Kimpton Saint George, Toronto
Local Soul, Global Style
A Love Letter to the Annex
Perched just north of Bloor Street in Toronto’s cultured Annex neighborhood, the Kimpton Saint George is more than a hotel—it’s a full-bodied embrace of the city’s layered identity. Housed in a 14-story redbrick tower, the hotel blends the area’s genteel Edwardian history with its bohemian undercurrent, all through a contemporary design lens courtesy of local darlings Mason Studio.
Step inside and you’re met with a warm reception—literally. A crackling ceramic-inlaid fireplace anchors the lobby, while millwork arches, vintage curios, and cheeky art pieces lend the space the feel of a very stylish Annex townhouse (if that townhouse had excellent lighting and impeccable taste).
Rooms with a Toronto Accent
The 188 guest rooms channel an updated version of homegrown hospitality. Herringbone carpets in diamond patterns nod to 18th-century homes in the neighborhood, while plush yellow velvet chairs, oak armoires, and brass-trimmed marble side tables bring a touch of downtown glam. Every piece feels intentional—curated, not cookie-cutter.
And then there’s the art. Local gallery Arts and Objects curated every visual moment: from Birdo’s bold street mural on the hotel’s side wall to Jen Mann’s dreamlike watercolors in the corridors, and sculptural wood totems by Djuna Day. The hotel isn’t just in Toronto—it is Toronto, layered and proudly weird in all the right ways.
A Downtown Refuge with Uptown Calm
Though you’re just steps from the subway and minutes from the ROM and Yorkville, the Kimpton Saint George manages to feel like a calm pocket in the middle of it all. The in-house gastropub, The Fortunate Fox, keeps the mood casual with elevated pub food and craft cocktails, while guests can also take advantage of classic Kimpton perks—think complimentary PUBLIC bikes, a hosted wine hour, and pet-friendly everything.
DNA Hotels Verdict
Understated but rich in detail, Kimpton Saint George is the kind of place that quietly shows off Toronto’s eclectic personality without ever shouting. It’s local, livable, and totally in the know—just like the neighborhood it calls home.
