What luck to be asked to be a plus one at a Yelp event at this amazing one-of-a-kind mansion. The…read moredecor inside is very eclectic, very unique and a whole lot of fun. It's as if Dali, Picasso, bits of mannequin, loads of a taxidermy shop where shaken all up and strewn all over in a very interesting and tasteful way. Each room is unique and very comfortable looking and each have their own special charm. One room has its own open tiled shower, balcony and four post bed. Another room has a suspended bed floating and hanging from the ceiling. And still another has a sitting area and resident stuffed black panther. A stay here would certainly bring fun into anyone's life as you can't help but smile as soon as you walk in the front door.

Since having moved from Toronto to Hamilton I've crashed on a LOT of my friends' couches when I…read moreneed to be in Toronto. Last week, I didn't want to ask anymore and I wanted to sleep on a bed for a change. Enter The Darling Mansion. It's a beautiful old mansion converted into a very cool B&B. Think Wes Anderson themed rooms and a mix of contemporary and old decor with Helmut Newton photography everywhere. Swoon. I loved being located on a residential street (Dovercourt!) near Queen West & Dundas West. Made me feel like I lived in Toronto all over again. Tanya, the "innkeeper"/brains behind the operation is a really cool person who made us feel right at home. In the morning she offered us delicious coffee and homemade breakfast. We stayed in the Wes Anderson room and for $99 it was a great deal. There's a shared bathroom for that room which was super clean & came with great shampoo, conditioner and loads of towels. I'll definitely be staying there again.

For my updated review, I came with 3 friends for afternoon tea. We were excited to try it, as none…read moreof us had ever been for tea and I hadn't been back under the new ownership. Unfortunately we were a bit disappointed in our overall experience. Each guest is given a sheet of paper where you can select 3 teas. The server didn't explain this was per person so we were confused thinking it was 3 per table. The biggest disappointment for us is that we were given tea bags, which in my opinion is not appropriate for an experience of afternoon tea and really cheapened the experience. As an avid tea drinker, I personally was expecting at least loose tea. We were given one hot tea pot for the table and had to constantly ask for refills until towards the end when the server gave us a second pot. It was a bit dangerous for us trying to pass one kettle around the table of four people as well. They also don't give you any iced water to drink on the side which was disappointing. In addition, no one came to clean out or change out your tea cup when you were moving on to drink the next tea. So I ended having a taste of earl grey in the chamomile tea. For the 3rd tea, I ended up dumping some of it out on my plate and wiping with my napkin. Eek! We did however, enjoy the food. They present you with a 3 tiered tray with a variety of finger sandwiches, scones, and pastries and jam/butter. We all thought the finger sandwiches, scones and desserts were delicious. The sandwich were tasty, but a bit tiny and definitely needed more filling. Overall, I may come back for the food but I was disappointed in the use of tea bags and the inattentive service.

I stayed here after a wedding. The bride booked it for us and it was amazing. My Mom also took us…read morechildren. Very old fashioned. The food was amazing. I distinctly recall them serving me peanut butter soup!

Clean facility, Good security, Quiet neighborhood, Historical house (circa 1880) with outside…read morecharacter that does not follow through to newer (mixed) decor in room itself. Nice alternative to hotel ---and adding in the parking fee, is essentially a similar price to a mid-level hotel. Smaller room than hotel, but that should be expected given the edifice. Overall: recommended.

