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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 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

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 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

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 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
  • ‪Tranzac - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victory Cafe - ‬2 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 concierge services, securing valuables, 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 garden, and a porter/bellhop.
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 will couples enjoy most about a stay 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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Are there connecting rooms at The Annex?

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, there aren't any 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.

The Annex Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 684 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mathilde

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay but wish there was in room coffee or the cafe downstairs opened by 7 am- we had an early flight. Great room and design
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Continently located to UofT. Easy subway access. Self checkin was handy and efficient. Communication through email was effective and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dilare

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, good for two people to stay. Relatively walkable distance. Very cute neighborhoods.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delightful boutique hotel in nicely renovated old brick building. Great neighbourhood and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I really liked staying in a small, boutique hotel situated in a neighbourhood. I would return and am recommending The Annex to anyone looking for a unique and confortable stay in Toronto.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot close to so much! Very clean and super nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

melanie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Loved the hotel overall very cute but a few hiccups along the way. I travelled for work and considering the lobby is closed until 8, nespresso in the room would be great. Loved the toiletries nice touch. Bar man was super great. Had not noticed there was no elevator when I booked. My back is not great and had someone offered to help with my bags, it would have been appreciated, can’t go wrong to ask. The resto could use more food options aside from pizza. The neighbourhood has many pizza options already. Maybe ramen or a couple easy salads. Or a few ready made meal options. There is so little food available it would at least be nice to be able to order and eat downstairs with your colleagues, we didn’t feel like going out and asked, unfortunately was not possible and we had pizza night prior. . It was nice to see trees from my room, a little greenery goes a long way. Finally, I did have a pretty serious incident occur which I won’t get into here. The manager reached out to me and was very professional. That being said, I was not offered anywhere near the appropriate level of compensation for the disruption or trouble caused -not by a guest, but by the hotel, impacting my trust in the establishment as well as my sense of safety and security and that of guests. Im still left dumbfounded by the situation and the steps that were taken to compensate me. I feel this hotel could be great, simply missing a few key details.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher, Scarborough

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Boutique style hotel, rooms adequate for our stay. Staff extremely friendly and go out of their way to assist. Bar area well stocked and bar staff very obliging to serve Overall a clean, well presented hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Brights Grove

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique little property downtown Toronto. Staff is very friendly rooms were very modest but comfortable. Public parking close by walking distance to dozens of attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia, Williamsburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked location and room layout. Didn't realize no elavator.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudine

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely space; towels were soft, toiletries were very nice, and a cozy bed! Parking behind is very expensive, and while there is no time to explore on my visit, it's a great lively neighbourhood
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed are stay at the Annex. Great location, easy check-in and out, clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a treat to stay here in Toronto! The space felt so calming and comfortable, with interesting design elements and simplicity of the space without lacking personality. It was genuinely one of the best stays I've had across Canada.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, and a perfect location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
Rooms were modern and fun. The vinyl selection for the record player could have been better.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean room, very comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Terran

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Love the Annex Hotel. They need to do a deep cleaning of the bathroom/shower tiling. It would also be amazing if there could be designated parking spots in the Lippencot Green P for hotel guests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were above average
Stayed 1 night in May 2025