That we didn’t get to stay in it for longer because we underrated how great Toronto is!

!!!! Worrying about the noise of the jazz disrupting your sleep? You can’t hear it from the rooms! Anyway moving onto why this was such a great stay :). The Rex Hotel is a truly welcoming, fun, comfy, and superbly placed place to stay in Toronto. We were provided with the opportunity for early check-in, excellent daily room cleaning, clean and well-stocked facilities, comfy and attractive bedding and room decor, friendly staff, and free bag storage, all at a competitive price for this perfect area for a short stay. We don’t drive, so it was perfect to be able to walk straight into and towards both the station (for Niagara Falls) and also to be within walking distance of the CN Tower, the Toronto Harbour, Kensington and Chelsea Market, and so so much more. On top of all that we went down one night to watch some jazz and while the atmosphere was not perhaps as bustling as some of the more intimate jazz clubs out there, the musicians are truly stunning and the accompanying food/drinks are well priced and enjoyable :). Basically stay here!

Stayed in September 2023

Great location, clean and spacious rooom, highly recommended!

Stayed in September 2023

The location it fantastic, but VERY noisy!

We had to book due to a travel emergency, and it was fast, easy. There was a sink in the room that was very helpful as the bathroom was shared.

Stayed in June 2023

Just that we had shared bathroom

The staff was very nice people

Stayed in August 2023

Pricey for the quality (even for being in Toronto). Place felt like it hadn't been updated in a while and did not feel the cleanest. Room was small and almost claustrophobic

Location. Bartender at the bar next door

Stayed in August 2023

Seniors one pushing 80 and second floor with no lift/ heavy cases..unhelpful staff and a very small room with two singles There would be better value

Not too much at all Not value here

Stayed in May 2023

Only that I wasn't able to get a room with my own bathroom.

Great staff, cool hotel, love the live music, musician vibe.

Stayed in August 2023

Very uncomfortable room, window towards a wall and with AC hidden by a curtain.

Located in the city center. Nice jazz sessions in the bar

Stayed in August 2023

Our room was a closet that could barely fit a double bed. No writing surface. Bathroom extremely tiny. Were not big, large people and we barely fit. A large person can not use the room we were assigned.

Location.

Stayed in July 2023

Almost everything. We have travelled widely and usually aren’t bothered by lack of facilities or even it being ultra clean, but the negative attitude of the staff (and in particular the female receptionists and Jazz bar staff at breakfast) really out a dampener in the stay. Rather than be helpful they almost went out of their way to be abrupt and dismissive. The attitude was not just saved for us, we witnessed a very rude conversation between the waiter (who certainly didn’t want to be one) and a French lady and her son over her request for an americano coffee. We saw the receptionist FaceTiming friends whenever we went passed her and if we interrupted we’re met with rolling eyes and a ‘I don’t know’. There were NO concessions to see the Jazz which given we stayed midweek and it was not full, seemed a particularly stupid idea when we asked if we could go (or sit on the terrace) for a nightcap at 10:20 we’re net with curt NO.

Not much - the male receptionist was very helpful (all the others weren’t), and it’s a great central location, but also many other hotels in this area and next time we visit we will be booking into one of those.

Stayed in July 2023

Not very clean, very old, shared bathroom and very expensive

Location

Stayed in July 2023

This place has rustic charm and I wouldn't change a thing

Had breakfast and lunch here, great affordable food

Stayed in July 2023

There is a jazz bar that plays live music, a fantastic thing if you want to attend l, a terrible thing if you want to sleep.

Staff were nice and friendly

Stayed in June 2023

the window drapes could not be drawn if the ac was on

everything worked.

Stayed in July 2023

The shared bathrooms were not particularly well kept, with cracked tiles and grimy windows. The toilet and shower were clean enough to be usable at least, but otherwise not pleasant. The whole place very much felt like a side projec to the bar - not a problem per se, just meant the quality of the stay was not that of a dedicated hotel. Felt a lot more like a hostel (again not a problem, just not what was advertised). Staff seemed quite disinterested for the most part. We met the manager (I think) as we were cheking in, who was very friendly, but otherwise most seemed reluctant to engage with us. Not mandatory, I guess, but it does make a difference to a stay.

The Rex is perfectly situated in the entertainment district. The CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Chinatown and the train station, among many other places, were in easy walking distance. The room was fine - two comfy single beds and a TV, with a washbasin so the shared bathroom wasn't needed for every little thing. I personally enjoyed the faint trills of jazz wafting up from the bar below, but I appreciate that may not be for everyone!

Stayed in June 2023

The property is in desperate need for refurbishment. My room was very small as was the en suite bathroom The room had very little storage and It had no safety deposit box.

Great location. The staff in the Jazz Club were polite and very helpful

Stayed in June 2023

My own bathroom. A bed that would sleep two comfortably. it wasn't.

I felt I got tricked. I should have known better. The print was small and I didn't read it. For $188 it was a total rip-off. we will tell our friends how badly our experience was.

Stayed in June 2023

Some may find the hotel a little “tired” and the rooms small….we warmed to that.

Downtown genuine Toronto; no frills genuine Jazz venue - rooms almost a side issue. Very friendly and welcoming family ownership/management. Much better experience and value than the overpriced and impersonal global hotel chains.

Stayed in May 2023

Basic room with no facilities. Needs updating. One sealed Window. Loud air conditioner. A place to sleep only.

Location location in downtown near restaurants.

Stayed in June 2023

Smallest room ever, tired decor, no facilities in the room, no lift to upper floors, no breakfast available until after 9.30am

excellent location, easy to find

Stayed in June 2023

Room is horrible. Nothing related to comfort. Staff is hard to communicate with.

Location is good.

Stayed in May 2023

Exactly as I imagined - staying in a blues and jazz hotel on Queen. The music was exceptional - Paul Reddick was simply terrific and so was the meal. I went to sleep listening to the live sounds of Paul Delong and his band. I was in heaven. Thank you.

Stayed in April 2023

electronic supply is not stable, power off without reason in a whole night and hard to find for help at night

location is good

Stayed in March 2023

I am trying not to put the hotel down but just what is to be expected as we do continue to return here, You will hear sirens along with the bands playing in the bar, It was chilly for a while ,while the heater warmed up the room we also turned the heater off when we went out also closing the blinds helps keep the room more comfy. The rooms are small but we were just sleeping there for a couple of nights.& will be returning due to the price.

The location was good for us as we had an event 5min. walk . Near by parking cheap on weekends. We have stayed here a few times in the past so we know what it is too be expected.

Stayed in March 2023

Room size and room equipment! We had a very bad night there! The electric heater was turned off in the middle of the night and the room was completely cold! The building was very old! And when I was talking on the phone at night, the next room was banging hard on the wall to shut me up!

The location and staff!

Stayed in March 2023