Name: The Annex
Address: 296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, M5S 2M7, CA

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Leslie

Loved the minimalist look and feel of our room! Clean, bright and spare - in a good way. Staff and guests skew young, but that gives the place nice energy. Surprisingly quiet - well, there was that one night and that one couple ;) No elevator, so might be a challenge for some. Close to Bathurst station, Metro for groceries, Trendy Wash for laundry, and countless cafes and bars.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Larry Joseph

The Annex Hotel has genuinely mastered elegant minimalism — every detail is designed to make things easy and efficient, without ever feeling cold or impersonal. From check-in to check-out over my four-night stay, nothing was hard. What stood out even more was the human touch backing it all up, vis a vis a real staff member I met in person sent me messages, which made the whole experience feel uniquely attentive rather than automated. The front desk, café, and bar staff were so charming and welcoming that within a day it felt like I’d known them for years — maybe that’s Toronto people in general, but this team took it to another level.

The shower in the room was such an exquisite experience I could have stayed in for hours. And the lobby bar deserves its own mention: the custom whiskey sour was a work of art, as good to look at as it was to drink. Special shoutout to Lily and Emma, who exemplified personality and sincerely welcoming customer service throughout my stay. This isn’t a place that settles for the avg is good enough bar of travel expectations — everything here felt intentional. My only note, and a minor one, is that I’d love non-feather pillows/comforters — which was so minor I never even checked but likely they have them available. My compliments to the staff and ownership for creating a stay that felt peaceful and genuinely like home. Mega recommend, and I’d love to see more Annexes around the world — I’d be a very loyal guest. Kudos!

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Jehu

I had a great time !
Staff was very pleasant to interact with.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Tessa

Loved this hotel. It’s in the middle of the action but you can’t hear ANYTHING at night. Super comfy beds, convenient and reasonably priced mini bar and room service. The record player, Bluetooth speaker and books were also a nice touch. Will definitely be going back.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Jeffery

Record player was fantastic. Room was quiet and very well designed. Great neighborhood. Staying again in October, cannot wait

Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Marie-Julie

Nice place in a nice neighborhood!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Shannon

Super friendly staff and great value!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Catherine

I love staying at the annex. I’ve been there several times as soon as close to my nephew’s place. I feel so comfortable and at home in the rooms and just love the café downstairs.

It’s close to so many wonderful places!

Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

Aliya

Good air conditioning and location

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Reyzel

Staff was very helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Yiu

Nice central place. Wish they had onsite parking

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Jennan

The annex was a great find!
The rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and the room service went until 11pm which was great after coming back from seeing a late show.

The staff were very kind and helpful with any questions we had. We will definitely be returning again next time we stay over in Toronto.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Rikayla

Very unique hotel, we enjoyed ourselves!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

amar

Hu

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Nancy

Loved staying at the Annex. Will definitely go back. Staff were wonderful- helpful, kind and knowledgable. Great experience!!!

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jun 2026

Alison

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights to catch a World Cup game. The hotel itself is nice and well kept, but it's a bit of a whacky system we weren't prepared for and given what we paid, I would stay elsewhere next time.

The good:
- friendly staff
- clean and spacious rooms (although wee towels)
- stocked minifridge
- in a cute neighborhood

The kinda strange:
- in lieu of a TV, there's a pretty outdated ipad in the room that serves as your entertainment station. We weren't able to connect to Netflix at all and the battery died faster than it could charge.
- no housekeeping unless requested with a stocked closet for you to DIY when needed
- they have a cafe but it doesn't open until 8am so you can't get coffee unless you venture off property or wait until 8

None of the \"strange' things are \"bad\" - but when I pay a premium, I hope to at least be able to get a cup of coffee when I wake up and have better functioning amenities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Lily

The ceiling in the wetroom was peeling and could do with some maintenance, but the place overall is otherwise perfect! Really handy location, spacious room equipped with all the amenities you could need, comfy bed, helpful staff.

