The Annex Hotel

The Annex Hotel is a small boutique hotel at 296 Brunswick Avenue in the Annex neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a short walk from Bloor Street West. The Annex is a leafy, residential area of Victorian houses that sits next to the University of Toronto campus, and it is popular for its independent restaurants, bookshops, cafes and music venues. The hotel is close to the Spadina and Bathurst subway stations on the Bloor-Danforth line, which places the Royal Ontario Museum, Yorkville, Koreatown and the university within easy reach. The scale is intimate, with a modest number of rooms and a design-led, informal character that appeals to couples, visiting academics and travellers who prefer a neighbourhood stay to a downtown tower. Rooms are offered as standard rooms, king rooms, double queen rooms and suites, with modern, uncluttered styling and comfortable bedding. Listed amenities include wifi, a restaurant or cafe, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast and light meals are available in the building, and the surrounding blocks of Bloor Street provide many more options, from casual Korean and Middle Eastern restaurants to coffee shops and bars. Service is friendly and low-key, with staff able to share local tips on the neighbourhood. The area is quiet at night compared with the entertainment districts, though Bloor Street has a steady flow of activity until late. Typical nightly rates are around CAD $240, which falls in the mid-range for Toronto. Visitors visiting the university, attending performances at nearby venues, or looking for a walkable, village-like part of the city will find the Annex Hotel a practical and pleasant base.