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Exterior & hallway
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Cafe
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Front desk
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Offset room
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Offset room
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Billio room
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Big Wood room
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Canadiana & Trading Post rooms
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Snapshot room
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Racine room
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Felt room
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Elemental & Today rooms
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Flight 316 room
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Ballroom with stage
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It’s a case of good things coming to those who wait. This gorgeous red brick Victorian hotel had its heyday during the era of the trans-Canada railway, and while it fell into disuse for a while, the rebirth of Queen Street West means this site is suddenly in great demand. Fortunately it fell into the hands of owners with a firm grasp on what this neighborhood’s about — the renovated Gladstone is an artists’ hotel par excellence.
That is to say, the Gladstone’s bohemian-baroque aesthetic is the antithesis of the luxury-minimalist boutiques that dominate in the city centers. Each room is different, every one decorated by a Canadian artist, each one bearing a unique title in addition to its number, just like an original artwork. Some are more or less rustic or retro, others more whimsical or modern, all visually thoughtful and, in terms of the other senses, quite comfortable enough.
The railway still runs nearby, and the hotel’s night life is typically rollicking into the wee hours — needless to say, it’s not the first choice for a Grand Hotel–esque “I want to be alone” moment. It is, however, among the first choices for an authentic slice of counterculture Toronto. Different strokes for different folks.
- 37 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 10 Guest Reviews
- Gladstone Hotel
- 1214 Queen Street West
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour concierge
- 24 hour front desk
- ATM/bank office
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Lounge
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
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10 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Kevin
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Ultimately, the community being an active part of the atmosphere, combined with the vibrant music scene has made me a loyal fan now!
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Jim
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Good
What I liked:
Unique, eccentric, really nice staff.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Marcel
- Stayed January 2013
- Rating: Fair
What I liked:
Good service, and a unique experience.
Use of tablet during the stay was helpful.
What the hotel could do better:
It is an old building, but rooms are very small and the bathrooms extremely small.
