The Drake Hotel, Toronto
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“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.”
“While other hotels have rooms, the Drake has ‘crash pads, dens, salons’ and a rockin’ little suite, beckoning bohemians, artists and indie musicians with a little cash to burn. The crash pads are tiny yet ineffably stylish and functional.”
“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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