When planning my Toronto vacation (for September 1-5, 2017) the toughest decision I had to make was…read morein deciding where I was going to stay. I wanted to be in or near downtown but the hotels in the heart of the city were so expensive around Labor Day. After searching a few other travel pages, I went to the trivago.com site and was fortunate to find out about Victoria's Mansion. The first thing I noticed was the affordable price, then the location and finally the positive reviews. I'd never stayed in a vacation guest house but in this case affordability outweighed fear of the unknown. The trivago site switched me over to hotels.com and from there I made reservations. I'm an early planner, so it was in March when I booked a basic single room for my September vacation. I paid about half the cost right away and didn't have to pay the rest until I checked in. The total price was only $277.98 in US dollars! After making the reservation, I got an email from Victoria's Mansion thanking me and telling me other things I needed to know (like check in times are between 3-7pm, they don't have elevators and if you're driving you need to make parking arrangements ahead of time). Their courtesy made me feel even better about my decision. Victoria's Mansion is in a very convenient location. After I got off the subway at Wellesley Station, all I had to do was turn left and walk about half a block until I got to Church Street. Then I made left down Church St., walked maybe two blocks until I got to Gloucester St., made another left and it was right there. One thing I immediately discovered while walking there is that the neighborhood is in a predominately gay/transgender area. Rainbow flags are hanging outside most of the nearby stores and I saw gay couples & a few TG/TV while on my way to the house. Also there is a gay nightclub and another club that has nightly drag queen shows close by on Church St. This wasn't an issue for me because I respect people's sexual orientations. Besides, the neighborhood is safe and clean. There is a local grocery, pizzerias, a Baskin Robbins & other fast food restaurants like Hero Burger. It was a little after 1pm when I arrived and the front door was locked. After I called on my phone, someone came, let me in and I completed my check in even though I was early. I was given a passcode to dial when entering the front door and manual keys (not a card key) to room 5. I had to walk down some steps and my room was on the same floor as their laundry room. The house looks & smells older in person but it's well managed. It's not really a mansion but a large house with lots of rooms. My room was very small, with a low ceiling that had a light I kept hitting my head on even though I'm only 6ft tall. With the exception of some dust on the phone (which looked like it hadn't been used in a long time) my room was clean. It has a television, a little refrigerator, a microwave, a cabinet with dishes inside, and a tiny restroom. The bed was about the size of a twin bed but was very comfortable. My room was small enough to where I once had to leave the room so housekeeping would have enough space to clean it. But since I was traveling alone the size of the room wasn't that big of a deal to me. Not all rooms are the same size as mine but I chose the cheapest one available. Here are a few other things you should know: 1) There is only one iron & ironing board and everyone staying there shares it. They keep it in the laundry room. 2) One of the rules there is that you cannot bring people who aren't staying there inside. So if you meet someone you're attracted to, you're going to have to take that person someplace else for a "nightcap." 3) There is no check out process. When you leave, all you do is just drop your keys in a slot by the front desk. 4) There is a dark, grungy 24 hr internet cafe on Yonge St. about a 10 minute walk away. I went there to print my airline boarding pass for the flight home. You'll see the weirdest people in Toronto at that internet cafe though. 5) I left early in the morning before the subway was running. I paid a whopping $65 (Canadian dollars) for a taxi from Victoria's Mansion to Pearson Airport! 6) Just about everything (CN Tower, the Toronto Island Ferry, Rogers Centre, Royal Ontario Museum) is easy to get to via public transit. Dundas Square (Toronto's answer to Times Square) and the Brass Rail strip club (read my yelp review on this club) are within walking distance. 7) I only saw one housekeeper while I was there, so the time your room is cleaned varies. I really enjoyed my stay at Victoria's Mansion. The little room grew on me and even though there were other guests staying there it was quiet and I never really saw them. It was like crashing at a relative's home where they let you come and go as you please, so long as you obey the house rules. It suited my needs perfectly and I would definitely stay there again.

We stayed here recently for 3 nights. Very clean and comfortable place. Lisa and Doug are great…read morehosts. Their employees were wonderful too. They provide a huge, delicious breakfast. Very reasonable rates. Therese B.

This B&B was a great location while seeing the sites Toronto has to offer. Parking is available…read morenext to the B&B (for a daily rate) which was a big plus for us. The house was tidy and the breakfast tasty. The breakfast consisted of homemade granola, yogurt and fruit to start with and eggs (made to order), bagel, fried potatoes, and Canadian bacon to follow. If you are a light sleeper, I'd recommend the third-story rooms. We were in a second-story room and could hear the creaking floors with the foot steps of the guests upstairs. The second floor has a shared bathroom, which was clean and handy to the bedroom. Our room felt a bit cramped. It had too many pieces of furniture in it to feel roomy. Overall, it was what we were looking for during our couple days in Toronto.

Great downtown deal The owner is always willing to…read moreaccomodate and make sure you are comfortable. You probably won't even see him since transactions are mostly done online or on the phone but he is always available by phone. I have had a few friends stay here and they were all happy. Good price with nice results, great location

I have stayed here twice now and it never disappoints. This year I went for Pride and lucked out…read moreas there was a last minute cancellation. My room was in the back of the house with a beautiful view of the back yard. I met some of the funniest and sweetest of people while staying there. The owner is just as sweet as he could be (and insanely hot). The decor of the place, the rooms, and just the whole vibe of the place is always so comforting to me. Thanks Dave, you're the best!

This is such a pretty BnB with comfortable bed, cute outdoor patio, super cute washroom, and best…read moreof all, friendly, courteous, and prompt communication with the owner. I highly recommend.

