Hotel The Drake Hotel
1150 Queen Street West, M6J 1J3 Toronto, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 74 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
We love how terribly awesome this place is! From the details in the décor to the friendliness of the staff, we felt totally at home. The bathroom situation in the room is not recommended for a first-time-overnight-getaway for a new couple. Let’s just say that the high level of acoustics and lack of complete privacy does not leave much to the imagination. My husband and I had to develop a “marriage-saver” strategy to keep our romance alive. Not a catastrophic situation - you just need a game plan to get through it!
CanadaThe place is amazing. And the location is perfect. So many cool places to hang out and enjoy Toronto all close by.
United States of AmericaIt was a great place to stay, the staff was awesome, the hotel warm and welcoming. In a great location to see and explore Toronto.
United States of AmericaClose to where I needed to be and there are tons of coffee shops and restaurants around
CanadaThe room was quirky, hotel was artsy and all of the restaurants had amazing food!
United States of AmericaThe drake hotel is in an awesome location, surrounded by great bars, restaurants shops, and it's so easy to walk the whole neighborhood. The bar upstairs was nice and the staff were fantastic! Room felt very personal it's in own special way, would love to come back if I find myself in Toronto again
AustraliaI really enjoyed my stay at the Drake Hotel. The staff are super friendly and professional. Sat on the patio after I arrived back to the hotel after dinner with my daughter. Had 2 glasses of the best wine I ever had! The beds are super comfy and the rooms are super clean. In the morning I enjoyed the best cup of coffee (on the house) and an excellent sour dough butter croissant! I asked for a later check - out and they didn't hesitate to allow me that. I would highly recommend the Drake Hotel. It's now the only hotel I will stay in when I'm in Toronto.
CanadaIt is the best hotel in the best area in Toronto! The place has an amazing bar, relaxed & super-friendly staff and lots of things going on. If you want to stay in a place where lots is happening, this is the one. If you want to stay in a place from which you discover the most interesting & quirky shops & bars, this is the one. In short, you won't be disappointed staying here if you want to make the most of this unique area.
SpainEven though the hotel was hosting a big event while we were there - a big bash for its 15th birthday - we didn't hear the music or anything else from the party in our room. We ate in the restaurant several times and really liked the food and the staff who waited on us. Loved staying in the Drake Hotel!
CanadaStaff friendly, bed comfy, coffee ready and waiting, food excellent. Sound proofing great as there was no evidence of th Halloween party happening on three levels around us.
Canada
The Drake Hotel
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Nadia
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John
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Wayne
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Nicoleayo
Canada
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Chelsey
United States of America
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Natalie
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Karen
Canada
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Donquijotee
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Donna
Canada
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Sylvia
Canada
Featuring a memorable lodging experience with art, nightlife, delicious cuisine and comfortable guest rooms in the city's Art District, this unique, designer hotel is just minutes from the excitement of Toronto.
The Drake Hotel features guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, free high-speed internet access and iPod docking stations. Guests can also enjoy the handcrafted art pieces by local artists as well as luxurious Malin & Goetz toiletries. After taking advantage of the complimentary fitness facilities at the nearby 99 Sudbury Gym, guests can relax with a margarita and a snack on the rooftop patio.
Guests can see a show at the Drake's Underground entertainment venue, then have a drink in the elegant lounge. For creative sushi rolls and a charming copper-topped bar, guests can visit the hotel's Raw Bar.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.0 for two-person stays.
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Private parking available
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See what guests loved the most:
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Nadia
Canada“We love how terribly awesome this place is! From the details in the décor to the friendliness of the staff, we felt totally at home. The bathroom situation in the room is not recommended for a first-time-overnight-getaway for a new couple. Let’s just say that the high level of acoustics and lack of complete privacy does not leave much to the imagination. My husband and I had to develop a “marriage-saver” strategy to keep our romance alive. Not a catastrophic situation - you just need a game plan to get through it!” Read more
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John
United States of America“The place is amazing. And the location is perfect. So many cool places to hang out and enjoy Toronto all close by.”
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Wayne
United States of America
“It was a great place to stay, the staff was awesome, the hotel warm and welcoming. In a great location to see and explore Toronto.”
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Nicoleayo
Canada
“Close to where I needed to be and there are tons of coffee shops and restaurants around ”
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Chelsey
United States of America
“The room was quirky, hotel was artsy and all of the restaurants had amazing food!”
