Expert reviews
“The 37-room Gladstone is as much art destination as sleeping quarters: the first two floors are filled with exhibitions, and each room was designed by an artist. The Sunday bluegrass brunch is packed with children.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Toronto, Canada.
“The 37 artist-designed rooms at this trendsetting hotel could have leaped straight from a Taschen design book. Pick a room theme from the informative website, then when you arrive, take the hand-cranked birdcage elevator to your arty boudoir on the 3rd or 4th floor.”
“If Andy Warhol and Lady Gaga dreamed up a hotel together, this would be it! The Gladstone has 37 artist-designed rooms–all of them quirky and fun–above the hotel’s busy art galleries and community event spaces.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Toronto.
“The Gladstone, which is the longest continually operating hotel in Toronto (opened in 1889), is known today as Toronto’s art hotel. Christina Zeidler took over with her family in 2005, and now along with brick walls, wood floors, and high ceilings, it features galleries and 37 unique rooms designed by Canadian artists.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Toronto.
“Toronto’s oldest hotel today combines a boutique art hotel with a gallery, and it continues to be one of the biggest supporters of the Toronto art community in myriad ways. The biggest draw is the fact that each of the 37 rooms is designed by a different local artist.”
What guests liked
- Great food
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Gladstone House is a super cool boutique hotel tucked into the creatively buzzing West Queen West neighborhood in Toronto.
Built way back in 1889, this heritage building still rocks its original brick walls and hardwood floors, but with a modern twist—you’ll find clever lighting that shifts throughout the day and a ton of locally curated art all over the place.
Inside, it doesn’t feel like your typical hotel: there are 55 uniquely designed rooms, each featuring artwork by local artists.
On top of that, they’ve got a bistro + bar where you can grab food and cocktails, plus the “Cassette” space for drag shows, karaoke, DJs, and wild entertainment.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
1 September 2025
Amazing hotel, with amazing decor & art. Also very well located.
Very nice hotel, with some very nice decor and artwork. Set in a perfect location, with easy access to the city. Very nice staff & an fantastic elevator you’ll rarely experience again.
Parking was ok, when you find it. I’d suggest you research the parking before you arrive, including watching the video the hotel supplies. Then it will be simple enough. Rooms were a little small but very modern.
28 August 2025
Very nice and relaxing
Very clean Good location
Nothing
23 August 2025
Great friendly staff
Love the old elevator
23 August 2025
Makes you feel at home
Friendly helpful staff - JENN, IVY, Frieda, and the elevator operators
21 August 2025
Wonderful and quirky place to stay…
The house is wonderful and we loved our rooms. The lounge areas on each floor was also wonderful for us a group. The elevator is super cute and they really made an effort to keep its old world charm.
The only thing I didn’t like about the room was the AC that was very loud and just habe one fan speed - which was full blast. But were able to turn it off! The location is convenient. And the tram in front of the door makes it easy to move around. We were a bit surprised that the area feels a bit run down but then again lots of restaurants and nice cafes 10-15min walking distance.
20 August 2025
We had a great stay! Loved that it was central and walkable, and dog friendly ❤️
Staff was sooo friendly and welcoming. Not always the case in Toronto.
18 August 2025
I can’t wait to stay here again
It is absolutely gorgeous!
Everything especially all of the art
17 August 2025
Jen is fab and the comfiest beds in town!
Jen in the restaurant bar is fabulous! She couldn’t do enough & made the best coffee we’ve ever had. She was a delight and finished off a perfect stay. Oh & bed (& pillows) are super soft and shower products brilliant. Breakfast was top notch wow! Plus we loved lift & lift man & reception team. Thank you all - Perfection! ❤️🙏
12 August 2025
A fun place to stay in a good location to tour little shops and neighborhoods!
Hotel was eccentric and fun. It was very beautiful and we loved the old touches like the elevator
The rooms were a bit smaller (bathroom right beside the bed) and we could hear water running through pipes all night
11 August 2025
Great locations, quality sleep
Location, style and the bed was super comfy
Would have liked a deck in the room even a small one to sit at, a small table and chair.
6 August 2025
Good choice for a hotel with excelent location and reazonable price.
Good breakfast but I prefer buffet.
The room was too little.
4 August 2025
Fabulous
Nice vibe, good location
Wifi, cleanliness could be improved
3 August 2025
Great location for exploring Toronto
Great location! Lovely interior design and good value for money.
