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The Saint James Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, Toronto

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About the Hotel

26 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Canada, M5B 1G3

The Saint James Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection, is located in downtown Toronto, known for its contemporary boutique appeal. It offers a blend of modern amenities and accessibility, making it suitable for both leisure and business travelers. The hotel is just a short distance from significant attractions like the CN Tower and the Art Gallery of Ontario. Guests can enjoy the vibrant city life while experiencing a calm retreat in this trendy hotel.

Location

Conveniently located, The Saint James Hotel is close to both Dundas and College subway stations, enhancing access to major points of interest. It is approximately 2 km from Toronto Union and 5 km from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Popular attractions like the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, and the Distillery Historic District are within easy reach. Guests have multiple transportation options including the UP Express to Pearson Airport or city taxis.

Rooms

The hotel features spacious rooms equipped with essential amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free WiFi. Each room includes a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. One of the key accommodations offered is a large, accessible room with low-level entry features and a roll-in shower. Guests can unwind in modern, well-lit bathrooms that provide a comfortable environment after a day of exploration.

Eat & Drink

On-site dining includes a small branch of Freshii, serving a range of healthy meals from 7 am to 8 pm. The menu features customizable options including soups, salads, and burritos that cater to various dietary preferences. Guests can also enjoy free espressos and lattes from a coffee machine in the lobby at any time. Additionally, many restaurants and cafes offering diverse global cuisines surround the hotel, enhancing the dining experience.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides leisure options that help guests relax amidst the city's hustle. It is ideal for travelers looking to unwind after a busy day or explore nearby attractions. Business facilities cater to professionals needing to stay connected or organize meetings. Guests can enjoy the public open space nearby, suitable for events of various sizes, adding versatility to their stay.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
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42 m² 
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42 m² 
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2 persons
37 m² 
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Toronto700 m
Airports
Billy Bishop Toronto City (YTZ) 4.8 km
Pearson (YYZ) 30.2 km
Train
Union Station 1.6 km
Underground
College Subway300 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Paid parking
  • Off-site car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Multilingual staff

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Car hire
  • Bicycle hire
  • Laundry
  • Newspaper service

Dining

  • Continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee/Tea in lobby
  • Free breakfast

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Location

26 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Canada, M5B 1G3
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26 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Canada, M5B 1G3
Nearby
Square
Yonge-Dundas Square
510 m
Restaurants
Salad King Restaurant
270 m
340 Yonge St 2nd Floor 2nd Floor
Banh Mi Boys
80 m
399 Yonge St
Hot Star Large Fried Chicken
140 m
374A Yonge St
Steak & Cheese Factory
160 m
50 Gerrard Street East Facing Ryerson University
Boston Pizza
430 m
401 Yonge St Corner of Gerrard
Hangry Burger
260 m
435 Yonge St
Black Bear Espresso
390 m
25 Carlton St Unit C Near corner Carlton & Yonge Streets
California Sandwiches
260 m
435 Yonge St
Lebanon Express
290 m
439 Yonge St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
82%
liked the hotel and would stay again
comfortable rooms
friendly staff
limited dining options
temperature control
8.2/10
Great
Rooms
8.7
Location
8.9
Service
8.8
Dining
7.3
Guest reviews
8.2/10
based on 15 reviews
8.0
8.0/10based on 1 review
Julie
United Kingdom, June  2024
8.2/10

The hotel offered a contemporary delight with super-clean and well-furnished rooms equipped with convenient amenities. The staff were always extremely helpful and friendly, ensuring a comfortable stay. The location was great for exploring, although the dining options were limited. The facilities were well-maintained, adding to the overall positive experience.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were clean and well furnished, providing a quiet retreat with modern comforts.
Service
9.0
The staff were friendly and always ready to assist, making the stay pleasant.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was great, offering easy access to various attractions and amenities.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was satisfactory but could be improved with more variety.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-kept, contributing to a comfortable stay.
Reginald
United Kingdom, May  2024
7.6/10

The hotel offers clean, modern rooms that are spacious and well-furnished, creating a contemporary delight. The friendly staff provide helpful recommendations to enhance your stay. While the location is pretty good with easy access to downtown sites, the dining options are limited. Overall, a comfortable and convenient choice.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms have all been recently redone, very spacious, with clean, modern bathrooms.
Service
8.0
The staff was friendly and helpful, ensuring a pleasant stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel is just off Yonge St, a short walk to the Eaton Centre and other attractions, making it a convenient base for exploring the city.
Dining
6.0
The dining options are limited, mostly featuring items from Freshii, which might not suit all tastes.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers basic facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.
Alfred
United Kingdom, May  2024
8.4/10

The hotel is centrally located in downtown Toronto, making it very convenient for exploring the city. The rooms were very spacious with a huge, comfortable bed, and the temperature was just right throughout the night. The service was extremely friendly and helpful. The dining options were limited, but there was a nice surprise that added to the experience. Overall, it's a great place with some minor drawbacks.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious with a huge, comfortable bed.
Service
9.0
The service was extremely friendly and helpful.
Location
9.0
The hotel is very convenient, centrally located in downtown Toronto.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were limited, but there was a nice surprise.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were well-kept and met my needs.
comfortable rooms
limited dining options
George
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.4/10

My stay was fantastic! The hotel offers spacious rooms that comfortably accommodated four people, complete with a bathtub. The rooms were not only huge and comfortable but also spotless clean and very modern-looking. The ridiculously comfortable bed made for a great night's sleep, and all the essential amenities were stocked up.

