The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, Toronto ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, M5v1z1

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar is a prominent landmark in Toronto's entertainment scene, offering a unique blend of hospitality and live music. Known as Toronto’s longest-running jazz club, it showcases the talents of numerous talented musicians. Its prime location on Queen Street places it within walking distance of major attractions and cultural venues.

Location

Situated in downtown Toronto, The Rex offers easy access to popular attractions like the Art Gallery of Ontario and the CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Public transportation options include the Osgoode Subway Station just a short walk away and the 24-hour Queen Streetcar service. The surrounding area is vibrant, featuring a variety of restaurants and markets.

Rooms

The hotel features cozy accommodations with bamboo flooring, ensuring a modern yet rustic atmosphere. Guests can choose from various room types, all equipped with flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room includes heating and air conditioning, with private or shared bathroom options available.

Eat & Drink

The Rextaurant serves a diverse pub-fare menu, famous for its homemade burgers and selection of Ontario craft beers. Guests can enjoy casual dining before or after live performances at the jazz bar. The venue is designed for gatherings, making it a suitable choice for families and work groups alike.

Leisure & Business

The Rex is notable for hosting 19 live music shows weekly, showcasing both local and international jazz talent. The casual atmosphere and retro-chic decor create a lively environment for patrons. The bar serves as a favorite destination for music lovers seeking an authentic jazz experience.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Basic Double or Twin Room Two Single Beds

Max:

2 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Heating

Air conditioning

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Single Room Single Bed Private Bathroom

Max:

1 person

9 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

City view

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Basic Double or Twin Room

Max:

3 persons

12 m²

Bed options:

1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Toronto600 m

Airports

Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) 3.2 km

Pearson (YYZ) 28.5 km

Train

Toronto Union Station900 m

Underground

Osgoode Subway200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Jazz & Dine!

The jazz bar downstairs offered a delightful atmosphere, complemented by good food and lively music that made for a memorable dining experience.view full review

Cozy Comfort

The room was basic yet comfortable, perfect for resting after a day of exploring. It provided everything I needed, including a bed and a functional bathroom.view full review

Clean and Functional

The bathroom was clean and well-maintained, which made my stay even more enjoyable and stress-free.view full review

Chill Vibes

The jazz club provided a great ambiance with fantastic live music every night, enriching my overall stay and offering a perfect escape after a day out.view full review

General

No smoking on site
No parking
Express check-in/ -out
Concierge desk
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Services

Car hire
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Live entertainment
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, M5v1z1

