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Business · October 20258/10
This was my second stay at the Kimpton St George, and I was happy to return to this charming, cozy hotel in an excellent Toronto location. With thoughtful touches and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a so...This was my second stay at the Kimpton St George, and I was happy to return to this charming, cozy hotel in an excellent Toronto location. With thoughtful touches and a welcoming atmosphere, it's a solid choice for both leisure and business travelers - with one notable exception.
Prime Location: The hotel's location is truly fantastic. It's just a 2-minute walk to St George station, making it incredibly easy to navigate the city via public transport. Yorkville, with its upscale shopping and dining, is only a 10-minute walk away. You're perfectly positioned to explore Toronto without being in the thick of the tourist chaos.
Daily Afternoon Pizza & Wine: This is such a lovely touch and one of the reasons I chose to come back! The complimentary afternoon pizza and wine social hour creates a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere and is a great way to unwind or meet fellow travelers. It's these thoughtful gestures that make Kimpton hotels stand out and create a real sense of community.
Well-Designed Rooms:The rooms are a good size - not huge, but perfectly adequate and cleverly designed to maximize space. The Scandinavian-inspired aesthetic is clean, calming, and contemporary. Everything feels fresh and uncluttered, which makes for a very relaxing environment. It's cozy without feeling cramped.
Thoughtful Amenities:The bathroom products are lovely - high quality and a pleasure to use. I particularly appreciated finding a yoga mat in the room - such a thoughtful touch for wellness-minded travelers. It shows the hotel understands modern travelers' needs and priorities.
The Restaurant - A Disappointment:Unfortunately, the hotel's restaurant is the weak link and hasn't improved since my first visit. It has more of a sports bar/diner vibe and serves food and drinks that are frankly below par, especially compared to the quality of the hotel itself. It's a shame because everything else about the Kimpton St George is done so well. I'd recommend skipping the hotel restaurant and exploring the neighborhood instead - that's what I did on both stays.
Great Coffee Across the Road:Fortunately, there's excellent coffee just across the road, which more than makes up for the restaurant shortfall. Perfect for your morning caffeine fix before heading out to explore.
Overall:The Kimpton St George is a cozy, well-located boutique hotel with charm, character, and some genuinely lovely touches. The fact that I chose to return for a second stay says a lot - the Scandinavian-inspired rooms, quality amenities, daily pizza and wine, and fantastic location make it a great choice for staying in Toronto.
While the restaurant is disappointing, it doesn't significantly detract from the overall experience - there are so many great dining options nearby that you won't be stuck for choice.
Bottom Line:A charming hotel with excellent location and thoughtful amenities that keeps me coming back. Just venture out for your meals and you'll have a wonderful stay.
Perfect for: Solo travelers, couples, business trips, anyone who values location and character over full-service hotel amenities.
Tips:
- Don't miss the afternoon pizza and wine social hour
-Book a room on higher floors as the street noise on lower floors can be high
- Skip the hotel restaurant and explore the neighborhood
- Grab coffee across the road
- The St George station proximity makes getting around Toronto a breeze
Would definitely stay again - and clearly I have!Show More
