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The Drake Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Art Gallery of Ontario

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Crash Pad | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
3 bars/lounges
Front of property
Terrace/patio
The Drake Hotel in downtown Toronto offers a refined escape with two restaurants and a scenic rooftop terrace. Visitors can relax in the garden, use lobby WiFi, and enjoy free coffee and tea. Former guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Signature Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Signature Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The Nook | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Nook

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Queen Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Crash Pad | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Crash Pad

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Toronto, The Drake Hotel is in the city center. Art Gallery of Ontario and Royal Ontario Museum are cultural highlights, while Casa Loma is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rogers Centre or Scotiabank Arena.
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1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1J3

What's nearby

  • Rogers Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Scotiabank Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Art Gallery of Ontario - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Royal Ontario Museum - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Casa Loma - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Queen St West at Abell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Exhibition Station - 3 min drive
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forno Cultura - ‬4 min walk
  • The Drake Hotel
  • ‪And/Ore - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪King Slice - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Poet - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Drake Hotel

Upscale hotel near Art Gallery of Ontario
Located close to Rogers Centre and Royal Ontario Museum, The Drake Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 51 individually decorated rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 24 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 8 to 25 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 8 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 24.00 per day (328 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Drake Hotel Toronto
Drake Hotel
Drake Toronto
The Drake Hotel Hotel
The Drake Hotel Toronto
The Drake Hotel Hotel Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Drake Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Drake Hotel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Drake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Drake Hotel?

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

Where is The Drake Hotel located?

Located in Old Toronto, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Art Gallery of Ontario, Rogers Centre, and Scotiabank Arena. Royal Ontario Museum and Casa Loma are also within 6 mi (10 km). Queen St West at Abell St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Queen St West at Dovercourt Rd Stop is 2 minutes.

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Reviews

The Drake Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 389 out of 558 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 558 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 558 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 558 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 558 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay here. Excellent staff and amenities. Enjoyed the restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good, very accomodating, the area could do with some love, the hotel stands out loke an example of what good looks like.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Portline Kennedy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was fantastic for a small getaway :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel vibe is great but I'd say what stands out the most is the service. From Jasmine and Virna serving me at the cafe's/restaraunt's to Tony with security making sure I felt comfortable and taken care of, the staff are what makes the Drake 5 stars!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only place we stay at when we come to Toronto!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberley

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

NATHALIE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Design on point, great spot on Queens. Carpet need some refresh, air conditioner was not on point in the room. Hotel staff was super!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at The Drake! I was kindly offered to be switched to the main building upon arrival, but the older side of the hotel and the “crash pad” were both so nice! Perfect for a quick overnight in the city. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great food and the room was very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

todd

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resto was closed. The room was small and the hotel was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the unique and well thought out experience of this hotel! Great service and the room was full of character. Would def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was just as advertised, clean, quirky, and comfortable. We were in the older section so no elevator, but for us it wasn’t an issue. The restaurant had delicious choices and great coffee. The Sky Yard was fun for a late night drink after dinner down the street. I loved the art collection! I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I booked hotel, for nearby concert, I also booked a snack break before. The charcuterie board was a joke. The drinks were 3/10 at best. The only positive was the friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, outstanding location and comfy room. The bathroom arrangement (crash pad room) was a bit odd for normal standards but worked fine. We had a bit of a water leak on the shower, the glass door wasn't fully sealed when closed but nothing major we couldn't manage with some extra towels. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing,food outstanding,great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was fine but Air conditioning did not work for most of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay at this hotel! Extremely friendly staff, very convenient, clean, beautiful rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The are two sides of the hotel. One side has rooms that are way too small and no room to unpack and store stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent, food was average
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lounge!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The place is nice. Very quiet. The roof top bar could have been worded properly, and mentioned that it’s only on the second floor as roof top gives you that impression that it is high up in floors. The Drake underground was closed on a Friday night, which I had asked about the day before and the gentleman answering the phone never told me it was. The hotel doesn’t have a parking and you will need to use public parking, but that’s pretty normal for downtown Toronto. Overall it’s a cool little hotel with small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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