The Drake Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (388 reviews)
1150 Queen Street West , Toronto , ca

Children allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great food quality
Fun atmosphere
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Long wait times during events

Categories

Cleanliness
7.98
Reviews indicated issues with cleanliness, including glasses on the floor.
Service
9.95
Numerous reviews praised the exceptional and attentive service provided by staff, particularly Kai and Constantino.
Location
9.49
The location is considered excellent, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Room Quality
9.44
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with good amenities mentioned.
Amenities
9.47
The hotel offered all necessary amenities.
Value for Money
9.43
Good value based on the positive dining and service experiences.
Food and Beverage
9.98
Multiple reviews highlighted the amazing food quality during various meals.
Overall Experience
9.45
Overall sentiment was very positive, with many guests expressing intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 10:27

Property Description

Artistic Design & Comfortable Accommodations
Experience a blend of art and comfort at The Drake Hotel in Toronto's vibrant Art + Design District. Our guestrooms are equipped with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and luxurious Malin + Goetz toiletries.

Culinary Delights & Nightlife
Indulge in delicious cuisine and vibrant nightlife during your stay. Enjoy handcrafted art pieces by local artists while savoring a cocktail and snack at the climate-defiant Sky Yard rooftop patio.

Entertainment & Social Spaces
Immerse yourself in entertainment at the Drake's Underground venue, followed by a relaxing drink at the elegant Lounge or intimate Lobby Bar. Unwind and socialize in style at our unique and inviting hotel.

Book your stay at The Drake Hotel for an unforgettable experience in Toronto's dynamic Art + Design District.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 388 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.98
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.49
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.47
Value for Money: 9.43
Food and Beverage: 9.98
Overall Experience: 9.45
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Erin solo_traveller ca
8
If your employer will pay for it - go for it
Cons:

The thing housing the Keurig pods promised 'milk & cream' in the fridge" but the only options were powdered Coffee Mate envelopes. No mile or cream in the fridge. Didn't love that.
The tablet in the room didn't work so for Guest Services I sent a text message requesting room service. I had to sent a prompt about 45 mins later to the suggested number provided in my check in package.
Overall the room was very clean and the bedding was comfortable but the level of service I was expecting did not meet my expectations, given the rate.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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GreatSlaveLake Business Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
10
Great Service at the Drake Hotel
Pros:

First time at the Drake and I really enjoyed my stay. Queen room, was cozy, clean and comfortable. Good restaurant downstairs, helpful waiters, a popular place with an excellent bar, and a fun trivia night while I was there. A shout out to manager Nazmi Erdogan, who treated me well. Organizers of the conference I attended assured me that they'd booked my room at the Drake but they had not. Mr. Erdogan found a room for me (the last one in the house) had my bags taken up and honored the conference group rate though he had no obligation to do so. Very professional and gracious. Thank you Nazmi.

2026-02-14 via Tripadvisor
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gregcT1941AJ Business
10
Hospitality Trail Blazers
Pros:

Do not go where the path may lead, instead, blaze a trail, and leave your own path.

Simple words that describe how The Drake has lead the way since the start of this century.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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robt240 NONE
2
Stay was fine - They directed me to this review so I'll do one
Pros:

Our room must have been under renovation (painting the ceiling). The smoke detector was covered with plastic and painters tape, there was dust settled on most surfaces and when our heater was turned on dust sprayed out. We didn't notice any of this when we arrived as we were there for a wedding and dropped our stuff off and went to the wedding and came back late to sleep. We noticed this all in the morning, I'm sure the staff would have addressed if we had time to bring it up, but it's not acceptable for a room that we paid such a large amount of money for. In reality it never should have been turned over a to guest in this condition. It all appeared to be fresh dust from the panting (my assumption), so I wouldn't say it was a sign of ongoing long term cleanliness issues. Brunch was great, location was perfect for the wedding.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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scottpT7609TB Business
10
Best experience in years
Pros:

Really the best experience in service and accommodation. Tino and Liza were above and beyond several times during my 10 day stay. I highly recommend The Drake and take the time to experience the music venue and restaurant on the premises . The food was excellent!

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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sydneychau Friends getaway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
10
The Drake
Pros:

my friends and I went to the Drake for a breakfast but unfortunately the drag breakfast was sold out but Ryder and Morgan were sweet enough to let us walk down and see a few sets before it ended. On top of that they gave us a coupon for the Photo Booth because we didn’t have any Canadian money on us. The drag queens shouted out our bride and even gave us complimentary shots since all the shows that day were already sold out. I highly recommend this place and especially the staff here. They are the sweetest souls and our bride had the best time ever. Thank you Thank you!!

2026-01-24 via Tripadvisor
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723sergeyw Solo travel
10
Epic suite & SkyBar is a must!
Pros:

Recently had a very enjoyable visit to the Drake Hotel in Toronto. I had the opportunity to tour the impressive rooftop terrace suite — even the guest corridor hallways are well-designed with great views.

