Frommer's Review
At one time, the King Eddie was the only place in Toronto that Hollywood royalty, such as Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, would consider staying. In the 1980s, after many years of neglect, a group of local investors spent C$40 million to rescue it. The result recalls its former glory, with rosy marble columns and a glass-domed rotunda dominating the lobby. Although the guest rooms aren't what I'd call spacious -- 28 to 33 sq. m (300-350 sq. ft.) is standard -- their uniformly high ceilings give them a sweeping grandeur that is unusual. The rooms are also charmingly appointed. Unlike rooms at many competitors, where you'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference among them, these guest rooms have been decorated with a personal touch. The bathrooms are particularly nice, with large marble tubs.
The formal dining room, Café Victoria, wins solid reviews for its Continental cooking (try the very rare beef Wellington). This is one of the most glamorous settings in the city, and its astonishing Edwardian beauty is the reason the hotel wasn't torn down in the 1970s. Just off the lobby is a mirrored lounge that serves a traditional English afternoon tea; I highly recommend partaking in this delicious pastime whether or not you're a guest in the hotel (if you do, try the Lady Grey tea). The wood-paneled Consort Bar is wonderfully clubby, and its 2.5m-high (8-ft.) windows afford fun people-watching while you sip a champagne cocktail. It's got a surprising long menu, which includes everything from crispy calamari to thin-crust pizzas.
Facilities:
2 restaurants; bar; health club; Jacuzzi; sauna; concierge; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; laundry service; dry cleaning
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