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Gladstone HousevsFairmont Royal York
Both Gladstone Hotel and Fairmont Royal York are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gladstone Hotel ranks significantly higher than Fairmont Royal York. Gladstone Hotel comes in at #4 in Toronto with endorsements from 15 reviews including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Frommer's.
Gladstone House
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1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6J 1J6, Canada
From $173/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Multilingual
Fodor's "An intimate size and focus on local art and products helped this hotel earn raves as the "anti chain-hotel Toronto experience"." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"From teeny bopper to urban explorer to Canadian forest, the 37 artist-designed rooms at this refurbished hotel are stylish and fun." Full review
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Go to the website to choose the room that fits your mood.
OysterMid-Range
"The scene at the hotel is hip and young, and revelers can be heard at the hotel's Melody Bar late into the night." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The unique, artistdesigned rooms at this trendy, welcoming hotel are compact but comfortable."
Time Out "Teen queens, tree-huggers and wannabe rockers are bunking down on West Queen West, along with prudish Victorians, bikers and fans of faux fur." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"In a handsome, red -brick building dating from the 1880s, the Gladstone follows the dictum "new ideas in old buildings"."
Star Service "In the heart of Toronto's trendy Queen West art and design district, the Gladstone Hotel is a well-loved art hotel and a hot spot for Toronto's hipsters and creatives." Full review
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Families traveling with children would do well to choose a quieter property with more spacious quarters.
Gayot "The Gladstone blends artsy design and modern amenities in the heart of one of the city's most culturally vibrant neighborhoods."
BlackBook "Unique boutique hotel renews itself in the midst of Parkdale's gentrification propelled by its competitor The Drake just steps away."
Zagat "This renovated heritage property dates back to the 19th century but now lives firmly in the 21st, with 37 unique, artist-designed rooms plus public spaces that are constantly buzzing with events."
Fairmont Royal York
Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Zagat Star Service Gayot Show All Reviews
100 Front Street W, Toronto, Ontario M5JIE3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Built by the Canadian Pacific Railroad in 1929 and located across from Union Station, this massive hotel has 1,365 guest rooms and suites, and 35 meeting and banquet rooms." Full review
Concierge "With 1,365 rooms, plus bars, restaurants, and shops, this vast Toronto landmark feels as self-contained as an ocean liner."
Fodor's "Today, it remains one of the largest hotels in the city and a favorite of royalty—both Hollywood's and the real deal." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway, its mock-chateau design adds character to Toronto's modern skyline." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Across from Union Station, this large hotel has been a Toronto landmark since 1929. The magnificent lobby is a fitting backdrop for the many heads of state who have stayed here."
Rough Guide "When it was completed in 1927, the Royal York was the largest hotel in the British Empire and it still retains much of its original grandeur, especially in the sprawling lobby."
Star Service "This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto, though over the last few years standards have been ebbing and flowing, with inconsistencies evident mostly in the maintenance arena." Full review
Zagat "Built by the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1920s, this big (over 1,300 rooms) luxury landmark combines historic character with leading-edge environmental practices."
Star Service "This historic hotel is much-loved in Toronto." Full review
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Find an in-room Keurig coffee machine, a stocked minibar, blackout curtains, and robes and slippers upon request.
Gayot "A landmark in the heart of Toronto, The Fairmont Royal York finds itself situated minutes away from the cityâs entertainment, shopping and financial districts."
