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The Strathcona HotelvsGladstone House
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Gladstone Hotel scores significantly higher than The Strathcona Hotel. Gladstone Hotel comes in at #4 in Toronto with approval from 15 sources like BlackBook, Gayot and Star Service.
The Strathcona Hotel
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Oyster
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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
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."
