The Drake Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Art Gallery of Ontario

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Restaurant
Building design
Classic Queen
Terrace/patio
3 bars/lounges

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1150 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M6J 1J3
  • Place, Ossington Avenue
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Exhibition Place
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Medieval Times
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

The Nook

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Rooftop Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Toronto

Heart of Toronto.Your stay at this Old Toronto hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Art Gallery of Ontario and Rogers Centre. Scotiabank Arena and Royal Ontario Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ossington Avenue - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trinity Bellwoods Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Exhibition Place - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Medieval Times - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • BMO Field - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Queen St West at Abell St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Exhibition Station - 4 min drive
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Great Hall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Drake Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gladstone House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar Poet - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Good Son - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Drake Hotel

4-star hotel near Art Gallery of Ontario
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at The Drake Hotel.

This 4-star Toronto hotel is smoke free.

  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
The Drake Hotel offers 51 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 24 per day)

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

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 70 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 8 to 25 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 24.00 per day (328 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 70 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Drake Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Drake Hotel to the airport?

The Drake Hotel is 2.2 mi (15-min drive) away from the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Drake Hotel?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drake Hotel on Jun 15, 2026 start from CA $332, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Drake Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Drake Hotel.

How close is The Drake Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 7.9 mi (27-min drive) from Woodbine Beach and 16.1 mi (43-min drive) from Scarborough Crescent Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Drake Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Drake Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 8 and 25 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Drake Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Woodbine (21-min drive) and Woodbine Racetrack (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Drake Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Drake Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Drake Hotel have a pool?

The Drake Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Drake Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Drake Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Drake Hotel to downtown Toronto?

The Drake Hotel is 2.2 mi away from Toronto.

The Drake Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 675 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible spot. Nice location. Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bruno

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The room decor is amazing and the hotel employees are great, always helping you out with a smile!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very unique property and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cozy room, great spot in Toronto. Definitely recommend it for couples.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aneta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel, with great customer service, good bar/food options, and in a perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great neighbourhood and vibes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, great bed and toiletries, great part of town. Restaurant was terrific too, had a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ton-Duc David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel within proximity of lots of restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love to stay at the Drake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique and stylish hotel in the heart of numerous independent cafes, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great customer service and clean property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

The staff were amazing. Polite, informative, incredibly helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, quiet, great shower. I needed a mid-week break from my apartment and the Drake fit the bill.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small but modern, well laid out and spotless. Staff were pleasant and check-in was seemless.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love the artsy vibes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, fantastic restaurant. Lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean and beautiful amenities. Close to where our event was.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room great staff. Would stay again 100%
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Calista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the design in this hotel - very cool! The staff were amazing, the food was fantastic and the vibe is awesome! Lots of perks - free welcome beverage, free fitness classes, complementary room upgrade. 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel

Amazing hôtel and the service was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at The Drake, right from check in to check out. The staff in all areas are excellent, front desk, the bar staff can’t say enough about them. Can’t wait for my next trip to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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