Toronto, CanadaLittle Portugal
Gladstone House
Victorian art landmark
Little Portugal Toronto, Canada
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
Victorian art landmark
This 1889 Romanesque brick landmark functions as a living art gallery, filled with rotating installations and spirited neighborhood performances.
“Among the neighborhood’s art-minded hotels, the Gladstone is the most interactive, with shows, classes, and ongoing events.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Individually styled bedrooms created by local artists, with rotating gallery spaces throughout.
Notable
An 1889 Romanesque landmark with a restored hand-operated Victorian birdcage elevator.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
This gorgeous red brick Victorian hotel had its heyday during the era of the trans-Canada railway, and while it fell into disuse for a while, the rebirth of Queen Street West means this site is suddenly in great demand.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Queen Street West stretches directly outside, lined with independent art galleries, live music venues, and neighborhood vintage boutiques.
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The rooms
Every bedroom is decorated by a local artist, giving each space an individual concept, title, and original aesthetic.
The gym
Custom murals by local artists cover the lower-level gym, where three studios hold cardio machines and free weights.
Restaurant
Gladstone Bistro
Exposed brick walls and large arched windows enclose a saloon-inspired bar serving seasonal bistro plates and craft cocktails.
Toronto's oldest hotel serves up a mélange of uniquely designed suites, exhibition spaces, and a pair of bars—a café that deals brunch during the day and dancing at night
At the table
Cassette serves drinks across checkered tile floors and diner banquettes, adjoining an intimate vinyl-listening room enclosed in green drapes.
How it began
Susanna Robinson commissioned the hotel in 1889 for railway travelers, creating what is now Toronto's oldest continuously operating hotel.
Toronto
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.