Sonder The Elm

Hotels
Sonder
8.8 (60 reviews)
159 Elm Street , Toronto , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.3
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 20:14

Property Description

Luxurious 4-Star Accommodation
Located in the heart of Downtown Toronto, Sonder The Elm offers elegant 4-star rooms with complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The property's proximity to renowned universities and popular attractions like Toronto Eaton Centre makes it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Modern Amenities for Convenience
Each unit at Sonder The Elm is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, a fridge, a dishwasher, and a coffee machine. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, free toiletries, and cozy bed linen during their stay.

Prime Location for Exploring
Situated near key landmarks including Yonge-Dundas Square and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Sonder The Elm provides easy access to the vibrant city life of Toronto. Don't miss the chance to experience luxury and convenience at Sonder The Elm - book your stay now!

Important information:

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform Sonder The Elm in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
A damage deposit of CAD 400 is required. The host charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
After confirmation, Sonder will reach out to guests through a secure link to gather some information regarding their stay. Sonder may require the guest to provide a photo of their government issued photo ID. Guests will receive check in details from property management three days prior to arrival. Parties, excessive noise, and smoking are not allowed. Please note: the layout, furniture, and decor of your space may vary from these photos. There is no elevator or cable. We have provided Roku and an HDMI cord for streaming. In accordance with Toronto COVID 19 regulations, it is mandatory for guests to wear a face mask in public spaces of this building, including the lobby and hallways. Complimentary luggage storage is available in the lobby.

Please note that the spaces are only accessible by stairs.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 60 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
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Christian couple de
6
Gutes Appartement mit mäßiger Küchenausstattung im City Nähe, aber sehr laut.
Pros:

die Größe und die Sauberkeit. Auch die Nähe zu der City

Cons:

Die Lage, direkt gegenüber vom Krankenhaus im ersten Stock an einer lauten Straße

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Abdallah family_with_children lb
10
Pros:

Location and rooms.

Cons:

No elevator. The App of Sonder was not working properly. We had to call to get room access codes.

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Christine family_with_children de
9
2025-07-18 via Nuitee
family_with_children cn
6
Overall not a bad place for short stays, but be prepared no one can help resolve problems if there’s one happening.
Pros:

Location is good, flat is well furnished and well equipped with basic amenities.

Cons:

No staffs on site and thus unable to get any communication or supports when there’s a problem. The chat on the app is unresponsive! Also it’s next to a hospital so some ambulance noises during the night are unavoidable.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Arda family with young children ca
10
Exceptional
2025-06-29 via Nuitee
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Laura family with young children us
9
Superb
2025-06-25 via Nuitee
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Tiffany family with young children ca
8
Great home base in the heart of the city.
Pros:

Really great living room/kitchen space with everything you need. Clean and comfortable bedrooms and bathroom. Great view of the city from the large living room windows. Very easy to access the unit, connect to WiFi, etc. Fantastic location in easy walking to so many of Toronto's great neighbourhoods - Queen West, College St, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Eaton's Center, etc.

Cons:

The Hasty Market downstairs looks a little worse for wear, but that's the only negative I can think of.

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Sterling family with young children us
8
Very good
2025-05-12 via Nuitee
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Alison young couple gb
9
Great base for exploring downtown Toronto - gems of interest on every block!
Pros:

Great one bed apartment, immaculately clean, everything you need for little bit longer stay, cooking and clothes washing facilities. Smooth contactless arrival and departure system. Ideal location downtown, easy walk to Museums and Galleries, Restaurants, Bars, Queen St West, Shopping, Historic areas and Subway. Quiet sleep too, as our apartment was onto a small side street rather than the main road. Loved that there were extra supplies of coffee, washing bits, fresh towels etc available if you needed them. Just made things easy and stress free.

Cons:

Not much to improve. A few hooks; on backs of doors or hall wall would be really good for coats and towels when wet. We weren’t keen on the plastic sheet under bedding as hot/uncomfortable. Nor the heating system which was fan based and would come on loudly. We could have turned it off I guess, but then it was -18 outside!

2025-02-07 via Nuitee
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Jason family
10
Pros:

Extremely Excellent. This was my second time to stay at Sonder Elm, Toronto.
The configuration here is just like that of a home, with everything needed for family life, so you can move in right away.
The transportation is of very convenience, with buses and subways within easy reach.

2025-01-22 via Nuitee
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Chi family with young children gb
9
We loved the apartment!
Pros:

Clean, spacious enough for 2 adults and 2 teenagers, and the location was perfect for our stay in Toronto and close enough to downtown without too much time wasted travelling.

All amenities that we needed were provided, and even access to extra items which we had ran out of (coffee, bin liners, clothes washing capsules etc).

The location was not too noisy for us considering its nproximity to the centre, beds were comfortable and everything was all in order, support was quick to respond when we had queries

Cons:

It’s lacking dedicated parking but there are plenty of affordable and safe multi story parking lots no

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
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Hetaf young couple sa
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The stay was outstanding! The hotel was exceptionally clean and fully equipped with everything we needed, including towels, tissue paper, and coffee.

Cons:

None

2024-12-18 via Nuitee
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ZHONGYAN family
10
Pros:

2 days stay makes me feel like at home.

2024-12-12 via Nuitee
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Jay
10
Pros:

Great accommodations

2024-12-05 via Nuitee
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Nan friends
10
Pros:

Location is good. Clean and comfortable rooms and living area.

2024-11-07 via Nuitee
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sylvia
10
Pros:

It was an overall great experience!

2024-09-22 via Nuitee
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andresvl_0805 Friends getaway mx
10
great
Pros:

The place is excellent, has an excellent view, the beds are comfortable, its in a great location, its everything that you need for a trip to Toronto

there is a subway stop 1 block from the apartment, its close a lot of hospitals and restaurants its great

2024-09-21 via Tripadvisor
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yardleya2024 Solo travel
10
Fell in love
Pros:

I found a quiet and peaceful environnement. It simply felt like home to me. Everything was neat. I loved the art design in my appartement. I fell in love with the body wash from a company named DEDE that was for my use in the bathroom. They had a reed diffuser in the entrance so that It smelled nice when you came in. The climate was not set on AC when i arrived and that is brilliant and on cold nights i could easily warm the whole place quickly. I will definitely look for a Sonder on my next travel.

2024-08-26 via Tripadvisor
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Cathy family
10
Pros:

Très très propre et il ne manque de rien

2024-08-06 via Nuitee
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Christina family with young children ca
8
It was great for a short stay.
Pros:

Location wasn’t bad, the place was nice.

Cons:

The beds were very hard and uncomfy
Lots of ambulance noise through the night and air conditioner was very loud in the smaller room.

2024-08-04 via Nuitee