Gladstone Hotel Rating: Pearls
| 1 of 11 | Front Desk at the Gladstone Hotel | Full Screen | View All 354 Photos |
Oyster Review Summary
Photos and Review by Oyster.com Investigators.
Pros
- Great location, blocks from parks, museums, and shopping
- Unique, artsy rooms with comfy beds and iPod docks
- Hardwood floors and exposed brick add charm
- A popular restaurant and bar, as well as numerous lounge areas
- Locally made, organic toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
Cons
- Loud at night
- Service, though friendly, can be slow
- No parking garage -- parking is at the supermarket next door
- Small 20-inch flat-screen TVs
Bottom Line
Housed in a historic, Romanesque Revival style building, The Gladstone Hotel embodies the Art and Design District's marriage of old-school allure and new-school funk. Each of the thirty-seven rooms is designed by a different artist, but you may have to wait a minute for a hotel employee to operate the 1907 hand-crank elevator before getting to your room. The scene at the hotel is hip and young, and revelers can be heard at the hotel's Melody Bar late into the night, so if you're looking for peace and quiet, you may want to consider hotels outside this hopping neighborhood, like the equally modern (and less expensive!) Hotel Victoria, located ten minutes away. Or opt for the earplugs the hotel provides!
Oyster Awards
We investigate in person.
Like your mother-in-law.
Like your mother-in-law.
Categories
Boutique, PartyOyster Hotel Photos
View All 8 AlbumsCustomers Who Viewed Gladstone Hotel Also Viewed
Oyster Hotel Review
Location
On the main drag of the Art and Design District
The Gladstone Hotel is located on Queen Street West in the Art and Design District. The up-and-coming area is frequented by art students -- it's not as refined as other areas of Toronto, but is arguably more lively and vibrant.
Queen Street West is lined with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, shops, and galleries. Once a run-down railroad ghost town, the area now draws large crowds during the day and night, so it is never quiet. A "hotbed for culture," Queen Street West is also home to Trinity Bellwoods Park, which features tennis courts, a volleyball court, and a playground and wading pool, as well as a recreation center with pools and a fitness center, and the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. Harbourfront, the Toronto harbor, which has a waterfront park and trails, is just a quick car ride away.
- 25-minute drive to Pearson International Airport
- 10-minute walk to the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art
- 12-minute walk to Trinity Bellwoods Park
- 8-minute drive to Union Station
- 10-minute drive to Bloor Street, lined with shops, historic sites, and theaters, or 20 minutes via public transportation
- 10-minute drive to CN Tower, one of the world's tallest buildings, with an observation deck overlooking the city, or 20 minutes via public transportation
- 10-minute drive to the Royal Ontario Museum or 30 minutes via public transportation
- 10-minute drive to Eaton Centre, a huge shopping mall that's one of Toronto's most popular attractions, or 30 minutes via public transportation
- 10-minute drive to Harbourfront
- 12-minute drive to Casa Loma
- 15-minute drive to the Distillery District, a historic area of shops, restaurants, and galleries, or 25 minutes via public transportation
- 35-minute trip to Centre Island via driving and a ferry ride
Bottom Line
Housed in a historic, Romanesque Revival style building, The Gladstone Hotel embodies the Art and Design District's marriage of old-school allure and new-school funk. Each of the thirty-seven rooms is designed by a different artist, but you may have to wait a minute for a hotel employee to operate the 1907 hand-crank elevator before getting to your room. The scene at the hotel is hip and young, and revelers can be heard at the hotel's Melody Bar late into the night, so if you're looking for peace and quiet, you may want to consider hotels outside this hopping neighborhood, like the equally modern (and less expensive!) Hotel Victoria, located ten minutes away. Or opt for the earplugs the hotel provides!
Things You Should Know About Gladstone Hotel
Address
- 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6, Canada
Room Types
- Classic Room
- Corner Suite "The Best"
- Gimme More Room
- Tower Suite
Find the Lowest Price - Enter Dates
Oyster "Tell-All" Pricing
Check-in
Check-out
Rooms
Guests
Compare rates on dozens of sites
| AVG/NIGHT | ||
|---|---|---|
| BookIt.com | ||
| Hotels.com | ||
| Expedia.com | ||
| Priceline.com | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| ReserveTravel.com | ||
| Getaroom.com | ||
| Venere.com | ||
| EasyToBook.com | ||
| Detailed Pricing Info › | ||
All About Oyster
You Can't Return a Bad Vacation.
Our special investigators visit, photograph, review and rate each hotel. We uncover the truth, before it's "uh-oh" time.
Nearby Hotels to Consider
- The Drake Hotel
- Art and Design District, Toronto
- Rating: 35 Pearls
- Distance: 0.1 mi
- Thompson Toronto
- Art and Design District, Toronto
- Rating: 40 Pearls
- Distance: 1.3 mi
- SoHo Metropolitan Hotel
- Financial District, Toronto
- Rating: 40 Pearls
- Distance: 1.7 mi
- Hotel Le Germain Toronto
- Entertainment District, Toronto
- Rating: 40 Pearls
- Distance: 1.8 mi
Hotel Features
| Number of Rooms: | 37 |
| Pool: | No |
| Fitness Center: | No |
| Spa: | No |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Pets Allowed: | No |
| Cribs: | Yes |
| Kids Club: | No |
| Jacuzzi (in room): | No |
| Casino: | No |
Hotel Information
| Location: | Art and Design District, Toronto |
| Address: | 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1J6, Canada (See Map) |
