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1,592 reviews

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

194 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5V 1Z1, Ontario, Canada

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The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

Welcome to The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, a charming two-star haven located at 194 Queen Street West in the heart of Toronto! Just 3.7mi from the vibrant city center, this eclectic gem is perfect for music lovers and travelers seeking a unique experience. With prices starting from an unbeatable $98, you can kick back, relax, and soak in the soulful sounds of live jazz and blues while enjoying the warm ambiance that this venue has to offer.

At The Rex, your comfort is paramount. The hotel boasts a selection of non-smoking rooms equipped with air conditioning to keep you cool during your adventures around Ontario. Want to stay connected while you explore? No problem! Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi to share your unforgettable moments. Savor delightful meals at the on-site restaurant or grab a drink at the bar as you listen to the rhythms of talented performers – all for an additional charge!

With over 1,000 reviews, guests have raved about their experiences at The Rex, highlighting the friendly atmosphere and the opportunity to listen to live music right at your doorstep. Whether you're looking for a place to unwind after a long day of exploring or to get your groove on to some live tunes, this hotel has got it all. Plus, families are welcome with the option for kids' meals available at extra charges, making it a perfect stop for everyone! Come and experience Toronto like never before at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar!

At The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, each stay comes with more than just comfort; it's an invitation to dive into the sizzling local music scene! Imagine returning to your room after a day of exploration to the enchanting sounds of live jazz and blues drifting from the bar. Every night, talented musicians take the stage, creating an electrifying atmosphere that is sure to make your evenings memorable. Whether you prefer a low-key night enjoying soulful melodies or you’re ready to hit the dance floor to some lively beats, this hotel is the ultimate backdrop for a memorable musical experience.

Feeling peckish after a night of entertainment? Buzz on over to The Rex Hotel restaurant, where you’ll find a family-friendly ambiance serving mouthwatering American and local cuisine. Whether you're in the mood for a hearty meal or a light bite, there's something here for everyone. Don't forget to snag a drink from the bar to pair with your meal and enhance those lovely acoustics you’re soaking up. The culinary delights will undoubtedly add flavor to your stay, making The Rex not just a place to sleep, but a destination to savor.

Traveling with the family? No problem! The Rex welcomes guests of all ages, with an enjoyable menu for kids available to keep the little ones happy. The versatile accommodations can cater to solo adventurers, couples, and families alike, ensuring a comfortable stay for everyone. With each room designed to offer a relaxing retreat after your busy days in the city, you'll find it easy to recharge for tomorrow's adventures. So pack your bags, bring your love for music, and experience Toronto through the vibrant lens of The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar!

Closest airports

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

1.5mi

Toronto Pearson International Airport

11.4mi

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

42.9mi

Niagara Falls International Airport

44.1mi

Buffalo Niagara International Airport

59.2mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

Basic Room with Double Bed and Shared Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Basic, Double, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

95 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Free toiletries

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Stay in our cozy Basic Double or Twin Room, perfect for three adults and one child, with a comfortable twin and double bed. Enjoy a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, with added amenities like towels and a hairdryer, making your stay even more convenient and enjoyable.

Basic Room with Double Bed and Private Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Basic, Double, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

10 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Welcome to our cozy Basic Room with a comfortable Double bed and a private bathroom. Enjoy amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Perfect for two adults and one child, this room provides everything you need for a relaxing stay. Book now and experience comfort at its finest.

Single Room with Single Bed and Private Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Room - 1 Twin, Private Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

95 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Experience comfort in our cozy Single Room with a private bathroom and city view. Perfect for solo travelers, unwind in this air-conditioned room equipped with a flat-screen TV, shower, and all necessary amenities.

Standard Room with Double Bed and Private Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Standard, Double, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

10 sqft

Private Bathroom

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Flat-screen TV

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Experience comfort and convenience in our cozy Standard Room with a spacious private bathroom, featuring a double bed suitable for 2 adults and an additional child. Enjoy the stunning view, unwind with your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and indulge in the refreshing air conditioning - all in a compact 97 sqft space. Perfect for couples and small families.

Large Standard room with Double bed and Private Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Large, Double, Private Bathroom

1 Double Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Stay in our spacious Large Standard room with a comfortable Double bed and a private bathroom, where you can relax and unwind after a long day of exploring. Enjoy modern amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a refreshing shower. Experience comfort and convenience at its best in this cozy retreat.

Double Room with Two Double Beds with Private Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Room - 2 Double, Private Bathroom

2 Double Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Welcome to our spacious Double Room with Two Double Beds! This room comfortably accommodates up to 4 adults and 2 children, making it perfect for families. Enjoy the convenience of a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and more.