Map view

194 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada, M5v1z1

City landmarks

290 Bremner Blvd

CN Tower

1.5 km

Aquarium

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

1.5 km

Shopping Area

CF Toronto Eaton Centre

850 m

Market

St. Lawrence Market

1.8 km

Museum

Royal Ontario Museum

2.5 km

Baseball Stadium

Rogers Centre

1.5 km

Square

Nathan Phillips Square

850 m

Stadium

Hockey Hall of Fame

850 m

235 Queens Quay W at Lower Simcoe St.

Harbourfront Centre

1.5 km

40 Bay St

Pro sports game

1.5 km

Public Building

Toronto City Hall

850 m

9 Trinity St

Distillery historic district

2.4 km

Stadium

Scotiabank Arena

1.5 km

Square

Yonge-Dundas Square

1.7 km

250 Fort York Blvd

Fort York National Historic Site

2.0 km

Public Building

Ontario Legislative Building

1.2 km

Museum

Bata Shoe Museum

2.1 km

60 Queen St W

Old City Hall

850 m

Park

Hto Park

1.5 km

Mall

Brookfield Place

880 m

Church

Church of the Holy Trinity

850 m

Museum

Mac Kenzie House Historic

1.7 km

Park

Allan Gardens

2.2 km

Nearby

Gallery

Art Gallery of Ontario

150 m

Public Building

Osgoode Hall

150 m

Monument

Campbell House Museum

150 m

317 Dundas St W

The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario

150 m

Museum

The Grange

150 m

Museum

Textile Museum of Canada

480 m

100 Queen St W

South African War Memorial

170 m

Restaurants

Mi Taco

120 m

247 Queen St W

Tohenboku Ramen

70 m

2459 Yonge St

Niuda Hand-pulled Noodles

80 m

204 Queen St W

Ginger

70 m

212 Queen St W

Mucho Burrito Queen St

110 m

263 Queen St W By Much Music

Queen St Warehouse

150 m

232 Queen St W

Smoke's Poutinerie

380 m

218 Adelaide Street West

Burrito Boyz

350 m

218 Adelaide St W

Omg Oh My Gyro

110 m

155 John St

Crocodile Rock

310 m

240 Adelaide St W

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

80%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

friendly staff

limited dining options

pricey

8.0/10

Great

Rooms

8.4

Location

9.1

Service

9.1

Dining

7.4

Anna

United States, May 2024

8.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were spotless and had everything I needed, the service was top-notch, and the location was superb. However, the dining options were a bit limited. Overall, a great value for money!

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were immaculate and had all the essentials I required.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, and the staff went above and beyond to assist me during my stay.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect, right in the heart of Toronto with easy access to everything. The staff was incredibly helpful in providing recommendations and assistance.

Dining

7.0

Although the dining options were somewhat limited, the Italian coffee was a delightful treat.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were in great condition, making my stay even more enjoyable.

clean

limited dining options

George

United Kingdom, April 2024

8.0/10

The hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of Toronto, offering good clean rooms with all the essentials. The service is top-notch, making me feel truly welcomed. The location is ideal for exploring the entertainment district, though being in an alleyway may not suit everyone.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were good clean rooms with all the essentials.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, making me feel truly welcomed.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in the heart of Toronto, making it easy to explore the entertainment district.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were varied and offered a delicious pad thai.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offers car hire and assistance with tours, adding convenience to my stay.

Convenient Location

Alleyway Location

Simon

United Kingdom, January 2024

7.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is fantastic, being right in the heart of Toronto with everything close by. The rooms were spacious and modern, and the service was top-notch. However, the dining options were a bit lacking, and the facilities could be improved. Overall, a great value for money!

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and modern, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, with friendly staff always ready to assist.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Toronto, making it easy to explore the city.

Dining

7.0

Although the dining options were limited, the food provided was of good quality.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent, but could use some upgrades to enhance the overall guest experience.

John

United Kingdom, January 2024

8.4/10

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Toronto, close to pretty much everything we wanted to see. The rooms are well-appointed with good clean bathrooms, but there could be more bathroom essentials provided. The service is excellent with car hire and tours/ticket assistance available. The dining experience with Danish pastry included is a nice touch. However, the facilities could use some improvement to enhance the overall guest experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are well-appointed with good clean bathrooms, but there could be more bathroom essentials provided.

Service

9.0

The service is excellent with car hire and tours/ticket assistance available.

Location

10.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Toronto, close to pretty much everything we wanted to see.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience with Danish pastry included is a nice touch.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities could use some improvement to enhance the overall guest experience.

Great location

Limited bathroom essentials

Kate

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.4/10

The hotel is a hidden gem in the heart of Toronto, perfect for those wanting a cozy and comfortable stay. The rooms are modern and well-equipped, but the lack of in-room amenities is a downside. The service is top-notch with a warm welcome and great assistance available. Although located in an alleyway, the convenient access to local entertainment venues adds to the charm. The restaurant downstairs offers delicious options but could have more variety. Overall, a good value for money stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are well-kept and have all the essentials for a pleasant stay.

Service

9.0

The service here is exceptional; the staff goes above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay.

Location

7.0

While the hotel is in an alleyway, its location in the entertainment district is perfect for exploring the vibrant city.

Dining

7.0

The restaurant downstairs serves tasty dishes, but could offer more variety in the menu.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provides basic facilities, but additional amenities in the rooms would enhance the experience.

