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The Annex

3.5 star property
Hotel with bars, near University of Toronto - St. George Campus

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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

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 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 duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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
  • Spadina Avenue Shopping District - 14 min walk - 1.3 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
  • Toronto, ON (YTZ-Billy Bishop Toronto City) - 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 wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a front desk safe
  • A porter/bellboy, tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as premium bedding and iPads, as well as perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 11 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts
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 11 kg 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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. 676 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bryan

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

8/10 Good

Ian Kent

Beautiful rooms and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super quaint boutique hotel. Funky rooms with exposed brick walls. Love the cafe and restaurant right on site. Subway station a couple blocks away. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Obiajulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Went above and beyond my expectations and the view from my room was second to none. Thank you so much for such a peaceful stay! Can’t wait to return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like how close the door was to the bed in the small room but everything else was nice and felt like a boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic! Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, edgy accommodations. I would recommend the Annex to friends and family should they visit Toronto.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Toronto boutique hotel

Great stay! Front desk staff were super kind and helpful. The room was spacious and clean and provided everything I needed. Great location, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025