Really this is a 4.5 star review, but they AREN'T perfect. This is a funky, “alternative” boutique hotel. It’s location is pretty handy to attractions on the north side of Toronto, and yet there’s a subway station just a few hundred feet away that gets you quickly downtown. The décor is "industrial chic" with simple plywood furniture, and much of the plumbing and electrical on the exterior of rough concrete or brick walls. The artwork is a mish mash of different styles, genres and decades. There’s an old fashioned looking land line phone (although push button) and amazingly cool faucets and showers controls. Made of polished brass, they look old fashioned while having a solid, very mechanical feel. We liked the sink being separate from the toilet and shower – very convenient. But they kept putting the hand towels in the shower, not at the sink. Annoying. This is one of the few hotels I can remember that didn't have some damage or deferred maintenance. There were no banged up door frames, falling toe kick, loose tile, toilets that didn't flush properly, etc. It shows attention to detail. Staff was effusively polite and response to any enquiry was immediate. There’s no ice machine on the floor, so you have to call it up from the restaurant. But it always came within a few minutes. The bed was OK, not great. A little too firm for us, and we disliked that the comforter being sewn into a sheet, so you can’t separate it out. So either you sleep without it at all, or you have to set the A/C temp very low to keep the room cool enough. We asked for a lighter comforter which was provided, but we would have preferred old school sheets and a blanket! The lobby is very small, and street signage is terrible. The attached restaurant is much more obvious, not sure about this choice. Some other gripes. The A/C was making a funny rattling noise. They sent a maintenance guy up who cleaned the filters which solved the problem. Why aren’t the filters on a regular cleaning schedule? The biggest (and dumbest) design decision were the light switches. There are three banks of switches to control all the lights, including the closet where the sink was, the toilet and shower and the main lights. One bank was at the front door, and the other two by the bedsides. So if you want to go into the closet to use the sink, you have to go to the front door to turn on the light. And there are 5 switches total for each bank, so if you need reading glassed (90% of adults over the age of 45 do.) you must have them with you to figure out which switch you need. And if it’s dark, you risk turning on ALL the lights in place. Not a nice thing for your partner. It’s a completely idiotic design and will be difficult and costly to fix, but should be done. Another complete failure is the TV setup. There are no streaming or cable channels. It’s all local stations, and a couple from Buffalo, NY. But if you want to catch up on your Netflix or Hulu, (Much less Max or Starz) you have to stream it off your phone, which didn't work very well. In this day and age and in a 4 star hotel, it’s just not good enough. Value is decent for a 4 star hotel and we would stay here again. The in house restaurant is not up to the same standard, reviewed separately. They definitely need to fix the TV issue (easy) and the light switches. (Not easy)

You get quite a spacious and nicely decorated (industrial nyc chic) suite for what you pay for compared to other downtown hotels and a nice view of the Bloor yorkville neighbourhood. My only gripe is the tv - it shows an option for screen mirroring but after speaking with concierge, I was advised it’s not actually enabled. No options to watch any streaming services either. Anyways, the restaurant downstairs is definitely worth checking out!

Great hotel, very well appointed with large rooms. Location is handy for subway and plenty food options nearby. Housekeeping from Afrah was great! Yes, there are homeless junkies next door but they keep themselves to themselves and we never had any bother with them.

Stayed here for my visit to Toronto - what a fantastic hotel and loved my stay here. The room was very clean and spacious. The service from both the front desk and cleaning crew were extremely friendly. Many nearby food options within walking distances. Public transport was only a few minutes walk away. Absolutely stunning hotel and will no doubt return if I return to Toronto one day

We had a great stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and well-maintained thanks to Afrah, she did an amazing job and really made sure everything was perfect throughout our visit. The staff in general were kind and helpful. The location is also very convenient, close to everything you might need. However, it’s worth noting that the surrounding area has a visible presence of homelessness and drug use, which might be a bit unsettling for travelers who aren’t used to seeing that. Of course, this is not something the hotel can control, and once you’re inside, everything feels safe and well managed. Overall, I’d still recommend this hotel for its cleanliness, service, and comfort.