Rupert

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.8/10

The hotel is in a prime location in the heart of Toronto, making it convenient for exploring the city. The rooms are modern and spacious, providing a comfortable stay, although the price could be considered high. The service is exceptional, offering car hire and tours assistance. However, the dining options were limited. Overall, a great choice for those wanting to be in the heart of the city.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are modern and spacious, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The service is exceptional, offering car hire and tours assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a prime location in the heart of Toronto, making it convenient for exploring the city.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers various facilities catering to different needs.

Adam

United States, December 2023

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was superb. The rooms were impeccably clean with good amenities and the bathrooms were spotless. The service was top-notch, offering car hire and tours assistance. The location was perfect, right in the heart of the entertainment district with incredibly helpful staff. The dining experience was delightful with a selection of grilled food. The facilities were great, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were well-appointed with good clean bathrooms and all the essentials.

Service

9.0

The service was excellent, offering car hire, a welcome drink, and tours assistance.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in the heart of the entertainment district was perfect, making it convenient to access everything. The staff were very helpful in guiding us around the city.

Dining

8.0

I enjoyed the included dining experience, especially the delicious grilled food.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the hotel were top-notch and provided everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Elizabeth

United States, October 2023

8.4/10

This hotel is a gem in the heart of Toronto, offering a convenient location and friendly service. The dining experience was exceptional, with delicious Bernese Fries, but there were some issues with the facilities not meeting expectations.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were modern and spacious, providing a comfortable stay.

Service

9.0

The service was top-notch, offering car hire and tours/ticket assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right in the city center, making it easy to explore major downtown sites.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was superb, with the highlight being the delicious Bernese Fries.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were lacking in some aspects, not meeting all expectations.

Arthur

United Kingdom, October 2023

9.0/10

This hotel is a gem with its prime location right in the heart of Toronto. The rooms are modern and clean, equipped with all the essentials. The service is top-notch, offering car hire and tours assistance, making my stay hassle-free. The dining experience with home-made Majorcan products adds a touch of authenticity to the stay. The facilities are excellent, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are modern and clean, equipped with all the essentials.

Service

9.0

The service is top-notch, offering car hire and tours assistance, making my stay hassle-free.

Location

10.0

This hotel is a prime location right in the heart of Toronto.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience with home-made Majorcan products adds a touch of authenticity to the stay.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities are excellent, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Harry

United Kingdom, October 2023

8.6/10

The hotel is simply amazing, it has all you need! The rooms are clean and well-equipped with modern bathrooms, but the Wi-Fi comes at an extra cost. The service is top-notch with friendly staff always ready to assist. The location is superb, close to all the downtown hotspots, offering great value for money. The dining experience is excellent with delightful options available. However, the facilities could use a bit of a refresh to match the overall quality.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms are fully furnished with all the essentials and boast good clean bathrooms.

Service

9.0

The service provided, including car hire and tours/ticket assistance, was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently situated by the University Line subway, making it easy to reach various downtown destinations.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was superb, especially with their meaty pizza selection.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities are good, offering everything you need during your stay.

Billy

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was just wonderful. The rooms were clean and cozy, the service was top-notch, and the location was superb. However, the dining experience left something to be desired with limited options, and the facilities were just average.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were clean and cozy, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay.

Service

10.0

The service was exceptional, with a friendly and attentive staff that made me feel right at home.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was fantastic, right in the heart of the entertainment district with easy access to various attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was average, with limited options that could be improved for more variety.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were satisfactory, but nothing extraordinary compared to other aspects of the hotel.

Fred

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.2/10

The hotel is located right in the heart of Toronto, making it so close to everything the city has to offer. The rooms are comfortable with good, clean bathrooms, but the price could be more competitive. The service is top-notch with great car hire options available. The location is fantastic, near all the restaurants and with very helpful staff. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, but a little on the pricier side.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are comfortable and come with good, clean bathrooms.

Service

9.0

The service is excellent with convenient car hire options.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located near all the restaurants and the staff were very helpful with recommendations.

Dining

7.0

Facilities