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Gladstone HousevsThe Omni King Edward Hotel
Both The Omni King Edward Hotel and Gladstone Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Gladstone Hotel scores significantly higher than The Omni King Edward Hotel. Gladstone Hotel comes in at #4 in Toronto with positive reviews from 15 reviewers like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
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."
The Omni King Edward Hotel
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37 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario M5C 1E9, Canada
From $120/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Victoria's Restaurant is popular with the power-breakfast crowd and serves high tea later in the afternoon."
Fodor's "Toronto's landmark "King Eddy" Hotel, which has hosted the well-heeled for over a century, continues to be a favorite choice for special occasions and a nod to grand hotels of the past." Full review
Lonely Planet "The glorious 'King Eddy' is Toronto's oldest hotel, named for King Edward VII, who gave it the royal seal of approval over a century ago." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Opened in 1903, this grand historic hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels in the World, offers elegantly appointed rooms, courteous service, spa, and every possible amenity; guests want for nothing."
Star Service "Still, at The King Eddie, as locals affectionately call it, guests are treated like royalty, and the staff is a great highlight here." Full review
Gayot "Among the amenities, guests will find plasma TVs, cable TV, iPod docking stations, high-speed Internet, laptop-size safes and mini-bars."
BlackBook "Affectionately known as The King Eddy, this hotel is no stranger to notoriety. Its suite was the locale for John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous bed-in for peace (and later re-enacted for..."
Zagat "Old-world elegance is the aesthetic at this historic, century-old hotel that projects a classic British ambience, complete with afternoon tea service and a clubby bar area."
OysterUpscale
"Possibly the most historic hotel in Toronto, the King Edward has had a reputation for elegance for over 100 years." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Its storied hallways have seen the likes of Ernest Hemingway, The Beatles, Elizabeth Taylor, Rudolph Valentino and Britney Spears." Full review