We enjoyed our stay here. Staffs were very nice and helpful. One of the best things is the location. So many restaurants and stores in this area, and the subway station is close by.

Nice hotel in handy location near subway. Lots of great food options nearby. Comfy beds and spacious room. Great housekeeping from Afrah!

This is a hidden gem! I didn't expect to see a boutique hotel like this in Toronto. The room is really spacious and designed with cool elements. It even has its own vinyl player. The TV has tons of options. The washroom looks elegant. They have carefully selected all the details. I loved my stay here. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed our stay at the Anndore House! The room was clean and roomy! We were on the highest floor so it was relatively quiet from the hustle and bustle of the street noise below. Great location - near a lot of restaurants, bubble tea and even an HMart around the corner! Walking distance to Eaton Center area, Old Toronto, CN Tower, Kensington Market and St Lawrence Market. Recommend and will stay again!

The hotel was in a very convenient location. The homeless people congregating in the adjacent park made the street feel unsafe at night . The atmosphere at the hotel was lots of fun during the Pride weekend

Good: Location,Location, Location!! Boutique Hotel with an 'industrial' feel with modern decor. For example: the electrical outlets are wired through metal conduits attached to the wall, not behind the drywall. Worn looking carpet in the hallways, Chic! Wonderful soft linens on the beds and lovely towels in the bathrooms. Bad: Nothing.

We stayed here for Toronto Pride and its a perfect hotel! Just blocks away from the Pride festival and right on the parade route. The hotel is clean and modern and hip. The room is cozy and tidy. The lounge is lovely with a great selection of drinks and amazing food. Staff is super friendly and helpful. I can't wait to come back.

Amazing service.. watch the pride parade from your room.. Evan from Ireland off the charts Queen above and beyond... And John, the manager is patient and showed me three room options.. that would be suitable for my my friends and myself.. second year in a row.. we always get the master suite.. and it's worth every pay

Loved The Anndore House! It's quaint and cosy, with a great patio to sit at and watch the world go by. Staff are friendly and the management is hands-on. Nice homely feel.

Good: Room was clean, bed comfortable, lots of storage and nicely decorated. Bad: The sound of the air con unit for the hotel was outside our window so the noise of this is constant day and night.

A gorgeous place to stay! Staff were very kind and courteous, always willing to be helpful. The rooms are beautiful. Pet friendly as well. We have 2 cats, and they were able to stay no problem.

The rooms are clean and spacious, and the staff is kind. My only downside was that there seems to be a bit of homelessness in the park next door, so some nights are a little noisier than others. Otherwise, great location, and I would stay again.

Everything about our stay was perfect. Easy parking. Great service. Beautiful rooms. Just absolutely perfect. This is a perfect 10/10 stay, and my favorite place I've ever stayed in Toronto.

Check in was quick and easy, we arrived early and was happy to see that the room was ready, so early check in plus! Parking is right across the street from hotel, cute terrace and very nice bar and restaurant. Subway and shopping on Bloor just a block away. Would definitely come back.

Good: Beautiful place Bad: Stepped on used needles outside the building, drug use outside, watched a guy shoot up waiting for my morning coffee.

I literally don’t even know how to start raving about this place! From the moment we walked in, it was like seeing extended family. Joey and Abby were so kind, and so accommodating. My son threw a fit the next morning, due to being super tired with the jet lag. We had just flown in from Portugal. We felt terrible but they were super understanding and very kind, especially when he went to apologize to the front desk. Every day we would walk past, they would greet our family. And then on my son‘s birthday, they prepared a lovely gift inside the room with balloons, a super sweet card and cupcake and serenaded him with happy birthday when he walked through the front door. Akshay, our valet, was such a cool dude and took care of us the entire trip. We stay at hotels a lot and all of them just feel like a place to stay, but this one truly felt like a second home! Our family wants to thank everybody once again 🤩

Loved my stay at The Anndore House. The room had real personality — exposed brick, record player, great design. Super comfy bed and a sleek bathroom. The location is perfect: quiet but close to everything. Staff were chill and helpful.