Nothing
1 August 2025
I will absolutely stay here again!
The location is perfect. Right on a trolley stop. It’s always clean and quiet. Despite being right in downtown. I was in town for a lecture. I was able to walk to the venue from Gladstone house. The parking is also inexpensive and conveniently located.
Nothing
1 August 2025
Wonderful choice
Great location, fun historical building with a great vibe. Rooms facing street are not very quiet so ask the hotel to give you backyard-facing room if you are sensitive to street noise
30 July 2025
Exceptional
I loved everything about this hotel. It's very boutique so you don't feel like there's too many people around. The staff were friendly. The beds were super comfy and the location was perfect for us. So many restaurants, cafes and bars within walking distance. Near ossington and liberty village! We walked everywhere. Would definitely stay here the next time :)
29 July 2025
Love this place
Great location. The staff was very friendly. The hotel had a lot of charm, rooms were nicely decorated and beds were comfortable.
The rooms at the front of the hotel were quite noisy with the traffic.
28 July 2025
Lux no Fuss!
Clean, good location, friendly staff, colorful art ,beautiful space!
Nothing to report! Everything was great!
28 July 2025
Fabulous
Great location
The restaurant is over priced and service was hit or miss.
25 July 2025
My stay was a great location. Prertty close to the cloncert venue great staff!!
The look and feel. The location
The parking. I got a ticket. It got taken care of but it seemed a little messed up.
22 July 2025
Pleasant
Beautifully renovated hotel with friendly staff. A very cool feature elevator.
The hotel for 2 out of 4 nights had wedding events on which extended both times into the hotel lobby. This meant that the bar area also could not be used those evenings, which we were not informed about. It also felt rather awkward in holiday clothes "crashing" the wedding party by walking into the lobby and would have been much better if the event was kept in the bar area.
21 July 2025
There for our 25th Anniversary and they were perfect !
Beautiful old building restored to perfection.
The parking was awkward to find first time. Also wish more tv channels or streaming available. First night after a long day of travel and The City we wanted to relax in our beautiful room and watch a movie. No rental or streaming channels available.
20 July 2025
Exceptional
- very comfortable bed - great bar downstairs - great tv channels
N a
16 July 2025
IMPECCABLE
WOW! WOW is all I can say. What an amazing stay. The staff was impeccable! Shout out to the Receptionist who was working July 11 around 4pm they were an absolute gem and sorted things for me very quickly. The room was wonderful, clean. The bed was comfy and the hotel decor is outstanding. I will definitely be back. ❤️
Loved all of it!
14 July 2025
Pleasant
Nice, clean hotel. The food was great.
No parking, no valet service, and difficult to find a parking space.
6 July 2025
Exceptional
The staff was always very friendly. The room is clean, comfortable, and the hotel has an excellent location
A larger shower drain would help the water go down faster
3 July 2025
Great hotel, great location
Room was very comfy, great blackout blinds, comfy bed and pillows, fun white noise machine and quiet despite main road outside. Staff generally super friendly. Great location with tons in the local area. Bar was really nice, the manually operated lift was cool. Fun touches around the venue like a pool table for use on the 3rd floor.
Bathroom was lovely but the floor got super wet thanks to ineffective drainage so that was a bit inconvenient. Bath mat drenched after one shower. We also weren't made aware we needed to book for breakfast, so when we took seats in the bar in the morning expecting to order, we got barked at by the barman for not having reservations. That made us feel uncomfortable, so we went elsewhere to eat.
29 June 2025
Very good
Always ask for a back room or a side room here as the front room are lovely but can be loud. My room was really really nice. Really nice person on the desk. They are generally nice folk on their front desk in my eperience. I've stayed here a fair few times.
nothing really. All good.
28 June 2025
Quiet, Historical, Funky Art Deco Hotel - Clean and Comfortable
Funky and Fun Excellent service Quiet room and clean and comfortable bed Nice shower Nespresso machine in hallway and kettle in room Great location for shops, restaurants and the Parkdale Collegiate Insitute only 1 km that we attended for a Graduation LOVED the elevator and history of the place, artistic renderings in rooms with history and, photos throughout hotel. There is a nice lounge area where you can play chess and another where you can play billiards. Great wi fi Paid $411.50 for one night. And that’s with a discount. A bit pricey but so worth it for the fun and convenience it offered us.