Self

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Kenneth Edward Hans

No TV in room. Strangely configured. Second floor with no elevator. Left after one night of a four day prepaid stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

David

It's a very nice place, and for the price is amazing. The style is super cool.

The only little criticism I would have is that I never received the text to do the check in, and when I got there I had to wait for a while until the front desk person showed up.

Nevertheless, it's a wicked place.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

David

The room was very clean. The staff was so very helpful and friendly. We were very impressed with everyone working there! So personable! The bar was very nice, along with the little courtyard in the back. Great place to hang out. Loved the coffee bar. Excellent coffee drinks!
Didn't really like the setup of the bed. There was no room on either side to get in or out, so you had to climb up on it to get in. Also, wasn't crazy about the bathroom. Just a small room with a toilet and shower with no sink or vanity. Other than that, everything was wonderful!!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jun 2026

Jean-Laurent

The price of the night was way over priced... over 300$ US a night it should by 3stars max

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Elise

Great location, kind and helpful staff, comfy bed and amazing coffee!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Jesse

Lovely but wish it had a gym

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2026

Akashdeep

The vinyl player is a nice touch.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Norma

Great service and nice cafe on first floor. Central location, close to University of Toronto and all the amenities on Bloor Street.

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2026

Melissa

The hotel is in a great location. We walked in and there was a dominoes tournament going on in the lobby bar and a pumping DJ. It was rammed, so we were not able to have a drink. It was quite loud until 11pm. However, the music did stop right at 11pm. It is modern, clean & spacious. We asked for ice and it was brought up promptly. If you are looking for quiet & relaxing, probably not your place. If you are looking for vibrant and modern, this is for you. The annex location is perfect, so many shops & restaurants. It was difficult to know who worked for the hotel, they were not readily apparent. Though, everyone I interacted with was friendly & helpful. I would recommend this hotel.

Family

4/10

Poor

21 May 2026

Andy

Great location and a nicely designed hotel, let down by poor maintenance. Our aircon didn’t work and our room was above 27°C, the room was incredibly damp and the shower was fairly mouldy. Doesn’t live up to expectations set by the price point or pictures.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 May 2026

Harry

This 3-storey hotel is a walk-up--a problem for one of us. There are no phones in the room so communication with the (obliging) front desk meant 37 steps down and 37 up. An interesting assortment of books was in the room, though. The front door opens on an alley; not familiar to all taxis. Price high for quality. There's coffee and pastries for breakfast, but no proper restaurant. AC is noisy. Nearby Bloor Street has many eating places, but none to write home about.

This hotel might suit louche and stylish itinerant graduate students with lots of money; not good for older folks.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Kristen

The room was very spacious and comfortable. It was quiet. We wish we got to try the restaurant as it looked amazing but we were only there for a short time.

The blinds weren't truly blackout but that's okay. When trying to leave in the morning there was a lot of dirty laundry in bags piled right over the whole landing so we had to go the opposite way to get out. We had a random extra $15 ish charge once we left that wasn't explained.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2026

William

Loved our stay - thanks Annex denizens!

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2026

Hannah

We stay here every year during a work conference and love the neighbourhood. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and they are dog friendly

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2026

Eleanor

The only issue is it’s not accessible for anyone who is not able bodied. I stayed for work and put it on our list but we will have to find other places for our folks who have accessibility issues. Otherwise, it was great in many ways.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2026

Jeremy

Interesting concept. Design is modern loft and the rooms have large windows an south exposure with a view of CN. Tower and some murals. Area is full of shops and restaurants and is close to arts and shopping. It is not friendly to mature folk. There is no elevator and the stairs are sketchy. No TVs no coffee maker. Bed in platform against a wall hard to get out. All communication via mobile phone.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Mary Ann

Great location. Clean and functional if you just need a place to sleep

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2026

Samir

Average

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

Kay

A lovely room with a good hipster vibe. They've done a lot to make the space really inviting. The staff were incredibly helpful and warm. The amenities were great. The in-room record player was a lovely touch. The bare wall with interesting art aesthetic was great, but some walls needed a little TLC.
The only downside I found was the online check-in process. It wouldn't be particularly easy for someone who doesn't have a digital-led life. It was impersonal to the point where I assumed there'd be no staff on site when I arrived. Luckily there was, and they were great, but I was also encouraged to text them if I needed anything after having text them about my check-in requests and has received no response.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Joanne

Great location. Loved my view of the CN tower!

