26 Gerrard St E, Toronto, Canada | (888) 710-7049
Central location, less than a quarter-mile from Yonge-Dundas
Square
Extensive shopping, dining, and public transportation options
within a 10-minute walk
Large, contemporary rooms include microwaves and
mini-fridges
Some rooms include sitting areas with sofa beds
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Sleek lobby serves free espresso and fruit-infused water
Laundry facilities for guest use
Parking lot next door (for a fee)
Pet-friendly (surcharge)
Discounted services at nearby gym and spa
No breakfast, restaurant, bar, or fitness center
Nearby homeless shelter might create an unsavory neighborhood atmosphere
The Saint James Hotel is a mid-range hotel located in downtown
Toronto, less than a five-minute walk away from
College subway station as well as the shops and restaurants of Yonge-Dundas
Square. 28 chic and modern rooms feature gleaming bathrooms with rainfall showerheads.
On-site amenities other than a vending machine, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities, are non-existent, but overall the hotel offers excellent
value with its convenient location and beautiful rooms. The nearby Ramada Plaza Toronto Downtown has a restaurant and indoor pool for about the same price, but rooms aren't as fresh.
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Scene
Trendy, downtown hotel caters to guests seeking a boutique experience at an affordable price
Set in an attractive red-brick building, the Saint James
Hotel makes an elegant first impression. Every detail of the hotel’s interior
seems carefully considered to create a sleek, boutique atmosphere. The lobby is decorated in rich brown tones and the walls
feature large black-and-white photos of Toronto street scenes -- a style of artwork
that continues throughout the hotel’s hallways and guest rooms. Self-serve
stations in the lobby offer free espresso and water with cucumber
or lemon. The hotel was busy during our visit, with singles and couples of all
ages checking-in and out.
Location
Downtown location with easy subway access, surrounded by the buildings of Ryerson University
The Saint James Hotel is located less than a five-minute walk
from vibrant Yonge-Dundas Square and the Toronto Eaton Centre. More shopping
and dining options can also be found a 10-minute walk away around the Church
and Wellesley intersection. The hotel is less than a quarter-mile from College subway
station. Slightly further away are the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal
Ontario Museum, and the Hockey Hall of Fame, all of which can be reached in
about 20 minutes by foot.The area around the hotel is quite pleasant, with the deep
yellow-and-blue flags of Ryerson University decorating the street’s lampposts
and the sidewalks are busy with students. Although the hotel is mainly surrounded
by the university’s various buildings, it’s also next door to a homeless shelter which can be uncomfortable for some.
Rooms
Stylish rooms feature bathrooms with rainfall showerheads
The hotel’s large, minimalist rooms are decorated in a soft
palate of pale grays, light browns, and whites. Walls feature retro black-and-white
photos of Toronto, branded with the hotel’s signature turquoise and gray colors.
The beds’ crisp white sheets are complimented by deep purple bolster pillows
and plush headboards. Mini-fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffeemaker are
discretely hidden away in a closet unit. All room categories include flat-screen
TVs, and either a desk or small table-and-chairs set-up. King Rooms feature a sitting area with armchairs
and a sofa bed.Bathrooms provide showers with rainfall heads, and Neutrogena
bath products are presented on light wood boxes. Hairdryers are tucked in
playful black bags, and white slippers are artfully tucked in the corner beside
the doorway.
Features
Guest laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and the front
desk offers fax and copying services, for a fee, in lieu of a business center. Parking is available
at the neighboring underground lot for a daily surcharge, and pets are welcome
for a fee. The hotel also offers a tidy, well-maintained guest laundry
room with coin-operated washer and dryer units. Guests receive discounted rates
at the nearby facilities of Hard Candy Gym and Elmwood Spa.