From the owner: The Bay Window Bed and Breakfast (and Bicycles!) is a 15 minute ferry boat ride from Downtown…read moreToronto located on Ward's Island. Boats cross the harbour every hour. The B&B is a good choice for guests that desire the quiet of the island yet dersire easy access to the downtown core and entertainment district. We are LGBTQ positive. Weddings are popular on the island and the B&B is ideal for couples wanting some quiet time from the wedding preparations. The B&B has a private entrance, ensuite bathroom and private patio supplied with bicycles large and small. The room has a small fridge and wired/wireless internet. Breakfast is served at the Island Cafe a steps from the B&B. To get a taste of what it is like to live on the Islands - the B&B offers a transporting experience. Cost: $125/night for one with breakfast. $135/night for two with breakfast. $160/night for three with breakfast and adding a cot. No taxes or hidden costs. Bicycles are free for guest use.

Stayed for three nights in the self-catering suites. Phenomenal stay... Room was very…read morewell-appointed, the welcoming and orientation process was warm and thorough. Awesome location if you want to be in a chill neighbourhood but within easy access of TTC subway and streetcar and onward to the rest of Toronto. All-in-all, if you're interested in staying somewhere where you can live like a local and be left to come and go as you please, this is your place!

Wonderful, cozy, clean room in quiet, quaint, convenient location. Self-catering option was…read moreperfect, and we had our own fridge in which to store food. As another review says, you feel tucked away, yet are right next to public transportation. The surrounding neighborhood and nearby High Park are lovely areas to stroll through, and the backyard of 89 Indian Grove is perfect for relaxing. You also feel very secure and safe in both the room/house and surroundings. Ziggy and Margo were very welcoming and accommodating as well, yet non-intrusive. Would absolutely stay here again!

The Wilson House is under new ownership this year, and hopefully this time it sticks because it's…read morethe best effort yet. The burgers are great. Love the truffle fries and the giant pretzel, especially with the loganberry cream cheese. Our pickier son really liked the chicken fingers when I brought him. Usually he barely touches his food, but finished most of his dinner and even the leftovers, which almost never happens. Still need to try dessert. Drinks are great. They just added a specialty French 75 that's great. There's a spacious bar area with seating and a separate dining area if you want something brighter and quieter. Great service.

We had a reservation for 8 on a Friday night at 645. There is bar seating, some tables within the…read morebar area and a dining room area to the right of the bar. The service was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, due to the kitchen not being able to keep up, they had to stop taking orders for about 30 minutes; so, it was a bit of a wait to order our food and then receive it. We ordered some apps and main dishes including colossal mozzarella sticks (that naming is an embellishment as they were only slightly larger than standard), buffalo pockets, Pittsburgh salad, broiled haddock and opened fade steak to name a few. The apps were good, but nothing special. The waitress was helpful in making sure my mother was able to the have a gf meal; she had the Pittsburgh salad with honey and mustard brought to use as a dressing. My mom enjoyed it. I had the baked haddock with sweet potato fries. It was cooked nicely and the fries were good; crisp outside, soft inside. Three people ordered the open face steak and they all liked it, though not all the steaks were found to be cooked as ordered; they were overcooked from what was requested. I found the bathroom to need some more attention to detail with cleaning; the chair rail, baseboard, handicapped bars and top of toilet tank were all very dusty.

So happy to have picked Beverley Place for our night stay in Toronto! This classic b&b beats out…read moreany airbnb. It has an old world charm that transported me right into Wright's P&P (one of my all time faves). Beautiful details like sparkly chandeliers (yay!), carved wood window frames, rich upholstered furniture, unique wallart and vintage lamps throughout. Most importantly, SUPER CLEAN. This is huge for me. You remove your shoes upon entering. The place was immaculate -- no dust on any surfaces in our bedroom and common areas (I checked). Bathroom SPOTLESS. And the bed!! Oh gosh, so pillowy and comfy! Sunk right in without it being too soft (and leading to a sore back). Lastly, the included hot breakfast served 8:30-9:30AM: warm scones with various jams, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, cold cereals, OJ, and coffee and tea! Best kept secret in Toronto! Tips: on-site parking in the back for an extra fee (must reserve when booking), free WiFi, A/C and private baths, and cable TV :-)

Thank you Bill and staff for your hospitality when I stayed at Beverley Place! Such a hidden gem!…read more I found this beautiful house that I will definitely be returning to whenever I have to go into Toronto. I was so well looked after and what a beautiful place. The Victorian charm is spectacular. I can't say enough positive things about Beverley Place! I look forward to returning.

Great place. Two sitting areas and TV's. Mini-kitchen is stocked with breakfast items and they…read morewill fill special requests. We always find it clean and in good condition. Proprietors are great, friendly and helpful. The limited natural light is good to allow sleeping any time while the lighting is bright and clever, making it hard to believe you're in a basement apartment. Our only problem is that it books up so far in advance.

From the owner: Upscale bed and breakfast apartment accommodation for business or vacation travelers, in downtown…read moreToronto, Ontario, Canada.