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The Annex

3.5 star property
Mornings begin with delicious breakfast options at this charming spot near the Royal Ontario Museum, where guests find both comfort and convenience

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The Annex, steps from the University of Toronto - St. George Campus, offers a warm retreat with a coffee shop and garden. Travelers love the relaxing terrace, WiFi, two bars, and restaurant. Visitors praise the breakfast quality, helpful staff, and easy access to public transit.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2M7

What's nearby

  • University of Toronto - St. George Campus - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Royal Ontario Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Queen's Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casa Loma - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • CF Toronto Eaton Centre - 7 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Bathurst St at Lennox St Stop - 5 min walk
  • Bloor Station - 6 min drive
  • Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Future Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Crafty Coyote - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victory Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tranzac - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild Hearts Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Annex

Hotel near University of Toronto - St. George Campus
Located close to Casa Loma and Trinity Bellwoods Park, The Annex provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and bicycle parking
  • A front-desk safe, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff, and proximity to public transit
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and iPads, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 24 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPad

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 24 per day (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Annex Hotel Toronto
Annex Toronto
The Annex Hotel
The Annex Toronto
The Annex Hotel Toronto

Frequently asked questions

Is The Annex pet-friendly?

Yes, The Annex allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Annex?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Annex?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for CAD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Annex located?

Located in Downtown Toronto, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of University of Toronto - St. George Campus and Casa Loma. Trinity Bellwoods Park and CF Toronto Eaton Centre are also within 3 mi (5 km). Bathurst St at Lennox St Stop and Bathurst Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Annex Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the annex. The rooms are always neat and clean, and the staff are incredibly helpful. I will be back and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i enjoyed my stay , very nice and clean, no issues at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nykeem

Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, short wak to University of Toronto, excellent restaurants literally just behind the hotel, very hip vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this boutique hotel -- excellent -- i have stayed at the hotel more than a dozen times and I am never disappointed -- Larry G
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our wedding and it was beautiful, fit the city wonderfully, and staff were so friendly and lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place.......no tv tho!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful as always
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredible, the location was great and the concept of the hotel was amazing. We loved the cafe just steps away from our room. The only thing that could be improved is the cleanliness of the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sage

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a super cute neighbour hood, really cute place. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel - the beds are comfortable, the vibe is high, very cool boutique hotel. No gym an no tv in the rooms isn’t ideal but otherwise love this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Xx
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool ambiance. LOVED having vinyls already in the room. Bed and pillows qere so comfortably. Excellent location for easy access to subway station. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s just a lovely comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect in every way! We were upgraded just because, and the staff was so nice! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, staff and super cool and chill vibe of the whole place. The room was so great, clean, and the additional record player and records with a nice speaker adding the cherry on top.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and went above and beyond when an issue with the bathroom light occurred. My 4th year staying here in my annual visit with family and I will book again on my next trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ian Kent

Beautiful rooms and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, was able to walk around to different places I had on my list to visit. Appreciated the free coffee upon my early departure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to find my room not yet made up but no problem. Quickly and easily remedied. The room I did get though didn't have a working blind so had to be wary of wandering around in the chuff with the lights on. Nice, clean, quirky room otherwise though and the staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unexpected stay in a great and quiet location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great! Checking in was unique, but I enjoyed the experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TaJuana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, neat and easy checking in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025