Rooms
9.5
The rooms were big, spotless clean, very modern looking, and the bed was ridiculously comfortable with all the amenities and essentials.
Service
9.0
The staff at the hotel were extremely welcoming, helpful, and friendly. They were also very helpful and patient when we had issues with our room booking through Hotels.
Location
9.5
The location was perfect for my needs, with easy access to the adjacent university for meetings. It's conveniently off Yonge Street, close to the hop on/off bus route, making travel a breeze.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was a bit weird and time-consuming, but the grilled sandwiches were excellent. However, it could have been more streamlined for a quicker meal.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were well-maintained, and the property had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
modern amenities
time-consuming dining
Paul
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were huge, very clean, and comfortable, making for a great sleeping experience. The service was top-notch, with a very professional and helpful staff. The location was perfect for exploring the city, especially for those wanting to use public transportation. The dining options were above-average, offering some very tasty choices. The facilities were excellent, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were massive and had a great shower.
Service
9.0
The staff were all extremely welcoming, helpful, and friendly.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for those wanting to ride the subway and explore central Toronto easily.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience included some very tasty choices from the in-house restaurant.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were excellent and met all my needs.
Fred
United Kingdom, April  2024
8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was truly enjoyable. The rooms were clean, spacious, and quiet, with an excellent bathroom. The location was perfect, just a few minutes' walk from Yonge Dundas Square, making it very central and convenient for exploring Toronto. The service was exceptional, with helpful and friendly staff. The dining options, although nice and conveniently located on the first floor, were a bit limited. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were very spacious and well-appointed, overlooking a main street in a large city.
Service
9.0
The staff were so helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable, making my stay pleasant.
Location
10.0
The hotel's location was perfect, very close to Dundas Square and Eaton Center, with easy access to transportation and convenience restaurants.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was nice, with healthy options available from Freshii, although I wished for more variety.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were satisfactory, providing all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay.
Nick
United Kingdom, February  2024
7.8/10

The hotel rooms were a contemporary delight with spacious and clean accommodations, but the dining options were limited. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, and the location was central, making it convenient for exploring downtown. The facilities were well-maintained, offering a pleasant stay overall.

Rooms
9.0
The room was a great size, very spacious, super-clean, and had amazing amenities like a rainforest shower. It smelled pleasant when I walked in.
Service
9.0
The service was extremely friendly and helpful, immediately attending to my needs and ensuring a comfortable stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location in the center of Toronto made it easy to access major attractions and public transport, though it might be a bit off-site for a quieter experience.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were limited to a small concession, offering restricted choices and atmosphere.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities were well-maintained and added to my comfortable stay.
Richard
United States, January  2024
9.0/10

My stay at this hotel was absolutely fantastic! The room was not only clean and comfortable but also spacious and well-appointed, complete with a bar fridge and a microwave. The friendly and helpful staff, be it at the front desk or the manager, made my experience even better. The location was perfect for my needs, right in the middle of the most important street and close to two subway stations. The dining experience was delightful, with options that suited my taste perfectly. The facilities were top-notch, adding to the overall great experience.

Rooms
9.0
The room was surprisingly spacious and well-appointed, containing a bar fridge and a microwave plus all the other amenities.
Service
9.0
The service was very friendly and helpful, dealing with matters promptly and efficiently.
Location
10.0
The location was excellent, right in the middle of the most important street and close to two subway stations.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was very helpful and nice, catering perfectly to my taste.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, adding to the overall great experience.
Dwight
United States, December  2023
8.6/10

My stay at the St James Toronto was an absolute delight. The contemporary design of the rooms, along with the super-clean environment, amazing bed, and the wonderful rainforest shower made my experience top-notch. Closer inspection revealed even more great features, including the availability of a tub. The friendly service and warm, welcoming atmosphere, especially at Freshii in the lobby, created a fabulous first impression. The location, amidst Ryerson University just off Yonge St, was ideal for exploring the city's shopping and food scene. The dining experience at Freshii was good, offering high-quality products. The facilities at the hotel were excellent, providing everything I needed for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms at the St James Toronto were a contemporary delight, super-clean, and featured an amazing bed and a wonderful rainforest shower. The additional feature of having a tub was a bonus.
Service
8.0
The service at the hotel was friendly and helpful, with a large, clean room and super comfy beds. The location, especially at Freshii in the lobby, added to the warm and welcoming atmosphere that created a good first impression.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location in downtown Toronto, close to major tourist sites and shopping areas, made it very convenient for exploring the city. While the area felt less secure than others in Toronto, it was still ideal for easy access to various attractions.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience at Freshii in the lobby was good, offering a range of high-quality and healthy options from a food bar business based in the same building.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities at the St James Toronto were excellent, providing everything needed for a comfortable stay.
modern rooms
security concerns
Josh
United States, July  2023
7.8/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the bright side, I received a welcome goody bag in a clean room that was always ready in the afternoon. However, the noise from the street made it hard for me to get a good night's sleep as a light sleeper. The convenient parking in the underground lots next door for $12 was handy, though.

