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The Rex Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from The Path

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Rex Hotel buzzes downtown with concerts, live shows, and on-site shopping. Travelers appreciate the lively bar, restaurant dining, and in-room WiFi while staying close to iconic landmarks. Guests particularly value the attentive staff who create a welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Large Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Wardrobe or closet
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
194 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V1Z1

What's nearby

  • Royal Alexandra Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Four Seasons Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princess of Wales Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rogers Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • CN Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Queen St West at St Patrick St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Union Station - 13 min walk
  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Queen Street Warehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rudy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪HotBlack Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rex Hotel

Hotel near The Path
Located close to Campbell House Museum and Four Seasons Centre, The Rex Hotel provides concerts and live shows, shopping on site, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Rex, the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage, ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 17-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (CAD 25 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: CAD 5 to 15 for adults and CAD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Rex

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 15 for adults, and CAD 5 to 15 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 25 per night (1312 ft away)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rex Hotel Toronto
Rex Toronto
Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel Hotel
The Rex Hotel Toronto
The Rex Hotel Hotel Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rex Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Rex Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Rex Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Rex Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Toronto, this hotel is steps from The Path and Campbell House Museum. Ontario College of Art & Design University and Four Seasons Centre are also within 5 minutes. Queen St West at St Patrick St Stop is only a 2-minute walk and Queen St West at University Ave Stop is 2 minutes.

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The Rex Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

edina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean lodging and perfect location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place if you need a simple room for your stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and the staff was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Amenities
The staff and I mean all the staff were amazing !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Rex, was my favorite bar when I lived in Toronto, love the vibe,the rooms are cute, cozy, comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying, second time having a great stay! The staff are very friendly. They have been there a while because 18 months later it’s the same group of people! 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel to stay in. Quite basic, but nothing wrong with that. Quiet, the bed was comfortable and a great location near busy Queen Street area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Navin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff who are super friendly. Best access to US consulate if you have a visa appointment. Quick access to convenience stores and surrounded by cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor area and walking distance Rogers / CN tower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple but conveneint room and excelelent music on site in great area for food and arts
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and the vintage vibe of The Rex. Our room was all we needed and very clean. The food was ok pub fair. Wait staff did their best on a busy night with just 2 of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so helpful and lovely ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Jazz club and restaurant are adjacent and well worth the visit. Location excellent. Room clean but dated. Not for long time stay but excellent for overnight if walkability and convenience are what you need when visiting Toronto.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hossein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean and secure hotel. I’ll definite be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Rex many times over the years and have always been treated well by all the staff. We'll definitely be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marie-Neige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff was friendly and
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good place to stay right price right in the heart of down town Toronto.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Totally would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

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

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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