The Broadview Hotel
East-End Icon, Reimagined
Toronto’s Most Stylish Comeback
Once a 19th-century lodging house—and yes, a former strip club—The Broadview Hotel has shed its past with flair. This Romanesque Revival redbrick beauty has been thoughtfully reimagined into a 58-room boutique hotel that’s every bit as soulful as the Queen East neighborhood it anchors. It’s where architectural gravitas meets playful, modern hospitality, and the results are nothing short of electric.
You’re not in the financial core here, and that’s the point. This is real Toronto—indie shops, micro-roasteries, eclectic art galleries. Step inside and you’ll feel it: a lobby that pulses with energy, rich with velvet, brass, and stained glass nods to the building’s layered past. Think grit, glam, and a healthy dash of rock-and-roll history.
Rooms with Rhythm (and a Record Player)
Each guest room channels a cozy, well-curated apartment—soft lighting, rich textures, and the kind of considered details that make you feel like a regular even if it’s your first stay. Vinyl record players (yes, with a solid selection of local LPs), minibars stocked with indie Toronto treats, and plush beds wrapped in luxe white linens set the mood.
Bathrooms are slick and functional with rainfall showers, custom bath amenities by local makers, and vintage-style tiles that nod to the building’s bones. For extra room to sprawl, the Dominion Suite delivers wraparound windows, a freestanding soaker tub, and just enough glamour for a celebratory weekend—or a staycation upgrade.
Above the City, Below the Radar
The rooftop is the hotel’s crown jewel—a see-and-be-seen perch with panoramic skyline views, handcrafted cocktails, and one of the city’s best sunset seats. Below, the ground-floor Café + Bar leans into moody lighting, comfortable booths, and creative comfort food. It’s the kind of place where locals linger over Negronis and visiting creatives scribble notes for their next big project.
In between, spaces like the restored event hall and cozy nooks throughout the hotel serve up serious character and flexibility—ideal for intimate weddings, artsy pop-ups, or just a place to hide out with a book and a cocktail.
DNA Hotels Verdict
The Broadview isn’t just a hotel—it’s a neighborhood love letter. Stylish without pretension, cool without cliché, and rich with Toronto’s east-side spirit. A perfect mix of local roots and boutique polish that feels as welcoming as it is unforgettable.