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Natalie
Australia“The drake hotel is in an awesome location, surrounded by great bars, restaurants shops, and it's so easy to walk the whole neighborhood. The bar upstairs was nice and the staff were fantastic! Room felt very personal it's in own special way, would love to come back if I find myself in Toronto again” Read more
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Karen
Canada
“I really enjoyed my stay at the Drake Hotel. The staff are super friendly and professional. Sat on the patio after I arrived back to the hotel after dinner with my daughter. Had 2 glasses of the best wine I ever had! The beds are super comfy and the rooms are super clean. In the morning I enjoyed the best cup of coffee (on the house) and an excellent sour dough butter croissant! I asked for a later check - out and they didn't hesitate to allow me that. I would highly recommend the Drake Hotel. It's now the only hotel I will stay in when I'm in Toronto.” Read more
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Donquijotee
Spain“It is the best hotel in the best area in Toronto! The place has an amazing bar, relaxed & super-friendly staff and lots of things going on. If you want to stay in a place where lots is happening, this is the one. If you want to stay in a place from which you discover the most interesting & quirky shops & bars, this is the one. In short, you won't be disappointed staying here if you want to make the most of this unique area.” Read more
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Donna
Canada
“Even though the hotel was hosting a big event while we were there - a big bash for its 15th birthday - we didn't hear the music or anything else from the party in our room. We ate in the restaurant several times and really liked the food and the staff who waited on us. Loved staying in the Drake Hotel!” Read more
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Sylvia
Canada
“Staff friendly, bed comfy, coffee ready and waiting, food excellent. Sound proofing great as there was no evidence of th Halloween party happening on three levels around us.”
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About The Drake Hotel
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The Drake opened in 1890 as D. A. Small’s Hotel. At the time, the area was a major Canadian Pacific Railway hub that linked downtown with the lakeside summer homes of Toronto’s western beaches. For the next half century, the Hotel transitioned through several owners and names including Hotel Cecil and the Stardust. In 1949, Michael Lundy purchased the property, renamed it the Drake, expanded the building and created many of the improvements visible today, including the grand staircase in the lobby and the addition of a lounge and restaurant. Drake Hotel Properties purchased the building in late 2001 and undertook the extensive renovations that gave the hotel its current form. The Drake re-opened its doors in February of 2004 and has since gone on to proudly redefine the Toronto boutique hotel experience.
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Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - Queen Street West0.3 miles
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Lamport Stadium0.3 miles
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McCormick Arena0.5 miles
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Trinity Bellwoods Park0.6 miles
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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament0.7 miles
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Ricoh Coliseum0.7 miles
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BMO Field0.8 miles
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Enercare Centre0.8 miles
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Exhibition Place0.8 miles
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Budweiser Stage1.1 miles
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Rogers Centre1.8 miles
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CN Tower1.9 miles
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra1.9 miles
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University of Toronto2 miles
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Harbourfront Centre2.1 miles
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Toronto Eaton Center2.3 miles
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Yonge-Dundas Square2.4 miles
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Ryerson University2.5 miles
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Casa Loma2.5 miles
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Train Exhibition Go Station0.6 miles
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Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport1.6 miles
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Toronto Pearson International Airport9.9 miles
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John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport41.6 miles
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Food: American, Sushi
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Cocktail hour
Cafe
Food: American, Sushi
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Sky Yard
Food: American, Sushi
Open for: Dinner
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Amenities of The Drake Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Stand-up comedy
- Temporary art galleries
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Karaoke
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bottle of water
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs CAD 25 per day.
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit press Additional charge
- Shoeshine Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Shops (on site)
- Heating
- Car rental
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The Drake Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Lounge: Closed from Fri, Jan 29, 2021 until Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Sky Yard: Closed from Fri, Jan 29, 2021 until Sun, Feb 28, 2021
Bar is closed from Fri, Jan 29, 2021 until Sun, Feb 28, 2021
FAQs about The Drake Hotel
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Room options at The Drake Hotel include:
- Double
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The Drake Hotel is 2.2 miles from the center of Toronto.
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The Drake Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- Cafe
- Lounge
- Sky Yard
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The Drake Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Karaoke
- Evening entertainment
- Stand-up comedy
- Nightclub/DJ
- Live music/Performance
- Temporary art galleries
- Happy hour
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The prices at The Drake Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Drake Hotel by:
- Taxi 45min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Drake Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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Check-in at The Drake Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
