The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

It was very easy to check in. The room was old, but very tidy and clean and had all the things I needed for my stay. The location can't be beat for the price. Very well soundproofed from the live performances downstairs, just the street outside is where the noise comes from which is typical for downtown Toronto. Comfortable bed and large enough space. I chose to have my own bathroom which was worth it.

Perhaps like staying in a museum replicating a 1920s hotel. The walls of the halls were filled with art and posters of bygone eras. Loved going along the hallways of the two lodging floors and stairwells. Rooms were tiny, but with comfortable beds and very clean & well-kept. The greatest treat was walking back from my conference at George Brown University and settling down in the bar to hear great music. Experience better than staying at any corporate chain hotel at many times the price. Location was walkable, bikeable, and filled with great restaurants. High-energy diverse area.

Location location location - it was perfect! We could go to main sightseeings by foot, that was very convenient, so we walked a lot and haven’t used public transport, just to/from airport 🙂 Another great advantage - super friendly and helpfull staff, when I was in crisis due to cancelled flight, receptionist was very kind and helped me a lot, I sincerely appreciate it. Also another nice thing - there’s a jazz/blues bar right below the hotel, so if you want to eat or listen to love music (concerts are daily) - that’s perfect to stay there 😉 Concerts didn’t last to late night, so even when we went to sleep early, didn’t hear any noise. Also it was a nice area around the hotel - cozy & fun bars, lots of various places to eat, metro station nearby.

The location was great, room was clean and bed was comfy. It was small, but was all I needed. It felt safe.

This place has real soul and really made my trip to Toronto. All the staff are super friendly (as I found to be the case everywhere in Toronto) and have plenty of suggestions for things to see and do in the city. I booked tickets for evening performances at the bar next door on both nights and got a wonderful spot both times. I cannot stress enough how amazing it is to stay at such an institution with fantastic live music, as a frequent traveller this was probably one of my favourite ever stays. The location is great, lots of restaurants and bars close by and free coffee and toast is an added bonus. The food and drinks at the Rex are also good value and tasty. The shared bathroom facilities are clean and were no issue for me as they always seemed to be free when I needed them. If you're looking for a unique stay and cultural experience then the Rex is the place to book.