Expert reviews
“Here’s a home-away-from-home in Toronto’s trendy West Queen West neighborhood. From the tiny Solo room to the extra-large Suite, the Drake Hotel is the perfect place for travelers looking for a more eclectic place to lay their heads.”
“Art is everywhere in this flophouse turned boutique hotel. Other hotels have rooms; the Drake has ‘crash pads, dens, salons’ and a rockin’ little suite, beckoning bohemians, artists and musicians with a little spare cash.”
“The Drake is a cultural hub and ultra-cool hotel for international hipsters. Once a notorious flophouse, this 19th-century building is now a haven for successful creative types who want a casual but stylish place to crash.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Toronto.
“This arts-oriented, 19-room boutique hotel, originally a derelict apartment block, still maintains the high hip quotient it has enjoyed since it opened. A hit with both local and international creative types, it is a true Toronto cultural hub, covering all the travel basics — art, music, food and shopping.”
What guests liked
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
First opened in 1890 as “Small’s Hotel”, the Drake Hotel of Toronto is a boutique hotel with a cozy contemporary feel that any guest would find charming. Rich with history and with no connection to the rapper, the hotel is fast becoming a favorite of guests and visitors to the Parkdale area. Only minutes away from the excitement of Toronto, the hotel offers guests an experience with lively nighttime entertainment, tasty cuisine and comfortable quarters that is truly unforgettable. There is even the Drake Underground entertainment venue that really gives everyone a show!
The rooms are spacious and luxurious with flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet access and iPod docking stations readily available. The decor includes handcrafted art pieces by local artists and the bathrooms provide luxurious Malin & Goetz toiletries.
When guests are not relaxing and unwinding in these wonderful rooms, they can visit the elegant lounge for a drink or get creative sushi rolls at the hotel’s Raw Bar. Although small, the Drake Hotel is a big experience waiting to happen.
Hotel Details
— 19 rooms
— Opened in 1890, reopened in 2004
— Contemporary style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Restaurant
— Sun terrace and garden
— Bars and lounges
— Concierge services
— 24-hour front desk
— Business center
— Express check in and check out
— ATM cash machine on site
— Laundry service available
— Air conditioning
— Luggage storage
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 11:00 AM
— Minimum check in age is 18 years old
Address
1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1J3, Canada.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
Kerri
19 February 2022
loved the security manager - extremely welcoming!
The decor
Ferguson
2 December 2021
Very good
Amazing
Sandy
4 October 2021
Fabulous
Staff and food were excellent
Didn’t realize it was under construction
Ali
10 March 2024
Exceptional
Great hotel!
Melissa
18 January 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful decor and lots of entertainment
Susan
2 October 2023
Beautiful hotel, amazing staff! Highly recommend
The hotel itself is beautiful but it’s the staff and events that really make this place stand out. From check-in to check out the staff were all amazing. They helped us navigate the city and provided excellent recommendations for local places to visit.
No complaints here, everything was awesome!
David
19 September 2023
Good
Cool vibe
I think it was overpriced and not enough amenities, for $600+ I expected a fridge for example.
Sophie
31 August 2023
Very small (not great for new couples ~girl u will have no privacy using the bathroom)
Trendy. Good location. Lots of options for snacks and drinks in room. Something different. Cool art around hotel. Clean space.
Very small for price. Very cramped and cluttered feel. Loud fan and people in next room were loud. Front desk girl with the aqua hair was very rude. No parking available. Toilet didn’t flush. No smart tv/ poor quality tv/ no Netflix available. Not helped with bags. Toilet was right beside bed and offered very little/ no privacy if you are staying with another person
Kathleen
29 August 2023
I would not stay there again.
Location good. Staff was nice. Dirty outside. ok security.
They did not service the room. No parking on site. Price was outrageous. No amenities.
Stephanie
21 August 2023
Overpriced for fun art, good location, and tiny space with plumbing problems
The art was beautiful and fun. The bed was comfortable
It was extremely expensive for a very small room. The shower door did not close all the way so a large area of the bathroom got very wet when the shower was in use. The sink was clogged and backed up when you use the faucet. 
Susan
26 July 2023
Disappointing
The front desk staff were wonderful
The room was small and stuffy The bed was very uncomfortable
Leslie
19 July 2023
Except for the excellent front desk staff, disappointing.
The front desk reception people were excellent. Extremely personable and helpful. The staff in the café and downstairs bar worked very hard. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean.
