Name: The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Address: 194 Queen Street West, M5V 1Z1 Toronto, Canada, 194 Queen Street West, Ontario, M5V 1Z1, Canada
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $70 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.0

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Hotel The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

194 Queen Street West, M5V 1Z1 Toronto, Canada – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

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*8.6* Roy Thomson Hall: only 6 minutes away! (1,600 feet by foot)

Ontario College of Art and Design: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.7* Ontario Legislative Buildings: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.2* Osgoode Hall: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.7* Nathan Phillips Square: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.4* Royal Alexandra Theatre: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.6* Art Gallery of Ontario: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*8.6* Princess of Wales Theater: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

*8.4* Four Seasons Center for the Performing Arts: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

St. Andrew Subway Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

St. Patrick Subway Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.3* Toronto Symphony Orchestra: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

Metro Hall: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)

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Hotel is in a great location for visiting Toronto--a streetcar stop outside, a subway stop just a couple blocks away, and many attractions & restaurants in walking distance. Staff here is excellent. We had a problem with our key card and also there was a brief room mix up and they fixed things immediately.

Melissa

United States of America

Wonderful stay, my room was small, but totally fine for one person. I wanted my own bathroom. Super great jazz bar underneath and very walkable location.

Julie

United States of America

The location is great. If you like music, this is the place to stay. Two or more jazz and blues shows per day in the main floor restaurant/bar. Blocks from the Horseshoe Tavern.

Jeff

Canada

Lovely jazz bar attached to hotel, great location, clean and functional rooms.

Mathilde

Canada

Breakfast included, guest cover charge reduced, location, price, friendly staff. Great place and we love jazz and Toronto. Thank you!

Denise

Canada

I like the location of the property, the staff were friendly and the price is cheaper compared to other hotels in the area given a good location.

Brenda

Philippines

The location was perfect! I was able to walk to the Rogers Centre and other site-seeing locations. The room was small, but it was clean and comfortable. Downstairs is the jazz bar. Since I was one floor up I was able to hear the music, which was fine since I had been out for the evening. The music stopped around midnight so it wasn't bothersome at all. There was a parking deck at the end of the block which was super convenient ($25 for 24 hours). Breakfast in the restaurant downstairs was reasonably priced. Check in and out was easy, and the staff was helpful with questions about getting around town.

Anne

United States of America

Location. Nearby parking lot that staff recommend was very affordable.

Julie

Canada

The staff was super nice really helpful. The bar under the hotel is excellent.

Judit

Canada

Very comfortable bed. Good breakfast at the jazz club downstairs. Great location

Federica

United States of America

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9.5

Excellent location!
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“Hotel is in a great location for visiting Toronto--a streetcar stop outside, a subway stop just a couple blocks away, and many attractions & restaurants in walking distance.”

Melissa United States of America
“Wonderful stay, my room was small, but totally fine for one person. I wanted my own bathroom. Super great jazz bar underneath and very walkable location.”

Julie United States of America
“The location is great. If you like music, this is the place to stay. Two or more jazz and blues shows per day in the main floor restaurant/bar. Blocks from the Horseshoe Tavern.”

Jeff Canada
“Lovely jazz bar attached to hotel, great location, clean and functional rooms.”

Mathilde Canada
“Breakfast included, guest cover charge reduced, location, price, friendly staff. Great place and we love jazz and Toronto. Thank you!”

Denise Canada
“I like the location of the property, the staff were friendly and the price is cheaper compared to other hotels in the area given a good location.”

Brenda Philippines
“The location was perfect! I was able to walk to the Rogers Centre and other site-seeing locations. The room was small, but it was clean and comfortable. Downstairs is the jazz bar.”

Anne United States of America
“Location. Nearby parking lot that staff recommend was very affordable.”

Julie Canada
“The staff was super nice really helpful. The bar under the hotel is excellent.”

Judit Canada
“Very comfortable bed. Good breakfast at the jazz club downstairs. Great location”

Federica United States of America

Stay in the heart of Toronto – Excellent location – show map

One of downtown Toronto's most iconic locations, The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar features live music every night. Located on trendy Queen Street West, this property is surrounded by shops and restaurants.

Each guest room is modernly furnished and includes air conditioning, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a private bathroom.

A daily breakfast of coffee, tea and toast is available to guests. Guest can also eat on site at The Rextaurant.

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar is 2 minutes' walk from the Canadian Opera Company. The Art Gallery of Ontario and Toronto Eaton Center are less than 10 minutes' walk away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Toronto, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the heart of Toronto, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

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American

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Max adults: 4	Double Room with Two Double Beds with Private Bathroom 2 full beds
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Max adults: 1	Single Room with Single Bed and Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 1	Single Room with Single Bed and Private Bathroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 2	Large Standard room with Double bed and Private Bathroom 1 twin bed
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Max adults: 3	Basic Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 1 twin bed and 1 full bed
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Max adults: 2	Basic Double or Twin Room with Two Single Beds and Shared Bathroom 2 twin beds
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An Inside Look at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

Bob Ross has served as the proud owner of The Rex Hotel for over 40 years. Tom Tytel is responsible for bringing 18 live shows to The Rex every week. Jazz lives here. Avi Ross carries on in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, managing this Toronto landmark.

