About The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar
Family run since 1951, the Rex Hotel keeps you swinging with live jazz in its restaurant every night. Located in the downtown area, the hotel is also short walk from Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall.
Guests can choose between shared restroom or en-suite facilities and also have access to cable television, free toiletries and Wi-Fi, climate control, and wake-up service.
The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar Hotel offers an on-site ATM, free Wi-Fi, airport shuttle (surcharge), newspaper, and nearby parking (paid).
Guests can enjoy a courtesy breakfast, pay for a full breakfast, or grab pub grub lunch and dinner in the relaxed, jazzy atmosphere of the Rextaurant.
The hotel is located in central Toronto, a 15-minute walk from Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, eight minutes from the AGO (Art Gallery of Ontario), 20 minutes from St. Lawrence Market, and a 15 minutes’ drive from High Park.
Positive Reviews
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Enjoy the vibe
If you prefer boring, corporate accommodation, the Rex Hotel may not be for you. However, if you're interested in staying at a unique, swinging hotel with a dedicated jazz club beneath it, this place is the joint. Enjoy the laid back atmosphere and the smooth sounds while after tour the city.
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Free breakfast
At the hotel, you can enjoy a free continental breakfast every morning, featuring a light selection of cold and toasted favorites. It's a great way to start your day before exploring the sights and sounds of Toronto.
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Downtown Toronto is all yours
From the hotel, the entire downtown region is at your fingertips. Whether you're interested in arts, history, nightlife, shopping, or fine dining, you'll be less than a ten minute walk from downtown and its pleasant and culturally relevant destinations.
Negative Reviews
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Choose your rooms to suit your tastes
While some rooms come standard with an en-suite restroom, others share a communal bathroom. You may want to take this into consideration when selecting your room. Rooms with shared facilities may be cheaper, but if you prefer a little more privacy, you might want a dedicated bathroom.
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Mostly soundproofed
While the hotel rooms are well-soundproofed for the most part, guests who stayed above the Rextaurant have noted that there some jazzy hints drift up through the floorboards. However, unless you absolutely hate jazz, it's low-key enough not to bother most people.
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Some rooms are small and sparse
Some guests of the hotel have mentioned that, while not detrimental to their stay, the rooms tended to run on the small side and were limited in decoration. If you'd prefer a larger room, you may wish to upgrade to one of the suites or at least check on room dimentions with reception.