Basic Double or Twin Room with Two Single Beds and Shared Bathroom in The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

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Basic, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

2 Twin Beds

130 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a shared bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

100 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned single room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Basic

1 Double Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

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Room - 1 Twin

1 Twin Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Room - 2 Double

2 Double Beds

1 Twin Bed

Flat-screen TV

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Basic, 2 Single, Shared Bathroom

125 sqft

Flat-screen TV

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This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a shared bathroom. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest reviews

7.4

1,592 reviews

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Alison

8.2

December 2024

It was very easy to check in. The room was old, but very tidy and clean and had all the things I needed for my stay. The location can't be beat for the price. Very well soundproofed from the live performances downstairs, just the street outside is where the noise comes from which is typical for downtown Toronto. Comfortable bed and large enough space. I chose to have my own bathroom which was worth it.

Would be nice for more amenities supplied but what they did offer was enough. I think I would have appreciated a box of tissues so I didn't have to use the toilet paper, but that's a minor complaint. It does not have an elevator so people with accessibility issues should be aware of this. The room does get cold fast if you're not running the little radiator. Overall, rather small issues, value for money :)

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Ronny

8.2

August 2023

top location in toronto’s entertainment district with lots of bars and restaurants. also very close (just a 20 minute walk to the cn tower) to the main sightseeing spots and just a few steps to the metro (osgode station). friendly and professional staff. smooth check-in/check-out, free bag storage. great jazz club downstairs. i had the double room with bathroom. everything was clean and just ok for 1 to 2 nights, small but all you need for a short stay. location and rooms are located in an older house, so don’t ecpect modernized rooms. and you can fall asleep with live jazz music. what a treat.

the one thing i do not understand is the overprizing of hotel rooms in toronto. price does not compare to what you get for 1 night (180 cad for 1 person on a weekday). but that is a general thing in toronto and this hotel was by far the cheapest i found. i have spent lots of nights in other metropolitan areas like toronto and always found an ok priced alternative.

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Ed

10

December 2024

Perhaps like staying in a museum replicating a 1920s hotel. The walls of the halls were filled with art and posters of bygone eras. Loved going along the hallways of the two lodging floors and stairwells. Rooms were tiny, but with comfortable beds and very clean & well-kept. The greatest treat was walking back from my conference at George Brown University and settling down in the bar to hear great music. Experience better than staying at any corporate chain hotel at many times the price. Location was walkable, bikeable, and filled with great restaurants. High-energy diverse area.

I paid a bit more for the private bath, so I did not share a bathroom, although that would have been OK too. That was probably the era experience. As noted, the rooms were tiny, but completely adequate. Would not have wanted to spend much room time beyond sleeping in that great location. As I type here, there really was nothing to put in the box of "didn't like."

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Rena

8.2

July 2024

Very unique and cool place in the heart of Toronto. Very helpful and friendly staff. Rooms where very basic but clean. The whole house has an artistic spirit and the neighbourhood is nice with many small shops and restaurants. We walked everywhere, even not too far to walk from Unionstation. We travelled with our 3 year old who enjoyed the all ages jam session at the Rex as well as the extra folding matress and his glas of milk for breakfast. Breakfast (coffee and toast) was served in the club or on the terrace. It was also possible to store our luggage on our day of departure. Thank you Rex!

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Dovile

9.1

June 2024

Location location location - it was perfect! We could go to main sightseeings by foot, that was very convenient, so we walked a lot and haven’t used public transport, just to/from airport 🙂 Another great advantage - super friendly and helpfull staff, when I was in crisis due to cancelled flight, receptionist was very kind and helped me a lot, I sincerely appreciate it. Also another nice thing - there’s a jazz/blues bar right below the hotel, so if you want to eat or listen to love music (concerts are daily) - that’s perfect to stay there 😉 Concerts didn’t last to late night, so even when we went to sleep early, didn’t hear any noise. Also it was a nice area around the hotel - cozy & fun bars, lots of various places to eat, metro station nearby.

Showers could use some refresh, but overall it was good, the most important is that there was hot water 🙂 and it would be nice to be able to open a window, but we had AC (a bit old, but working) 🙂

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Lis

8.2

September 2024

It was a great location. It was clean. Good atmosphere out of the room. Good shower in the private bathroom. Convenient for main rail station. Whatever you read about what we didn't like, remember you get what you pay for. And it was inexpensive for the location. If breakfast not booked you can still have tea, coffee and toast. Hair dryer in room.

Smallest double we've ever had. Tiny room. Noisy AC. You couldn't have it on at night. It was a particularly humid night so very sweaty. No lift. No tea/coffee making facilities in the room. Breakfast not available until 9.30.