Hotel surroundings

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What's nearby *

Native Stone Art
0.1 miles
Campbell House Museum
0.1 miles
Osgoode Subway Station
0.1 miles
Four Seasons Center for the Performing Arts
0.1 miles
Museum of Television
0.1 miles
Ontario Legislative Buildings
0.1 miles
Osgoode Hall
0.1 miles
Royal Alexandra Theatre
0.2 miles
Princess of Wales Theater
0.2 miles
Ontario College of Art and Design
0.3 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Loblaws Supermarket
1.1 miles
St. Lawrence Market Market
1.1 miles
Kensington Market Market
1.4 miles
Nota Bene Restaurant
0 miles
Rabba Fine Foods Supermarket
0.2 miles

Natural Beauty *

Lake Ontario Lake
1.1 miles

Closest Airports *

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport
1.4 miles
Toronto Pearson International Airport
11.5 miles
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport
43.1 miles

The Rex Hotel

Food: American

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3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

American Express Visa Mastercard The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note that full payment is required upon check-in.

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Walking tours
- Live music/Performance
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar has 1 restaurant:
- The Rex Hotel
Room options at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar include:
- Double
- Single
- Twin/Double
From the nearest airport, you can get to The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar by:
- Taxi 35 minutes
The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar (subject to availability):
- Street parking
- Parking garage
Guests staying at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.0).

Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
- À la carte
The prices at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Check-in at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

“Hotel is in a great location for visiting Toronto--a streetcar stop outside, a subway stop just a couple blocks away, and many attractions & restaurants in walking distance. Staff here is excellent. We had a problem with our key card and also there was a brief room mix up and they fixed things immediately.”

“The location was perfect! I was able to walk to the Rogers Centre and other site-seeing locations. The room was small, but it was clean and comfortable. Downstairs is the jazz bar. Since I was one floor up I was able to hear the music, which was fine since I had been out for the evening. The music stopped around midnight so it wasn't bothersome at all. There was a parking deck at the end of the block which was super convenient ($25 for 24 hours). Breakfast in the restaurant downstairs was reasonably priced. Check in and out was easy, and the staff was helpful with questions about getting around town.”

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Reviewed: February 27, 2020

Melissa
United States of America
10

“Excellent location with helpful staff”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
It wasn't an issue for us, but some might find the rooms too small. Also, please be aware this is also a bar with live music. If you need quiet, then don't stay here! I personally loved hearing the music drifting in from downstairs.
Hotel is in a great location for visiting Toronto--a streetcar stop outside, a subway stop just a couple blocks away, and many attractions & restaurants in walking distance. Staff here is excellent. We had a problem with our key card and also there was a brief room mix up and they fixed things immediately.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Anonymous
Canada
7.0

“Jazz and Food”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had forgotten how noisy the city is at night.
Great ambience, helpful staff, music outstanding, food vgood.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 20, 2020

Suzanne
Canada
8.0

“A great little get away. The jazz jam was a great way to go to sleep. Thanks”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wish I could of stayed two nights.
The Rex is basic but the atmosphere, friendly staff, price and location are the best. I feel safe at the Rex. This time I was able to enjoy a nice breakfast served with a smile.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 18, 2020

Michal
Poland

10 helpful votes
8.0

“Good, short stay in downtown of Toronto”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
The rooms are very simple and their refurbishment is recommended. Also, one should pay more attention to the cleanliness.
The hotel has very good location (downtown) and the staff is very friendly. The advantage is also the bar (jazz club) downstairs.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 15, 2020

Anonymous
Canada
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Jazz music from downstairs, but still quite in my room.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 9, 2020

Averal
Poland

2 helpful votes
3.0

“Big disappointment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
It was just so cold. The heating did not work - we were given one, small electrical heater that was not enough. The paint was peeling from the walls. The furniture had seen much better times. Glad we only stayed there one night - if the stay was longer it would have been a nightmare.
The location is very good if you want to explore the city on foot.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 31, 2020

Anonymous
United Kingdom
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Had to pay on an evening to drink in the hotel, even though a resident! Ridiculous!
Location!!!! Staff!!!!!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 13, 2020

不二乐
Canada
5.0

“great location”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
soundproof not good, other people's walk and talk waked me up very early left a book at the hotel and never got contacted by the hotel
close to US embassy cheap food and drink

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2020

Zhuqing
Hong Kong
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No, but as a reminder, some room (not my room) may hear Jazz music till midnight. So if you don't like it, you may need an earmuff.
Since it's close to chestnut residence, I book a room here for one week. Now, I even feel it lucky to come here one week before the open of my residence. All staff are very kind. Room is clean and comfortable. Many good restaurant nearby and the bar at first floor also provides good western style food. It really opens my eye to see people who like Jazz music get together to enjoy listenning to music. I can feel their happiness.

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: January 3, 2020

Anonymous
Canada

2 helpful votes
9.2

“AN AMAZING LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO FOR A BARGAIN PRICE!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The most important point is its location about a 6 minute walk to The Princess of Wales and Royal Alex Theatres and a 2 minute walk to the University Line subway. It is also clean and inexpensive!

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: December 13, 2019

William
United States of America

1 helpful vote
7.0

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
The sliding pocket door is awkward in that it squeaks and is difficult to close. Needs attention. Also, it would be nice if the fan in the bathroom does NOT come on when you turn on the bathroom light. Very noisy for the other person sleeping in bed.
Loved attending the Sunday night Jazz program downstairs. Helpful staff in the Club and at the front desk.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 13, 2019

Deborah
Canada
10

“Highly recommended for an economical stay close to downtown attractions.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent value for being in the middle of downtown Toronto! It is a three-minute walk from the Osgoode (Queen Street) subway stop. The complimentary breakfast had three bread choices for toast (and peanut butter!) and four choices for juice. The room had an updated bathroom and was clean.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 12, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
6.0

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pretty cold in the room even with heats on. Wifi does not connect well.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: December 5, 2019

Christine
Canada
8.0

“Always good time staying at the Rex”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. Consistent services.
Location, friendly staff, great music and food. Affordable price for a stay in downtown Toronto.

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: November 30, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room is Small and dated but location is the best
Location

Stayed in November 2019

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