Rooms
7.0
The room was always clean and ready in the afternoon, but noisy facing the street. Good for a brief respite.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and provided helpful information about the city. Late check-out was not a problem, and they even gave a little gift on arrival.
Location
8.0
The hotel is centrally located downtown, making it a great starting point for exploring the city. However, it can get noisy due to its central position.
Dining
8.0
I enjoyed the included breakfast downstairs, especially the egg pocket sandwich and oatmeal with toppings. Good value for the meal.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory. However, the noise from the street affected the overall experience.
clean
noisy
William
United Kingdom, July  2023
7.8/10

The hotel has nicely appointed, comfortable, and immaculate rooms, but the noise from the air conditioning units on the roof made for a very poor sleep. The staff were all very nice and extremely helpful, although there was a slight inconvenience due to ongoing construction. The location is excellent, right in the middle of the most important street, close to major attractions. The dining experience was a very nice surprise, even though the options were limited in the associated sandwich restaurant downstairs. Overall, a great value for money stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are nicely appointed, comfortable, and immaculate.
Service
9.0
The staff were all very nice and extremely helpful.
Location
9.0
The location is excellent, right in the middle of the most important street, close to major attractions.
Dining
7.0
The dining was a very nice surprise, even with limited options in the associated sandwich restaurant downstairs.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities are under construction, but still functional.
Cleanliness
Noise
Harry
United Kingdom, June  2023
8.4/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The location is fantastic, just steps away from Yonge Street with all its shopping and dining options. The rooms were cozy and had all the amenities I needed, although some minor maintenance could enhance the experience. The service was exceptional, with the staff being incredibly friendly and helpful. However, there were some security concerns with the systems. Dining options were a bit limited, especially for guests with dietary restrictions, but the nearby 'Freshii' cafe was a nice touch. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were comfortable and had all the necessary amenities, including a handy Lightning adapter for iPhone charging and a fridge.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, with friendly staff offering great recommendations and even accommodating an early check-in.
Location
10.0
The location couldn't be better, just a stone's throw away from Yonge Street and in a safe, vibrant area.
Dining
7.0
The dining options were a bit limited, but the 'Freshii' cafe nearby offered some healthy choices.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel facilities were good overall, although some security issues were a concern.
William
United States, June  2023
8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were super comfortable and very clean, equipped with a small fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker, making my stay very convenient. The suite upgrade was a lovely surprise that made my experience even better. The staff were excellent and very helpful, ensuring I had a great time. However, some aspects of the service were a bit unfriendly and unwelcoming. The location was ideal, being just off Yonge Street and within walking distance of many attractions in downtown Toronto. The dining experience was delicious, especially enjoying the yummy Pork Belly. The facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more enjoyable.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms were comfortable and very clean, with everything I needed for a cozy stay.
Service
8.0
The staff was excellent and very helpful, offering great suggestions for dining and activities.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect, close to major attractions and convenient for exploring the city.
Dining
9.0
I enjoyed a delicious dining experience, especially the yummy Pork Belly dish.
Facilities
9.0
The facilities were top-notch, making my stay even more enjoyable.
Maurice
United States, June  2023
8.2/10

I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. The rooms are modern and spacious, equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The service was outstanding, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The location is convenient, although it may not be the most upscale area. The dining options were satisfactory, but nothing extraordinary. Overall, a great value for the money.

Rooms
9.0
My room included an area with a couch and armchair, along with a small table for my laptop, making it very convenient. The room was clean, spacious enough for four people, and of a very good standard.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly and responsive, creating a good first impression of the hotel. Everyone was helpful and ensured my needs were met throughout my stay.
Location
8.0
The hotel is just off Yonge St, within a short walk to the Eaton Centre, Subway, and many other attractions. While the area may feel a bit gritty, it is fantastic with great places nearby for food and recreation.
Dining
7.0
The associated sandwich restaurant downstairs wasn't the most atmospheric, but it provided a decent selection for a quick meal. The staff was helpful when needed, and the dining options served their purpose.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel offers all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay, ensuring guests have everything they need during their visit.
modern rooms
gritty area
Simon
United Kingdom, May  2023
8.6/10

The hotel is ideally located right in the city center, making it convenient for exploring downtown. The rooms are spacious, clean, and come with lovely Neutrogena products in the bathrooms, a nice little touch. The service is top-notch, with staff going out of their way to ensure a pleasant stay. The facilities are well-maintained and offer a comfortable stay.

Rooms
9.0
The rooms with a soaker tub and shower were huge and the bed very comfortable.
Service
9.0
The staff were very helpful and professional, even welcoming me with bottled water and snacks.
Location
10.0
The location is very convenient, just off the famous Yonge Street, providing easy access to downtown attractions.
Dining
7.0
Facilities
8.0
The facilities are well-maintained, offering a comfortable stay.
clean
slow dining
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