The Drake Hotel

Frommer's Review

The Drake opened in February 2004, and has already earned a following that includes some famous faces (the Black Eyed Peas and actress Heather Graham have stayed here). Part of the appeal is the hotel's rags-to-riches pedigree: The Drake was rescued by owner Jeff Stober, who injected C$6 million into creating a boutique hotel. The renovation is gorgeous. While the 19 guest rooms are mostly on the tiny side -- they range from 14 to 36 sq. m (150-385 sq. ft.) -- they are 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 an awful lot. There are a restaurant and bar, a rooftop lounge, and a cafe; an exercise studio for yoga classes and a massage room; 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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