The Annex

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near University of Toronto - St. George Campus

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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2M7
  • Place, University of Toronto - St. George Campus
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Loma
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Rogers Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 290 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Toronto

Located in Downtown Toronto within a short walk of University of Toronto - St. George Campus, The Annex is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Casa Loma. This 24-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Toronto - St. George Campus - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casa Loma - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Rogers Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • CN Tower - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bathurst St at Lennox St Stop - 5 min walk
  • Bloor Station - 6 min drive
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crafty Coyote - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Future Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victory Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tranzac - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Eva's Original Chimneys - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Annex

Hotel with bars, near University of Toronto - St. George Campus
The Annex features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-out. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, a porter/bellhop, and a garden.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries, and Tempur-Pedic beds with Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters ensure a restful night. IPads, minibars, and safes are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPad

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 24 per day (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Annex Hotel Toronto
Annex Toronto
The Annex Hotel
The Annex Toronto
The Annex Hotel Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Annex?

The Annex provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Annex?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Toronto within a short 13-minute walk of Royal Ontario Museum and also 12 minutes on foot from Royal Conservatory of Music. You'll also find CF Toronto Eaton Centre and Rogers Centre within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Annex?

Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does The Annex include a casino on the premises?

No, The Annex doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Annex?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Annex?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service as well as 2 bars and a restaurant.

Does The Annex have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Annex have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Annex serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Annex allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Annex for a fee of CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Annex have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Annex?

The closest major airport to The Annex is Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), which is 2.8 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ), which is located 15.4 mi away (36-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Annex?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Annex.

Does The Annex have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Annex if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Reviews

The Annex Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I came, the people at the front desk were very helpful. Somebody offered to bring one of my bags up to my room. And then when I went to my room, unfortunately the sink was clogged and somebody came right away to fix it and my room ended up being really great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Geneviève

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you don't need to save the money, stay elsewher

Not a terrible stay, but not great. The aesthetic is simple loft living, but the owner's seem to have used that as an excise to allow for genuine dilapidation: mold in the shower grout, peeling paint, the ceiling sagging. Also, the AC system was so loud and inconsistent that it switched to "auto" despite being set for "always on" and woke me up several timea throughout the night as it struggled to turn back on (I'm not a light sleeper).
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around excellent hotel option. Great location and amenities, lobby, free coffee in the morning is ah-plus, clean & tidy rooms. The only shortcoming was that the tiled shower needs a deep, thorough cleaning as the floor & lower part of the wall was getting black with mildew. All and all I recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Everyone there was very nice and helpful. The room had a combination of LPs and books that I really enjoyed relaxing to in the evening. Super comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights for our first trip to Toronto. It was a a nice spot for a good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge room, comfortable bed, minimalist and chic furnishings. This hotel is in what I imagine was an industrial building. It was a little tattered in places (paint hanging off the bathroom ceiling, corridors drab). Service is efficient but surprisingly minimal (don’t expect a manned check in desk or to have your room serviced).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Experience was immaculate! Bed was so comfortable and IPad and record player were very nice additions to the room. The bathroom layout was interesting with the toilet and bathtub being in one area and the sink in another, but overall it was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

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

Great Toronto boutique hotel

Great stay! Front desk staff were super kind and helpful. The room was spacious and clean and provided everything I needed. Great location, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Style
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florin, GRANDVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting concept for a hotel. Seamless online check in. Got access codes for door entrance and room. Got WiFi connections. Room very spacious, good quality bedding and toiletries. Nice downstairs cafe for a breakfast. The area is very pleasant, lots of cafes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were very friendly and they accommodated to our needs. I would note that the hotel doesnt have an elevator so you will need to carry your luggage up the stairs. The look of the room is very modern, quite clean but the bathroom doesnt feel clean so I would recommend bringing shower slippers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lexis

Traveled with partner
amazing first time great for seeing the city and enjoying whats around would 100% come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really loved my stay. The annex staff & the neighborhood were my favorite parts
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Xiaowen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic! Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were fantastic. The only issue was a rather bad leak from the rain in our room. It was addressed the first day, but I unfortunately continued to leak the remaining days. Not the worst thing, but we did have to keep a trash can in front of the bathroom door so slightly inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025