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Stephen

8.2

October 2024

The location was great, room was clean and bed was comfy. It was small, but was all I needed. It felt safe.

The front desk agent was fine, but not exactly engaging or warm/welcoming. Biggest complaint was that I feel the cover to the club downstairs should be complimentary. I was not expecting to pay the cover and also didn't realize that that show I paid the cover for ended 30 minutes later and that I had to leave and pay another cover later in the evening. I ended up not coming back to the club during my stay and spending money on F&B.

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Karly

8.2

July 2024

Location was great. We came for an event at Rendezviews right around the corner so we couldn't have asked for a closer stay. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We should have taken advantage of the ability to hold our bags for the day while we went to our event but I love that it's something you offer. Next time we stay we will have to take advantage of that

There was very little space around the toilet in the bathroom and the bed was quite small for my 6'3 boyfriend but for the location and price we paid it worked well for 1 night. The room would be much better with a mini fridge or something added to keep drinks cool while staying there

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Keira

10

April 2024

This place has real soul and really made my trip to Toronto. All the staff are super friendly (as I found to be the case everywhere in Toronto) and have plenty of suggestions for things to see and do in the city. I booked tickets for evening performances at the bar next door on both nights and got a wonderful spot both times. I cannot stress enough how amazing it is to stay at such an institution with fantastic live music, as a frequent traveller this was probably one of my favourite ever stays. The location is great, lots of restaurants and bars close by and free coffee and toast is an added bonus. The food and drinks at the Rex are also good value and tasty. The shared bathroom facilities are clean and were no issue for me as they always seemed to be free when I needed them. If you're looking for a unique stay and cultural experience then the Rex is the place to book.

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Etienne

9.1

April 2024

It's a quirky hotel attached to a legendary jazz bar, which is awesome. The location is also amazing for the price, with lots of fun stores and restaurants located within walking distance from the hotel. The room had no frills but was clean.

My room was located right above the live band, so it was noisy until the end of the show at 11:15pm, which was as expected and understandable given that the hotel is connected to a jazz bar. The room furniture was minimal and offered little comfort, but that was also expected given the pictures seen online so no surprise there. Minor gripe: I had to call the hotel after my stay to receive a receipt I could use for work.

Points of Interest Around The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

Attractions

Toronto City Hall

0.3mi

Yonge-Dundas Square

0.3mi

Art Gallery of Ontario

0.3mi

Entertainment District

0.4mi

CF Toronto Eaton Centre

0.4mi

Toronto Chinatown

0.5mi

Roundhouse Park

0.7mi

Toronto Kensington Market

0.7mi

Toronto Harbour

0.8mi

Lake Ontario

1mi

Distillery Historic District

1.5mi

Ontario Place

1.9mi

Toronto High Park

3.8mi

Humber Bay Park

5mi

Canada's Wonderland

15.3mi

Restaurants

The Rex Hotel

Cuisines

  • American
  • Local

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional

Amenities of The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Tour desk

Bar

Non-smoking rooms

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar?

Planning your stay at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar? The room will be ready for you between 03:00 PM and 11:00 PM. However, departures are set at 11:00 AM.

How much does a stay at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar cost?

Accommodation at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar starts as low as $98. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

Which room categories can I book at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar?

The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar offers a variety of room types including Double, Single, and TwinDouble rooms. The rooms range in size from 97 sqft to 355 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The rooms can accommodate 1 to 4 adults, and some rooms can accommodate children as well. The beds in the rooms include Double beds, Twin beds, and Two Double beds. Each room has a private or shared bathroom.

Which amenities can guests enjoy at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar?

Guests at The Rex Hotel can spend their time enjoying the hotel's leisure amenities. The hotel features live music performances and a jazz & blues bar, providing guests with an entertaining and lively atmosphere. Additionally, guests can explore the surrounding area through walking tours offered by the hotel. In the evenings, there is evening entertainment available for guests to enjoy.

When it comes to dining options, guests can conveniently dine at the on-site restaurant, The Rex Hotel. The restaurant offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves American and local cuisines. This allows guests to enjoy delicious meals without having to leave the premises. Overall, The Rex Hotel provides a range of leisure amenities and dining options for guests to make the most of their stay.

Does The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar feature its own restaurants?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant on site called The Rex Hotel. The restaurant offers American and local cuisines. It has a family-friendly and traditional ambiance.

Can I use my credit card at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar?

Yes, you can use your credit card at The Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar. Cash is not accepted at this establishment. They accept American Express, Visa, and Mastercard as valid payment methods.