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The Rex Hotel

2.5 star property

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Restaurant
City view
Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$101
$83 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19

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194 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V1Z1
  • Place, The Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Alexandra Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Princess of Wales Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Shared Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Private Bathroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom (Large Room)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 175 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Toronto

With a stay at The Rex Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Toronto, steps from The Path and Campbell House Museum. .This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Four Seasons Centre and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Osgoode Hall.

What's nearby

  • The Path - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Queen Street West - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Royal Alexandra Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Four Seasons Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Princess of Wales Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Queen St West at St Patrick St Stop - 1 min walk
  • Union Station - 13 min walk
  • Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rudy - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪HotBlack Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Real Fruit Bubble Tea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Rex Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from The Path
The Rex Hotel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 17-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Rex serving guests of The Rex Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and ATM/banking services.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
The Rex - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.2 miles (CAD 25 per night)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: CAD 5 to 15 for adults and CAD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Rex

Things to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 15 for adults, and CAD 5 to 15 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 25 per night (1312 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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The Rex Hotel Hotel
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The Rex Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1029 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
We had a mixed experience at The Rex Hotel. On the positive side, the staff were absolutely lovely — friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay. The hotel also has a unique charm and a quirky character that sets it apart from more generic options in the city. That said, the rooms are definitely in need of a revamp. While the character is there, the decor and facilities feel quite dated and stale. One major downside was that the windows can’t be opened, which made the rooms feel stuffy. The air conditioning unit didn’t help much either — more of a noisy fan than actual cooling. Unfortunately, our stay ended on a frustrating note. The water was shut off to the entire building without any notice, and we were told multiple times that it would be back in 5–10 minutes. After waiting over 40 minutes, we had no choice but to leave and find somewhere else just to use basic bathroom and shower facilities — not ideal when you're traveling. With some upgrades to the rooms and better communication around building issues, The Rex could be a great spot. But as it stands, it’s a bit of a hit-or-miss experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
After a flight cancellation, very helpful with quick check in and helpfulness of the staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sakura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had everything I needed and the receptionist was very accommodating as I had to check in a bit early. The free toast and coffee breakfast was also good and it was a plus for me to be able to hear some jazz music from the bar. I would recommend this hotel to my friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ramir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little venue

Great area, close to Scotia Bank and Rodger’s Stadium is Cozy room, clean bedding with working A/C Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was terrible. The air conditioning unit was right next to your face when in bed and it was noisy. We only stayed one night, but if we had to stay another night I would have checked out. We were told there was no lift and had to carry our bags up and down two floors it needs to be highlighted there are no lifts. We were in our mid 60’s.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Winnipeg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great. Wasn't able to check out the jazz bar but could hear the music and loved it. Rooms were clean and shared bathrooms were also spotless. Check in was an easy process and accessing the hotel and room with the key card was also simple. My only complaint was that the wifi, while it did connect, rarely provided internet. But my stay was so short that I didn’t inquire about fixing it so no point deduction.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, simple rooms. Perfect if you just need a place to rest your head. Never had to wait for a shared washroom/shower. Never heard any noise from other rooms. Old building, but everything in great shape. Place has character. Don’t expect the Ritz.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff are incredibly positive and helpful. The room, for nearly $300/night, all-in, was tiny- double bed pushed against the wall - ancient window AC. Unpainted patched hole in wall. Restaurant and entertainment was fabulous. But the hostel-like rooms are definitely not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tuong-Nga

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The stay was good. Room clean and good for one night stay, Walking distance to many attractions & restaurant. Wasn't expected a nice, basics complemental breakfast. Staff was very helpful and friendly. I subtracted 1 star due to no elevator :( We had to lug our heavy suitcases up the stairs :(
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, A/C worked well, staff were very polite and curtious. We would not change a thing.Have been staying at the Rex for many years when we visit Toronto.
Truth and Reconciliation Day.
Toronto Blue Jays game and ALC winners
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TIFF 50 - September 12th to 13th, 2025

My room was clean and even the shared bathroom was nice. My only gripes are not having a view out the window, that the “mild” chicken wings were more like mid BBQ flavour, the electronic band that was performing, and no chocolate milk and French toast during breakfast. I still had a good stay though. It’s an 8-minute walk from the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No complaints was exactly as expected. good area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not your normal modern chain hotel but this is not a bad thing. It has character especially with the Jazz and Blues Bar. Although not in the middle of Downtown it is still in a good location with a 15 minute walk to the CN Tower/Rogers Centre or the subway is very close @ Osgoode. There are a number of good pubs and restaurants close by if you want to venture out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicky

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hojat

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Rex hotel for 4 nights. It was quite a good experience. The room was clean. The staff were helpful and friendly. Checking in and out was seemless. Walkable to the shopping malls and public transportation. The shared bathroom was okay, but could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it has it unique little concept
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. Very affordable. The staff is great and my room was good too. Even though I had a shared bathroom, I never ran into anyone at all. Very quiet. I actually look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is the second time I’ve had the pleasure of staying at the Rex. The music, staff, food and accommodations, were lovely. Thanks once again for making my stay a memorable one. :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025