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Damiano

We had a corner room that was spacious and clean! The king size bed wan fabulous-very cozy!! We attended a book launch in the lobby- drinks and pizzas were great. Service was also very good; Liyan and Christian were friendly, approachable and attentive the entire night. We will definitely return when in Toronto!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Apr 2026

Jean

Elderly residents need to know there is no elavator and staff is hard to contact if there's a question or problem. However, the room is georgeous.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Victoria

The room overall was clean, but there was a giant water stain on the ceiling, one of the tiles when walking into the bathroom was chipped (and the broken piece was left off to the side), and the vinyl player didn’t work.
I LOVED that the entire bathroom was a wetroom (not sure why more places doesn’t do this) and down the hall there was a place to grab our own cutlery/dishware/linens if needed.
The iPad the room provided was GIGANTIC and worked wonderfully. The location was a 10/10!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Fiona

What an unexpected delight! I was travelling solo and wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. It’s cozy, staff are delightful and it had the amenities I needed. The bed was comfy, the room was spotless and so quiet for sleeping—what more can you ask for? I had never even been to the neighbourhood before, as I always stay downtown. But there are so many great little places to explore and to grab a bite. I would not hesitate to stay here again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

TRAVIS

It's like home.

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2026

Rebecca

Rooms are a cool vibe; it was like an upscale dorm room.
Shower pressure was amazing and shampoo smelt great.
The door was a bit tricky to lock/ unlock.
Overall fun experience

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Rachel

Amazing staff service! Location is right along Bloor St. with plenty to do! No amenities except for the bar and cafe in the lobby, otherwise amazing room perfect for what I needed which was a place to wind down after a long day of being out.

8/10

Excellent

03 Apr 2026

Tracey

Didnt need parking or use bar - staff were brilliant and carried suitcase up the stairs room was fantastic just overhead lightbulbs didnt work but there was plenty of other lighting

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

Min

It is great! The only challenging part is no elevator because it is an old building, but staff is very helpful for that if you need help. Just something to keep in mind if lifting heavy things or stairs is challenging for you.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Jesse

Great staff, cool rooms, convenient location

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2026

Laszlo

So ask for a third floor room. The bar/night club would affect your evening sleep if you were on the second floor. Great location close to U of T with lots of street level restaurants. We Uber’d everywhere so parking wasn’t a concern. Good coffee bar and quiet reading area. No elevator. Very friendly and younger staff. Eager to please :).

Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2026

Emily

Great space. Love the design, super clean.

8/10

Excellent

28 Mar 2026

Chris

B+

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2026

Jastej

Clean

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

janet

The room was comfortable and clean. The area around it has many things to see and do. The on-site restaurant is a bit tired looking, but overall a great spot to stay and take advantage of Toronto amenities

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

25 Mar 2026

Guillaume

Hôtel au concept intéressant dans un très beau quartier de Toronto, belle chambre confortable mais pas de machine à café et ventilation extrêmement bruyante.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Barbara

Friendly professional services and very clean, cozy room.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Wendy

Not sure about pets but shopping
Yes

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2026

Mike

No idea if it’s pet friendly.Very clean,great helpful staff and lots of shops nearby

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Adenike

Lovely birthday experience

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2026

Deborah and Paul

The check in process was smooth and the person checking me in was extremely helpful. The room was clean and the location was exactly where I needed to be.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2026

Glenn

A comfortable stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Estelle

Funky urban hotel in a good location.

