The Annex
There are hotels that announce themselves, and there are those that simply welcome you in. The Annex belongs to the latter. Intimate in scale and deliberate in detail, the property carries the warmth of a place designed not to impress but to hold your attention, gently and without pretense. The architecture feels considered rather than curated, with interiors that balance clean lines and natural textures in a way that reads as both modern and lived-in. From the moment you step inside, there is a sense that someone thought carefully about how a room should feel at different hours of the day.
The accommodations at The Annex are designed with a focus on comfort that doesn't announce itself. Rooms are thoughtfully appointed with quality linens, warm lighting, and a material palette that favors wood, stone, and soft neutrals. The layouts feel generous without excess, each space arranged to encourage both rest and a kind of unhurried presence. Common areas throughout the property serve as natural gathering points, blending the intimacy of a private residence with the polish of a boutique hotel. Whether you find yourself settling into a reading corner or lingering over morning coffee in a shared lounge, the spaces invite you to slow your rhythm.
The Annex takes a restrained but purposeful approach to its guest experience. Rather than layering on amenities for their own sake, the property focuses on the essentials done exceptionally well. Mornings here have their own quiet cadence, and the overall atmosphere rewards those who prefer texture over spectacle. The surrounding area provides its own layer of interest, offering the kind of discovery that benefits from a well-placed home base.
What lingers after a stay at The Annex is not a single defining moment but a cumulative feeling. It is the kind of property that earns loyalty not through grand gestures but through a steady, almost instinctive understanding of what makes a guest want to return. The details are specific enough to feel personal, and the overall impression is one of care that never tips into performance. You leave lighter than you arrived, already thinking about the next time.
There are hotels that announce themselves, and there are those that simply welcome you in. The Annex belongs to the latter. Intimate in scale and deliberate in detail, the property carries the warmth of a place designed not to impress but to hold your attention, gently and without pretense. The architecture feels considered rather than curated, with interiors that balance clean lines and natural textures in a way that reads as both modern and lived-in. From the moment you step inside, there is a sense that someone thought carefully about how a room should feel at different hours of the day.
The accommodations at The Annex are designed with a focus on comfort that doesn't announce itself. Rooms are thoughtfully appointed with quality linens, warm lighting, and a material palette that favors wood, stone, and soft neutrals. The layouts feel generous without excess, each space arranged to encourage both rest and a kind of unhurried presence. Common areas throughout the property serve as natural gathering points, blending the intimacy of a private residence with the polish of a boutique hotel. Whether you find yourself settling into a reading corner or lingering over morning coffee in a shared lounge, the spaces invite you to slow your rhythm.
The Annex takes a restrained but purposeful approach to its guest experience. Rather than layering on amenities for their own sake, the property focuses on the essentials done exceptionally well. Mornings here have their own quiet cadence, and the overall atmosphere rewards those who prefer texture over spectacle. The surrounding area provides its own layer of interest, offering the kind of discovery that benefits from a well-placed home base.
What we love about this stay
What strikes you first about The Annex is the quiet confidence of the place — it doesn't announce itself so much as settle around you. Toronto hums just beyond the doors, but inside, the lobby dissolves into garden spaces where leaves rustle and city birds carry on their own unhurried conversations. It's that rare urban property where greenery isn't decorative but atmospheric, shaping the mood of your entire stay. Each room has its own personality, individually decorated in a way that avoids the copy-paste sameness of most boutique hotels, with wide windows that pull the skyline in close. The dining feels rooted in the city's culinary energy rather than trying to exist apart from it, and the lounges have a lived-in warmth that invites lingering. What stays with you isn't any single detail — it's the cumulative sense that someone thought carefully about how calm should feel in the middle of a city that never quite stops moving.
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Member rates
Public rate vs published member rate
The Annex in Toronto, Ontario publishes distinct room types below. The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Journey members get member-only rates and unique custom benefits at Alliance properties. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- What is the public rate vs the member rate at The Annex?
- The public rate is the live cash price anyone can see. Journey publishes an entry-tier member rate for this stay — a catalog offer, not a personalized quote. Join on journey.com to unlock the published member rate, then check dates to book.
- Is the member rate at The Annex a personalized quote?
- No. Before you connect or sign in, Journey only shows the published entry-tier member rate for this stay. It is a catalog offer, not a personalized quote.
- How do I unlock the member rate at The Annex?
- Join on journey.com, then check dates on this hotel page to book a room.
