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The Annex

Property class: 3.5

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Located close to University of Toronto - St. George Campus and Casa Loma, The Annex provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and 2 bars. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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A minimalist bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and artwork on the walls.

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with a loft bed, large windows, and a view of the city.

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the walls.

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A person sitting on a wooden bench in a modern bedroom with a bed, a desk with a laptop, and a window.

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

In the entertainment district, The Annex is in Downtown Toronto, a walkable area in Toronto with great shopping. Casa Loma and CN Tower are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Centre or Scotiabank Arena. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Bathurst St at Lennox St Stop is 5 minutes by foot and Bathurst Station is 5 minutes. Visit our Toronto travel guide
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296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2M7

What's nearby

  • A historic stone building with arched windows and a central entrance.
    University of Toronto - St. George Campus
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Shota Shoe Museum with a large glass facade and a sign for the Toronto Museum of Contemporary Art.
    Bata Shoe Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A modern architectural building with a unique angular design, featuring large glass windows and a prominent stone facade.
    Royal Ontario Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic building with a statue in front, surrounded by a garden of red tulips.
    Queen's Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A large stone castle with multiple towers and arched windows.
    Casa Loma
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Bathurst St at Lennox St Stop
    5 min walk
  • Bloor Station
    6 min drive
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Paupers Pub
    3 min walk
  • Future Bistro
    1 min walk
  • El Furniture Warehouse TO
    1 min walk
  • A&W Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Sushi On Bloor
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 26 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPad

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 26 per day (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is The Annex pet-friendly?

Yes, The Annex allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Annex?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Annex?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Annex located?

Located in Downtown Toronto, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Toronto - St. George Campus and Casa Loma. Trinity Bellwoods Park and CF Toronto Eaton Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bathurst St at Lennox St Stop and Bathurst Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Annex Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 670 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. The room just as described; very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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It was great staying here. Good location very central to downtown Toronto and close to the subway. Everything was accessible. Room was really comfortable. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I loved the rooms. The record player was great . Great selection of music. Close to the shoe museum and to great restaurants. Staff were very friendly and accommodating! I wouldn’t go Anywhere else if I were in Toronto.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Love this stay! The staff is super nice and the place is very clean. Will definitely come back again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Cool place. No TVs in the room which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Our room was large and bright and faced south. The bed was comfortable. You could get free coffee in the morning. The staff were helpful when we needed to store our bags before and after checkout. The shower/toilet in our room was nice but the tiles near the door needed to be cleaned and/ or replaced. Also, because it was a sliding door for both the shower and toilet, it wasn’t really soundproof. All in all, we had a good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location- close to good food and transit. Rooms are spacious and clean, though they could use a little TLC. The building does not have an elevator, but is only 3 floors. In general, we enjoyed our stay and would stay again for the location and spacious rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Staff were very helpful and room was spotless. Bed was very comfortable and shower was a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very unique space!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location, kind and helpful staff, comfy bed and amazing coffee!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great, I really appreciate how friendly and helpful the staff was. The only thing is I think it’s great how community oriented the place is as there were two different events going on the two days I was there so the amenities weren’t as accessible but I don’t fault the property and think it’s good they’re holding events I would just check to with them before booking next time to see if any major events corresponded with my stay. But I would Absolutely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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Room was clean. Temperature was good and beds were very comfortable and there was a fridge. But no t.v., and bathroom was split into a shower and a separate sink and toilet section which made it awkward. No complimentary water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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This place has always been magic to me; tucked behind Bloor Street and so accessible to everything. But what really made it stand out over other places was the staff particularly Lila who is just the consummate host - she made us feel so comfortable and at home through meticulous attention to detail and ensured our stay was simply terrific. How fortunate for the hotel to have someone like this in their employ - and how lucky we were to be made to feel so welcome. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I love staying at the annex. I’ve been there several times as soon as close to my nephew’s place. I feel so comfortable and at home in the rooms and just love the café downstairs. It’s close to so many wonderful places!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good air conditioning and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great service and nice cafe on first floor. Central location, close to University of Toronto and all the amenities on Bloor Street.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Loved the minimalist look and feel of our room! Clean, bright and spare - in a good way. Staff and guests skew young, but that gives the place nice energy. Surprisingly quiet - well, there was that one night and that one couple ;) No elevator, so might be a challenge for some. Close to Bathurst station, Metro for groceries, Trendy Wash for laundry, and countless cafes and bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Annex was the perfect home base for a few days exploring Toronto. The staff was great, check-in was easy, and the whole place has a cool, low-key vibe. The rooms have exposed brick, record players, and a minimal studio feel. One heads-up: if you require a high level of bathroom privacy, this might not be your jam. The bathroom/shower setup is pretty open, with glass-door partitions. Totally fine for me, but worth noting depending on who you’re traveling with. The hotel is located in a really cool neighborhood near the University of Toronto… super walkable, close to lots of public transit options, with tons of great restaurants, local shops, and plenty to explore. Overall, a fun, easy stay in a great part of Toronto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great Boutique Hotel - with a loft feel. Really enjoyed the location - lots of restaurants and bars were walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great little spot, easy check in and out, friendly staff and beautiful room. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Impeccably clean rooms, the most comfortable bedding, private
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and clean. The area around it has many things to see and do. The on-site restaurant is a bit tired looking, but overall a great spot to stay and take advantage of Toronto amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great space. Love the design, super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful rooms and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025