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The Annex

3.5 star property

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A courtyard with outdoor seating, a potted plant, and a brick wall.
Lobby sitting area
A modern kitchen with wooden shelves, a countertop, and a window.
A modern bedroom with a loft bed, large windows, and a view of the city.
A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a seating area with round tables and chairs.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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296 Brunswick Ave, Toronto, ON, M5S 2M7
  • Place, University of Toronto - St. George Campus
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Ontario Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Casa Loma
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Toronto, ON (YYZ-Pearson Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed

A minimalist bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, and artwork on the walls.

Signature Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern bedroom with a loft bed, large windows, and a view of the city.

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and artwork on the walls.

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A modern bedroom with two beds, a desk, and a large window.

Signature Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Annex

A restaurant, 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Annex offers 24 accommodations with iPads and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. This Toronto hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Annex. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Toronto - St. George Campus. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 7 minutes by foot from University of Toronto - St. George Campus and a 4-minute drive from Casa Loma
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Annex. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

This 3.5-star Toronto hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Annex has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (CAD 26 per day)
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Books

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1902
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPad

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately CAD 5 to 20 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 26 per day (100 ft away)
  • Pet fee: CAD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: CAD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Annex Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, cool rooms, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TRAVIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was comfortable and clean. The area around it has many things to see and do. The on-site restaurant is a bit tired looking, but overall a great spot to stay and take advantage of Toronto amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Estelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Funky urban hotel in a good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly professional services and very clean, cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space. Love the design, super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love love love this Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Boutique Hotel - with a loft feel. Really enjoyed the location - lots of restaurants and bars were walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff, location, cool vibe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff service! Location is right along Bloor St. with plenty to do! No amenities except for the bar and cafe in the lobby, otherwise amazing room perfect for what I needed which was a place to wind down after a long day of being out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Impeccably clean rooms, the most comfortable bedding, private
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No idea if it’s pet friendly.Very clean,great helpful staff and lots of shops nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was great, room was clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little spot, easy check in and out, friendly staff and beautiful room. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah and Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The check in process was smooth and the person checking me in was extremely helpful. The room was clean and the location was exactly where I needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are a cool vibe; it was like an upscale dorm room. Shower pressure was amazing and shampoo smelt great. The door was a bit tricky to lock/ unlock. Overall fun experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jastej

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and uniqueness of the location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treshaun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very clean, parking is limited, staff were very friendy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite hotel in Toronto.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable bed. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room nice staff and good layout
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, short wak to University of Toronto, excellent restaurants literally just behind the hotel, very hip vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the annex. The rooms are always neat and clean, and the staff are incredibly helpful. I will be back and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025