The Westin Harbour Castle, TorontovsThe Drake Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Drake Hotel Toronto scores significantly better than The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto. Drake Hotel Toronto scores 94 with recommendations from 19 reviews like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and DK Eyewitness.
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto Show All Reviews
1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6, Canada
From $100/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"On a clear day you can see the skyline of Rochester, New York, across the sparkling blue Lake Ontario from most rooms at this mid-range, kid-friendly hotel." Full review
Insight Guides
"Plush decor throughout. All rooms in the two towers offer a sparkling view of the harbour, especially the Lighthouse Restaurant on the 37th floor. ."
DK Eyewitness
"With a location on Lake Ontario right beside the ferry docks, yet close to downtown, this high-rise hotel offers stunning views from its ample rooms."
Time Out
"Light, spacious rooms and glorious lake views are the big draws at this 38-storey hotel." Full review
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Request accommodation on the south side and upper floors.
Star Service
"This is a convention beehive if there ever was one.
Its harborside location creates a question mark for tourists, as it is on the wrong side of the Gardiner Expressway, though close to the ferries." Full review
Gayot
"A large hotel, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto has 977 rooms in a 38-storey tower rising above Lake Ontario."
Zagat
"A waterfront location, large conference centre with ample meeting space and an upscale Italian restaurant offering 360-degree views from its 38th-floor perch are among this business hotel’s assets."
Lonely Planet
"If this were a hamburger, it'd be with 'the works' – restaurants, shops, gym, conference centre, pool, disabled-access suites etc." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Westin Harbour Castle is a bustling 977-room contemporary property -- albeit without distinctive decor -- on Lake Ontario near the ferry terminal." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The 977-room Westin, with its two 34-storey waterfront towers, offers dreamy views of both Lake Ontario and the entire city." Full review
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."