The music on the 2nd floor was WAY to loud from morning until late night/ early morning. There were also issues with our a/c the first night. Thankfully, the front desk clerk was able to transfer us to another room for the 2nd. Unfortunately, it was closer to the lounge.
Chelsea
10 July 2023
Very cozy and fun! Bed was very comfy and hotel was clean. Patio was great
Very different and unique in a good way! Would love to go back again
No fridge in room
Deirdre
1 June 2023
Short but received excellent service. We really enjoyed our stay!
My husband and i were very happy with our stay at the Drake. the staff where friendly and facilities were excellent. We would definitely stay again and would highly recommend the Drake to others.
Jonathan
26 May 2023
disappointing and detracted from our trip to Toronto overall
Location is excellent, food in the restaurant was delicious. reception staff were very pleasant but not well informed about timings etc.
Breakfast was on more than one occasion not served when publicised. This disrupted our day. Our room was not serviced daily even when requested. The manager George was attentive answering emails etc when we were resident but has failed to respond subsequently
Daniel
16 May 2023
Terrible experience. I don’t recommend
Nothing
The room was very small to fit a couple. There were no mini-fridge, which we requested and was brought to the room. There was a renovation going with a lot of noise early in the morning and during the day. You can hear everything that happen in the hallway and from the other rooms.
Tricia
8 May 2023
Exceptional
Such a unique and beautiful hotel. Absolutely loved the decor and art. Staff were so friendly and helpful. The complimentary cocktail in the lounge was a delicious treat! Definitely will be back!
De
3 May 2023
Expensive and pretentious
Funky room and decor
No coffee in the room had me
Rivah
24 April 2023
Great Time
The staff was so helpful. They knew the area so well. When a needed a niche place to eat, they are ready with a great suggestion. The ease of staying there when you have a show at the Underground is matchless. I will definitely stay there again.
There is nothing I didn't like. It was a pleasure staying there.
Rachel
16 April 2023
Will be returning!!
Clean hotel. Amazing staff. The room was lovely and had great interior design.
Rune
15 April 2023
Unbearably noisy room ruined otherwise great hotel
Apart from the ridiculous noise issue, which was obviously a dealbreaker, everything was really great. Clean crips linens, up to date trimmings, staff were all great, location is great, rooms well laid out and nice to be in. As you'd hope from a boutique arty hotel, the decoration was really fun and whimsical. Loved the art, and the plushies that sit on the bed were so so sweet and a nice touch for a solo traveller. I loved the one that in the first room so much I purchased it from the desk. The cafe and lobby are both nice places to spend time, nice choice of music and good atmosphere.
The NOISE. The room I was given, 311/The Nook, is right above the club/bar area, and the floor is NOT soundproof. It was so, so loud. Consistently around 60db as measured on my bad quality phone. I rang my partner and he immediately identified Crazy by Gnarls Barkley - via the phone, with me sitting on the bed. The floor was shaking and rumbling. I've been in quieter club bathrooms. I put in earplugs and played white noise at top volume on my phone and it did absolutely nothing. In the end I had to ask for a room change, which they were thankfully able to accommodate as they had one free. What would they have done if the hotel had been fully booked?? Mystery. The person who took me to the new room said they get complaints a lot, which makes sense - but why rent a room out for someone to sleep in when you know the noise levels are unbearable for anyone with functioning hearing? It puts the onus on the guest to complain, which is not right. I loved everything else about the hotel but I would be wary of staying again, and will warn others too. I have lived in party houses before and I'm pretty gung-ho about some beats in the distance, but this was just torture - expensive, too. In my haste to leave I also forgot a couple personal items in the room, which the hotel staff didn't find - just some basic toiletries, but what a pain I now also have to replace them. The hotel seems well run so I don't understand the logic here. Either put a proper soundproof floor into the room, or stop renting it out for people to sleep in.
Adrien
27 March 2023
Always dependable and a pleasure to stay here.
I always try to stay at the Drake when in Toronto. Best value for money, everything exactly as I want it.
None! Coffee in the breakfast restaurant was cold but I mentioned to the helpful staff and this was immediately fixed.
Lesley
21 March 2023
ok, much better the last time I stayed
it’s just beautiful
nothing, but my room was a bit dirty
Stephanie
8 March 2023
fun and virbrate stay
aesthetic
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Nightclub/DJ
- - Evening entertainment
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Stand-up comedy
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Parking
- - Street parking
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
Sarah
1 May 2022
Fabulous