The SkyBar was a particular highlight. I enjoyed cocktails & bites accompanied by exceptional service from Adam, one of the bartenders. He was attentive, charming and very friendly. The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was both cozy and comfortable.

It is truly a wonderful and fun place!

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor
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PCnP3 Friends getaway
10
Outstanding service and great vegetarian options
Pros:

Had an outstanding meal and experience at the Drake Hotel last week. Went for the Happy Hour to celebrate a milestone and Virna went OUT of her way to make the meal special. She was attentive, funny, and kind. The food was exceptionally good and had great vegetarian options. Thanks for a wonderful time!

2026-01-19 via Tripadvisor
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Marie Antoinette extended_group fr
6
J ai apprécié le séjour mais le prix ne correspond pas à la prestation
Pros:

Très bon emplacement
Stepou très professionnel

Cons:

Les prix rapport qualité prix

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Maaike solo_traveller nl
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Eireann couple ca
10
Great stay, cool vibe. Would recommend
Pros:

Great brunch before checking in, close to lots of bars, restaurants and shops for a day out. Staff were very friendly and got a room upgrade on arrival. Lovely room with all amenities and very comfy bed. Great hotel with cool vibe. Would recommend

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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dejahp2019 Friends getaway
10
Engagement party at the Drake Hotel.
Pros:

Such an amazing experience at the Drake hotel! My partner and I hosted our engagement party in the sky yard, and we were blown away! The decor and vibes were amazing and it’s all thanks to the amazing staff. Faegen the event coordinator made it such an easy process to plan and went above and beyond my expectations. My server + bartender duo were Virna and Angelina who also did an amazing job.

I would 100% recommend if you’re thinking of planning an event here.

2026-01-13 via Tripadvisor
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isabelledI2794ST Friends getaway
10
I LOVE VIRNA
Pros:

Virna was FANTASTIC, she was so attentive to us and so welcoming. I would definitely come back and ask for her specifically! :)

2026-01-09 via Tripadvisor
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L1459YAwillf Family
10
Winter Wedding in the Owner's Suite - the best choice!
Pros:

My wife and I got married in the Drake Hotel's Owner's Suite and it was an absolutely incredible experience! The staff were with us all day helping to set up, organize, and assist with our guests. In addition to the day-of, the staff were in contact with us to help plan everything for months. We had the ceremony on the balcony and a cocktail reception with passed canapes in the suite, followed by a dinner in the cafe downstairs. The staff put all this together, and dealt with getting everyone from space-to-space seamlessly, all while making it look effortless. It's really special to be able to say that even the setting-up part of our wedding was fun! We could not have asked for a more stress-free experience, and it was all due to the world-class hospitality staff at the Drake. Huge shoutout to our event-coordinator, Faegen. Without her this dream wedding couldn't have happened. Also, shoutout to Virna, our lead server for the evening, and our bar team of Marc and Juan were all a joy, and instrumental to the success of our wedding.
In addition to the service, the food and the drinks were incredible - our guests were blown away by the quality.

Last but not least, the Owner's Suite is the most unique and beautiful hotel room we have ever had the privilege of staying in. It is enormous, boasts an incredible view, and is adorned with unique art. Not to mention it is filled with every amenity you could want.

We can't say thank you enough to this team!

2026-01-07 via Tripadvisor
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Y4599HVannad Friends getaway
2
Bad evening
Pros:

I only went to an event an it was packed all over the hotel. Poorly planned, barely any staff, and just a mess with long wait times and barely any cleaning. Glasses were on the floor

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
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588marieeve Family
10
Great service!
Pros:

We went to brunch on December 13th served by Kai. The service was wonderful, the show was fantastic! I have been to brunch many times and it never disappoints !!

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
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284arvinderb Family
10
Great customer service
Pros:

The service agent Constantino was exceptional. He helped us get situated and was able to check us into our room early, directed us where to go eat and made our check-in very easy.

2025-12-27 via Tripadvisor
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Hayleylynnp Couples
10
Great steak and better service!
Pros:

My partner and I were visiting from out of town and had the most incredible date night at The Drake during half-price steak night. The steak was outstanding, but what truly made the evening unforgettable was the exceptional service from our server, Kai. Kai was warm, hilarious, incredibly knowledgeable, and offered thoughtful recommendations that made us feel genuinely taken care of. Their energy and attention to detail elevated the entire experience and turned a great dinner into a truly special night. We cannot wait to come back!

2025-12-25 via Tripadvisor
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keenenl2020 Family Toronto, Ontario
10
Best time ever
Pros:

Kai was the best. Very knowledgeable, upbeat, and made our night. Good was amazing, vibe was good, and we really enjoyed our time. Merry Christmas to the whole staff, we appreciate you making our Christmas Eve!

2025-12-24 via Tripadvisor
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Expedition414891 Family Toronto, Ontario
10
Great dinner!
Pros:

Great holiday dinner— Kai was an amazing server and showed us a great time at the restaurant. Good food and a nice atmosphere.

2025-12-24 via Tripadvisor