"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."

"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

"Amid trendy shops and art galleries in edgy West Queen West, epitomises bohemian luxury. ."

"Funky boutique spot for the nightlife set in Toronto’s West Queen West arts district." Full review

"Another super-hip hotel on Queen West... this century-old hotel beckons bohemians, artists and indie musicians." Full review

"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

"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

"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."

"Naysayers say the Drake tries too hard to be cool, but it has certainly brightened up West Queen West." Full review

"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."