hotel
Both Drake Hotel Toronto and The Strathcona Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Drake Hotel Toronto ranks significantly better than The Strathcona Hotel. Drake Hotel Toronto scores 94 with praise from 19 reviews like Mr & Mrs Smith, Insight Guides 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."
The Strathcona Hotel
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60 York St., Toronto, Ontario M5J 1S8, Canada
From $95/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "If you want to be in the Financial District but don't want to pay a bundle, this is a good option." Full review
Lonely Planet "This 65-year-old hotel is unpretentious and reasonably priced for its downtown location." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"This eco-friendly, mid-range hotel sits in the heart of Downtown Toronto, blocks from shops, restaurants and popular sites." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Guests enjoy the modern, updated rooms (including that rare type – a single), and use of a fitness club next door."
Rough Guide "A great location for this recently revamped hotel, which occupies a downtown sky-rise, its vaguely country-house-style foyer leading to well-equipped guest rooms."
Time Out "The Strathcona is the perfect place to relax during an exciting Toronto getaway." Full review
