Drake Hotel

Description:

• Location. The Drake Hotel Toronto is housed within a renovated 1890s building centered in Toronto's lively Queen West Art and Design District. Walking paths that meander through High Park are located two kilometers away while the hotel is an equal distance from the Canadian National Exhibition Grounds. Lake Ontario outdoor activities and shopping at Kensington Market are both within a three-kilometer radius from this property. Metro Toronto Convention Centre is four kilometers away.
  
  Hotel Features. The hotel's Drake Dining Room features a free-spirited menu that highlights international cuisine and cleverly re-interpreted classic dishes. The wine list is impressive, with more than 200 selections offered. A rooftop piano bar, Sky Yard, boasts bamboo overhangs, bold use of color and communal tables in open-air and covered settings. Décor embellished with banquettes, vintage leather couches, brick fireplace and an antique brass bar identifies the Lounge and Raw Bar, known for its ceviche shooters. Guests may take advantage of on-site yoga instruction and receive massage services. Additional property amenities include concierge services, meeting facilities and wireless Internet access for a fee.
  
  Guestrooms. The Drake Hotel offers 19 contemporary and bohemian-style guestrooms with high ceilings. Select rooms have exposed-brick walls that are hung with original artworks. All accommodations provide down bedding, glass-enclosed shower stalls, flat-screen televisions, and DVD and CD players.
  
  Expert Tip. In keeping with Toronto's support of the arts, this hotel features a live performance venue with nightly entertainment and an art collection located within the hotel.
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Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010