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The Drake Hotel

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

1,243 guest reviews analysed

1150 Queen St West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1J3, CA

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

90.5 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 1,243 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trip.com and Agoda.

Best for

  • city breaks
  • food & wine
  • business
  • groups

About The Drake Hotel

The Drake Hotel offers 51 rooms in Toronto's West Queen West neighbourhood. The property features an all-day restaurant serving modern bistro classics under the direction of Executive Chef Daniel Hyam. Guests can also visit the Drake Underground, a bar and live music venue located beneath the hotel, known as one of Toronto's most intimate spots for live shows.

Additional amenities include meeting rooms and wedding venues, making The Drake Hotel suitable for both social gatherings and business events. Its focus on dining and live entertainment sets it apart as a cultural hub in the city.

Why it stands out

The Drake Hotel is listed as EMPTYJET for its boutique size, prime Toronto location, and cultural offerings. With modern bistro dining, a live music bar, and event spaces, it appeals to travellers seeking a vibrant city experience and creative atmosphere.

Key facts

Keys
51 rooms
Opened / renovated
2004
Check-in / out
15:00 / 11:00
Pets
allowed
Type
City, Design, Business

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Dining

  • Fine dining — evidence: Our all-day menus, led by Executive Chef Daniel Hyam, serve modern bistro classics
  • Bar — one of Toronto's most intimate live music venues, right beneath the hotel

Services

  • Meeting rooms — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Meeting Rooms
  • Wedding venue — JSON-LD amenityFeature: Wedding Venues

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Drake Hotel restaurant — modern bistro classics
Bar
Drake Underground

Awards & affiliations

Location

43.6808, -79.4199
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