Room types
Catalog room types at this hotel. Choose dates below for the public rate and the published entry-tier member rate. Those dated totals are not a personalized quote.
Daniel's Room
Sleeps 3 · 1 × 1 King Bed · regular
Daniel’s room is a hotel room that has become the artist's personal retreat for relaxation, reflection and inspiration. Daniel’s room lets guests into his world by way of a curated collection of some of the items he treats as essentials in his life. In the room you'll find books, vinyls, chairs and artwork from Ashton’s personal collection. Some books you can tell have been flipped through multiple times, some look like they haven't been opened but they all hold weight in forming Daniel Caesar's mode of thinking and inspiration. Books ranging from philosophy of Nietzsche to architecture of buckminster fuller and Le corbusier to classics like catcher and the rye and the bible. Updated randomly the room is constantly changing and evolving, mirroring Daniels personal life and perspective on things.
Urban Haven Queen Room
Sleeps 2 · 1 × 1 Queen Bed · regular
1 Queen Bed and a whole lot of light. With a view like this, you just need wall-to-wall windows. And since each room features a world-class mattress, sheer curtains and blackout shades, we know you’ll sleep like a baby. Like all our other rooms, the medium room is a showcase for local touches from the art on the wall to the books on the shelf. It’s ideal for a work trip or a last-minute getaway.
Cozy Studio Queen Retreat
Sleeps 2 · 1 × 1 Queen Bed · regular
1 Queen Bed and just enough room for you. Comfort and minimalism make such a good pair. The small room is perfect for a short trip or when you plan on spending most of your time exploring the city. Design-wise, it’s dotted with neat objects from around here. Sleep-wise, we’ve got you covered with soft bedding and a remarkably comfy mattress. The room is small but it has everything you could ever need, and then some.
Luxe Studio King Suite
Sleeps 3 · 1 × 1 King Bed · regular
An effortlessly chic space designed for those who seek both style and tranquility. A plush Tempur-Pedic king bed dressed in Egyptian cotton linens sits at the heart of this refined suite, surrounded by curated furnishings that elevate the atmosphere. Natural light pours in through expansive windows, offering glimpses of the city while maintaining a sense of retreat. Hypo-allergenic bedding, modern touches, and a warm color palette complete the experience, ensuring every stay is as comfortable as it is inspiring.
Family Comfort Double Queen Room
Sleeps 4 · 2 × 2 Queen Beds · regular
2 Queen Beds for twice the fun. Thoughtful design? Check. Local art, books and records? Check. Modern washroom furnishings? Check. A striking view? Check. Choice mattresses? Check AND check! Double rooms have the same great features as our other rooms but with extra space to spare. So go ahead, invite a few friends and take the city by storm.
Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4 · 2 Queen Bed · 323 sq ft · regular
Soft morning light spills through courtyard-facing windows, tracing golden patterns across Egyptian cotton sheets and cloud-like down duvets that crown two Tempur-Pedic queen beds. Within this 330-square-foot Signature Double Room, every surface rewards attention — designer toiletries arranged like quiet luxuries, a rainfall shower that dissolves the hours, an iPad at your fingertips for effortless ease. The intimacy of the courtyard view lends a sense of seclusion rare in the heart of the city. At this distinguished property, understated refinement isn't performed — it's felt. A stay that lingers well beyond checkout.
Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed
Sleeps 3 · 1 × King · 291 sq ft · regular
Soft city light traces golden lines across Egyptian cotton as dusk settles beyond floor-to-ceiling windows in this 290-square-foot Signature Studio Suite — a luminous retreat where urban energy meets quiet refinement. Surrender to the embrace of a Tempur-Pedic king bed, wrapped in a cloud-like down duvet, while the skyline shimmers just beyond your gaze. In the bathroom, a rainfall shower and curated designer toiletries invite a slow, restorative ritual. Thoughtful eco-conscious details and an in-room iPad ensure effortless sophistication at every turn — a stay that echoes well beyond checkout.
Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed · regular
Soft city light filters through floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a golden wash over Egyptian cotton and the quiet hum of a metropolis unfolding below. In this Signature Studio, a Tempur-Pedic queen bed crowned with a plush down duvet becomes your elevated retreat, while a rainfall shower and designer toiletries transform the bathroom into a private sanctuary. Thoughtful touches—an iPad, curated minibar, eco-conscious amenities—speak to a property where modern sophistication is laced with genuine warmth. Here, the city pulses beneath you, yet stillness is yours to keep.
Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed · 161 sq ft · regular
Soft Egyptian cotton against bare skin, morning light slipping past blackout drapes—this is how 161 square feet becomes a world unto itself. The Signature Room distills indulgence to its purest form: a Tempur-Pedic queen wrapped in cloud-weight down, a rainfall shower laced with eco-conscious botanicals, and a minibar awaiting your evening ritual. Browse curated recommendations on the in-room iPad or order late-night bites without leaving the cocoon. Every surface, every texture has been chosen with quiet intentionality. Here, restful elegance doesn't just surround you—it rewrites what intimacy means.
Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed
Sleeps 3 · 1 × King · 291 sq ft · regular
Soft city light spills through floor-to-ceiling glass, tracing golden lines across 290 square feet of design-forward sanctuary. At the Design Studio Suite, Egyptian cotton and a Tempur-Pedic king bed cradle you beneath a cloud-like down duvet, while blackout drapes hold the urban hum at bay. Mornings unfold beneath a rainfall shower, scented with curated designer toiletries. An iPad-equipped workspace and eco-conscious touches speak to a philosophy where luxury meets intention—a stay that settles into memory like the city's own quiet, electric glow.
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Guest
JUN 2025Tucked away in the Annex neighborhood, is a hotel that is truly representative of the essence and embodiment of the Downtown District in Toronto. Proximity to attractions such as the Royal Ontario Museum, the St Lawrence Market and Rogers Centre made exploring the area easy and inviting. The Annex is a boutique hotel has everything you need; privacy, excellent room accoutrements (top shelf comfort for a good night’s sleep), a turntable with selected music, bluetooth speaker, an iPad with Netflix access, secure entry, a wine bar and patio and the concierge service is exceptional. I needed to obtain something very specific and they went the distance, and then some, to find and procure the item. Each morning we started the day with tasty pastries and some of the best coffee anywhere. The whole vibe here is one of comfort and care. The next time I am in Toronto I will definitely stay with the people and scene we found at The Annex.
Guest
JUN 2025The Annex is like if you went to stay with a friend who has a place in a really cool part of Toronto and has great taste in decor. The king size bed is more like a platform with a futon. There is a long shelf that serves as a table. There are more than ample electric outlets for our gazillion devices. The luxury toiletries come in large bottles, the bathroom has double shower heads. Even though the hotel has a bar next to it and downstairs, the sound proofing was good enough that we heard nothing in our 2nd floor room. Breakfast was included with a barista making our coffee in the morning. The only downside is there is no elevator so my husband had to lug our 40 lb suitcase up a flight of stairs. Not a deal-breaker - but it might be something to consider if you are planning to stay here. Scott Pilgrim vs the World is set in the Annex neighborhood, so my husband totally geeked out over the location. We felt like we were having a local experience. Everything is within walking distance that for the first couple of days we didn’t even get on to public transport.
Guest
JUN 2025My friend and I attended to the Kula Shaker concert in Lee's Palace last september 11th and to stay at The Annex was one of our best decisions during this trip. The hotel is comfortable, quiet, spacious and lovely. The staff is so helpful and friendly. They helped us with our necessities and they always had the best disposition. The hotel is so well located to attend to the concert but it was a perfecto location to get almost everywhere. The surroundings of the hotel are so lovely and lively. There are lots of options to eat too. The bed was so comfy, the showere worked perfectly and the water was warm, just as I needed it to be. They even have vinyl records and a records player to enjoy the music, we were so happy with that touch! I think that the breakfast options could be a little wider, but it was a delicious way to start the day. I'd love to come back to stay there again. Thank you for making our stay in Toronto so lovely.
Guest
JUN 2025Fantastic boutique hotel and the staff are awesome! Great room, very clean and functional, and the shower is amazing!! No TV in my room and at first I was a bit disappointed...but I picked up one of the books in the room and I will finish the novel on my 3rd night! Have 2 more nights to try more of the terrific restaurants on Bloor street. Thanks to Lyian for working her magic to book my stay on 5 days short notice! I will definitely stay here next year when I am in town for PDAC conference. Cheers, G
Guest
JUN 2025This may seem a little strange...but I have not stayed there yet BUT I just had a fantastic experience with an employee at Annex. I tried to book online but the internet was fighting me...so I call the from dest and Lilian answered and in 15 minutes she had me booked at a great price, and now I am really looking forward to my stay later this week. THX Lilian- and I can not believe it is only your second week on the job!! Great work!! Cheers, Graeme
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