For over 40 years we’ve made The Rex just like home to thousands of visitors. From great live jazz every night to the on-site restaurant, our downtown Toronto hotel is rated as being attentive, convenient, and down-to-earth friendly. To us, you’re family. Please forward any inquiries to hotel@therex.ca
When you stay at our hotel you are a 10 minute walk away from some of Toronto’s greatest attractions. Head up to Dundas Street to the Art Gallery of Ontario, walk east on Queen to Eaton Centre, eat at the world famous Momofuko, catch an opera… there’s too much to list!
Featuring bamboo flooring, this modern room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are provided in this room. Guests have access to a shared bathroom outside of the room.
Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are provided in this room. Guests have access to a shared bathroom outside of the room.
Featuring bamboo flooring, this modern room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free Wi-Fi.
Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are provided in this room. Guests have access to a shared bathroom outside of the room.
Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are provided in this room. A private bathroom is included.
Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are provided in this room. Guests have access to a shared bathroom outside of the room.
Free Wi-Fi and a cable TV are provided in this room. A private bathroom is included.
Featuring bamboo flooring, this modern room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free Wi-Fi.
Our hotel is conveniently located within walking distance to many destinations in downtown Toronto. Getting to and from the Rex Hotel couldn’t be easier as there are many transportation options.
Osgoode Station, part of our city’s great subway system, is a two minute walk east on Queen Street. If you’re a night owl, or just want to head to Chinatown for some late night eats, the 501/301 Queen Streetcar runs 24 hours.
Taxis are easy to find on Queen Street as well. Alternatively, we can call one of the many cab companies that operate in downtown Toronto. During the summer you might even be able to get a rickshaw!
There are so many of Toronto’s best tourist attractions within walking distance from our hotel that you might not even need the TTC or a taxi!
Within two minutes from your hotel room you can walk to Osgoode Station, the US General Consulate Toronto, and the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts where the Canadian Opera Company performs.
A five minute walk will take you to destinations such as the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD), Toronto Eaton Centre Shopping Mall, Momofuko, Toronto Old City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square, and more!
Ten minutes of walking and you’ll find premier entertainment attractions like the Princess of Wales Theatre, Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Lightbox, Roy Thomson Hall… and that’s just the beginning!
A fifteen minute walk might make you thirsty, so stop by the Steam Whistle Brewery (the first glass is complimentary!). Other great sightseeing opportunities within 15 minutes of your hotel room are Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, C.N. Tower, Roger’s Centre (Skydome), and many more.
Twenty minutes of walking and you’ll find yourself in Kensington Market, an oasis of everything interesting from food, to clothing, to the infamous planter car. Right next to Kensington is one of North America’s largest Chinatowns – noodles, dumplings, dim sum, almost anything you want! Other destinations for locals and tourists alike include the Hockey Hall of Fame, Union Station, the Distillery District, Air Canada Centre (ACC), and so much more!
We didn't eat here although we did see some nice dishes go past us, mostly burgers and the like. We came for the jazz and a few drinks.
Tap selection was very good (those of you actually read my reviews know I have a thing about draft beer). There were probably at least 15 different beers, from the usual corporate variety, to the nice "crafty" stuff. They also serve the usual gamut of cocktails. Wine selection was a bit limited though: "house red" and "house white" although they appeared to be of better quality than the usual "plonk".
The bar itself is old school in appearance. A lot of wood and very cozy atmosphere. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable of the bar's product also no complaint there.
The hotel itself is a recent "boutique" refurbish so if you're interested in staying in Toronto more on the edge of downtown as opposed to the interior, this may be the place for you. I would estimate you're looking at an easy 10-15 minute walk to Yonge Street. The Toronto subway also has a stop a block away from the hotel.
All in all, a fun place. Totally recommend, at the very least, a few pints and listening to local (mostly) jazz combos.
mikeypro
It is a nice venue to listen to Jazz or Blues. The place has affordable prices and great jazz groups and soloists. The food is great and they have many options for vegetarians. Amanda was the server for us and she was really nice, fast and very attentive to what was going on around. It is my first time here but I will certainly come back because it felt really good to have wonderful fries while I could listen such a talented musician.
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The Rex Hotel
194 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z1
Art Gallery of Ontario
317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4, Canada
Canadian Opera Company
145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 4G1, Canada
C.N. Tower
301 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2T6, Canada
Metro Convention Centre
255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6, Canada
Ontario College of Art & Design
100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON M5T 1W1, Canada
Osgoode Subway Station
Toronto, ON M5H 3E5, Canada
Roger's Centre (Skydome)
1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1, Canada
Roy Thomson Hall
60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, Canada
Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada