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Ida

Staff, location, cool vibe

Business

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Ida

Staff and uniqueness of the location

Business

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Ryan

Impeccably clean rooms, the most comfortable bedding, private

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Steve

Great Boutique Hotel - with a loft feel.
Really enjoyed the location - lots of restaurants and bars were walking distance.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Michael

Nice room, good location, pretty pricey for what it is. Clean but smelled overpoweringly of cleaning supplies. Martin at the front desk in the morning was super kind and helpful - a level of care with hospitality that should be acknowledged.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Alexandra

We love love love this Hotel.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Robert

Room was clean and comfortable bed. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Marianne

Staff was great, room was clean!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2026

Xi

The staff is fabulous! Very helpful.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Leah

Nice hotel and comfortable king bed and windows you can open. No tvs in the rooms but iPads where you can login to your own streaming accounts. Nice cafe on the ground level for an easy breakfast. Staff are super!

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2026

Robert

My favorite hotel in Toronto.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Treshaun

Rooms are very clean, parking is limited, staff were very friendy.

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

Anthony

Clean room nice staff and good layout

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2025

John

Great little spot, easy check in and out, friendly staff and beautiful room. Would recommend and stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2025

Catherine

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

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Arthur

i enjoyed my stay , very nice and clean, no issues at all.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Dec 2025

Nykeem

Great staff.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Lawrence

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

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

Melissa

Really great place.......no tv tho!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Dec 2025

LEE

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Anna

Amazing location, short wak to University of Toronto, excellent restaurants literally just behind the hotel, very hip vibe

Business_and_leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2025

Ivan

Xx

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Andrew

Wonderful as always

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Alison Jane

All good

Business Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Dary

We stayed here for our wedding and it was beautiful, fit the city wonderfully, and staff were so friendly and lovely.

Leisure Pet

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Fabiola

Clean, spacious, expensive though

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

Robert

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

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Nov 2025

Sara

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.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2025

Tanya

This hotel is perfect in every way! We were upgraded just because, and the staff was so nice! 10/10

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Nov 2025

Laura

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.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2025

Anne

Lots of broken things in my room - the iPad, ceiling bulb, tile in bathroom + the wall was really dirty near the bed. Stylish, great location but felt like a hostel that didn’t get the upkeep it needs.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2025

Mario Gordon

Enjoyed our stay at the Annex. Hope to visit again this weekend!

6/10

Pleasant

23 Oct 2025

Brandon

Clean room, comfortable bed, noisy rave in lobby overnight

Business

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Summer

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.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Anna

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2025

Bernadette

Yes clean room and very euro feel. Shower was great.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2025

Karen

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Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2025

Rebecca

The rooms are generously sized and the bed and shower were both great. My room was on the third floor and there's no elevator. The system they have where you contact Reception through WhatsApp doesn't seem to be reliable, try and get the direct number to text/call. The young woman at reception was very apologetic and tried to take good care of me. I like the idea of a record player in the room but mine didn't work. There is no TV. The room was lovely and quiet but did look straight into someone's kitchen next door. The area is kind of student-y with Uni of Toronto very close. Walking distance to the subway and the Royal Ontario Museum.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Sage

In a super cute neighbour hood, really cute place. Would stay again!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Oct 2025

tessa

Great staff saved it from a lower rating. They were awesome and appreciated their help, but would not stay here again. I feel like it was a cheaply done \"cool\" remodel that has not been maintained and is in need of a refresh. It felt dingy and everything was a little worn or off. My toilet was not cleaned, like brown splatters kinda not clean, and they immediately moved me and handled it well, but still - doesn't give you a good feeling. Also, maybe they put me in the worst room, but there was a water bubble and hole in the ceiling, a broken blind, stains all on the wall, all the artwork frames were bent or broken, and general griminess that I don't want. Despite good staff, wont ever go back.

Business