Windsor Arms Hotel

Item: Windsor Arms Hotel
Rating: 5
Author: U.S. News & World Report

18 Saint Thomas St | Toronto, ON M5S 3E7 [SEE MAP]Toronto, ON [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

Large rooms

Some guests say the hotel needs updating

The Windsor Arms is an especially quaint Toronto boutique hotel, according to recent visitors. A brick exterior welcomes visitors to the elegant comforts inside. It's the beauty of this Yorkville property, nestled among high-end shops, that keeps many guests returning to this spot, just steps from Bloor Street. Recent visitors said the 28 suites — equipped with an acoustic guitar, deep soaking tubs and flat-screen TVs — are spacious, but are in need of a refresh. And for the anglophiles who can't get enough of the property's English atmosphere, the Windsor Arms features an on-site tea room offering midday sips alongside a fireplace. For larger meals, try one of the hotel's two on-site restaurants: The Gatsby or Savion. At the spa, a large terrace and saltwater pool are each refreshing ways to unwind before or after a treatment.

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Location: Toronto, ON

Hotel Class: 5.0-star

Property Type: Boutique hotel, 28 rooms

Primary View: City center, Neighborhood

Style: Traditional, Opulent, Modern, Historic

Best For: Business travelers, Couples, Solo travelers

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5.0Hotel Class
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Critic Reviews

Fodor's

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With a guest-to-staff ratio of 5:1 and 24-hour butler on duty, the Windsor Arms places high importance on personalized service.

AAA

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Heated limestone floors will warm your feet after you soak in the jetted tub or come out of the shower. Afternoon tea is a wonderful treat.

AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards

Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 402 have reviewed the Windsor Arms Hotel, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 402 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

The all-suite boutique property features historical architecture with crown molding, plush beds with down comforters and handmade accents. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, sitting areas and Nespresso machines. Plus, all suites include a musical instrument like a guitar or harp. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, separate showers and limestone floors.

Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
24-hour butler service

Standard room size: 550 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Tucked away off Bloor Street, the Windsor Arms Hotel is a boutique property focused on personalized service. Set within a 1927 neo-Gothic structure, the hotel combines historical elegance and modern technology with amenities like traditional high tea and butler service. Within walking distance of the Yorkville neighborhood’s upscale shops and restaurants, as well as the Royal Ontario Museum and Gardiner Museum, the hotel makes an ideal base for exploring Toronto. There are also mulitple subway stations within a five-block radius.

Valet parking is $45 CAD (about $35 USD) per night
Located about 17 miles southeast of Toronto Pearson International Airport

24-hour valet parking ($45 CAD)
24-hour self-parking
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

The hotel offers two dining options, plus a tea room for traditional high tea service. The Gatsby features an eclectic menu like lamb burgers, lentil fritters and rabbit bolognaise for lunch and dinner. Savior, a dinner-only spot, serves a strictly kosher menu. On Sundays, the Windsor Arms offers brunch.

Complimentary buffet breakfast for hotel guests
24-hour room service

Number of restaurants: 1

Cuisine Types: Buffet

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

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Pool

The hotel features a heated indoor saltwater pool. Set within the property’s spa, the pool deck has a few chairs for poolside relaxation.

Complimentary access
Towels provided

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The Spa at Windsor Arms is located on the property’s fourth and fifth floors. Guests can choose from a range of services, including facials, massages, body treatments and halotherapy. Facilities include an outdoor terrace, an indoor saltwater pool and a sauna.

Beauty treatments include waxing, manicures and pedicures

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Fitness

The hotel has a fitness center with cardio machines and strength-training equipment. There are also personal training services for an additional fee.

Complimentary fitness center access

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

The property's three meeting rooms include the Screening Room, which provides a private theater setting for 15 guests. There’s also The Courtyard for larger gatherings with space for up to 500 attendees.

Catering available
Gatsby Restaurant can also be used for meetings and events

Number of meeting rooms: 3

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Pets

The hotel allows pets that weigh up to 45 pounds to stay for a $50 CAD ($38 USD) fee per stay.

Maximum of two pets per room
Pets cannot be left unattended in guest room

Pets allowed (with fee)
Dog walking
Pet-sitting

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Wedding

The property's historical Courtyard Cafe provides an indoor ballroom setting with soaring ceilings, pillars and chandeliers. It can accommodate banquet-style weddings for up to 300 guests and receptions for up to 500 guests.

Customized planning and catering
Wedding packages available

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 300

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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