Pouring rain when we arrived, so parking not that convenient being about a 3 in walk away at a cost of $30 p.n. As for the room it was sparse. It lacks enough power plugs, particularly at each side of the bed when you have to charge devices. Nice king bed but with only one shelf on one side and one bedside light. No comfortable armchairs or a sofa in what is supposed to be an upgraded room. Just a wooden bench under the TV.
24 June 2025
Exceptional
Well thought out, cool stylistic touches, spacious and comfortable room.
Nothing I didn’t like!
21 June 2025
Lovely as always
Always clean and fresh. Super accommodating staff. Awesome vibes.
I forgot my air pods there 😩
20 June 2025
The hotel is beautifully decorated and is very updated- Nespresso machine was a plus!
The hotel was beautiful and the staff was very friendly. Good coffee available and restaurant.
The neighborhood didn’t have much shopping.
15 June 2025
Boutique hotel perfection, nothing pretentious and all fabulous
Victorian grandeur with well-designed and bright modern interior, classy laid-back vibe, fab art, plants, friendly staff… espresso machine, gym, good Ontario wines in the bar, location perfect for walking to all we wanted to visit
14 June 2025
Beautiful hotel!
Lovely hotel with great links to the tram service to get into the centre of Toronto. Beautiful building with amazing interior including the birdcage style lift. Would recommend.
N/A
13 June 2025
I would definitely stay here again if visiting Toronto! Loved the hotel atmosphere, room and building layout and ameniti
Beautiful hotel, good location, staff was really nice and helpful, comfy bed, meal at the cafe was delicious
12 June 2025
Great stay in a beautiful hotel.
Our stay was great. Staff was very friendly. Location is perfect, in walking distance to Ossington Ave and Little Italy. Hotel itself is beautiful.
Rooms are a bit small, but this is mentioned on the website so it was expected.
12 June 2025
It was comfortable and I slept well. We felt safe and were able to walk to most places we wanted to visit
The location was great. Right on a trolley stop. Everyone was absolutely amazing and so helpful!
Nothing
8 June 2025
It was super nice, the staff was lovely, and the location was unbeatable.
The atmosphere and the original features of the building
The hangers, the don’t keep clothes on them.
7 June 2025
Stellar service, historic charm, and a great location for exploring and going to events.
Very clean, easy check in and room access, very friendly service from all staff. Clean and nice looking room with a great vanity. Great location with streetcars right out front.
Noisy - window's don't muffle sound from the street outside but understandable since it's an old building. Small room for the cost and bed felt a little small.
30 May 2025
Very good
The building is beautiful!! Room fantastic! Little noisey outside, but thats because its a very active and fun street. We went walking around after our concert and felt safe, had some late night pizza in a park. The staff set this place apart, they are so friendly and happy to help, we felt really welcomed and care for.
Toilet needs to be repaired, ran all night, difficult to flush.
27 May 2025
Comfortable Stay in a Great Location with an Artsy Vibe
Great location! I had a comfortable 1 week stay here. I liked the artsy vibe there.
25 May 2025
Great place to stay and see a different end of Tdot
Loved the vibe, great location and the rooms were comfortable. Very easy to find and lots to do in the area.
Not much negative to say to be honest. Odd the sinks were inside the actual room instead of the bathroom and it would be nice to have a mini fridge to keep drinks cool or store some food or leftovers.
24 May 2025
Exceptional
All of the art Everyone was very helpful and friendly
24 May 2025
Exceptional
It’s beautiful and original. It has a very colourful and welcoming aesthetic
21 May 2025
Very good
I loved the hotel and its restaurant. It was great to have parking as well. I would stay there again
Lots of street noise, yelling and music. Maybe it would have been quieter if our room wasn’t facing Queen Street.
20 May 2025
Very good
Great hotel. The staff was amazing!
19 May 2025
Exceptional
Lovely hotel conveniently located on the streetcar line. The staff were helpful and welcoming. The room was bright and the king bed was so comfy.
That same convenient streetcar woke me up in the morning.
16 May 2025
Wonderful
Everything
10 May 2025
Overall, fantastic stay!
Hotel is beautiful, has a particular style and vibe! Great service, nice restaurant, comfy rooms, convenient location. What more can one ask:)
Windows were dirty in my room, one towel was missing for a couple of days, and there was not a lot of space around the bed:)
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Billiards
- - Karaoke
- - Evening entertainment
- - Fitness
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Lift
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
Cleaning services
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - 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

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2 September 2025
Cool- loved the old school elevator