The Drake Hotel

Frommer's Review

The Drake opened in February 2004 to universal acclaim. Part of the appeal is its rags-to-riches pedigree: The Drake was rescued by owner Jeff Stober, who injected C$6 million into the property, creating a boutique hotel. The renovation is gorgeous. While the 19 guest rooms are mostly on the tiny side -- ranging from 14 to 36 sq. m (150-385 sq. ft.) -- they're cleverly designed and have good amenities (CD/DVD players and lovely linens, for example). The Drake's strength is in its public spaces, and for a property this small, it has lots of them: a restaurant and bar, a rooftop lounge, and a cafe; an exercise studio for yoga classes; and a performance venue, the Underground, that features live music. There are also works of art throughout the hotel. The Drake has been warmly welcomed by Toronto's arts community, and this is the one hotel in town where you're far more likely to meet city residents than visitors.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; cafe; 2 bars; yoga studio; massage room

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